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Information Technology
Information Technology Technician Emphasis (TN)
(Effective Fall 2005)
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
LAPTOP REQUIREMENT: laptop/notebook computer required for enrollment in IT major courses CIT 160 and higher. Specifications are available at www.pct.edu/schools/BCT/comp_sci
This major helps prepare students with a broad based education in information technology to seek entry-level employment in a variety of IT career fields including sales and/or support positions.
Career Opportunities: Depending upon the emphasis, the associate's degree in Information Technology will offer students an opportunity to pursue positions as Network Managers, Network Specialists, Network Technicians, Systems Administrators, Unix Systems Administrators, Help Desk Technicians, Technical Support Representatives, Customer Support Professionals, PC Support Specialists, User Support Specialists, Call Center Support Representatives, Web Page Designers and Developers, Webmasters, Data Management and Database Administration Associates, Applications Analysts, Programmers and related positions that continue to emerge in the information technology field. Exact titles and responsibilities relate to the academic and experiential requirements of the specific positions.
Recommended High School Subjects: A strong background in English, mathematics through at least algebra, and science is desired. A familiarity with computer equipment and software is also desired.
Remediation Strategies: Students should remediate any deficiencies prior to enrollment. Must remediate English, mathematics and reading deficiencies within the first academic year. Mathematics remediation should become the highest priority. Eligibility to enroll in CIT 160 or higher is determined by placement test results.
Transfer Procedures: This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College and detailed in the Information section (see "Transferring Credits") of this catalog. Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals: Graduates of an Information Technology (IT) associate-degree major should be able to:
- analyze the needs of an IT related problem and select and develop an appropriate solution including appropriate consideration for security.
- demonstrate proficiency in the core Information Technologies.
- identify the underlying principles upon which the core information technologies are based and how information is generated and disseminated to address user requirements.
- identify the importance of users and their requirements in the development and deployment of IT solutions.
- use critical thinking and problem solving skills to address IT needs and solve IT problems.
- communicate clearly and concisely.
- employ accepted practices and standards within the IT industry.
- identify standards of professionalism as they pertain to personal and work-related endeavors.
- identify and explain how changes in the IT discipline affect business, industry and their work environment.
- identify the need for continuing professional development in the IT discipline.
- demonstrate an understanding of the basic financial principles of business and how it affects the IT industry.
Specifically, graduates of the Information Technology Technician Emphasis should be able to:
- possess working knowledge of a wide range of IT products such as office suite software, personal productivity software, application development software, and system utilities.
- possess working knowledge in common operating systems including installation, configuration, user and resource management, troubleshooting and the use of common system utilities.
- possess working knowledge in basic technical support including communication skills, diagnostic procedures, and customer relations.
- exhibit a portfolio of course assignments and projects.
| First Semester | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CIT160 | Introduction to Programming | 3 | |
| CIT171 | Introduction to Networking | 3 | |
| CSC110 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | |
| EET105 | Microcomputer Maintenance | 1 | |
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| MTH | Mathematics Elective | 3 | |
| OIT101 | Keyboarding and Its Applications | 1 | |
| 17 | |||
| Second Semester | Credits | ||
| CIT150 | Introduction to Web Page Development | 3 | |
| CIT180 | Introduction to Database | 3 | |
| ACC113 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 | |
| EET204 | Network Installation and Maintenance | 3 | |
| EET205 | Network Maintenance Laboratory | 1 | |
| ENL121 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| or | |||
| ENL201 | Technical and Professional Communication | 3 | |
| 16 | |||
| Third Semester | Credits | ||
| CIT220 | Technical and Customer Support | 3 | |
| CIT250 | Creating Web Applications | 3 | |
| CIT260 | Programming II | 3 | |
| MGT115 | Principles of Management | 3 | |
| SPC101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | |
| or | |||
| SPC201 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| FIT | Fitness and Lifetime Sports Elective | 1 | |
| 16 | |||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | ||
| CIT240 | Introduction to UNIX/Linux | 3 | |
| ITT | Directed Information Technology Technician Elective | 3 | |
| CIT346 | Requirements Analysis | 3 | |
| HUM | Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| SSE | Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| ART | Art Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| FOR | Foreign Language Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| AAE | Applied Arts Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| IFE | International Field Experience Elective | 3 | |
| SCI | Science Elective | 3 | |
| 15 | |||
Directed Information Technology Technician elective in the fourth semester can be satisified by the following courses: PNP 135 - Electronic Publishing and Design, CIT 290 - Information Technology Co-op, CSC 227 - Web Content Management or any 200 or higher level Information Technology (CIT) course 200.