Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2021-22 Academic Catalog Program: Computer Systems Engineering Tech - CSET.AS Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Computer Systems Engineering Tech - CSET.AS

Cisco projects an increase in datacenter workloads by two-fold and a three-fold increase in cloud workloads from 2015 to 2020. This increase in local datacenter and cloud utilization will bring new security, local datacenter administration, and networking challenges to the industry. The Computer Systems Engineering Technology (CSET) program at STCC prepares students to tackle the challenges of information technology, cloud computing and virtualization with a focus on security, system administration, and networking.

Students will take courses in topics such as Windows Server and Linux server administration, Cisco networking, datacenter storage management, the Internet of Things (IoT),  cryptography, firewalls, cloud computing,  and server virtualization.

The CSET curriculum draws from the following industry standard certification exam objectives for its core classes and labs.

  • Cisco CCENT and CCNA
  • CompTIA Security+, Linux+, A+
  • CompTIA Cloud+
  • Microsoft Server
  • VMWare Certified Associate

Our students are given access to the latest educational resources and materials through the Cisco Networking Academy, the Dell/EMC Academic Alliance, and the VMware Academic Program. Since security is a process that must be stressed throughout the Information Technology field, all courses in the CSET program are designed with a high security posture in mind.

Graduates are encouraged to pursue a bachelor’s degree upon completion of their associate’s degree. Students are also encouraged to build on this foundation in their professional development through the pursuit of industry certifications.

Please contact the Department Chair for more information, advising, or a tour of the labs.

 

Minimum Grade Requirements: Students in Computer Systems Engineering Technology must receive a grade of “D” or better. A QPA of 2.0 must be achieved for graduation.

Upon the successful completion of requirements for this program, graduates will earn an Associate Degree in Computer Systems Engineering Technology.

Program Goals

Program Objective: To prepare graduates with the necessary skills to design, apply, install, manage, operate, and/or troubleshoot computer hardware, commonly used operating systems, networks of computer systems, and the network infrastructure.

  1. The graduate should be able to demonstrate competence in the understanding, installation and configuration, troubleshooting, and upgrading of workstations and servers in a networked environment.
  2. The graduate should be able to demonstrate competence in the understanding, installation and configuration, troubleshooting, patching, and upgrading of common computer operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.
  3. The graduate should be able to demonstrate competence in the understanding, installation and configuration, troubleshooting, and upgrading of common computer hardware and peripherals.
  4. The graduate should be able to demonstrate competence in the understanding, installation and configuration, troubleshooting, and upgrading of Cisco networking equipment.
  5. The graduate should be able to demonstrate competence in the understanding, installation and configuration, and troubleshooting of server-based applications such as firewalls, domain name systems (DNS), database servers, security monitors, and backup & recovery tools.
  6. The graduate should be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  7. The graduate should be able to conduct research from a variety of sources. These include the internet, technical specifications and schematics, and related sources.
  8. Are computer literate in common computer applications used in technology.

 

(CSET.AS) Curriculum

Semester 1

Course NamecreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
CSE-110 - Introduction to Computer Systems (Comptia A+) 2 credits
CSE-110L - Lab: Introduction to Computer Systems (Comptia A+) 1 credits
CSO-105 - Cisco Introduction to Networks 3 credits
CSO-105L - Lab: Cisco Introduction to Networks 1 credits
ELE-111 - Internet of Things (IOT) 3 credits
ELE-111L - Lab: Internet of Things (IOT) 1 credits
CSE-150 - Linux Command and Shell Programming 3 credits

Total: 14 credits

Semester 2

Course NamecreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ENG-101 - English Composition 1 3 credits
CSO-155 - Cisco Switching Routing and Wireless Essentials 3 credits
CSO-155L - Lab: Cisco Switching Routing and Wireless Essentials 1 credits
CSE-160 - Introduction to Programming Using Python 3 credits
CSE-240 - Windows Server Administration 3 credits
CSE-240L - Lab: Windows Server Administration 1 credits
ELE-128 - Internet of Things Networking and Security 3 credits
ELE-128L - Lab: Internet of Things Networking and Security 1 credits

Total: 18 credits

Semester 3

Course NamecreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
CSE-220 - Computer and Network Security 3 credits
CSO-205 - Cisco Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation 3 credits
CSO-205L - Lab: Cisco Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation 1 credits
EL-MATH - General Math Elective-100 Level or Higher (Note 1) 3-4 credits
EL-HUM - General Humanities Elective 3 credits

Select one course with lab:

Course NamecreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
EL-CSE - Computer Systems Engineering Elective 4 credits
BMT-230 - Bio-Medical Wireless Networks 2 credits
BMT-230L - Lab: Bio-Medical Wireless Networks 1 credits
ELE-168 - Developing the Things for Internet of Things 3 credits
ELE-168L - Lab: Developing the Things for Internet of Things 1 credits
EET-135 - Programmable Logic Controller 1 (PLCs 1) 2 credits
EET-135L - Lab: Programmable Logic Controller 1 (PLCs 1) 1 credits

Total: 17-19 credits

Semester 4

Course NamecreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
EL-GED - General Education Elective 3 credits
EL-SOC - General Behavioral/Social Science Elective 3 credits
EL-MATH - General Math Elective-100 Level or Higher (Note 1) 3-4 credits

Select one course with lab:

Course NamecreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
EL-CSE - Computer Systems Engineering Elective 4 credits
BMT-230 - Bio-Medical Wireless Networks 2 credits
BMT-230L - Lab: Bio-Medical Wireless Networks 1 credits
ELE-168 - Developing the Things for Internet of Things 3 credits
ELE-168L - Lab: Developing the Things for Internet of Things 1 credits
EET-135 - Programmable Logic Controller 1 (PLCs 1) 2 credits
EET-135L - Lab: Programmable Logic Controller 1 (PLCs 1) 1 credits

Select one:

Course NamecreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ENG-102 - English Composition 2 3 credits
ENG-105 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 credits
ENG-104 - Technical Report Writing 3 credits

Total: 17 credits

Total (CSET.AS) Curriculum Program Credits: 66-68

Notes:

  1. Students may choose any college math elective MAT-115 or higher. 

Program Personnel

Name Title Office Phone Email
Edward Bigos Professor/Department Chair 17/637 413-755-4544 bigos@stcc.edu
Nicholas Bishop Electronic Technical II 17/613 413-755-4577

NRBishop@stcc.edu

Andrew Collins Instructor 17/637 413-755-4578 ajcollins@stcc.edu
Rick Jagodowski Professor / Electrical Engineering Tech. Dept. Chair 20/120 413-755-4594 jagodowski@stcc.edu
Nicholas Massa Professor 17/637 413-755-4579 massa@stcc.edu
Gary Mullett Professor 17/635 413-755-4600 gmullett@stcc.edu
Peter Vangel Professor 17/637 413-755-4665 vangel@stcc.edu
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