2016-2017 Catalog & Handbook 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 Catalog & Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Information Technology (A25590NM) Network Management, AAS


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Purpose

The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and\or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems in specialties such as database services, security, business intelligence, healthcare informatics and others depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.

Course work includes development of a student’s ability to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, information security and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.

Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.

Admission Requirements and Special Conditions

A high school diploma (or equivalent), satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) and a minimum GPA in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre-college courses to prepare students for the Computer Information Technology curriculum.

Special Certifications

Students are eligible to sit for certification exams upon completion of certain courses. Testing Fees may apply.

Program Curriculum


First Semester (Fall)


Class Hours 14 | Lab Hours 4 | Credit Hours 16


Second Semester (Spring)


Class Hours 14 | Lab Hours 9 | Credit Hours 18


Third Semester (Fall)


Class Hours 10 | Lab Hours 18 | Credit Hours 18


Class Hours 8 | Lab Hours 20 | Credit Hours 18


Total Credit Hours 70


Additional Curriculum Notes


The Humanities/Fine Arts electives can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ART 111 , MUS 110 , MUS 112 , PHI 215 , PHI 240 , REL 110 , REL-211, REL- 212 or REL 221 .

Potential Certifications

Upon Completion of Course Eligible for Certification Test NET 110 Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Networking Fundamentals; CompTIA Network+ NOS 130 MTA Windows OS Fundamentals SEC 110 MTA Security Fundamentals; CompTIA Security+ CTS 130, CTS 230, & DBA 110 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) – Excel, Excel Expert 1, Access CTS 220 CompTIA A+ - 801, A+ - 802

 

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