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TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS
A 25 26 0 Computer Information Technology - Associate in Applied Science
CONCENTRATION OVERVIEWThe 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.
Upon Completion of this Concentration, graduates will be able to: Assist others in solving basic problems with common business systems and application software; Select appropriate computer equipment and software, upgrade/maintain existing computer equipment and software, and troubleshoot/repair non-functioning personal computers; Provide basic support and maintenance for local area networks; Analyze information systems problems, design appropriate solutions, and present findings in a professional manner orally and in writing; Sit for industry-recognized information systems certifications.
Partnership: N/A
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A 25 26 0 Computer Information Technology - Associate in Applied Science
First Year
Fall Semester Course Number and Title
Pre-Requisites and Co-Requisites Class
Hours Lab Hours Clinical Hours Total Contact Hours Total Credit Hours ENG 111 Expository Writing Pre-Requisites: ENG 090 and RED 090, or ENG 095, or appropriate placement.
Co-Requisites: ENG 111 A
3 3 3
ENG 111 A Expository Writing Lab Pre-Requisites: ENG 090 and RED 090, or ENG 095, or appropriate placement. Co-Requisites: ENG 111
2 2 1
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers OR
CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy
Pre-Requisites for CIS 110: Appropriate placement, or ENG 090 and RED 090 and DMA 010-050, or ENG 095 and DMA 010-050
2 OR 1 2 OR 2 4 OR 3 3 OR 2
COE 110 World of Work 1 1 1
MAT 115 Mathematical Models
Pre-Requisites for MAT 115: Take One Set:
Set 1: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, and DMA 050
Set 2: MAT 060 and MAT 070 Set 3: MAT 060 and MAT 080 Set 4: MAT 060 and MAT 090 Set 5: MAT 095 Set 6: MAT 120 Set 7: MAT 121 Set 8: MAT 161 Set 9: MAT 171 Set 10: MAT 175 2 2 4 3
BUS 110 Introduction to Business Pre-Requisites: ENG 090 and RED 090, or
ENG 095, or appropriate placement. 3 3 3
Humanities/Fine Arts
Select 3 semester credit hours from approved courses labeled GEN ED: HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS from the College of The Albemarle (COA) Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) list. Students may not take a foreign language course or COM course as their humanities elective. The COA CAA list of courses can be found on page 56.
Pre-Requisites: Based on selected course
Co-Requisites: Based on selected course 3 3 3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 13-14 6 19-20 16-17
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First Year
Spring Semester Course Number and Title
Pre-Requisites and Co-Requisites Class
Hours Lab Hours Clinical Hours Total Contact Hours Total Credit Hours Choose one of the following ENG Courses:
ENG 112 Argument Based Research Pre-Requisites: ENG 111 3 3 3 ENG 113 Literature Based Research Pre-Requisites: ENG 111 3 3 3 ENG 114 Professional Research and
Reporting
Pre-Requisites: ENG 111
3 3 3
Choose one of the following COM Courses: COM 110 Introduction to
Communication
Pre-Requisites: ENG 090 and RED 090, or
ENG 095, or appropriate placement. 3 3 3
COM 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Pre-Requisites: ENG 090 and RED 090, or
ENG 095, or appropriate placement. 3 3 3
COM 231 Public Speaking Pre-Requisites: ENG 111 3 3 3
CIS 115 Intro to Programming and Logic
Pre-Requisites: TAKE ONE SET:
Set 1: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, & DMA 040 Set 2: MAT 060 and MAT 070
Set 3: MAT 060 and MAT 080 Set 4: MAT 060 and MAT 090 Set 5: MAT 095 Set 6: MAT 120 Set 7: MAT 121 Set 8: MAT 161 Set 9: MAT 171 Set 10: MAT 175 2 3 5 3
NOS 110 Operating Systems
Concepts Pre-Requisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 2 3 5 3
CTS 130 Spreadsheet Pre-Requisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 or OST 137 2 2 4 3 Social/Behavioral Sciences
Select 3 semester credit hours from approved courses labeled GEN ED: SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE from the College of The Albemarle (COA) Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) list. The COA CAA list of courses can be found on page 56.
Pre-Requisites: Based on selected course
Co-Requisites: Based on selected course 3 3 3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 15 8 23 18
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Second Year
Fall Semester Course Number and Title
Pre-Requisites and Co-Requisites
Class Hours Lab Hours Clinical Hours Total Contact Hours Total Credit Hours CTS 120 Hardware/Software
Support Pre-Requisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 2 3 5 3
CTS 285 Systems Analysis & Design Pre-Requisites: CIS 115
Co-Requisites: DBA 110 3 3 3
DBA 110 Database Concepts Pre-Requisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 2 3 5 3 NET 110 Networking Concepts Pre-Requisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 2 2 4 3 NOS 130 Windows Single User Pre-Requisites: NOS 110 or CET 211 2 2 4 3 Elective (See list on next page) Pre-Requisites: Based on selected course
Co-Requisites: Based on selected course Varies Varies Varies 2-4
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 11+ 10+ 21+ 17-19
Second Year
Spring Semester Course Number and Title
Pre-Requisites and Co-Requisites Class
Hours Lab Hours Clinical Hours Total Contact Hours Total Credit Hours CTS 289 System Support Project Pre-Requisites: CTS 285 1 4 5 3
NOS 230 Windows Admin I Pre-Requisites: NOS 130 2 2 4 3
SEC 110 Security Concepts Pre-Requisites: NET 110 2 2 4 3
Elective (See list on next page) Pre-Requisites: Based on selected course
Co-Requisites: Based on selected course Varies Varies Varies 2-4 Elective (See list on next page) Pre-Requisites: Based on selected course
Co-Requisites: Based on selected course Varies Varies Varies 2-4 Elective (See list on next page) Pre-Requisites: Based on selected course
Co-Requisites: Based on selected course Varies Varies Varies 2-4
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 5+ 8+ 13+ 17-19
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE 69-72
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Computer Information Technology Electives
Pre-Requisites and Co-Requisites Class
Hours Lab Hours Clinical Hours Total Contact Hours Total Credit Hours ACC 120 Principles of Financial
Accounting
Pre-Requisites: Appropriate placement, or ENG 090 and RED 090 and DMA 010-050, or ENG 095 and DMA 010-050
3 2 5 4
COE 112 Co-Op Work Experience I Pre-Requisites: Min. 2.0 GPA and 9 hrs in Major 20 2 CSC 139 Visual Basic Programming Co-Requisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 2 3 5 3 CSC 151 Java Programming Pre-Requisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 and CIS 115 or CSC 134 or CSC 139 2 3 5 3 CTS 230 Advanced Spreadsheet Pre-Requisites: CTS 130 2 2 4 3 DBA 115 Database Applications Pre-Requisites: DBA 110 2 2 4 3 DBA 120 Database Programming I Pre-Requisites: DBA 110 2 2 4 3 GIS 111 Introduction to GIS Pre-Requisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 2 2 4 3 NOS 120 Linux/Unix Single User Pre-Requisites: NOS 110 or CET 211 2 2 4 3
NOS 231 Windows Admin II Pre-Requisites: NOS 230 2 2 4 3
WEB 110 Internet Web
Fundamentals 2 2 4 3
C 25 26 0D Computer Information Technology – Database Management -
Certificate
Required Courses Course Number and Title
Pre-Requisites and Co-Requisites Class
Hours Lab Hours Clinical Hours Total Contact Hours Total Credit Hours CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
OR
CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy
Pre-Requisites for CIS 110: Appropriate placement, or ENG 090 and RED 090 and DMA 010-050, or ENG 095 and DMA 010-050
2 OR 1 2 4 OR 3 3 OR 2 NOS 110 Operating System
Concepts Pre-Requisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 2 3 5 3
DBA 110 Database Concepts Pre-Requisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 2 3 5 3 DBA 115 Database Applications Pre-Requisites: DBA 110 2 2 4 3 DBA 120 Database Programming I Pre-Requisites: DBA 110 2 2 4 3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 9-10 12 21-22 14-15
