(Christanna and John H. Daniel Campuses)
Degree: Associate of Applied Science Length: Sixty-five credit hour program
Purpose: The Information Systems Technology degree introduces students to a very broad field that includes many Information Technology (IT) sectors such as hard-ware, softhard-ware, networking, web design, programming and repair/troubleshooting. This curriculum is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in this rapidly expanding field.
Occupational Objectives: The program provides prac-tical IT knowledge for office and technical personnel.
Graduates of this curriculum may become software specialists, microcomputer operators, management trainees, office support personnel, web site developers, help desk specialists, PC support specialists, network support personnel, repair technicians, trainers, or other
IT professionals. In some cases, graduates will be able to immediately fill positions. In others, they will require additional education, training, or industry certification to fill job roles.
Program Description: The Information Systems Tech-nology curriculum offers students an opportunity to prepare themselves for the multitude of career opportu-nities in many businesses and industries requiring the skills of an IT professional. The curriculum introduces the student to a variety of software including word pro-cessing, spreadsheet, database, presentation graphics, multimedia, web design, web graphics, and operating systems. In addition to application and system software, the curriculum includes personal computer hardware repair and troubleshooting courses, programming courses, networking courses, and courses in related areas such as business and accounting. Hardware and software are updated frequently in order to provide students with current knowledge as they enter the job market.
ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 0 3
ENG 137 Communication Processes I OR
ENG 111 College Composition I 3 0 3
MTH 120 Introduction to Mathematics 3 0 3
HLT/PED Health or Physical Education 2 0 2
EEE Approved Social Science Elective 3 0 3
(SSC, SOC, PSY, ECO, GEO, PLS, HIS)
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 0 1
AST 114 Keyboarding 0 2 1
BUS EEE Business Elective 3 0 3
___ ___ ___
Total 18 2 19
SECOND SEMESTER
IT_ EEE IT_ Elective 3 0 3
ENG 138 Communication Processes II OR
ENG 112 College Composition II 3 0 3
MTH 141 Business Mathematics I 3 0 3
EEE Approved Social Science Elective
(SSC, SOC, PSY, ECO, GEO, PLS, HIS) 3 0 3
IT_ EEE IT_ Elective 3 0 3
___ ___ ___
Total 15 0 15
THIRD SEMESTER
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I 3 2 4
ITP 175 Concepts of Programming Languages OR
Approved Programming Language Elective 3 0 3
ITN 107 PC Hardware and Troubleshooting 3 0 3
ITE 140 Spreadsheet Software 3 0 3
OR
ITE 150 Desktop Database Software
EEE Approved Elective 3 0 3
___ ___ ___
Total 15 2 16
FOURTH SEMESTER
EEE Approved Humanities Elective 3 0 3
(ART, ENG2XX, FRE, HUM, MUS, PHI, REL, SPA, CST)
EEE Approved Elective 3 0 3
ITP EEE Approved Computer Programming Language Elective 3 0 3
ITN EEE Networking or Operating System Elective 3 0 3
ITE 298 ITE Seminar & Project 3 0 3
___ ___ ___
Total 15 0 15
Total minimum credits for the A.A.S. Degree of Information Systems Technology ... 65
INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
(Christanna and John H. Daniel Campuses)
Award: Certificate
Purpose: The Information Systems Technology certifi-cate program introduces students to several Informa-tion Technology (IT) sectors such as hardware, software, networking, and repair/troubleshooting. This curricu-lum is designed to introduce the student to these topics through short-term training and to serve as a foundation for further study in the Information Systems Technology degree program.
Occupational Objectives: The program provides prac-tical IT knowledge for office and technical personnel.
Graduates of this curriculum may either continue their education in the two-year IST program or seek jobs as trainees in various office and business positions. In
some cases, graduates will be able to immediately fill positions. In others, they will require additional educa-tion, training, or industry certification to fill job roles.
Program Description: The certificate program may serve as a foundation for the two-year AAS Degree cur-riculum; the thirty-five credits are more than adequate to meet the first year requirements of the two-year program. The program offers students an opportu-nity to acquaint themselves with some of the software currently in use on desktop computers. It introduces them to several application software packages as well as operating systems, networking, and personal computer hardware repair and troubleshooting. The curriculum also includes general education courses as well as elec-tives. Hardware and software are updated frequently in order to provide students with current knowledge as they enter the job market.
Course
ITN 107 PC Hardware and Troubleshooting 3 0 3
ITE 115 Intro to Computer Applications & Concepts 3 0 3
ENG 137 Communication Processes I 3 0 3
OR
ENG 111 College Composition I
MTH 120 Introduction to Mathematics 3 0 3
AST 114 Keyboarding for Information Processing 0 2 1
HLT/PED Health or Physical Education 1 0 1
EEE Approved Social Science Elective
(SSC, SOC, PSY, ECO, GEO, PLS, HIS) 3 0 3
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 0 1
___ ___ ___
Total 17 2 18
SECOND SEMESTER
IT_ EEE IT Elective 4 0 4
IT_ EEE IT Elective 3 0 3
ENG 138 Communication Process II 3 0 3
OR
ENG 112 College Composition II OR
ENG/SPD ENG or SPD Elective
ITE 140 Spreadsheet Software 3 0 3
OR
ITE 150 Desktop Database Software
ITN EEE Networking or Operating System Elective 3 0 3
HLT/PED Health or Physical Education 1 0 1
___ ___ ___
Total 17 0 17
Total minimum credits for the Certificate of Computer Information Systems ... 35
(Christanna and John H. Daniel Campuses)
Degree: Associate of Applied Science Length: Sixty-five credit hour program
Purpose: The information Systems Technology degree with a Networking Specialization introduces students to Information Technology (IT) sectors including hard-ware, softhard-ware, operating systems, networking, security, helpdesk, and PC hardware troubleshooting. This cur-riculum is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in a rapidly expanding field.
troubleshooting technicians, network support person-nel, 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 Tech-nology curriculum with a networking specialization of-fers students an opportunity to prepare themselves for IT professional positions utilizing skills in networking fundamentals, switching and routing, protocols and communications, network security, help desk, PC hard-ware troubleshooting, operating systems, and server administration. In addition, students will acquire skills using Micosoft Office application software.
Course Number
Course Title
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Course Credits FIRST SEMESTER
ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 0 3
ENG 137 Communication Processes I 3 0 3
OR
ENG 111 College Composition 3 0 3
MTH 120 Introduction to Mathematics 3 0 3
HLT/PED Health or Physical Education 2 0 2
SSC EEE Social Science Elective (SSC, SOC, PSY, ECO, GEO, PLS, HIS) 3 0 3
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 0 1
AST 114 Keyboarding 0 2 1
BUS EEE Business Elective 3 0 3
___ ___ ___
Total 18 2 19
SECOND SEMESTER
IT_ EEE Approved IT_ Elective 3 0 3
ENG 138 Communication Processes II 3 0 3
OR
ENG 112 College Composition II
MTH 141 Business Mathematics I 3 0 3
EEE Approved Social Science Elective (SSC, SOC, PSY, ECO, GEO, PLS, HIS)
3 0 3
ITN 101 Introduction to Network Concepts 3 0 3
OR
ITN 154 Network Fundamentals, Router Basics, and Configuration
___ ___ ___
Total 10 0 15
THIRD SEMESTER
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I 3 2 4
ITN 156 Basic Switching and Routing 3 0 3
ITN 107 Personal Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting 3 0 3
ITE 140 Spreadsheet Software 3 0 3
OR
ITE 150 Desktop Database Software
ITN 205 Protocols and Communications I 3 0 3
___ ___ ___
Total 15 2 16
FOURTH SEMESTER
ITN 111 Server Administration (Specify Version) 3 0 3
ITN 260 Network Security Basics 3 0 3
ITE 298 Seminar and Project 3 0 3
HUM EEE Humanities Electives (ART, CST, ENG2xx, FRE, HUM, MUS, PHI, REL, SPA)
3 0 3
EEE Approved Elective 3 0 3
___ ___ ___
Total 15 0 15
Total minimum credits for A.A.S. Degree of Information Systems Technology ... 65
INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY: Networking Specialization continued
Course Number
Course Title
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Course Credits
Award: Associate of Applied Science Length: Sixty-six credit hour program
Purpose: The program in Nursing equips the student with the knowledge and skills needed to begin profes-sional practice in the care, counseling, and education of health care consumers in a variety of settings. Upon sat-isfactory completion of the program, the student is eligi-ble to take the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensing Exam-Registered Nurse). The SVCC Nursing Program assists in providing a competent entry-level Registered Nursing workforce for health care providers in South-side Virginia. SVCC works in conjunction with local PN programs and Old Dominion University’s Teletechnet BSN Program to encourage continuing education.
Southside Virginia Community College fully supports Tech Prep Linkages with high schools. College pro-grams are designed to provide a seamless transition be-tween high school Tech Prep and college technical and engineering programs.