(Optional Co-op)
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6 Semesters (3 Years) Ontario College Advanced Diploma Program Code: CTY Campus: Seneca@York
Start Dates: Fall, Winter, Summer
Your Career
Enjoy a fast–paced career as a technical support specialist, a booming area within the computer industry. Our Computer Systems Technology (CTY) program will help you develop strong technical and interpersonal skills that will expand your employment opportunities in Voice Over IP, PC Technical Support, Network Administration, Helpdesk Support, Internet Resource Management and other rapidly evolving areas that require technical support in networked environments.
Admission Requirements
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with:
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U) • Grade 12 Mathematics: (C) or (U)
or Grade 11 Mathematics: (U) or (M) • OR Mature Student Status (age 19
or older) with the above prerequisite course(s), their equivalent(s) or appropriate Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate program credits (see Academic Upgrading). NOTE
• Although not required for admission, a home PC and Internet Service Provider (ISP) are recommended for your success in the program.
Program Description
Seneca’s School of Information and
Communications Technology is a recognized leader in the networking world. This program is built on partnerships with some of the most influential names in networking today—Cisco, IBM, Microsoft—and focuses on network design, LAN administration and microcomputer support. Subjects in the first three semesters are identical to those of the Computer Networking and Technical Support (CNS) program, allowing seamless transfer between the two. A valuable co– op option in the senior semesters gives you an opportunity to apply your learning to the real world. The fourth, fifth and sixth semesters expose you to advanced concepts and hands–on training in network design and optimization, advanced topics in security, data communication and Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP), UNIX/ Linux administration, multi–player gaming administration, IBM Series i operations and connectivity, and e–commerce support. This is a six-semester program, with required subjects available year–round. That means you can choose to complete your studies in six consecutive semesters, starting in the fall, winter or spring. Or you could take a break between semesters.
During the final three semesters, you’ll have the opportunity to focus on particular areas of interest, such as security, data communications or network administration, by choosing from a list of professional options. The list of options is updated regularly to reflect new technologies.
Areas of Study
The Computer Systems Technology program is comprised of practical subjects and focuses specifically on hands–on training delivered in specialty labs. You’ll study in dedicated labs configured for environments such as Linux, Microsoft Windows,
networking, PC hardware, Internet and IBM System i. Through these labs, you’ll also gain access to stand–alone, clustered and networked PCs, along with a host of LAN servers and mid–range computers. Your subjects will include PC hardware, operating systems, Internet, HTML, UNIX/ Linux and Microsoft Windows Server administration, data communications, IBM Series i connectivity, web server installation and maintenance, Voice over Internet Protocol and security. In semesters four, five and six you may select from a broad offering of professional options and you’ll get to integrate your systems and technical skills in the planning and implementation of a “real– life” computer project for a business client. And finally, you’ll benefit from experience with our industry partners’ innovative products first–hand. Cisco, Microsoft and IBM are all present in our labs. Work with them in class or use the open learn areas to practice your work outside of class. You’ll even have 24/7 access to Seneca’s extensive computing services from external sites.
Open Source and Seneca
Seneca’s Centre for Development of Open Technology (CDOT) has unparalleled connections with top–tier open source projects such as Mozilla, creators of the Firefox web browser, and Red Hat, makers of the most successful commercial Linux operating system. In the Software Build and Release professional option, students have the opportunity to work with world class developers on such projects.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
(Optional Co-op) (Cont’d)
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Co–operative Education Option
Co–op can be a valuable experience for Computer Systems Technology students, so you’ll have the opportunity to apply after your second semester. After three semesters of college studies, you may secure paid work–terms in the computer networking and technical support industry, alternating between academic and work semesters. Our industry partners are committed to providing meaningful work assignments for co–op students. You could gain up to eight months of paid employment experience. Entry to the co–op program and work–terms can occur in each of three semesters (Fall, Winter or Spring). If selected for the co–op program, you must maintain above average academic standards for progression in co–op.
Students in the co–op option will also take Co–op Professional Theory in the semester preceding their first co–op work–term and Co–op Professional Practice in the semester following their first co–op work–term. Students must successfully complete two co–op work–terms to graduate from the co–op option.
For further information about the co–op program, please visit
senecacollege.ca/coop.
Co–op information sessions are held at the Seneca@York campus throughout the year.
Curriculum
SEMESTER 1
Applied Professional Communication College English
PC Hardware I
Introduction to Operating Systems Using Windows
Introduction to UNIX/Linux and the Internet SEMESTER 2
Introduction to Data Communication Technology
Introduction to Open System Servers Basic Administration of Microsoft Windows Introduction to Scripting and PowerShell General Education Option
SEMESTER 3
Introduction to Database for Administrators Advanced Data Communications
Business Report Writing Open System Automation
Microsoft Window Network Infrastructure General Education Option
SEMESTER 4 Internet II
Network Diagnostics & Design Open System Application Server Professional Option x2
General Education Option SEMESTER 5
Advanced Cisco Training Internet Security Professional Option x3 SEMESTER 6 Applied E-Commerce Applied Integration Professional Option x3
Professional Options
The following list is a snapshot of professional option choices available in the last three semesters. New and revised subjects will be offered each semester based on the demands of the rapidly changing computer industry. Up–to–date information may be retrieved from the School of Information and Communications Technology website at ict.senecacollege.ca. Cisco Internetwork Design
Voice Over IP Wireless and Mobile
Advanced Implementation Using Apache C Programming
Introduction to AS/400 Connectivity Open Systems Clustering
AS/400 Connectivity PHP Scripting
Software Build and Release Information System Security Ethical Hacking
Advanced Security
Technical Support for Network Administrators
Technician as an Entrepreneur Windows Server Scripting Windows Active Directory Services Note: Not all options will be offered every semester, and offerings will be dependent on sufficient enrolment.
General Education
One of the general education subjects must be a literature subject (from any category) for which College English is a prerequisite.
More Information
Email: [email protected] Website: ict.senecacollege.ca