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BS in Network Technology

BS in Network Technologies 2008

Students in DePaul CDM's Network Technology Program will learn the theory and practice of designing, deploying and managing both wired and wireless networks technologies, including broadband Internet access technologies, interconnection technologies, network convergence, and network security.

The program provides a combined emphasis on both foundational theory and hands-on experience that allow students to design, configure, and manage equipment and services in a variety of network environments.

Students gain experience with network devices and servers in lab facilities focused on enterprise network, security, and multimedia network services.

Concentrations

The BS in Network Technologies offers three concentrations:

  • Standard
  • Network Security
  • Application Development

What Students Learn From This Program:

  • The protocols and services that enable Internet and LAN services
  • The design and management of local and wide area network
  • Voice and data network convergence through VoIP technologies
  • Wireless networks (WiFi, WiMAX, Cellular, and 3G)
  • Network security

Liberal Studies Program

The Liberal Studies program at DePaul University is the general education portion of the curriculum at DePaul University. View the specific details for the Network Technology Program.

Program Requirements 2008


To view Undergraduate Program Requirements for previous years click here.
 
Standard Concentration
First Year
Major Field Courses (6)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
√ √      IT 130 The Internet and the Web  Self Placement Test 
         IT 201 Introduction to Information Systems   
√ √      IT 240 Introduction to Desktop Databases  Self Placement Test 
√ √      IT 263 Applied Networks and Security   
         IT 230 Building Internet Applications   
√        MAT 140 Discrete Mathematics I   
 
Liberal Studies (6) - Consider CTI Courses for Liberal Studies

Second Year
Major Field Courses (6)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
√ √      IT 223 Data Analysis   Self Placement Test 
√ √      TDC 311 Computers in Telecommunications Systems   
√        TDC 362 Principles of Data Communications   
√ √      WRD 204 Technical Writing   
√        OR  WRD 301 Writing in Workplace Contexts   
 
AND
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
√ √      CSC 211 Programming in Java I  Self Placement Test 
√ √      AND  CSC 212 Programming in Java II   
 
OR
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
√ √      CSC 261 Programming in C++ I   
√ √      AND  CSC 262 Programming in C++ II   
 
Liberal Studies (6) - Consider CTI Courses for Liberal Studies

Third Year
Major Field Courses (4)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
√ √      TDC 363 Introduction to Local Area Networks   
         TDC 364 Voice Communications Technologies   
√        TDC 365 Network Interconnection Technologies   
         CMN 212 Title Unavailable   
         OR  CMN 220 Title Unavailable   
 
300-level TDC elective (1) - chosen in consultation with student's advisor.
Liberal Studies (4) - Consider CTI Courses for Liberal Studies
Open Electives (3)

Fourth Year
Major Field Courses (1)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
√        TDC 376 Network Project   
 
300-level TDC elective (2) - chosen in consultation with student's advisor.
Liberal Studies (3) - Consider CTI Courses for Liberal Studies
Open Electives (6)

Open Electives:
Open Electives may be taken from any department or program. These are the only courses that may be taken under the pass/fail option (see the undergraduate Bulletin for details). If you wish to pursue a minor, most minor field courses will be credited as open electives.

Grades:
Grades for all courses in the students major (i.e. non-Liberal Studies and non-Open Elective) must be 'C' or better. Grades of 'C-' may be accepted provided the overall grade point average in the major is 2.0 or better.

Network Security Concentration
This concentration is designed to provide focused coursework in network security technologies, including detailed instruction in security infrastructure design, deployment, configuration and support.

While this concentration is designed for students that are planning to start their career as network security engineers, security administrators, security auditors and security infrastructure designers, it is also appropriate for any student that wants to integrate security practice within their career.

First Year
Major Field Courses (6) Offered Winter
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
√ √      IT 130 The Internet and the Web   Self Placement Test  
         IT 201 Introduction to Information Systems   
√ √      IT 240 Introduction to Desktop Databases   Self Placement Test 
√ √      IT 263 Applied Networks and Security   
         IT 230 Building Internet Applications   
√        MAT 140 Discrete Mathematics I   
 
Liberal Studies (6) - Consider CTI Courses for Liberal Studies

Second Year
Major Field Courses (6)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
√ √      CSC 261 Programming in C++ I   
√ √      CSC 262 Programming in C++ II   
√ √      TDC 311 Computers in Telecommunications Systems   
√        TDC 362 Principles of Data Communications   
√ √      CNS 340 Fundamentals of Information Assurance  : (Formerly CSC390). 
√ √      WRD 204 Technical Writing   
√        OR  WRD 301 Writing in Workplace Contexts   
 
Liberal Studies (6) - Consider CTI Courses for Liberal Studies

Third Year
Major Field Courses (4) Offered Winter
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
√ √      TDC 363 Introduction to Local Area Networks   
√        TDC 365 Network Interconnection Technologies   
√        TDC 377 Fundamentals of Network Security   
         CMN 212 Title Unavailable   
         OR  CMN 220 Title Unavailable   
 
300-level TDC elective (1) - chosen in consultation with student's advisor.
Liberal Studies (7) - Consider CTI Courses for Liberal Studies

Fourth Year
Major Field Courses (5)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
         IT 378 Title Unavailable   
√        TDC 379 Telecommunication and Network Security Practicum   
√        TDC 375 Network Protocols   
√        TDC 368 Network Programming   
√        TDC 376 Network Project   
 
300-level TDC elective (1) - chosen in consultation with student's advisor.
Open Electives (6)

Open Electives:
Open Electives may be taken from any department or program. These are the only courses that may be taken under the pass/fail option (see the undergraduate Bulletin for details). If you wish to pursue a minor, most minor field courses will be credited as open electives.

Grades:
Grades for all courses in the students major (i.e. non-Liberal Studies and non-Open Elective) must be 'C' or better. Grades of 'C-' may be accepted provided the overall grade point average in the major is 2.0 or better.

Application Development Concentration

First Year
Major Field Courses(6)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
√ √      IT 130 The Internet and the Web   Self Placement Test  
         IT 201 Introduction to Information Systems   
√ √      IT 240 Introduction to Desktop Databases   Self Placement Test 
√ √      IT 263 Applied Networks and Security   
         IT 230 Building Internet Applications   
√        MAT 140 Discrete Mathematics I   
 
 Liberal Studies (6) - Consider CTI Courses for Liberal Studies

Second Year
Major Field Courses (6)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
√ √      IT 223 Data Analysis   
√ √      TDC 311 Computers in Telecommunications Systems   
√        TDC 362 Principles of Data Communications   
√ √      CSC 211 Programming in Java I   
√ √      OR  CSC 261 Programming in C++ I   
√ √      CSC 212 Programming in Java II   
√ √      OR  CSC 262 Programming in C++ II   
√ √      WRD 204 Technical Writing   
√        OR  WRD 301 Writing in Workplace Contexts   
 
 Liberal Studies (6) - Consider CTI Courses for Liberal Studies

Third Year
Major Field Courses (6)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
√ √      TDC 363 Introduction to Local Area Networks   
√        TDC 365 Network Interconnection Technologies   
√ √      CSC 309 C++ for Programmers   
√ √      OR  CSC 224 Java for Programmers  Self Placement Test 
√ √      CSC 383 Data Structures and Algorithms in Java   
√ √      OR  CSC 393 Data Structures in C++   
√        TDC 368 Network Programming   
         CMN 212 Title Unavailable   
         OR  CMN 210 Interpersonal and Small Group Communication   
 
300-level TDC elective (1) - chosen in consultation with student's advisor.
Liberal Studies (4) - Consider CTI Courses for Liberal Studies
Open Elective (1)

Fourth Year
Major Field Courses (2)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
√        TDC 375 Network Protocols   
√        TDC 376 Network Project   
 
300-level TDC elective (1) - chosen in consultation with student's advisor.
Liberal Studies (3) - Consider CTI Courses for Liberal Studies
Open Elective (6)

Open Electives:
Open Electives may be taken from any department or program. These are the only courses that may be taken under the pass/fail option (see the undergraduate Bulletin for details). If you wish to pursue a minor, most minor field courses will be credited as open electives.

Grades:
Grades for all courses in the students major (i.e. non-Liberal Studies and non-Open Elective) must be 'C' or better. Grades of 'C-' may be accepted provided the overall grade point average in the major is 2.0 or better.
All courses in degree
 
  • CMN 210 Interpersonal and Small Group Communication
  • CMN 212 Title Unavailable
  • CMN 220 Title Unavailable
  • CNS 340 Fundamentals of Information Assurance
  • CSC 211 Programming in Java I
  • CSC 212 Programming in Java II
  • CSC 224 Java for Programmers
  • CSC 261 Programming in C++ I
  • CSC 262 Programming in C++ II
  • CSC 309 C++ for Programmers
  • CSC 383 Data Structures and Algorithms in Java
  • CSC 393 Data Structures in C++
  • IT 130 The Internet and the Web
  • IT 201 Introduction to Information Systems
  • IT 223 Data Analysis
  • IT 230 Building Internet Applications
  • IT 240 Introduction to Desktop Databases
  • IT 263 Applied Networks and Security
  • IT 378 Title Unavailable
  • MAT 140 Discrete Mathematics I
  • TDC 311 Computers in Telecommunications Systems
  • TDC 362 Principles of Data Communications
  • TDC 363 Introduction to Local Area Networks
  • TDC 364 Voice Communications Technologies
  • TDC 365 Network Interconnection Technologies
  • TDC 368 Network Programming
  • TDC 375 Network Protocols
  • TDC 376 Network Project
  • TDC 377 Fundamentals of Network Security
  • TDC 379 Telecommunication and Network Security Practicum
  • WRD 204 Technical Writing
  • WRD 301 Writing in Workplace Contexts