Computer software is need to operate and protect computer systems and networks. Programmers write, test, and maintain the detailed instructions that computers must follow to perform their functions. Database administrators determine ways to organize, store, and protect data. The curriculum stresses critical thinking skills and the concepts, principles and techniques of information processing, while providing a background in general education and business.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all of the courses offered within the Business and Information Systems Technology departments for the grade to be counted toward graduation. Specifically, these include courses with the following prefixes: ACC, BAF, BUS, CPT, CRP, EGR, HUS, IST, LEG, MGT, MKT and OST.
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Major: Computer Technology (72 credit hours) |
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Degree: Associate in Computer Technology |
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A. |
General Education Course Requirements (18 credit hours) |
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Credit Hours |
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English Composition I |
3.0 |
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English Composition II |
3.0 |
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College Algebra |
3.0 |
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General Psychology |
3.0 |
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Approved Humanities Course |
3.0 |
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Subtotal |
15.0 |
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Major courses meeting other college general education core requirements are starred (*) below. |
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B. |
Major Course Requirements (39 credit hours) |
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Credit Hours |
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Introduction to Information Technology |
3.0 |
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Introduction to Java Programming |
3.0 |
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Database |
3.0 |
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Introduction to Unix |
3.0 |
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Operating Systems |
3.0 |
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Systems and Procedures |
3.0 |
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Information Systems Security |
3.0 |
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Internet Communications |
3.0 |
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Subtotal |
24.0 |
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C. |
Additional Course Requirements (15 credit hours) |
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Credit Hours |
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Accounting Principles I |
3.0 |
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Business Communications* |
3.0 |
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General Elective |
3.0 |
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Approved Departmental Elective |
3.0 |
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(7 courses from one specialty group) |
21.0 |
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Subtotal |
33.0 |
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Total Credit Hours: |
72.0 |
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| ** | Departmental electives are three-credit-hour courses taken within the Information Systems Technology department. Information Systems Technology course prefixes include OST, IST, and CPT. CPT 101-Introduction to Computers and OST 105-Keyboarding cannot be used as departmental electives. | ||
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Specialty Groups |
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Group A: APPLICATION PROGRAMMING CONCENTRATION |
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COBOL Programming I |
3.0 |
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Event-Driven Programming |
3.0 |
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COBOL Programming II |
3.0 |
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Advanced Java Programming |
3.0 |
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Data Structures |
3.0 |
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Internet Programming with Databases |
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Internet Programming (XHTML) |
3.0 |
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Client/Server Systems |
3.0 |
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Group B: DATABASE DEVELOPMENT CONCENTRATION |
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Microcomputer Database |
3.0 |
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Event Driven Programming |
3.0 |
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Advanced Microcomputer Database |
3.0 |
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COBOL Programming I |
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Internet Programming with Databases |
3.0 |
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Client/Server Systems |
3.0 |
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Relational Database |
3.0 |
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Database Administration |
3.0 |
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Group C: INTERNET PROGRAMMING CONCENTRATION |
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Microcomputer Database |
3.0 |
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Event Driven Programming |
3.0 |
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Operating Systems and Web Servers |
3.0 |
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Advanced Web Publishing |
3.0 |
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Microcomputer Multimedia Concepts Application |
3.0 |
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Internet Programming with Databases |
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Internet Programming |
3.0 |
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Client-Server Systems |
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Introduction to XML |
3.0 |
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