Computer Networking: Bachelor of Science
Program Description
This degree gives students the knowledge and tools necessary to be successful in the field of computer networking. Courses cover a range of networking topics, including network operating systems, hardware, web page design, and system administration.
Students will have hands-on experience with Linux, Novell and Windows platforms, as well as networking hardware and operating system installation.
Some of the highlights of the program are:
- Students get hands-on training in networking hardware and software, and receive the necessary concepts of hardware, software and network operating systems.
- Students are prepared to take industry-standard examinations, such as those established by Cisco, Novell and Microsoft.
- Students can choose software design, research, or co-operative education as their senior capstone experience.
Available degrees (see specific degree requirements further down the page):
- Bachelor of Science Computer Networking
- Bachelor of Science Computer Networking, Web Development Concentration
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science Computer Networking
Departmental Requirements (59 credits)
Departmental GPA must be 2.50 or higher
- CSCI103 Survey of Computer Science 3
- CSCI105 Intro. to Computer Programming 3
- CSCI106 Web Page Design and Development 3
- CSCI121 Principles of Programming 4
- CSCI163 Troubleshooting & Repair of Personal Computers 3
- CSCI211 Database Applications 3
- CSCI221 Computer Networks 3
- CSCI248 Network Operating Systems I 3
- CSCI263 Managing Computer Security 3
- CSCI281 Intro. to UNIX and Networking 3
- CSCI292 Computer Networking Project 4
- CSCI323 Routers and switches 3
- CSCI348 Network Operating Systems II 3
- CSCI351 Mobile Applications Development 3
- CSCI371 Multi-Platform Application Development 3
- CSCI412 UNIX System Administration 3
- CSCI418 Senior Project I 3
- CSCI419 Senior Project II 3
- CSCI422 Network and Computer Security 3
Support Courses (12 credits)
- BUSN121 Introduction to Business 3
- BUSN231 Business Communications 3
- MATH111 College Algebra 3
- MATH207 Princ. of Statistical Methods 3
- ENGL306 Technical Writing 3
Free Electives (17 -20)
General Education: All LSSU bachelor's degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.
A minimum of 124 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.00 or higher. A gpa of 2.50 or higher is required in your Major, and a gpa of 2.00 or higher is required in your General Education Requirements.Bachelor of Science Computer Networking, Web Development Concentration
Departmental Requirements (64 credits)
Departmental GPA must be 2.50 or higher
- CSCI103 Survey of Computer Science 3
- CSCI105 Intro. to Computer Programming 3
- CSCI106 Web Page Design and Development 3
- CSCI107 Web Graphic Design and Development 3
- CSCI121 Principles of Programming 4
- CSCI207 Developing Multimedia and Rich Interactive Web Sites 3
- CSCI211 Database Applications 3
- CSCI221 Computer Networks 3
- CSCI248 Network Operating Systems I 3
- CSCI263 Managing Computer Security 3
- CSCI275 Web Server Administration 3
- CSCI281 Intro. to UNIX and Networking 3
- CSCI292 Computer Networking Project 4
- CSCI325 Developing Web Applications with JavaScript and PHP 3
- CSCI326 Developing Web Applications with ASP.NET 3
- CSCI351 Mobile Applications Development 3
- CSCI371 Multi-Platform Application Development 3
- CSCI412 UNIX Network Administration 3
- CSCI348 Networking Operating Systems II 3
or - CSCI422 Network and Computer Security 3
- CSCI418 Senior Project I 3
- CSCI419 Senior Project II 3
Support Courses (12 credits)
- BUSN121 Introduction to Business 3
- BUSN231 Business Communications 3
- MATH111 College Algebra 3
- MATH207 Princ. of Statistical Methods 3
Free Electives (14-17)
General Education: All LSSU bachelor's degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.
A minimum of 124 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.00 or higher. A gpa of 2.50 or higher is required in your Major, and a gpa of 2.00 or higher is required in your General Education Requirements.
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