2018 - 2019 Catalog
Program: Computer Information Technology (Networking Security Awards)

COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR AND SUPPORT

(Associate of Applied Science Degree)

Cedar Valley, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, and Richland only

• Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and 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: Individual degree plan codes(s) have been assigned to a specific track(s) within this degree plan.

This associate degree program provides education and training for individuals interested in developing their knowledge and skills as networking professionals.

Specialization tracks are offered only at the colleges listed below:

• Cedar Valley: : Convergence Technology, CCNA, Microsoft, Virtualization/Cloud
• El Centro: Convergence Technology, CCNA, Microsoft, Security, Virtualization/Cloud
• Mountain View: CCNA, Microsoft
• North Lake: CCNA, Microsoft, Virtualization/Cloud
• Richland: CCNA, Unix/Linux, Microsoft, Security, Virtualization/Cloud

The program also provides preparatory training for a variety of industry certification examinations. Credit may be given and course substitutions made for those who have acquired A+ and/or Network+ certification.

Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301, and problem solving and logic structures as obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

SEMESTER IV

+MATH Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.

++SPCH Elective - must be selected from the following:

+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.

++++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

+++++Technical Elective - must be selected from the following:

NOTE: Upon completion of this degree, depending on the specialization selected, students are eligible to take the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, and/or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) credentialing exams.

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

SEMESTER IV

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

SEMESTER IV

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II (Two Courses)

SEMESTER III (Two Courses)

SEMESTER IV

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

SEMESTER IV

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

SEMESTER IV

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

SEMESTER IV

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

SEMESTER IV

CONVERGENCE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

CCNA SPECIALIZATION

CCNP SPECIALIZATION

VIRTUALIZATION / CLOUD SPECIALIZATION

SECURITY SPECIALIZATION

UNIX/LINUX SPECIALIZATION

MICROSOFT SPECIALIZATION

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.

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COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- NETWORKING ASSOCIATE

Gainful Employment Information

(Level I Certificate)

Brookhaven, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, and 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.NWK.ASSOC.16

This certificate option will provide education and training for individuals interested in developing their knowledge and skills as networking professionals with an emphasis on preparation for those wishing to take the CCNA certification examination.

Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1301 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ITCC 1414	CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks	4
ITCC 1440	CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials *	4
		8

SEMESTER II

ITCC 2412	CCNA 3: Scaling Networks	4
ITCC 2413	CCNA 4: Connecting Networks *	4
		8

Minimum Hours Required

16

*Upon completion of ITCC 1440 CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials, the student is eligible to take the CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician) credentialing exam. *Upon completion of ITCC 2413 CCNA 4: Connecting Networks, the student is eligible to take the CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) Routing and Switching credentialing exam.

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.

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COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- NETWORKING PROFESSIONAL

Gainful Employment Information

(Level I Certificate)

El Centro, North Lake and Richland only

(Block Scheduling available at El Centro, Mountain View and Richland Colleges)

• 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.NWKPROG.12

This certificate will examine complex networking concepts using troubleshooting tools and more sophisticated configurations. Upon completion of each course, the student will have acquired skills needed to prepare for certification exams to become a Cisco Certified Network Professional.

Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1301 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel, as well as CCNA certification and successful completion of skills-based exam or completion of CCNA 4.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ITCC 2454	CCNP R&S ROUTE	4
ITCC 2455	CCNP R&S SWITCH	4
		8

SEMESTER II

ITCC 2456	CCNP R&S TSHOOT	4
Elective	Any 4-credit hour CPMT, EECT, ITCC, ITDF, ITMT, ITNW, ITSC, ITSW, or ITSY course	4
		8
Minimum Hours Required		16

Upon completion of each course, the student is eligible to take the appropriate CCNP (Cisco Certified Networking Professional) credentialing exam.

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COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- NETWORKING SUPPORT

Gainful Employment Information

(Level I Certificate)

Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, and Richland only

(Block Scheduling available at El Centro, Mountain View and Richland Colleges)

• 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.NTWRK.SUPP

This certificate offers courses to prepare networking systems engineers, database administrators, and systems administrators for the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) IT Infrastructure certification exam. The program also provides preparatory training for those wishing to take the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Server Administrator, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Enterprise Administrator, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Database Administrator, and Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Enterprise Support Technician certification examinations.

Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301, and problem solving and logic structures as obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ITNW 1425	Fundamentals of Networking Technologies OR	4
ITMT 1406	Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	(4)
ITMT 1458	Windows Client Operating Systems	4
		8

SEMESTER II

ITSY 1400	Fundamentals of Information Security OR	4
ITMT 2440	Designing Security for Microsoft Networks	(4)
ITMT 1457	Administering a Windows Server Operating System	4
		8

Minimum Hours Required

16

NOTE: Upon completion of this award, students are eligible to take the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) IT Infrastructure certification exam for each course.

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COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- SQL SERVER

Gainful Employment Information

(Level I Certificate)

North Lake and Richland only

(Block Scheduling available at El Centro, Mountain View and Richland Colleges)

• 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.SQL.14

This certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills required to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot the client-server database management system of Microsoft SQL Server, and the preparatory training for the Microsoft Certified IT Professional Database Administrator exam.

Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301 and ITSC 1405, and problem solving and logic structures as obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experience approved by designed Information Technology personnel.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ITNW 1425	Fundamentals of Networking Technologies	4
ITMT 1458	Windows Client Operating System OR	4
ITNW 1408	Implementing and Supporting Client Operation Systems	(4)
ITMT 1457	Administering a Windows Server Operating System	4
		12

SEMESTER II

ITMT 1403	Querying Microsoft SQL Server with Transact-SQL	4
ITMT 2403	Administering a Microsoft SQL Server Database	4
		8
Minimum Hours Required		20

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.

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COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

Gainful Employment Information

(Level I Certificate)

Richland only

(Block Scheduling available at El Centro, Mountain View and Richland Colleges)

• 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.LINUX.ADMIN

This certificate is designed to provide a basic understanding of the duties associated with a LINUX System Administrator. Students must complete the following courses in sequence: ITSC 1416, ITSC 2425 or ITSC 1458, ITNW 1413 or ITSC 1447.

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of terminology and operating systems used with computers as obtained in ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1301 or equivalent experiences approved by designated Information Technology personnel.

CREDIT HOURS

PREREQUISITIES

ITSC 1425	Personal Computer Hardware	4
ITNW 1425	Fundamentals of Networking Technologies OR	4
ITCC 1414	CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks	(4)
		8

SEMESTER I

ITSC 1416	Linux Installation and Configuration	4
ITSE 1429	Programming Logic and Design	4
		8

SEMESTER II

ITSC 2425	Advanced Linux OR	4
ITSC 1458	UNIX System Administration I	(4)
ITNW 1413	Computer Virtualization OR	4
ITSC 1447	UNIX System Administration II	(4)
		8

Minimum Hours Required

24

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.

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