Information Technology (A25590SG) Simulation and Game Development and Network Management, AAS

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Purpose

The Information Technology–Simulation and Game Development and Network Management (A25590SG) 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 simulation and game development, security, database services, 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, simulation and game development, 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)

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1
CTI 120 - Network & Security Foundation Credit Hours: 3
CTS 115 - Info Sys Business Concepts Credit Hours: 3
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
NOS 110 - Operating Systems Concepts Credit Hours: 3
SGD 111 - Introduction to SGD Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 13 | Lab Hours 8 | Credit Hours 16

Second Semester (Spring)

CIS 115 - Intro to Prog & Logic Credit Hours: 3
CTI 110 - Web, Program, & Database Foundation Credit Hours: 3
ENG 115 - Oral Communication Credit Hours: 3
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Credit Hours: 3
NOS 130 - Windows Single User Credit Hours: 3
SGD 112 - SGD Design Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 13 | Lab Hours 12 | Credit Hours 18

Summer Session

Humanities/ Fine Arts - Elective Credit Hours: 3
Social/ Behavioral Science - Elective Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 6 | Lab Hours 0 | Credit Hours 6

Third Semester (Fall)

CTS 120 - Hardware/Software Support Credit Hours: 3
NOS 120 - Linux/UNIX Single User Credit Hours: 3
SGD 113 - SGD Programming Credit Hours: 3
1^ST8-Weeks
NET 125 - Introduction to Networks Credit Hours: 3
2^ND 8-Weeks
NET 126 - Routing Basics Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 8 | Lab Hours 16 | Credit Hours 15

Fourth Semester (Spring)

CTI 140 - Virtualization Concepts Credit Hours: 3
CTS 220 - Adv Hard/Software Support Credit Hours: 3
SGD 116 - Graphic Design Tools Credit Hours: 3
1^ST 8-Weeks
NET 225 - Routing & Switching I Credit Hours: 3
1^ND 8-Weeks
NET 226 - Routing & Switching II Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 7 | Lab Hours 17 | Credit Hours 15

Additional Curriculum Notes

The Humanities/Fine Arts elective can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ART 111 , HUM 115 , MUS 110 , PHI 240 , or REL 110 .

The Soc/Beh Sciences Elective can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ECO 151 , ECO 251 , ECO 252 , POL 120 , PSY 118 , PSY 150 , or SOC 210 .

Awarding of Non-Course Credit

Students who hold a current certification listed below are eligible for non-course credit for the listed course. Please consult with your advisor and the Registrar before registering for or skipping any of the listed courses.

Potential Non-Course Credit
Certification	Non-Course Credit Course
CompTIA A+	CTS 220
CCENT	NET 125 and NET 126
CCNA	NET 225 and NET 226
MTA: Windows OS Fundamentals, MD-100: Windows 10, MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops	NOS 130