Computer Science/Information Technology, Associate in Applied Science
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 151 | English I | 3 |
| MATH 151 | A Survey of Mathematics (or Higher) | 3-4 |
| Humanities Gen. Ed. or Social Science Gen. Ed | 3 | |
| CSIT 124 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CSIT 144 Introduction to Operating System Using Linux | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 152 | English II | 3 |
| CSIT 185 | Networking I | 3 |
| CSIT 145 | Computing Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSIT 200 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSIT Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CSIT 243 | Cisco Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSIT 277 | Introduction to Cloud Computing | 4 |
| Any Gen. Ed. Requirement | 6 | |
| CSIT Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Any CSIT, Business, Math, or Science Electives | 14 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60-61 | |
Computer Science/Information Technology Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Students can choose any CSIT course (CSIT 115 or higher). Students are not required to select a specific area of interest/concentration. | ||
Suggested Business Studies Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 161 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BUSN 131 | Introduction to Business Administration | 3 |
| BUSN 134 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Information Technology prepares students for entry-level positions in various computer-related roles within the IT field. The program features a comprehensive curriculum that covers essential areas such as hardware, software, operating systems, information security, networking, computing fundamentals, and cloud computing. It is also designed to equip students with the skills needed for the integration, design, deployment, and management of computing resources and services. This program prepares students for industry-recognized certifications, enhancing their qualifications and career prospects.
The department recommends the following minimal criteria for prospective students in the Computer Science/Information Technology program:
1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Cumulative high school grade point average of C or above
3. Ranked in top half of high school graduating class
4. No developmental studies requirement
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the basic concepts of modern computer architecture including hardware, the main functions of an operating system and ancillary software and how the major computer data, instruction and addressing formats influence computer performance.
- Understand the fundamental techniques used in the development of software such as classes, objects, algorithms, data types, control structures, arrays, attributes, and methods and explain the software development life cycle (SDLC).
- Demonstrate foundational computer science and cybersecurity knowledge such as access control, security mechanism, cryptography, vulnerability, and risk management.
- Describe fundamental networking concepts with emphasis on networking applications, data delivery and routing, network architecture, layering, and protocols
- Explain the principles of cloud computing including the topics of cloud infrastructures, virtualization, software defined networks and storage, cloud storage, and programming models.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the areas of Computer Science to solve technical and computational problems.