Associate of Applied Science

Business Technology
Major: Information Systems Technology

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Length: Two-year Program - Four semesters

Purpose: To provide the skills, knowledge, and some of the experience required for employment in one or more of the following occupational areas.

Occupational Objectives:

Computer Programmer Systems Analyst
Database Administrator Information Systems Occupations
Information Systems Manager related to specialization areas Network Administrator

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the College, entry into the Information Systems Technology program requires proficiency in high school English, keyboarding ability, and two units of high school mathematics: Algebra I and II or Geometry. Deficiencies can be made up through the College’s developmental studies program.

Program Requirements: The curriculum includes technical courses in computer programming, systems analysis and design, network administration, business, general education, E-Commerce and electives. Instruction includes both the theoretical concepts and practical applications required for success in business information systems. The student is required to participate in a capstone project during the sophomore year that allows for the investigation, analysis, design, development and implementation of a systems project appropriate to his/her area of specialization. Certification preparation within the program includes various Microsoft and vendor-neutral certifications. The student is urged to consult with their business faculty advisor in planning his/her program. Upon satisfactory completion of the four-semester program, the graduate will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information System Technology.
 

Course
Number		 Course Title Lecture
Hours		 Lab
Hours		 Course
Credits
First Semester
ENG 111* * College Composition I 3 0  3
MTH 151* Math for the Liberal Arts I 3 0 3
SDV 108 College Survival Skills 1 0 1
PED*** Health or Physical Education 0 2 1
ITP 100 Software Design 3 0 3
ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications & Concepts 3 0 3
ITP 112 Visual Basic .NET I 4 0 4
TOTAL 17 2 18
         
  Second Semester      
ITP 212  Visual Basic .NET II 3 0 3
ITN 101 Intro. to Network Concepts 3 0 3
Elective***** Humanities/Fine Arts 3 0 3
MTH 152 Math for the Liberal Arts II 3 0 3
ITE 150 Desktop Database Software 3 0 3
PED*** Health or Physical Education 0 2 1
  TOTAL 15 2 16
         
  Third Semester      
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I 3 0 3
ACC 213 Principles of Accounting I Lab 0 2 1
ITP 120 or Java Programming I or 4 0 4
ITP 132 C++ Programming I      
ITN 115 Windows 2003 Server 3 0 3
ITP 251 Systems Analysis and Design 3 0 3
ITD 110 Web Page Design I 4 0 4
  TOTAL 17 2 18
         
  Fourth Semester      
Elective **** PSY, PLS, ECO, or SOC 3 0 3
ITE 290 Coordinated Internship or 2 0 2
  Seminar and Project in Info.      
ETR 149 PC Repair 2 0 2
ITP 298 Capstone 3 0 3
Elective  PSY, PLS, ECO, or SOC 3 0 3
ITP 220 Java Programming II OR 4 0 4
ITP 232 C++ Programming II      
TOTAL 17 0 17

Total Minimum Credits for Information Systems Technology...................69

 * Mathematics requirements may vary greatly from one transfer institution to another.
Students wishing to transfer should consult their advisor and/or transfer counselor.
** ENG 101 and ENG 102 can substitute for ENG 111 and ENG 112 for those not wishing to transfer the credit.
*** Students wishing to transfer should take HLT 116 (3 credits) instead of two (1 credit) PED classes.
**** Social Science: PSY, PLS, ECO, or SOC
***** Humanities/Fine Arts: Students may choose from the following courses: Philosophy, Religion, Music Appreciation, Art Appreciation, and Foreign Languages.