# Computer Networking and Electronics Technology: Network Maintenance and Digital Technologies (Certificate of Achievement)

Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer Networking & Electronics Technology

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**Award Type:** Certificate of Achievement

The associate in science degree or certificate option offer students a comprehensive program in networking essentials, basic electronics and computer applications.

**The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement in Computer Networking and Electronics Technology: Network Maintenance and Digital Technologies will:**

1.  Demonstrate a fundamental mastery of knowledge and the use of electronic equipment in electrical, digital and analog circuits.
2.  Use computer simulation and design software to conduct, analyze and interpret electrical, digital and analog circuits.
3.  Make calculations involving various electrical laws, formulas and principles for predicting circuit parameters using algebra and trigonometry required for electronics.
4.  Use research strategies to acquire information pertinent to the solution of electronic circuits and systems.
5.  Write technical laboratory reports with conclusions.
6.  Demonstrate understanding of how computers communicate with each other and the methods employed to ensure that the communications is reliable.
7.  Modify operating parameters of infrastructure network devices to meet network requirements.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **A total of 24 units is required for the certificate.** | |  |
| **Required core courses (18 units):** | | 18 |
| CNET 105 | PC Preventive Maintenance and Upgrading | 3 |
| CNET 106 | Networking Essentials 1 | 3 |
| CNET 107 | Networking Essentials 2 | 3 |
| CNET 108 | Networking Essentials 3 | 4 |
| CNET 118 | Fundamentals of DC and AC Circuits Analysis | 3 |
| CNET 119 | Fundamentals of DC and AC Circuits Analysis Laboratory | 2 |
| **Plus a minimum of 3 units selected from the following:** | | 3 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CBIS 101 | Computer Concepts & Applications | 3 |
| CS 102 | Introduction to Computing with HTML | 3 |
| **Select one from the following:** | | 2-3 |
| CNET 125 | Digital Devices and Circuits | 3 |
| CNET 126 | Digital Devices and Circuits Lab | 2 |
| **Plus a minimum of 3 units selected from the following:** | | 3 |
| CS 111 | Fundamentals of Programming 1 | 4 |
| CNET 370 | SkillsUSA | 3 |
| **Total** | | **24** |