Computer & Information Science

DEGREE Requirements

telecommunications

Students who wish to enroll in specific Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, PowerPoint) should refer to Business Office Technology.

Review the Cuyamaca catalog class descriptions and the Degrees/Certificates PDFs for additional details.

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This Associate of Science degree program prepares students with the technical and management skills necessary to enter careers in design, application, installation, management, operation and/or maintenance of computer and telecommunications networking systems including convergent voice, data and video communications over IP networks.

Graduates will have specific strengths in the building, testing, operation and maintenance of computer and telecommunications networking systems. 

Course	Name	Units
CIS 120	Computer Maintenance And A+ Certification	3
CIS 121	Network Cabling Systems	3
CIS 161	Fundamentals Of Telecommunications	3
CIS 162	Technical Diagramming Using Microsoft Visio	1
CIS 201	Cisco Networking Academy i Exploration	3
CIS 261	Telecommunications And Convergence Technologies	3
CIS 262	Fundamentals Of Wireless LANS	3
CIS 263	Fundamentals Of Network Security	3
ET 110	Introduction to Basic Electronics	4

Select ONE of the following two:

Course	Name	Units
CIS 190	Windows Operating System	3
CIS 191	Linux Operating Systems	3

Select ONE of the following two:

Course	Name	Units
CIS 125	Network+ Certification	3
CIS 202	Cisco Networking Academy II	3

Select ONE of the following three:

Course	Name	Units
CS 119	Program Design And Development	3
CS 180	Introduction To Visual Basic Programming (ABCD)	4
CS 182	Introduction To Java Programming	4

Students who complete the courses required for this major qualify for a Certificate of Achievement in Telecommunications Networking Technology.

For a Certificate of Specialization in Telecommunications Servicing Technology  see CIS Certificates.

EQUIVALENT CLASSES

Chart of Equivalent Classes at Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges for the Computer Information Sciences Departments.

General Education Requirements

To earn your AA or AS degree, or to move on to higher education, you must also complete the General Education Requirements.  Because there are occasional updates, check with a counselor for the most current information.

Institute for Telecommunications Technologies (IT²)

The Institute for Telecommunications Technologies (IT²) is a grant-funded project that helps to develop the telecommunications program here at Cuyamaca College. Components include:

• Telecommunications and networking curriculum
• Multimedia and web-based delivery
• "Hands-on/engaged" teaching and learning labs
• Teacher training workshops
• Success strategies for women in information technologies and telecommunications

The program focuses on emerging technologies such as high-speed networks, wireless LANs, network security, fiber optics, and convergence technologies that merge voice, video and data applications on a single IP network.

Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) / Advanced Technical Education (ATE) under grant #0302678.

IT²