The 60 credit-hour technical curriculum prepares students for various positions in the field of information technology/computer networking.
This sequenced degree plan is one of two options that students may pursue to earn the Information Technology Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.
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| ENG 101 | Composition | 3 | AAS General Education |
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Description: Emphasizes the writing of expository prose. Introduction to the critical reading of nonfiction prose. IAI C1 900 Prerequisite: ENG 096 with a grade of C or better. Other placement options: english-placement-grid.php ESL students need one of the following options: ESL 073 and ESL 074 with grades of B or better; ESL 073 and ESL 086 with grades of B or better; ESL 073 and ESL 099 with grades of B or better; ESL 073 with required writing placement test score; or ESL 074 with required reading placement test score. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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| Mathematics1 | 3 | AAS General Education | |
| NET 105 | IT Fundamentals | 3 | Program Requirement |
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Description: Provides students with a hands-on introduction to information technology and computer support concepts. Includes hardware, operating systems, applications, networking, Internet connectivity and services, security, software development, and database fundamentals. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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| NET 111 | A+ Hardware | 3 | Program Requirement |
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Description: Provides students with experience installing, configuring, maintaining, upgrading, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and networking recent and current personal computer hardware. Prerequisite: NET 105 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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| NET 112 | A+ Operating Systems Technologies | 3 | Program Requirement |
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Description: Provides students with experience installing, configuring, upgrading, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and networking recent and current personal computer operating systems. Prerequisite: NET 105 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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| CAS 160 | Introduction to Business Software Packages | 3 | Program Requirement |
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Description: Provides an opportunity to become proficient in the use of currently popular software packages or suites. Includes word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software and the integration of these applications. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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| ENG 102 | Composition2 | 3 | AAS General Education |
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Description: Continues ENG 101. Reading literature and writing of various types of prose. Introduces methods used in writing investigative papers. IAI C1 901R Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor or department chair. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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| NET 121 | Computer Networking | 3 | Program Requirement |
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Description: Provides students with hands-on experience implementing and maintaining computer networks. Includes networking standards, architecture, operations, security and troubleshooting using current network operating systems. Prerequisite: CIS 101, NET 105, or WEB 110 with a grade of C or better. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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| NET 201 | Service Desk and Service Management | 3 | Program Requirement |
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Description: Provides a comprehensive introduction to service desk and IT service management concepts. Includes service desk operations, roles and responsibilities, processes and procedures, service strategy, service design, service transition, service operation and continual service improvement. Emphasizes communication and teamwork skills through collaborative hands-on assignments and activities. Prerequisite: NET 105 with a grade of C or better. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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| WEB 110 | Internet Fundamentals or | ||
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Description: Introduces the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to use the Internet and build basic web pages. Students will learn and understand introductory functions of the web, Internet communications, and project management concepts. Social networking tools and the use of multimedia on the web will be explored. Industry career opportunities will be discussed. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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| WEB 150 | Web Foundations | 3 | Program Requirement |
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Description: Introduces the foundational skills needed to create web pages utilizing HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and an overview of the JavaScript language. Topics include Web design best practices, web site hosting, Internet protocols, graphics, media and security. Students utilize the skills learned to create a business-oriented web site project. IAI MC 923 Recommended: WEB 110 or CIS 106 or GRA 101 are strongly recommended courses in preparation prior to WEB 150. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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| CIS 106 | Computer Logic and Programming Technology | 3 | Program Requirement |
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Description: Provides students with a comprehensive introduction to computer programming using a currently popular programming language. Includes program logic, program structure, subroutines/functions/methods, variables, conditions, loops, arrays, files/data access, and object-oriented programming. A variety of programs are created throughout the course. Prerequisite: Math placement in MTH 101 or higher. mathplacement.php Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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| NET 240 | Linux Administration | 3 | Program Requirement |
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Description: Provides students with a comprehensive introduction to Linux administration. Includes architecture, installation, commands, file systems, data management, user interfaces, administrative tasks, system services, networking, and security. Prerequisite: NET 121 with a grade of C or better. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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| NET 260 | Windows Server Administration | 3 | Program Requirement |
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Description: Provides students with a comprehensive introduction to Windows Server administration. Includes installation, server roles, Active Directory, storage, performance and maintenance. Prerequisite: NET 121 with a grade of C or better. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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| Network Administration elective3 | 3 | Program Requirement | |
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication2 | 3 | AAS General Education |
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Description: Theory and practice of oral communications. Development of poise, confidence and skill in speech organization and delivery. Emphasis on frequent speaking, development of standards of criticism and selection and organization of material. IAI C2 900 Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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| NET 270 | Cisco Networking | 3 | Program Requirement |
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Description: Provides students with a comprehensive introduction to Cisco networking, switches, and routers. Includes network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security, and management automation. Prerequisite: NET 121 with a grade of C or better. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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| NET 280 | IT Security | 3 | Program Requirement |
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Description: Provides students with a comprehensive hands-on overview of IT security including network security, compliance and operational security, threats and vulnerabilities, application, data and host security, access control, identity management and cryptography. Prerequisite: NET 121 or NET 122 with a grade of C or better. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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| NET 290 | Cloud Computing | 3 | Program Requirement |
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Description: Provides hands-on experience with cloud technologies and infrastructures. Includes cloud concepts, virtualization, infrastructure, resource management, security, systems management, and business continuity. Emphasizes design and implementation of a real-world infrastructure using multiple cloud service providers. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in NET 240 or NET 260 with a grade of C or better. Recommended: Prior or concurrent enrollment in NET 270 and NET 280 with grades of C or better. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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| Network Administration elective3 | 3 | Program Requirement | |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology+ | 3 | AAS General Education |
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Description: Analysis and description of the structure and dynamics of human society. Application of scientific methods to the observation and analysis of social norms, groups, inter-group relations, social change, social stratification and institutions. This course meets the World Culture and Diversity graduation requirement. IAI S7 900 Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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1 - Students must take at least three credit hours in a mathematics course at the level of MTH 101 or above. MTH 165 is recommended.
2 - Students who have previously completed another course which satisfies AAS General Education electives requirements should contact the CIS coordinator before taking this course.
3 - Students must take six credit hours selected from CIS 101, CIS 137, CIS 143, CIS 211, CIS 220, FYS 101, MGT 111, NET 122.
+ - This course meets the World Culture and Diversity graduation requirement.
