Computer Networking and Technical Support

Program Description

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.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation (C), University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)
• Grade 12 Mathematics: (C) or (U) or Grade 11 Mathematics (U) or (M)

Applicant Selection:

• Applicants may be ranked by previous academic achievement (i.e. grades in the pre-requisite English and Mathematics subjects or their equivalent).

Recommended:

• A home PC and Internet Service Provider (ISP) are highly recommended to be successful in this activity-based program.

Your Career

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.

Diploma to Degree ...and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following universities:

Toronto

Canada

U.S.

International

Areas of Study

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.

General Education

One of the general education subjects must be a literature subject for which EAC150 is the pre-requisite.

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The Importance of Learning Skills

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.

Curriculum

* 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.

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