Engineering Technology, Computer Network System Management (CNSM) Concentration, BS

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering 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.

Program Learning Outcomes

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.

1. Complete the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements

Students must satisfy the specific degree requirements for their undergraduate major and fulfill the following University degree requirements:

Academic (program total units with an average 2.0 GPA - “C” or better)
General Education (GE) (34 Lower Division + 9 Upper Division)
American Institutions (AI) (0-6 units) (may be satisfied in GE Areas 3A, 3B, 4, UD 3, or UD 4)
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) 3 units (see Writing in the Disciplines)
Physical Education (PE) (0-2 units)
Units in Residence (30 units, including 24 upper division and 12 in major)
Upper Division Units (40 units, including 12 upper div in major for BA, 18 upper div in major for BS)
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Summary of Degree Units

Core Lower Division General Education: 18 (7 units may be satisfied by major coursework, 3 units of 5B waived)

American Institutions/ US123 Requirements: 6 (Note: may be satisfied by GE coursework)

Upper Division General Education: 0 (9 units may be satisfied by major coursework)

Physical Education: 0 (waived)

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR): 0 (3 units satisfied by ENGR 100W)

Major Preparation: 24

Major Requirements: 57

Minor Requirements: 15

Total: 120

2. Major Preparation (24 units)

CHEM 30A - Introductory Chemistry 4 unit(s) (GE Area 5A and 5C / Formerly Area B1 and B3)
ENGR 10 - Introduction to Engineering 3 unit(s)
MATH 71 - Calculus for Business and Aviation 3 unit(s) (GE Area 2 / Formerly Area B4)
TECH 15 - Careers in Engineering Technology 3 unit(s)
TECH 30 - Introduction to Python Programming 3 unit(s)

Complete one Physics sequence:

PHYS 2A - Fundamentals of Physics 4 unit(s) (GE Area 5A and 5C / Formerly Area B1 and B3)
PHYS 2B - Fundamentals of Physics 4 unit(s) (GE Area 5A and 5C / Formerly Area B1 and B3)
OR
PHYS 50 - General Physics I: Mechanics 4 unit(s) (GE Area 5A and 5C / Formerly Area B1 and B3)
PHYS 51 - General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism 4 unit(s) (GE Area 5A and 5C / Formerly Area B1 and B3) (Students may use PHYS 2B instead of PHYS 51)

3. Major Requirements (57 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. ENGR 100W requires a C or better.

Core (21 units)

ENGR 100W - Engineering Reports 3 unit(s) (WID + GE UD Area 2/5 / Formerly Area R)
TECH 60 - Introduction to Electronics 3 unit(s)
TECH 65 - Introduction to Networks 3 unit(s)
TECH 145 - Lean Methodology 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) (GE UD Area 3 / Formerly Area V)

Computer Network System Management (CNSM) Concentration (36 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 - Enterprise Network Management 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 73 - Cloud Computing System Management 3 unit(s)
TECH 179 - Cyber Security System Management 3 unit(s)
TECH 181 - Linux for Network Administration 3 unit(s)

4. 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)
BUS5 146 - Fundamentals of Project Management 3 unit(s)
BUS3 160 - Fundamentals of Management and Organizational Behavior 3 unit(s)
BUS3 186 - Professional and Business Ethics 3 unit(s) (GE UD Area 4 / Formerly Area S)

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