Computer Information Technology

Curriculum Description

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. Classes 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.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

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Evening and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2011

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
DBA 110	Database Concepts	2	3	0	3
NOS 110	Operating System Concepts	2	3	0	3

Select one:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 110 OR	Introduction to Computers NEW PREREQ	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
CIS 111	Basic PC Literacy NEW PREREQ	1	2	0	2

Totals

Class Hours: 5
Lab/Shop Hours: 8
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 8

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 115	Intro to Prog & Logic	2	3	0	3
NOS 130	Windows Single User	2	2	0	3
NOS 230	Windows Admin I	2	2	0	3

Totals

Class Hours: 6
Lab/Shop Hours: 7
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 9

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
CTS 120	Hardware/Software Support	2	3	0	3
ENG 111	Expository Writing	3	0	0	3
___ ___	Elective Group 1	**	**	**	3

Totals

Class Hours: 5
Lab/Shop Hours: 3
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 9

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
WEB 110	Internet/Web Fundamentals	2	2	0	3
___ ___	Elective Group 1	**	**	**	3

Select one:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
NET 110 OR	Networking Concepts	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
NET 125	Networking Basics	1	4	0	3

Totals

Class Hours: 3
Lab/Shop Hours: 6
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 9

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
SEC 110	Security Concepts	3	0	0	3
___ ___	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	**	**	0	3
___ ___	Elective Group 1	**	**	**	1

Totals

Class Hours: 3
Lab/Shop Hours: 0
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 7

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
CTS 115	Info Sys Business Concept NEW PREREQ	3	0	0	3
CTS 118	IS Professional Comm	2	0	0	2
___ ___	Elective Group 2	**	**	**	2

Totals

Class Hours: 5
Lab/Shop Hours: 0
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 7

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
CTS 285	Systems Analysis & Design	3	0	0	3

Select one:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
MAT 115 OR	Mathematical Models	2	2	0	3
MAT 140 OR	Survey of Mathematics	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
MAT 161	College Algebra	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)

Totals

Class Hours: 5
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 6

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
CTS 289	System Support Project	1	4	0	3

Select one:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
COM 120 OR	Intro Interpersonal Com	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
COM 231 OR	Public Speaking	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
ENG 114 OR	Prof Research & Reporting	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
ENG 115	Oral Communication	3	0	0	3

Select one:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
PSY 118 OR	Interpersonal Psychology	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
PSY 150	General Psychology	3	0	0	3

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
___ ___	Elective Group 2	**	**	**	3

Totals

Class Hours: 7
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 12

Total Credit Hours: 67

Legend

• : Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.
• : Local Requirement
• : Instructional Service Agreement
• : Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
• : Global Distinction
• : Requisite(s)

Additional Information

Elective Group 1 – Select a minimum of 7 credit hours: CCT 110, CCT 121, COE 111. CSC 139, CTS 130, CTS 155, CTS 220, CTS 250, CTS 287, GIS 111

Elective Group 2 – Select a minimum of 5 credit hours: COE 112, CTS 125, CTS 217, CTS 230, CTS 240, DBA 112, NOS 120, SGD 171, SGD 271

 

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, ENG 131, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 160, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.

 

** Hours will vary depending on course selection.

General Education Courses
Written Communication:	COM 120, ENG 111, ENG 114
Oral Communication	COM 231, ENG 115
Behavioral and Social Science:	PSY 118, PSY 150
Humanities and Fine Arts:	ART 111, ENG 131, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 160, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110
Mathematics:	MAT 115, MAT 140, MAT 161
Technology:	CIS 110, CIS 111

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