Information Technology

Information Technology

Program Description

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This program is also available completely online.

The Information Technology A.A.S. degree enables students to study systematic approaches to problem-solving within the environment of computer hardware and software systems. In this study, students develop the practice of clear thinking and logical reasoning while learning to analyze, design, and program utilizing information processing tools, application packages, and software languages. The available courses cover a wide array of the computing discipline, including programming languages, systems analysis, and design, operating systems, networking, Web technology, technical support, and applications software.

In addition to the A.A.S. degree, four certificates may be earned and applied toward the degree: Computer Programming and Database Systems; Computer Services Technology; Network Systems Administrator; and Web Technology.

Returning students should carefully check course numbers and titles when registering because they may have changed from previous catalogs. Credit may not be received twice for the same course. Students should review the suggested course groupings and discuss their selections with an advisor, the department chair, or the department coordinator before deciding. Students are reminded that they may also use Cooperative Education, INT-2910-2930, for a maximum of three elective credits in their program requirements (Note: Cooperative Education may not count toward the 2000-level INT courses required by the program).

Graduates of the Information Technology A.A.S. will be able to:

• Apply fundamental information technology concepts to manage files and effectively use a variety of information technology tools
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of essential computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentations
• Conceptualize, design, and diagram possible solutions to logical problems, focusing on those problems which are amenable to a computer-based solution
• Analyze, design, and develop a computer information system in a real-world scenario
• Communicate effectively and professionally in the information technology environment

Required Courses

INT-1010 Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3 (Institutional Requirement,  General Education Requirement)

MAT-1130 Mathematical Ideas Credits: 3 (Mathematics General Education Requirement; Critical Course)

EGL-1010 Composition I: Expository Writing Credits: 3 (English General Education Requirement)

PHL-1330 Ethics Credits: 3 (Arts/Humanities General Education Requirement)

PAS-1000 First Year Experience Credits: 1 (Institutional Requirement)

SOC-1010 Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3 (Social Science General Education Requirement)

INT-1111 Programming Logic and Design Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)

INT-2150 Introduction to Database Management Systems Credits: 3 Credits (Program Requirement; Critical Course)

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INT-2140 Problem Solving with Spreadsheets Credits: 3 (Program Elective; Critical Course)

INT-1700 Understanding Operating Systems Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

INT-1550 Introduction to Networks- Network Plus Prep Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

EGL-1340 Writing About Technical Topics Credits: 3 (English General Education Requirement)

NTR-1010 Introductory Nutrition Credits: 3 (Science No Lab General Education Requirement)

INT-1620 Security+ Preparation Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

INT-2840 Systems Analysis and Project Management Credits: 4 (Program Requirement)

Navigate to the OER courses page to find a list of courses that do not require you to purchase textbooks or other learning material.

Transferability

Credit earned at any public institution in the state shall be transferable to any other institution if the:

• Credit is from a college or university parallel course or program;
• Grades in the block of courses transferred average 2.00 or higher; and
• Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the policies of the receiving institution governing students following the same program. Refer to ARTSYS at artweb.usmd.edu and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses.