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2024-2025 Course Catalog

InterNetwork Emerging Technologies, AAS

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Total Credits: 60

Major Number: 5960
CIP Code: 11.0901

Program Description

This leading-edge program blends technical, professional, and liberal arts studies while preparing students for gainful employment in a continually changing workforce. The InterNetwork Emerging Technologies degree is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to allow a student to pursue Information Technology careers, such as network analyst, network engineer, network operations specialist, or network development specialist. The program includes instruction in operating systems and applications; systems design and analysis; networking theory and solutions; types of networks; network management and control; network and flow optimization; security; configuring; and troubleshooting. The program also emphasizes the importance of continued personal and professional development to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving technological environment.

Program Prerequisites

Course placement into MATH 1015  or above, or completion of MATH 0030  with a grade of C or higher, course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950  with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0950  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052  with a grade of C or higher or instructor consent.

Special Instructions

None

Program Requirements

Career/Occupational Core Requirements

Total Credits: 44

Career/Occupational Elective Requirements

None

Total Credits: 0

MnTC/General Education Requirements

Goal 1: Communication

Total Credits: 7

Goal 2: Critical Thinking

Fulfilled when all MnTC goals for this degree are complete.

Goal 3 and/or 4: Natural Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning

Minimum of 3 credits; one course from either Goal 3 and/or Goal 4.
NOTE: Goal 3 courses do not have to be lab courses. Goal 4 courses must be numbered between MATH 1025 and MATH 1082, or PHIL 1041 

Total Credits: 3

Goal 5: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences

Minimum of 3 credits.

Total Credits: 3

Goal 6: Humanities/Fine Arts

Minimum of 3 credits.

MnTC Goal 6 Course List 

Total Credits: 3

Goals 7-10: Theme Goals

Three credits in one Goal area selected from Goals 7 or 8 are required. Many courses from Goals 1-6 also meet Goals 7 or 8. One course may fulfill a maximum of two Goals. Credits count only once.

Goal 7: Human Diversity
Goal 8: Global Perspectives
Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility
Goal 10: People and the Environment
Total Credits: 16

MnTC Elective Requirements

None

Additional Elective Requirements

None

Additional Requirements

None

Program Information

General Requirements for Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates

See Century College Policy 3.17.0.1

Program Note

None

Transfer, Articulation Agreements, and Partnerships

See the Century College website for information regarding transfer.
This program is intended primarily for employment preparation rather than transfer to a four-year institution. Some courses may not transfer to a number of four-year colleges. If you are considering the possibility of transfer, you may wish to talk with your advisor, counselor, or program instructor before registering to discuss your goals, look at programs designed for transfer, and develop a plan.

Program Learning Outcomes

At the end of this program students will be able to:

  • Implement Local Area Networks and Software Defined Local Area Networks.
  • Implement Wide Area Networks and Software Defined Wide Area Networks.
  • Analyze networked environments, internet structure, organization, and navigation.
  • Integrate fundamental building blocks of Internet of Things devices and infrastructure.
  • Perform as a member of a team in a work environment.

Program Contact Information

Luke Andresen 651.779.5813 Room 1744 East

Sample Plan

Please note that this is a sample course sequence. Individual schedules will vary depending upon student needs, goals, and availability. Students are recommended to meet with their advisor, counselor, or faculty program instructors to create an individualized plan that includes prerequisites and application requirements. For detailed program information see the Century College website. This information is subject to change.

Semester 1

Total Credits: 15

Semester 2

Total Credits: 15

Semester 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 4

Total Credits: 15

Note

This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on century.edu

Century College is a member of Minnesota State. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator.
This document can be available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 651.773.1745 or emailing access.center@century.edu.

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