Degree Plans - Computer Information Technology - UNIX System Administrator AAS

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This is a new award effective Summer 2004.

COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- UNIX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

Richland only

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

  • Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
  • Students must complete 25% of the degree requirements at the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.CIT.UNIX.ADM

This associate degree program is designed to provide a basic understanding of the duties associated with an UNIX System Administrator. Courses will assist the graduate in preparation for the Sun Certified System Administrator credential (SCSA). Students must complete the following Solaris courses in sequence: ITSC 1429, ITSC 1456, ITSC 1454, and ITSC 1452.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers OR 4
BCIS 1405 Business Computer Applications OR (4)
COSC 1401 Microsomputer Concepts and Applications (4)
ITSC 2435 Application Problem Solving 4
ITSC 1405 Introduction to PC Operating Systems 4
ITSC 1429 Fundamentals of Solaris 8 Operating Environment (SA-118) 4
16

SEMESTER II

ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
ITSC 1425 Personal Computer Hardware 4
ITSC 1456 Shell Programming (SL-120) 4
ITNW 1421 Introduction to Networking 4
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication OR 3
SPCH 1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)
18

SEMESTER III

ITSC 1454 Solaris Operating Environment 8 Systems Administrations (SA-238) 4
MATH 1414 College Algebra OR 4
MATH 2342 Introductory Statistics (3)
Elective: Any ITSE, ITSW, ITSC, ITNW, ITCC, ITMC, ITSY, INEW, BCIS, COSC, or CPMT course 3-4
+Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 3-4
13-16

SEMESTER IV

ITSC 1452 Solaris Operating Environment 8 Systems Administrations II (SA-288) 4
Elective: Any ITSE, ITSW, ITSC, ITNW, ITCC, ITMC, ITSY, INEW, BCIS, COSC, or CPMT course 3-4
ITSY 1400 Fundamentals of Information Security 4
++Elective Social/Behavioral Science 3
14-15
Minimum Hours Required 61-65

+Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Humanities/Fine Arts.

++Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Social/Behavioral Science.

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