Information Systems Technology - Network Specialization

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Information Systems Technology - Network Specialization

Award: ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

Length: A full-time student may complete this program in four semesters.

Purpose: The Associate of Applied Science Degree program in Information Systems Technology - Network Specialization is designed for those persons seeking employment in the field of network communications upon graduation. Persons currently employed in another field
of information processing and seeking advancement will benefit from this program. In addition, persons already employed in the networking field and preparing for certification examinations will find the material in this program helpful.

Program Requirements: To receive the Associate of Applied Science Degree, you must complete a minimum of 69 credits with a grade point average of 2.00 or better. The following outline represents the typical order of courses planned for full-time students.

Occupational Objectives: The following occupational titles represent examples of possible employment opportunities:

PC Support Specialist

PC Support Technician

Network Administrator

Network Support Specialist

Network Engineer

Data Communications Specialist

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the College, entry into this program requires completion of four units of high school English and one unit of college preparatory high school algebra.

If you meet the general admission requirements, a counselor will discuss with you the strengths and weaknesses of your academic background and your strengths and weaknesses as revealed by an appropriate placement test. You may correct any deficiencies in your academic preparation in the College’s Developmental Studies program.

Program Description: This program contains courses which provide an emphasis on designing, creating and maintaining local area networks and wide area networks. Courses providing instruction in Microcomputer Software Management, Voice Telephony Services, Switches, Firewalls, Routers, Servers, Workstations, and basic Electronics concepts are an integral part of the curriculum. Students will learn how to operate the newest networking equipment and software available today that will prepare them for numerous employment opportunities. General education and business-related courses provide the student with a perspective on the role of technology in today’s society. Upon satisfactory completion of the four semester program, the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology - Network Specialization will be awarded.

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Business and Engineering Program Course Syllabi

First Semester	Course Listing	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours	Course Credits	Course Books	Course CheckList
AST114	Keyboarding for Computer Usage	2	0	2	Data to be added soon	__________
BUS100	Introduction to Business	3	0	3		__________
ETR115	D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals	3	0	3		__________
ITE221	PC Hardware and OS Architecture	3	2	4		__________
ITN154	Networking Fundamentals CISCO	3	2	4		__________
MTH121	Fundamentals of Math I or Approved Math Elective	3	0	3		__________
SDV100	College Success Skills	1	0	1		__________
Total		18	4	20

Second Semester	Course Listing	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours	Course Credits	Course Books	Course CheckList
ACC111	Accounting I	3	0	3	Data to be added soon	__________
ENG131	Technical Report Writing	3	0	3		__________
ITN102	Introduction to Networked Client Operating Systems	4	0	4		__________
ITN155 or ITP112	Introduction to Routing CISCO* Visual Basic I Programming	3	2	4		__________
BUS236	Comm. in Management	3	0	3		__________
Total		16	2	17

Third Semester	Course Listing	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours	Course Credits	Course Books	Course CheckList
BUS220	Intro. Business Statistics	3	0	3	Data to be added soon	__________
HLT/PED	Elective	0	2	1		__________
HLT/PED	Elective	0	2	1		__________
HUM	Elective	3	0	3		__________
ITN103	Administration of Networked Servers	4	0	4		__________
ITN156 or ITE115	Basic Switching and Routing Intro. To Computer Applications & Concepts	3	2	4		__________
Total		13	6	16

Fourth Semester	Course Listing	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours	Course Credits	Course Books	Course CheckList
ECO120	Survey of Economics	3	0	3	Data to be added soon	__________
ETR149	PC Repair	3	0	3		__________
ITN104	Maintaining Servers in the Networked Infrastructure	4	0	4		__________
ITN157	WAN Technologies CISCO	3	2	4		__________
ITN209	Introduction to Voice over IP/Digital Communications	3	0	3		__________
Total		16	2	17
Total Minimum Credits for the A.A.S. Degree in Information Systems Technology - Network Specialization: 69 * All Networking students should elect to take Cisco courses when given an elective choice. Ask Mr. Carrigan if you have any questions. * Please visit http://www.dccnetclub.com for details on the program and on our club. * Please visit http://www.dcc.vccs.edu/Departments/B&EIT/IT/IT.htm for details on the Networking Track III Curriculum.