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Degree Plans - Computer Information Technology - UNIX AAS (Archived)

COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- UNIX

Brookhaven, North Lake and Richland only

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

(Students pursuing this AAS program are required to meet all TASP requirements.)

Degree Plan Code: AAS.CIT.UNIX.03

This associate degree program will provide training and education for individuals interested in developing their knowledge and skills as a UNIX user or system administrator. The objectives of the program are to provide instruction in both fundamental and advanced UNIX skills and to help the student acquire general knowledge about UNIX design and operation. Various versions of UNIX such as Solaris and/or Linux may be covered during the course of the program to better prepare students for real-world situations. The UNIX AAS degree includes all topics covered in the UNIX System Administrator certificate along with additional course work designed to provide a broad base of computer experience.

Course(s) may be substituted for ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1401 for those who demonstrate current computer literacy.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers OR 4
BCIS 1405 Business Computer Applications OR (4)
COSC 1401 Microcomputer Concepts
and Applications (4)
ITSC 2435 Application Problem Solving 4
ITSC 1405 Introduction to PC Operating Systems OR 4
ITSC 1417 PC Operating Systems - DOS (4)
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
15

SEMESTER II

ITSC 1407 UNIX Operating System I 4
ITSC 1425 Personal Computer Hardware 4
ITSC 1402 Computer Control Language1 4
ITSC 1421 Introduction to Networking 4
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
19

SEMESTER III

ITSC 2437 UNIX Operating System II 4
MATH 1414 College Algebra OR 4
MATH 2342 Introductory Statistics (3)
Elective Any ITSE, ITSW, ITSC, ITNW, ITCC, ITMC, INEW, BCIS, or COSC course 3-4
+Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 3
13-15

SEMESTER IV

ITNW 2401 Administering Servers2 4
Elective Any ITSE, ITSW, ITSC, ITNW, ITCC, ITMC, INEW, BCIS, or COSC course 3-4
ITNW 1412 Fundamentals of Information Security OR 4
ITNW 2417 Network Security (4)
++Elective Social/Behavioral Science 3
14-15
Minimum Hours Required 61-64

+Humanities/Fine Arts elective must be selected from any 3 credit hour course contained in the DCCCD approved list for Humanities/Fine Arts.

++ Social/Behavioral Science elective must be selected from the DCCCD approved list.

1Shell Scripting

2System Administration II

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
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