Combined Colleges: 2014-2015 Catalog - Degree Plans - Computer Information Technology (Networking Security Awards)

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Program: Computer Information Technology (Networking Security Awards)
Degree Plan: UNIX System Administrator Certificate

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(Level I Certificate)

Richland only

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.UNIX.RLC.14

This certificate is designed to provide a basic understanding of the duties associated with an UNIX System Administrator. Courses will assist the graduate in preparation for the Sun Certified System Administrator credential (SCSA). Students must complete the following Solaris courses in sequence: ITSC 1429, ITSC 1456, ITSC 1454, and ITSC 1452.

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of terminology and operating systems used with computers as obtained in ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1401 or equivalent experiences approved by designated Information Technology personnel.

CREDIT HOURS

PREREQUISITIES

ITSE 1429	Programming Logic and Design OR	4
ITSC 1415	Project Management Software	(4)
ITNW 1425	Fundamentals of Networking Technologies	4
		8

SEMESTER I

ITSC 1407	UNIX Operating System I OR	4
ITSC 1416	Linux Installation and Configuration	(4)
ITSC 1442	Shell Programming	4
		8

SEMESTER II

ITSC 2437	UNIX Operating System II OR	4
ITSC 1458	UNIX System Administration I	(4)
		4

SEMESTER III

ITSC 1447	UNIX System Administration II OR	4
ITSC 2425	Advanced Linux	(4)
Elective	Any CPMT, EECT, ITCC, ITDF, ITMC, ITMT, ITNW, ITSC, ITSW, or ITSY course	3-4
		7-8
Minimum Hours Required		27-28

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.