Course Offerings:

Computer Science Department

Prerequisites: Geometry, computer skills and knowledge (Grade 11).  This class is the first in the series of two full-year classes necessary to become certified through Cisco Systems. The class covers network basics through an online curriculum and evaluation set up by Cisco. The curriculum is the same one used by Cisco classes around the world. A required laboratory section includes network cabling, computer configuration, router configuration, hardware installation, and operating system installation. Students also have the opportunity to learn basic Unix administration, web server skills and programming.

Cisco Networking II 

Prerequisite: Cisco Networking I.  This class is the second in the series of two full-year classes necessary to become certified through Cisco Systems. The online format is the same as the first year of Cisco Networking. Some of the topics covered in the second year include advanced router configuration, firewalls, virtual private networks, and access list. At the successful conclusion of this class the option of sitting for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam is available to the student. Two other levels of certification (CCNP and CCIE) are available for the advanced student that would like to pursue Cisco studies at the college level.