Certificate in Computer Networking
General Description
The Department of Computer Science offers a Certificate in Computer Networking. The program is intended to provide skilled individuals with technical knowledge they can use to enhance their work in industry and government.
Objectives
Provide technical knowledge of:
- Data communications
- Local area network design
- Operation of the Internet
- Local area network installation
- Configuration of multiple network connections
Integration of this knowledge as demonstrated by completion of required design/implementation project.
Requirements for the Certificate:
11 hours of credit earned in these 4 courses taken at UTC
CPSC 526: Client-Server Systems .....................................3 credit hours
The design of digital computer networks. Topics covered include the theory, design, engineering, installation, and performance analysis of networks to connect digital computers. The course will prepare students to plan, implement, and evaluate a network. Also included are peer-topeer networks, the client-server model, network operation systems, and an introduction to wide-area networks. The network and implementation tools may vary to meet current development trends.
CPSC 536: Computer Data Communications ............ 3 credit hours
The study of data communication networks including characteristics of common carrier facilities, encoding and line conditioning techniques for transmission and error control and line and computer interfaces, security and remote processing.
CPSC 537: Internetworking ...........................................3 credit hours
Coverage includes high speed Ethernets; switching at layers 2, 3, and 4; routing and routing protocols; access and congestion control; routing and security; the next generation Internet; emerging multicast protocols; performance evaluation and networking tools. The course will prepare students to design, plan, implement, and evaluate interconnections between networks. The networks and implementation tools may vary to meet current development trends.
CPSC 595r: Design Project (1-4) .................................. 2 credit hours
A detailed study, design, implementation and report of a real world scenario that will integrate material from the courses required in the certificate programs. May be repeated for credit with approval of the Computer Science Graduate Coordinator.
Typical Curriculum
- Three-semester program:
Year 1 Fall- CPSC 526
- Year 1 Spring
- CPSC 536
- Year 2 Fall
- CPSC 537
CPSC 595r- Two-semester program:
Year 1 Fall- CPSC 526
CPSC 536- Year 1 Spring
- CPSC 537
CPSC 595r
Admission Requirements
Knowledge of Operating Systems and Systems Programming is required as demonstrated by the satisfactory completion of CPSC 251 and 351 or equivalent. Individuals will be admitted to the Certificate in Computer Networking program if, either:
a. They have a bachelor's degree and significant related professional experience and are approved by the Computer Science Graduate Coordinator,OR
b. They meet the admission requirement of the Graduate Division as stated in the Graduate catalog, are admitted to the Computer Science M.S. program, and have satisfied all prerequisite courses assigned by the Computer Science Graduate Coordinator.
For More Information Contact:
Dr. Joe Dumas, Graduate Program Coordinator
Computer Science
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Dept. 2302
615 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403-2598
Phone: (423) 425-4084
Comments to: The Graduate School
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