| Program Code: CNS | Campus: Seneca@York |
| Duration: 4 Semesters (2 Years) | Start Dates: Summer, Fall, Winter Start dates are subject to change |
| Credential Awarded: Ontario College Diploma | |
Seneca's School of Computer Studies is a recognized leader in the Networking world. Building on partnerships with various vendors (CISCO, IBM, Microsoft, Rogers, Sun, Novell and Sangoma), this program will prepare students to fulfill the role of technical specialist in the field of computer support, local area network administration, and Internet management.
The Computer Networking and Technical Support program is a fully operational four-semester program. Students may choose to enrol or study in any of three semesters each year - fall, winter or spring. All required subjects are offered in each of the three semesters.
Students are given the opportunity to complete the program in four consecutive semesters or the flexibility to choose a vacation semester and resume their studies the following semester without interruption. Students will find themselves in hands-on courses such as computer hardware, applied Internet technology, system diagnostics, local area network installation and maintenance, data communication techniques and network administrative tasks.
Students are given the opportunity to switch to the six-semester CTY co-op program in semester three if they meet the requirements.
Program Eligibility:
Applicant Selection:
Recommended:
Graduates work as technical support specialists, an area of the computer industry that continues to offer opportunity. Strong technical and interpersonal skills will help you obtain employment in PC Technical Support, Network Administration, Helpdesk Support, Internet Resource Management, and other evolving areas that require strong technical support in secure networked environments.
Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following universities:
| University/College | Degrees Available |
|---|---|
| Seneca College | • Bachelor of Applied Technology, Informatics and Security |
| York University | • Any relevant major |
| University/College | Degrees Available |
|---|---|
| Athabasca University | • Bachelor of Science – Computer and Information Systems (Post Diploma) |
| University/College | Degrees Available |
|---|---|
| Davenport University | • BSc - Biometric Security, Computer Information Systems, *Information and Computer Security or *Network Security |
| University/College | Degrees Available |
|---|---|
| Griffith University | • Bachelor of Information Technology |
This program places emphasis on practical subjects and hands-on training delivered in specialty labs. These dedicated labs are configured for various environments such as Linux, Microsoft Windows, networking, OC hardware, Internet, AS/400, and RS/6000. Through these labs, students have access to stand-alone, clustered and networked PC’s along with a host of LAN servers and midrange computers.
Subjects studied include PC hardware, operating systems, Internet, HTML, Linux/UNIX and Microsoft Windows Server administration, data communications, AS/400 connectivity, web server installation, maintenance and security.
Experience is gained using many vendors’ products including CISCO, Microsoft and IBM. Students have access to our fully-equipped labs and open learning areas provide students with time to practise their work. In addition, students have 24/7 access from external sites to Seneca’s extensive computing services.
One of the general education subjects must be a literature subject for which EAC150 is the pre-requisite.
For more information, please visit our website at: http://els.senecac.on.ca.
Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills.
| Semester 1 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|
| APC100 | Applied Professional Communications | 3 |
| EAC150 * | College English | 3 |
| HWD101 | PC Hardware I | 5 |
| ICA002 | Introduction to Computers and Applications | 2 |
| IOS110 | Introduction to Operating Systems Using Windows | 5 |
| ULI101 | Introduction to UNIX/Linux and the Internet | 5 |
| Semester 2 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
| DCN286 | Introduction to Data Communication Technology | 5 |
| INT213 | Active Server Pages Using Visual Basic | 4 |
| OPS235 | Introduction to Open System Servers | 4 |
| WIN210 | Basic Administration of Microsoft Windows | 5 |
| XXXXXX | General Education Option | 3 |
| Semester 3 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
| DAT702 | Introduction to Databases | 5 |
| DCN386 | Advanced Data Communications Technology | 4 |
| EAC397 | Business Report Writing | 3 |
| OPS335 or OPS435 |
Open System Application Server Open System Automation |
5 4 |
| WIN310 | Microsoft Windows Network Infrastructure | 5 |
| XXXXXX | General Education Option | 3 |
| Semester 4 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
| NDD430 | Network Diagnostics and Design | 5 |
| XXXXXX | General Education Option | 3 |
| Choose any 4 of the following: | ||
| INT420 | Internet II | 4 |
| IPC144 | Introduction to Programming Using C | 5 |
| OPS335 | Open System Application Server | 5 |
| OPS400 | AS/400 Operations | 4 |
| OPS435 | Open System Automation | 4 |
| SBR600 | Software Build and Release | 4 |
| TEC701 | Technical Support for Network Administrators | 4 |
| TEC702 | Technician as an Entrepreneur | 4 |
| WIN700 | Windows Active Directory Services | 4 |
* English Assessment testing may place students in EAC149 (or below) prior to EAC150.
Note: The full range of options may not be offered every semester.
| Computer Studies Website: https://scs.senecac.on.ca/ Email Information Contact: computerstudies@senecac.on.ca |
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| Program Coordinators: | Harvey Rudoler Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 3579 Email: harvey.rudoler@senecac.on.ca Allan Souder |
| Program Chair: | Evan Weaver Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 3211 Email: Evan.Weaver@senecac.on.ca |
| Admissions Advisor: | To Be Announced Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 2803 Email: admissions@senecac.on.ca |
| Registration & Records Advisor: | Eva Qadeer Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 3007 Email: eva.qadeer@senecac.on.ca |
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