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Convergence Technology Specialization
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COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY --
CONVERGENCE TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
Effective 6/1/08
This certificate builds on basic skills obtained in the Convergence Technology Intern certificate including basic switching and routing concepts, hardware and operating systems, wireless LANS, voice over IP (VoIP), and home technology integration. More advanced networking concepts are developed with client and server operating systems, security, and a problem-based case study capstone course.
The graduate will be qualified to work in the small office home office (SOHO) or the Enterprise environment.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of computer terminology, problem solving, and logic structures used with computers as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 and ITSC 2435 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
CR.
SEMESTER I HRS.
EECT1407Convergence Technologies4
CPMT1305IT Essentials 1: PC Hardware and Software OR3
CPMT1405IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software OR (4)
ITSC1405Introduction to PC Operating Systems AND(4)
ITSC1425Personal Computer Hardware(4)
ITCC1402 CCNA 1: Networking Basics (TP)OR 4
ITCC 1401Exploration – Network Fundamentals (TP)(4)
ITCC 1406 CCNA 2: Router and Routing Basics (TP)OR4
ITCC1404Cisco Exploration 2 – Routing Protocols and Concepts(4)_
Total Hours: 15-20
SEMESTER II
ITNW1351 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs 3
CPMT2302Home Technology Integration3
EECT 2337Wireless Telephony Systems 3
ITCCITCC1442CCNA 3: Switching Basic and Intermediate Routing (TP)OR4
TCC2408Cisco Exploration 3 – LAN Switching and Wireless(4)
ITCC1446CCNA 4: Wide Area Network (WAN) Technologies (TP)OR4
ITCC2410Cisco Exploration 4 – Accessing the WAN(4)_
Total Hours: 17
SEMESTER III
ITSY1442Information Technology Security 4
ITMT1400Implementing and Supporting Microsoft 4
Windows XP ProfessionalOR
ITNW1408Implementing and Supporting Client (4)
Operating Systems
ITMT 1440Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows 4
Server 2003 Environment
SPCH1311Introduction to Speech Communication OR 3
SPCH1315Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)_
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER IV
ITNW1492Special Topics in Computer Systems Networking and 4
Telecommunications *OR
ITNW2346Small Office Home Office * OR(3)
ITNW2350Enterprise Network * OR(3)
ITCC2359Advanced Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) *(3)
ENGL1301Composition I3_
Total Hours:6-7
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GRAND TOTAL: 53-59
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY --
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR AND SUPPORT AAS
CONVERGENCE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
Effective 6/1/08
This associate degree program provides education and training for individuals interested in developing their knowledge and skills as networking professionals. The program also provides preparatory training for those wishing to take the A+, Network+, Convergence+, HTI+, Security+, CCNA, MCSA plus other wireless, network security and Voice over IP certification examinations.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computer and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 and problem solving and logic structures as obtained in ITSC 2435 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
Credit may be given and course substitutions made for those who have acquired A+ and/or Network+ certification.
SEMESTER I CRS.
HRS.
Primary Specialization Semester I (two courses - see track list) 8
ITSC1405Introduction to PC Operating Systems (TP) AND 4
ITSC1425Personal Computer Hardware (TP)OR 4
CPMT1405IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and SoftwareAND(4)
Elective Any 4-credit hour course from ARTV, ITCC, ITSC,
ITSE, ITSW, ITNW, ITMC, INEW, ITSY, BCIS, COSC,(4)
ARTC, IMED, ITMT, EECT, GAME, or CPMT course
ENGL1301Composition I3___
Total Hours:19
SEMESTER II
Primary Specialization Semester II (three courses–see track list) 12
MATH1324Mathematics for Business andEconomics OR3
MATH2342Introductory Statistics OR(3)
MATH1314College Algebra (3)
SPCH 1311Introduction to Speech Communication OR 3
SPCH1315Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)_
Total Hours:18
SEMESTER III
Primary Specialization Semester III (two courses - see track list) 7
ElectiveAny 3-credit hour course from ARTV, ITCC, ITSC, ITSE, ITSW,
ITSY, ITNW, ITMC, INEW, BCIS, COSC, ARTC, IMED, ITMT, 3
EECT, GAME, or CPMT Course
(Select ITSC 1307 or ITSC 1316, or CPMT 2302 for
Convergence Technology track)
+ElectiveSocial/Behavioral Science3
++ElectiveHumanities/Fine Arts 3__
Total Hours:16
SEMESTER IV
Primary Specialization Semester IV (five courses - see track list) 18_
Total Hours:18
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GRAND TOTAL:71
+Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Social/Behavioral Sciences.
++Elective - must be selected fromany three credit hour course from the DCCCD Core
Curriculum for Humanities/Fine Arts.
PRIMARY SPECIALIZATION
CONVERGENCE TECHNOLOGY TRACK:
SEMESTER I (Two Courses)
ITCC1402CCNA 1: Networking Basics (TP)OR4
ITCC1401Exploration – Network Fundamentals (4)
ITCC1406CCNA 2: Router and Routing Basics (TP)OR4
ITCC1404Cisco Exploration 2 – Routing Protocols
and Concepts (4)
SEMESTER II (Three Courses)
ITCC1442CCNA 3: Switching Basic and 4
Intermediate Routing (TP)OR
ITCC2408Cisco Exploration 3 – LAN Switching (4)
and Wireless
ITCC1446CCNA 4: Wide Area Network (WAN)4
Technologies (TP)OR
ITCC2410Cisco Exploration 4 – Accessing the WAN (4)
EECT1407Convergence Technologies4
SEMESTER III (Two Courses)
ITNW 1351Fundamentals of Wireless LANS3
ITMT 1440Implementing and Supporting Microsoft4
Windows XP ProfessionalOR
ITNW1408Implementing and Supporting Client (4)
Operating Systems
SEMESTER IV (Five Courses)
ITMT1440Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft4
Windows Server 2003 Environment
ITMT1450Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining4
a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Infrastructure: Network Services
CPMT2334Network Security3
EECT2337Wireless Telephony Systems3
ITNW1492Special Topics in Computer Systems4
Networking and Telecommunications*
ITNW2346Small Office Home Office*3
ITNW2350Enterprise Network*3
ITCC2359Advanced Voice Over Internet Protocol3
(VoIP)*
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY --
CONVERGENCE TECHNOLOGY INTERN CERTIFICATE
Effective 6/1/08
This one-year certificate option is designed to provide training for any student wishing to enter the convergence technology field as an intern. Skills and knowledge of basic networking concepts, hardware and operating systems, wireless LANS, voice over IP (VoIP), and home technology integration are developed.
A graduate will be qualified to enter the small office home office (SOHO) environment as an intern.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of computer terminology, problem solving, and logic structures used with computers as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 and ITSC 2435 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
CR.
SEMESTER I HRS.
EECT1407Convergence Technologies 4
CPMT1305IT Essentials 1: PC Hardware and Software OR 3
CPMT1405IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software OR(4)
ITSC1405Introduction to PC Operating Systems AND(4)
ITSC1425Personal Computer Hardware(4)
ITCC1402 CCNA 1: Networking Basics (TP)OR 4
ITCC 1401Exploration – Network Fundamentals(4)
ITCC 1406 CCNA 2: Router and Routing Basics (TP)OR 4
ITCC1404Cisco Exploration 2 – Routing Protocols and Concepts (4)
Total Hours: 15-20
SEMESTER II
ITNW1351 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs 3
CPMT2302Home Technology Integration* 3
EECT 2337Wireless Telephony Systems 3_
Total Hours: 9
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GRAND TOTAL: 24-29