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2012-2013 Catalog 41Computer and InformationTechnologyAssociate of Applied Science Degree• IT Specialist Option• Networking Option• Programming OptionCertificate of Completion (COSTS LISTED ON PAGE 12)(575) 527-7668The field of computer and information technology represents a growing jobmarket that continues to expand both locally and throughout the world.Skilled personnel are in high demand to analyze, design, build, maintain, andmanage integrated computer systems using interconnected devices and cuttingedge technology platforms. Employment opportunities exist in softwaresupport, hardware repair, network security, information management, systemsanalysis, web development, game design, and computer programming.Responding to employer demands, DACC’s Computer and InformationTechnology Department instructs students using state-of-the-art equipmentand real-world, career-based case studies. Computer and Information Technologygraduates are the problem-solvers that employers hire to upgradeexisting systems and deploy new technologies.In addition to receiving practical hands-on training, students also have theopportunity to obtain industry certifications in the following fields of study:• Cisco Network Administration • Linux/Unix Operating Systems• Computer Essentials• Microsoft Operating Systems• Computer Programming• Network Security• Internet TechnologiesAssociate Degree (67–70 credits)NOTE: Courses with course prefixes appearing in italics are identical tothose offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.Core/General Education Requirements19–21 creditsengl 111 Rhetoric and Composition 4bot 209 Business and Technical Communications 3orororenglenglengl203G211G218GBusiness and Professional CommunicationWriting in the Humanities and Social SciencesTechnical and Scientific Communicationcomm 253G Public Speaking3or comm 265G Principles of Human Communicationmath 120 Intermediate Algebra3orAppropriate technology-related math courseBCIS 110 Introduction to Computerized Info Systems (3) 3–4ororororc sC Se tOECS110171G120105Computer Literacy (3)Introduction to Computer Sciences (4)Computational and Presentation Software (3)Introduction to Microcomputer Technology (3)bmgt 240 Human Relations: Select 3–4 credits from the 3–4orfollowing list: ASTR 105G, 110G;ANTH 120G, 125G, 201G, 202G, 203G;C J 101G; C S 171G; CEP 110G;GEOG 112G, 120G;GOVT 100G, 110G, 150G, 160G;M SC 111, 210; PSY 201G; S WK 221G;SOC 101G, 201G; W S 201G, 202GRelated/Professional Requirements18 creditsoecs 220 Database Application and Design 3oecs 221 Cooperative Experience I 3Select 3 credits from the following list:3BCIS 122, 222; C S 117, 157, 167, 171, 177,187; OECS 141, 145, 146, 150, 192, 193,195, 196, 216, 218, 235, 245, 246Select 9 credits from the following list:A ST 251; ACCT 251, 252; BMGT 110, 140,212, 240, 248, 286, BOT 120; BUSA 111;ECON 201G, 251G, 252G; FIN 206;MKTG 203; MGT 201; STAT 251G9Technical/Major Requirements30–31 creditsNOTE: If a student has no basic typing skills, BOT 101 is a prerequisite for all OECScourses.oecs 128 Operating Systems—Linux/Unix 3oecs 185 PC Maintenance and Selection3ororoecse t227283Computer Applications for TechniciansHardware PC Maintenanceoecs 207 Windows 3ororororoecsoecsoecse te te t250290261153155273Systems Analysis IComputer Technology CapstoneComputer Network Design (4)Introduction to Computer Networks (3)Network Operating Systems I (3)Fundamentals of NetworkingCommunications I (3)OptionsChoose one of the following three options.i.t. specialist optionApproved computer-related electives 15networking optionSelect 15 credits from the following:E T 253, 277, 278, 279; OECS 230, 231, 232, 233, 234,235, 236, 262, 263, 264, 269programming optionApproved computer-related electives 9Programming electives selected from the following: 6BCIS 122, 222; C S 117, 157, 167, 171, 177, 187;OECS 141, 145, 146, 150, 192, 193, 195, 196, 216, 218,235, 245, 246Certificate (18–20 credits)NOTE: Courses with course prefixes appearing in italics are identical tothose offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.Core/General Education Requirements3–4 creditsSelect one of the following courses:3–4ASTR 105G, 110G;ANTH 120G, 125G, 201G, 202G, 203G;BCIS 110; BMGT 140, 240; C J 101G; C S 110, 171G;CEP 110G; E T 120; GEOG 112G, 120G;GOVT 100G, 110G, 150G, 160G;M SC 110, 111, 210, 211; OECS 105;PSY 201G; S WK 221G; SOC 101G, 201G;W S 201G, 202G1533–415