Dec 04, 2024

2023-2024 Academic Catalog

2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Engineering Technology, Computer Network System Management Concentration, BS

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (formerly Industrial Technology) with a concentration in Computer Network System Management (CNSM), offered by the Department of Aviation and Technology , is designed to prepare graduates for the ever-increasing employment opportunities in the field of Computer Network Systems and Management. You will gain knowledge, skills, and practical experiences in the Internet of Things (IoT), network theory and administration, wireless communication, network security and prevention management, and cybersecurity management.

The computer network professional plans for implementation of systems, maintains the software and hardware, monitors the system for potential disturbances, analyzes problems, and develops plans for potential solutions. A computer network specialist professional is a problem solver who assures the network system is operational, secure, and protected at all times against cyber-attacks.

Computer and networking professionals are employed to facilitate the exchange and use of data in an organization in furtherance of organization goals. They also protect individuals, companies, and government organizations and their information throughout the enterprise. This requires that such professionals be knowledgeable about and familiar with constantly changing technologies and security processes. The major priority of the computer networking specialist professional is the day-to-day support that keeps the network functioning and secure. Graduates of the BSIT in Computer Network System Management will be able to:

Program Learning Outcomes

Summary of Degree Units

University Graduation Requirements	27
Major Preparation	22
Major Core Requirements	21
Concentration Requirements	30
Technical Elective	3
Minor Requirements	15
University Electives	2
Total	120

Program Roadmaps

The 4-Year Roadmap is available online. Roadmaps should be used in consultation with the catalog and your advisor to identify additional requirements for completing the major (for example, course grade minimums). Associate Degrees (ADT) Pathways are also available online.

Major-Specific Graduation Requirements

All courses in the Preparation and Required in the Major and required Business Minor (all courses in preparation, core, and concentration and minor) must be completed with a grade of “C- or better”, with the exception of ENGR 100W which must be completed with a “C” or better.

University Requirements

Students must satisfy all of the major and Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements , which includes unit, GPA, and residency requirements as well as the below identified General Education , American Institutions, Graduation Writing Assessment, and Physical Education requirements. Courses that meet Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements are noted with an area designation (see Course Abbreviations ).

Exceptions for University Graduation Requirements apply to this major.

Core Lower Division General Education (21 units)

Of the 39 units required by the university, 18 units may be satisfied by courses outlined below and approved waivers. Courses that meet GE Areas A1, A2, A3, B4, or F must be passed with a “C-” or better to meet the requirement. Consult with a major advisor for details. Of the 39 units, the following 21 units are not satisfied by the major or the American Institutions courses outlined below:

• GE Area A1 Oral Communications 3 units

• GE Area A2 Written Communication 3 units

• GE Area A3 Critical Thinking 3 units

• GE Area C1 Arts 3 units

• GE area C2 Letters 3 units

• GE Area C1 or C2 3 units

• GE Area F Ethnic Studies 3 units

Upper Division General Education

Of the 9 units required by the university, 9 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Consult with major advisor for details.

American Institutions (6 units)

Complete one 6-unit sequence of American Institutions (US123) courses, which also satisfies GE Area D. Students may also satisfy the American Institutions Requirement with other courses, but these may not satisfy other GE areas.

The American Studies sequence (AMS 1A /AMS 1B ; 12 units) or Humanities Honors course (HUM 2B ; 6 units) satisfies the American Institutions Requirement and additional GE Areas (see course descriptions for details).

Consult with a major advisor to select the appropriate sequence.

U.S. History and Government (6 units)

Complete One US1: US History Course

AMS 10 - Stories that Make America 3 unit(s) (C2+US1)
HIST 15 - Essentials of U.S. History 3 unit(s) (D+US1)
HIST 170S - Topics in American History: American Identities and Institutions 3 unit(s) (S+US1)

Complete One US23: US Constitution and California Government Course

AMS 11 - Visions of Democracy 3 unit(s) (D+US23)
POLS 15 - Essentials of U.S. & California Government 3 unit(s) (D+US23)
POLS 16 - Power and Ideas in American Politics 3 unit(s) (C2+US23)
POLS 170V - American Politics in Global Perspective 3 unit(s) (V+US23)

Physical Education

The Physical Education Requirement is waived for this major. See the Exceptions for University Graduation Requirements .

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

At SJSU, students must pass a Writing in the Disciplines (100W) course with a grade of C or better (C- not accepted) to meet graduation requirements. For this major, the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) is satisfied by a course in the major.

Major Preparation (22 units)

May also take PHYS 50 and PHYS 51 instead of PHYS 2A /PHYS 2B

CHEM 1A - General Chemistry 5 unit(s) (B1+B3)
TECH 30 - Introduction to Python Programming 3 unit(s)
ENGR 10 - Introduction to Engineering 3 unit(s) (E)
MATH 71 - Calculus for Business and Aviation 3 unit(s) (B4) (MATH 30 or MATH 30X may be used in lieu of MATH 71 )
PHYS 2A - Fundamentals of Physics 4 unit(s) (B1+B3)
PHYS 2B - Fundamentals of Physics 4 unit(s) (B1+B3)

Major Requirements (54 units)

To qualify for a baccalaureate degree in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Computer Network System Management, students must earn a grade of “C-” or better in each major and preparation course.

Core (21 units)

ENGR 100W - Engineering Reports 3 unit(s) (WID+R)
TECH 60 - Introduction to Electronics 3 unit(s)
TECH 65 - Introduction to Networks 3 unit(s)
TECH 145 - Lean Manufacturing 3 unit(s)
TECH 190A - Senior Project I 3 unit(s)
TECH 190B - Senior Project II 3 unit(s)
TECH 198 - Technology and Civilization 3 unit(s) (V)

Computer Network System Management (CNSM) Concentration (30 units)

TECH 63 - Analog and Digital Circuits 3 unit(s)
TECH 66 - Network Administration 3 unit(s)
TECH 67 - Introduction to Internet of Things 3 unit(s)
TECH 68 - Internet of Things Systems 3 unit(s)
TECH 136 - Software Quality Management 3 unit(s)
TECH 165 - Wireless Communications Technologies 3 unit(s)
TECH 170 - Connected Products Applications 3 unit(s)
TECH 171 - Network Security & Prevention Management 3 unit(s)
TECH 173 - Cloud Computing System Management 3 unit(s)
TECH 179 - Cyber Security System Management 3 unit(s)

Technical Elective (3 units)

Complete three units from any advisor approved upper division TECH or ENGR courses

Business Minor (15 units)

(required for this major)

BUS1 20 - Financial Accounting 3 unit(s) OR BUS1 20N - Survey of Accounting 3 unit(s)
BUS2 90 - Business Statistics 3 unit(s) (or equivalent)
BUS3 160 - Fundamentals of Management and Organizational Behavior 3 unit(s)
BUS3 186 - Professional and Business Ethics 3 unit(s) (S)

Complete One Course From:

BUS5 141 - Procurement and Supply Management 3 unit(s)
BUS5 142 - Total Quality Management 3 unit(s)
BUS5 145 - Operations & Supply Chain Strategy 3 unit(s)

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