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2019-2020 Catalog/Student Handbook

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2019-2020 Catalog/Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Information Systems Technology: Networking Specialization, AAS

(Christanna and John H. Daniel Campuses)

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Length: Sixty-four credit hour program

Purpose: The Information Systems Technology degree with a Networking Specialization introduces students to Information Technology (IT) sectors such as hardware, software, networking, servers, information security, and computer installation, repair, troubleshooting, and support. This curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in a rapidly expanding field.

Occupational Objectives: Graduates of this curriculum may work as help desk specialists, PC repair/hardware troubleshooting technicians, network support personnel, server technicians, or data center technicians. In some cases, graduates will be able to immediately fill positions. In others, additional education, training, or industry certifications will be required to fill job roles.

Program Description: The Information Systems Technology curriculum with a networking specialization offers students an opportunity to prepare themselves for IT professional positions utilizing skills in networking fundamentals, network security, help desk, PC hardware troubleshooting, operating systems, and server administration. In addition, students will acquire skills using Microsoft Office application software.

Contact For More Information:

Joan Tuck 434-736-2019

Tommy Wright 434-736-2040

Kelley Laprade 434-949-1032

Crystal Jones 434-949-1035

Required Courses

First Semester

SDV 100 - College Success Skills 1 credit(s)
ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 credit(s) (3)
ENG 111 - College Composition I 3 credit(s) (Approved Course Substitutions: ENG 137 )
MTH 130 - Fundamentals of Reasoning 3 credit(s)
AST 114 - Keyboarding for Information Processing 1-2 credit(s) (1)
ITN 107 - Personal Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting 3 credit(s)

Health or Physical Education Elective: Choose One below or see SIS for more choices

Students should consult with their advisor to choose an appropriate elective for their individual career/transfer goals.

HLT 100 - First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 2 credit(s)
HLT 110 - Concepts of Personal and Community Health 3 credit(s)
HLT 121 - Introduction to Drug Use and Abuse 3 credit(s)
PED 101 - Fundamentals of Physical Activity I 2 credit(s)
PED 102 2 credit(s)

Approved Social Science Elective: Choose One below or see SIS for more choices

Students should consult with their advisor to choose an appropriate elective for their individual career/transfer goals.

HIS 121 - United States History I 3 credit(s)
HIS 122 - United States History II 3 credit(s)
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology 3 credit(s)
SOC 200 - Principles of Sociology 3 credit(s)

Total Credits: 19

Second Semester

ENG 112 - College Composition II 3 credit(s) (Approved Course Substitutions: ENG 138 )
ITE 140 - Spreadsheet Software 3-4 credit(s) (3)
ITN 106 - Microcomputer Operating Systems 3 credit(s)
ITN 101 - Introduction to Network Concepts 3 credit(s) (Approved Course Substitutions: ITN 154 )

Approved IT Elective: Choose one below or see SIS for more choices

Students should consult with their advisor to choose an appropriate elective for their individual career/transfer goals.

ITP 132 - C++ Programming I 3-4 credit(s)
ITP 175 - Concepts of Programming Languages 3-4 credit(s)
ITN 261 - Network Attacks, Computer Crime and Hacking 3-4 credit(s)
ITN 262 - Network Communication, Security and Authentication 3-4 credit(s)

Total Credits: 15

Third Semester

ITE 150 - Desktop Database Software 3-4 credit(s) (3)
MTH 132 - Business Mathematics 3 credit(s)

Approved ITN Elective: Choose one below or see SIS for more choices

Students should consult with their advisor to choose an appropriate elective for their individual career/transfer goals.

ITN 261 - Network Attacks, Computer Crime and Hacking 3-4 credit(s)
ITN 262 - Network Communication, Security and Authentication 3-4 credit(s)
ITN 263 - Internet/Intranet Firewalls and E-Commerce Security 3-4 credit(s)
ITN 267 - Legal Topics in Network Security 3-4 credit(s)

Approved Business Elective: Choose One below or see SIS for more choices

Students should consult with their advisor to choose an appropriate elective for their individual career/transfer goals.

BUS 100 - Introduction to Business 3 credit(s)
BUS 200 - Principles of Management 3 credit(s)
BUS 111 - Principles of Supervision I 3 credit(s)
BUS 205 - Human Resource Management 3 credit(s)

Approved Social Science Elective: Choose One below or see SIS for more choices

Students should consult with their advisor to choose an appropriate elective for their individual career/transfer goals.

HIS 121 - United States History I 3 credit(s)
HIS 122 - United States History II 3 credit(s)
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology 3 credit(s)
SOC 200 - Principles of Sociology 3 credit(s)

Total Credits: 15

Fourth Semester

ITN 111 - Server Administration (Specify Version) 3 credit(s)
ITN 260 - Network Security Basics 3 credit(s)
ITE 298 - Seminar and Project 1-5 credit(s) (3)

Approved Humanities Elective: Choose One below or see SIS for more choices

Students should consult with their advisor to choose an appropriate elective for their individual career/transfer goals.

ART 101 - History and Appreciation of Art I 3 credit(s)
PHI 220 - Ethics 3 credit(s)
REL 210 - Survey of the New Testament 3 credit(s)
ART 180 - Introduction to Computer Graphics 3 credit(s)

Approved Elective: Choose One below or see SIS for more choices

Students should consult with their advisor to choose an appropriate elective for their individual career/transfer goals.

ITN 261 - Network Attacks, Computer Crime and Hacking 3-4 credit(s) (3)
ITN 262 3 credit(s)
ITP 132 - C++ Programming I 3-4 credit(s) (3)
ITP 175 - Concepts of Programming Languages 3-4 credit(s) (3)

Total Credits: 15

Total Credits for Degree: 64

²Students should consult with their adviser to choose an appropriate elective for their individual career/transfer goals.