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2014-2015 Catalog

Computer Information Technology A.A.S.

A25260

The Computer Information Technology curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. This is a flexible curriculum that can be customized to meet community information systems needs.

Coursework will develop a student’s ability to communicate complex technical issues related to computer hardware, software, and networks in a manner that computer users can understand. Classes cover computer operations and terminology, operating systems, database, networking, security, and technical support.

Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to manage information. Graduates should be prepared to sit for industry-recognized certification exams. Students should consult their advisor for information about course scheduling.

Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and business presentations
  • Utilize the latest operating systems and systems software
  • Apply problem-solving techniques and skills including the use of logic (GE II.6)
  • Display knowledge of hardware/software maintenance, upgrades, and support
  • Setup and manage client/ server systems in a Local Area Network (LAN)
  • Design and implement technical solutions to optimize business processes
  • Effectively use the Internet for research, communication, collaboration, and to create websites
  • Create, implement, and maintain security policies and procedures
  • Use written and oral discussion to discover and to articulate ideas (GE I.1)
  • Demonstrate attitudes and skills that promote success in the workplace (GE V.5)

General Education

Required Courses

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

3

FA, SP, SU
ENG 114Prof Research & Reporting

3

FA, SP, SU
MAT 143Quantitative Literacy

3

FA, SP, SU

Humanities/Fine Arts

Select 3 SHC from the following

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
ART 111Art Appreciation

3

FA, SP, SU
ART 113Art Methods and Materials

3
ART 114Art History Survey I

3

FA, SP
ART 115Art History Survey II

3

SP
ART 116Survey of American Art

3

FA, SP, SU
ART 117Non-Western Art History

3
ART 121Two-Dimensional Design

3

FA, SP
ART 131Drawing I

3

FA, SP, SU
ART 132Drawing II

3

FA, SP, SU
ART 171Computer Art I

3

FA, SP, SU
ART 240Painting I

3

FA, SP
ART 241Painting II

3

SP
ART 244Watercolor

3

SU
ART 260Photography Appreciation

3
ART 261Photography I

3

FA, SP
ART 271Computer Art II

3

FA, SP, SU
ART 281Sculpture I

3

SP
ART 283Ceramics I

3

FA, SP, SU
ART 288Studio

3

FA, SP, SU
ART 289Museum Study

3

SP
COM 140Introduction to Intercultural Communication

3
DRA 111Theatre Application

3

FA, SP, SU
DRA 112Literature of the Theatre

3

FA
DRA 120Voice for Performance

3

SP
DRA 122Oral Interpretation

3

FA, SP
DRA 124Readers Theatre

3
DRA 126Storytelling

3

FA, SP, SU
DRA 128Children's Theatre

3

FA, SP
DRA 130Acting I

3

FA
ENG 125Creative Writing I

3
ENG 231American Literature I

3

FA, SP
ENG 232American Literature II

3

FA, SP
ENG 241British Literature I

3

FA, SU
ENG 242British Literature II

3

FA, SP
ENG 251Western World Literature I

3

FA
ENG 252Western World Literature II

3

SP
ENG 271Contemporary Literature

3
ENG 272Southern Literature

3
ENG 273African-American Literature

3

FA
ENG 274Literature By Women

3
HUM 110Technology and Society

3
HUM 120Cultural Studies

3
HUM 130Myth in Human Culture

3
HUM 160Introduction to Film

3

FA, SP
HUM 230Leadership Development

3

SP
MUS 110Music Appreciation

3

FA, SP
MUS 112Introduction to Jazz

3
MUS 113American Music

3
MUS 210History of Rock Music

3

SP
MUS 211History of Country Music

3

SP
PHI 210History of Philosophy

3

FA, SP
PHI 240Introduction to Ethics

3

FA, SP, SU
REL 110World Religions

3

FA, SP
REL 211Introduction to Old Testament

3

FA, SP
REL 212Introduction to New Testament

3

FA, SP
11-14-14 Addendum: Students who take the following course(s) may petition to use the course(s) to fulfill the Humanities/Fine Arts requirement: ASL 211, ASL 212, ASL 281, SPA 211, SPA 212, SPA 281, and/or SPA 282.

Social/Behavioral Science

Select 3 SHC from the following

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
ANT 210General Anthropology

3
ANT 220Cultural Anthropology

3
ANT 240Archaeology

3
ECO 151Survey of Economics

3

FA, SP
ECO 251Principles of Microeconomics

3

FA, SU
ECO 252Principles of Macroeconomics

3

SP, SU
GEO 111World Regional Geography

3
GEO 112Cultural Geography

3
HIS 111World Civilizations I

3

FA, SP, SU
HIS 112World Civilizations II

3

FA, SP, SU
HIS 116Current World Problems

3
HIS 131American History I

3

FA
HIS 132American History II

3

SP
HIS 162Women and History

3
HIS 221African-American History

3
HIS 236North Carolina History

3
HIS 260History of Africa

3
HIS 261East Asian History

3
HIS 262Middle East History

3
POL 120American Government

3

FA, SP, SU
POL 130State & Local Government

3
POL 210Comparative Government

3
POL 220International Relations

3
PSY 150General Psychology

3

FA, SP, SU
PSY 239Psychology of Personality

3
PSY 241Developmental Psychology

3

FA, SP, SU
PSY 243Child Psychology

3
PSY 246Adolescent Psychology

3
PSY 249Psychology of Aging

3
PSY 259Human Sexuality

3
PSY 263Educational Psychology

3
PSY 281Abnormal Psychology

3

FA, SP, SU
SOC 210Introduction to Sociology

3

FA, SP, SU
SOC 213Sociology of the Family

3

FA, SP
SOC 220Social Problems

3

SP
SOC 225Social Diversity

3
SOC 254Rural and Urban Sociology

3

Major Courses

Core Required Courses

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
BUS 110Introduction to Business

3

FA, SP, SU
CIS 110Introduction to Computers

3

FA, SP, SU
CIS 115Intro to Prog & Logic

3

SP
CTS 120Hardware/Software Support

3

FA
CTS 285Systems Analysis & Design

3

FA
CTS 289System Support Project

3

SP
DBA 110Database Concepts

3

SP
NET 125Networking Basics

3

FA
NOS 110Operating Systems Concepts

3

FA
NOS 130Windows Single User

3

SP
NOS 230Windows Admin I

3

FA
SEC 110Security Concepts

3

SP

Other Major Required Courses

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
CSC 139Visual BASIC Programming

3

FA
CSC 239Advanced Visual BASIC Programming

3

SP
CTS 220Adv Hard/Software Support

3

SP
CTS 287Emerging Technologies

3

FA
WEB 110Internet/Web Fundamentals

3

FA

General Electives

(Select 6 SHC from the following courses)

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
CCT 110Intro to Cyber Crime

3

SU
CTI 150Mobile Computing Devices

3

FA, SP
CTS 125Presentation Graphics

3

SP
CTS 130Spreadsheet

3

FA, SP, SU
NET 126Routing Basics

3

SP
OST 136Word Processing

3

FA, SP, SU
WEB 140Web Development Tools

3

SP
WBL XXXWork-based Learning (up to 3 SHC)

Total Credit Hours: 72