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Computer and Information Technology

CIT Student

Associate of Applied Science Degree

  • IT Specialist Option
  • Networking Option
  • Programming Option

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Information based on the 2009-10 DACC Catalog

The computer industry is continuing to rapidly expand both in our local community and around the world. Many new opportunities exist in a wide variety of work settings. These include software support, hardware repair, network security, information management, consulting, programming, and education/training. Qualified, skilled personnel are in high demand.

Responding to this demand, DACC’s Computer and Information Technology Department is creating a qualified talent pool with skills in networking, information management, programming, software support, and computer hardware repair. In addition to the hands-on experience with the latest hardware and software, students also have the opportunity to obtain industry certifications. Training is offered in the following:

  • Microsoft Operating Systems
  • Linux/Unix Operating Systems
  • Cisco Certified Network Administration
  • Computer Maintenance Essentials
  • Internet Technologies
  • Computer Programming

* Courses follow industry certification guidelines, including those set forth by Microsoft®, CompTIA®, Novell®, and Cisco®.

Associate Degree (66-68 credits)

NOTE: Courses appearing in italics are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.

Core Requirements      19 Credits
  ENGL 111GENGL 111G: Rhetoric and Composition - 4 cr.
Skills and methods used in writing university-level essays. Prerequisite: ACT standard score in English of 16 or higher during regular semester (20 or above during summer) or successful completion of a developmental writing course or the equivalent. – Rhetoric and Composition		 4
OR
OR		 BOT 209BOT 209: Business and Technical Communications - 3 cr.
Effective written communication skills and techniques for career success in the work place. Composition of letters, memos, short reports, forms, and proposals, and technical descriptions and directions. Prerequisites: ENGL 111G and computer keyboarding ability or consent of instructor. – Business and Technical Communications
ENGL 203GENGL 203G: Business and Professional Communication - 3 cr.
Effective writing for courses and careers in business, law, government, and other professions. Strategies for researching and writing correspondence and reports, with an emphasis on understanding and responding to a variety of communication tasks with a strong purpose, clear organization, and vigorous professional style. – Business and Professional Communication
ENGL 218GENGL 218G: Technical and Scientific Communication - 3 cr.
Effective writing for courses and careers in sciences, engineering, and agriculture. Strategies for understanding and presenting technical information for various purposes to various audiences. – Technical and Scientific Communication		 3
OR COMM 253GCOMM 253G: Public Speaking - 3 cr.
Principles of effective public speaking, with emphasis on preparing and delivering well-organized, logical, and persuasive arguments adapted to different audiences. – Public Speaking
COMM 265GCOMM 265G: Principles of Human Communication - 3 cr.
Study and practice of interpersonal, small group, and presentational skills essential to effective social, business, and professional interaction. – Principles of Human Communication		 3
OR
OR		 ECON 251GECON 251G: Principles of Macroeconomics - 3 cr.
Macroeconomic theory and public policy: national income concepts, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, and international payment problems. – Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 252GECON 252G: Principles of Microeconomics - 3 cr.
Microeconomic theory and public policy: supply and demand, theory of the firm, market allocation of resources, income distribution, competition and monopoly, governmental regulation of businesses and unions. – Principles of Microeconomics
Appropriate business elective		 3
OR MATH 120MATH 120: Intermediate Algebra - 3 cr.
Linear and algebraic functions as they arise in real world problems. Exponential and logarithmic functions. Equations and inequalities and their solutions considered symbolically, graphically and numerically. Prerequisite: adequate score on the Mathematics Placement Examination (see note above.) – Intermediate Algebra
Appropriate technology-related math course		 3
OR
OR		 BMGT 240BMGT 240: Human Relations - 3 cr.
Human interactions in business and industrial settings. Motivation and learning experiences as related to problems of the worker and supervisor. Practical applications of human behavior. Prerequisite(s): CCDE 105N or higher or BOT 105 or higher. Restricted to: Community College campuses only. – Human Relations
PSY 201GPSY 201G: Introduction to Psychology - 3 cr. (3+3P)
Methods and principles of behavior. Topics include human evolution and development, biopsychology, perception, learning, thinking, motivation, social interaction, and the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal behavior. – Introduction to Psychology
SOC 101GSOC 101G: Introductory Sociology - 3 cr.
Introduction to social theory, research, methods of analysis, contemporary issues in historical and cross-cultural contexts. Covers groups, deviance, inequality, family, gender, social change, and collective behavior. – Introductory Sociology		 3

Related Requirements      17-18 Credits
 

Select 5 to 6 credits from the following list:

5-6
OR
OR
OR
OR		 BCIS 110BCIS 110: Introduction to Computerized Information Systems - 3 cr.
Computerized information systems, their economic, and social implications. Introduction to microcomputer hardware, personal productivity software, and communications. – Introduction to Computerized Information Systems
BOT 211BOT 211: Information Processing I - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Defining and applying fundamental information processing concepts and techniques using the current version of leading software. Prerequisites: Keyboarding proficiency as demonstrated through completion of BOT 122, BOT 123, and BOT 124 or BOT 101 or equivalent. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits under different subtitles listed in the Schedule of Classes. – Information Processing I
BOT 218BOT 218: Information Processing II - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Advanced information processing techniques using current version of leading software. Prerequisite: BOT 211 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. – Information Processing II
C S 110C S 110: Computer Literacy - 3 cr.
Evolution and application of computers; economic and social implications; introduction to programming on microcomputers. – Computer Literacy
E T 120E T 120: Computation and Presentation Software - 3 cr.
The use of database, spreadsheet, and presentation software in the field of engineering technology. Introduction to Internet resources and construction of homepages. – Computation and Presentation Software		 3
  OECS 220OECS 220: Database Application and Design - 1-3 cr.
Creating, sorting, and searching of single and multifile databases to include report generation and programming database commands. Prerequisites: C S 110, BCIS 110 or OECS 105. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits under different subtitles listed in the Schedule of Classes. – Database Application and Design		 3
  OECS 221OECS 221: Cooperative Experience I - 1-3 cr.
Student employed at approved work site; supervised and rated by employer and instructor. Each credit requires specified number of hours of on-the-job work experience. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Restricted to OECS majors. Graded S/U. – Cooperative Experience I
   NOTE: OECS 221 and 222OECS 222: Cooperative Experience II - 1-3 cr.
Continuation of OECS 221. Each credit requires specified number of hours of on-the-job work experience. Prerequisite: OECS 221 and consent of instructor. Restricted to OECS majors. Graded S/U. are restricted to OECS majors.		 3
  Programming-related approved electives 3

Technical Requirements     30-31 Credits
  NOTE: If a student has no basic typing skills, BOT 101BOT 101: Keyboarding Basics - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Covers correct fingering and mastery of the keyboard to develop skillful operation. Formatting basic business letters, memos, and manuscripts. is a prerequisite for all OECS courses.
  OECS 128OECS 128: Operating Systems Linux/Unix - 3 cr.
Installation of current operating system software and utilities including systems configuration, file and hardware management. Prerequisite: either BCIS 110, C S 110 or OECS 105. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. – Operating Systems Linux/Unix		 3
OR
OR		 OECS 185OECS 185: PC Maintenance and Selection I - 1-3 cr.
Selecting, installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining microcomputers and peripheral devices. Prerequisites: BCIS 110, C S 110 or OECS 105. – PC Maintenance and Selection I
OECS 227OECS 227: Computer Applications for Technicians - 3 cr.
Computer applications for service technicians in various disciplines. Hardware and software applications explored. Includes operating systems, high level programming, and networking hardware and software. – Computer Applications for Technicians
E T 283E T 283: Hardware PC Maintenance - 3 cr. (3+1P)
Installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining personal computer hardware components. Prerequisites: E T 122 or C S 110 or consent of instructor. – Hardware PC Maintenance		 3
  OECS 207OECS 207: Windows - 1-3 cr.
Windows concepts including program manager, icons, multiple applications and file/disk management. Windows applications introduced. Prerequisites: OECS 105 or BCS 110G or CS 110G or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits under different subtitles listed in the Schedule of Classes. – Windows		 3
OR OECS 250OECS 250: Computer Systems Analysis I - 3 cr.
Analysis and design of business data processing and information systems. Study of the System Life Cycle. Prerequisite: OECS 125 or OECS 220. – Computer Systems Analysis I
OECS 290OECS 290: Computer Technology Capstone - 1-3 cr.
Refines skills learned in the OECS program. Culminates in a review and practice of advanced software applications. Prerequisites: OECS 125, OECS 140, OECS 185 and OECS 220. Restricted to majors. – Computer Technology Capstone		 3
OR
OR
OR		 OECS 261OECS 261: Computer Network Design - 4 cr.
Design of modern computer networks utilizing seven layers of OSI reference model, including data conversion, encapsulation, and various addressing techniques. Prerequisite: C S 110, BCIS 110 or OECS 105. – Computer Network Design
E T 153E T 153: Introduction to Computer Networks - 3 cr.
Introduction to basic computer network fundamentals including International Open Systems Interconnect (OSI), the seven-layer model, and various networking hardware devices. Community Colleges only. – Introduction to Computer Networks
E T 155E T 155: Network Operating Systems I - 3 cr. (3+1P)
Introduction to a computer network operating system. Prerequisite: E T 120. Community Colleges only. – Network Operating Systems I
E T 273E T 273: Fundamentals of Networking Communications I - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to networking basics, including computer hardware and software; electricity; networking terminology; protocols; LANs; WANs; OSI model; IP addressing; and design and documentation of basic network and structure cabling. Community Colleges only. – Fundamentals of Networking Communications I		 4
 

Choose one of the following options:

IT Specialist Option

Computer-related approved electives (15)

Networking Option
Select 15 credits from the following:

Programming Option

 15



Certificate (18-19 credits)

NOTE: Courses appearing in italics are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.

Core Requirements      3 Credits
  BMGT 240BMGT 240: Human Relations - 3 cr.
Human interactions in business and industrial settings. Motivation and learning experiences as related to problems of the worker and supervisor. Practical applications of human behavior. Prerequisite(s): CCDE 105N or higher or BOT 105 or higher. Restricted to: Community College campuses only. – Human Relations
PSY 201GPSY 201G: Introduction to Psychology - 3 cr. (3+3P)
Methods and principles of behavior. Topics include human evolution and development, biopsychology, perception, learning, thinking, motivation, social interaction, and the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal behavior. – Introduction to Psychology
SOC 101GSOC 101G: Introductory Sociology - 3 cr.
Introduction to social theory, research, methods of analysis, contemporary issues in historical and cross-cultural contexts. Covers groups, deviance, inequality, family, gender, social change, and collective behavior. – Introductory Sociology		 3

Related Requirements      6 Credits
 

Select 6 credits from the following:

 6

 

Technical Requirements      9-10 Credits
  OECS 128OECS 128: Operating Systems Linux/Unix - 3 cr.
Installation of current operating system software and utilities including systems configuration, file and hardware management. Prerequisite: either BCIS 110, C S 110 or OECS 105. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. – Operating Systems Linux/Unix
3
OR OECS 185OECS 185: PC Maintenance and Selection I - 1-3 cr.
Selecting, installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining microcomputers and peripheral devices. Prerequisites: BCIS 110, C S 110 or OECS 105. – PC Maintenance and Selection I
OECS 227OECS 227: Computer Applications for Technicians - 3 cr.
Computer applications for service technicians in various disciplines. Hardware and software applications explored. Includes operating systems, high level programming, and networking hardware and software. – Computer Applications for Technicians		 3
OR
OR		 OECS 261OECS 261: Computer Network Design - 4 cr.
Design of modern computer networks utilizing seven layers of OSI reference model, including data conversion, encapsulation, and various addressing techniques. Prerequisite: C S 110, BCIS 110 or OECS 105. – Computer Network Design
E T 153E T 153: Introduction to Computer Networks - 3 cr.
Introduction to basic computer network fundamentals including International Open Systems Interconnect (OSI), the seven-layer model, and various networking hardware devices. Community Colleges only. – Introduction to Computer Networks
E T 155E T 155: Network Operating Systems I - 3 cr. (3+1P)
Introduction to a computer network operating system. Prerequisite: E T 120. Community Colleges only. – Network Operating Systems I		 3-4