TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS A 5 6 0 Computer Information Technology - Associate in Applied Science CONCENTRATION OVERVIEW The Computer Information Technology curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. This is a flexible curriculum that can be customized to meet community information systems needs. Course work will develop a student s ability to communicate complex technical issues related to computer hardware, software, and networks in a manner that computer users can understand. es cover computer operations and terminology, operating systems, database, networking, security, and technical support. Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to manage information. Graduates should be prepared to sit for industry-recognized certification exams. Upon Completion of this Concentration, graduates will be able to: Assist others in solving basic problems with common business systems and application software; Select appropriate computer equipment and software, upgrade/maintain existing computer equipment and software, and troubleshoot/repair nonfunctioning personal computers; Provide basic support and maintenance for local area networks; Analyze information systems problems, design appropriate solutions, and present findings in a professional manner orally and in writing; Sit for industry-recognized information systems certifications. Partnership: N/A Continue to next page for Curriculum Guide 110
A 5 6 0 Computer Information Technology - Associate in Applied Science First Year Fall Semester Course Number ENG 111 Expository Writing Co-Requisites: ENG 111 A ENG 111 A Expository Writing Co-Requisites: ENG 111 1 CIS 110 Introduction to Computers CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy Pre-Requisites for CIS 110: Appropriate placement, or ENG 090 and RED 090 and DMA 010-050, or 1 4 COE 110 World of Work 1 1 1 MAT 115 Mathematical Models Pre-Requisites for MAT 115: Take One Set: Set 1: DMA 010, DMA 00, DMA 00, DMA 040, and DMA 050 Set : MAT 060 and MAT 070 Set : MAT 060 and MAT 080 Set 4: MAT 060 and MAT 090 Set 5: MAT 095 Set 6: MAT 10 Set 7: MAT 11 Set 8: MAT 161 Set 9: MAT 171 Set 10: MAT 175 4 BUS 110 Introduction to Business Humanities/Fine Arts Select semester credit hours from approved courses labeled GEN ED: HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS from the College of The Albemarle (COA) Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) list. Students may not take a foreign language course or COM course as their humanities elective. The COA CAA list of courses can be found on page 56. TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 1-14 6 19-0 16-17 111
First Year Spring Semester Course Number Choose one of the following ENG Courses: ENG 11 Argument Based Research Pre-Requisites: ENG 111 ENG 11 Literature Based Research Pre-Requisites: ENG 111 ENG 114 Professional Research and Reporting Pre-Requisites: ENG 111 Choose one of the following COM Courses: COM 110 Introduction to Communication COM 10 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication COM 1 Public Speaking Pre-Requisites: ENG 111 CIS 115 Intro to Programming and Logic NOS 110 Operating Systems Concepts Pre-Requisites: TAKE ONE SET: Set 1: DMA 010, DMA 00, DMA 00, & DMA 040 Set : MAT 060 and MAT 070 Set : MAT 060 and MAT 080 Set 4: MAT 060 and MAT 090 Set 5: MAT 095 Set 6: MAT 10 Set 7: MAT 11 Set 8: MAT 161 Set 9: MAT 171 Set 10: MAT 175 5 Pre-Requisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 5 CTS 10 Spreadsheet Pre-Requisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 or OST 17 4 Social/Behavioral Sciences Select semester credit hours from approved courses labeled GEN ED: SOCIAL/BEHAVIAL SCIENCE from the College of The Albemarle (COA) Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) list. The COA CAA list of courses can be found on page 56. TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 15 8 18 11
Second Year Fall Semester Course Number and Title CTS 10 Hardware/Software Support Pre-Requisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 5 CTS 85 Systems Analysis & Design Pre-Requisites: CIS 115 Co-Requisites: DBA 110 DBA 110 Database Concepts Pre-Requisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 5 NET 110 Networking Concepts Pre-Requisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 4 NOS 10 Windows Single User Pre-Requisites: NOS 110 or CET 11 4 Varies Varies Varies -4 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 11+ 10+ 1+ 17-19 Second Year Spring Semester Course Number CTS 89 System Support Project Pre-Requisites: CTS 85 1 4 5 NOS 0 Windows Admin I Pre-Requisites: NOS 10 4 SEC 110 Security Concepts Pre-Requisites: NET 110 4 Varies Varies Varies -4 Varies Varies Varies -4 Varies Varies Varies -4 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 5+ 8+ 1+ 17-19 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED F ASSOCIATE DEGREE 69-7 11
Computer Information Technology Electives ACC 10 Principles of Financial Accounting Pre-Requisites: Appropriate placement, or ENG 090 and RED 090 and DMA 010-050, or 5 4 COE 11 Co-Op Work Experience I Pre-Requisites: Min..0 GPA and 9 hrs in Major 0 CSC 19 Visual Basic Programming Co-Requisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 5 CSC 151 Java Programming Pre-Requisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 and CIS 115 or CSC 14 or CSC 19 5 CTS 0 Advanced Spreadsheet Pre-Requisites: CTS 10 4 DBA 115 Database Applications Pre-Requisites: DBA 110 4 DBA 10 Database Programming I Pre-Requisites: DBA 110 4 GIS 111 Introduction to GIS Pre-Requisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 4 NOS 10 Linux/Unix Single User Pre-Requisites: NOS 110 or CET 11 4 NOS 1 Windows Admin II Pre-Requisites: NOS 0 4 WEB 110 Internet Web Fundamentals 4 C 5 6 0D Computer Information Technology Database Management - Certificate Required Courses Course Number CIS 110 Introduction to Computers CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy Pre-Requisites for CIS 110: Appropriate placement, or ENG 090 and RED 090 and DMA 010-050, or 1 4 NOS 110 Operating System Concepts Pre-Requisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 5 DBA 110 Database Concepts Pre-Requisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 5 DBA 115 Database Applications Pre-Requisites: DBA 110 4 DBA 10 Database Programming I Pre-Requisites: DBA 110 4 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 9-10 1 1-14-15 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED F CERTIFICATE 14-15 114