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Computer Information Systems, Networking Technologies with a Concentration in Cloud Computing, Associate of Applied Science

This track begins with four courses intended to provide a solid foundation in computer network fundamentals.  Advanced coursework focuses on network administration from a Virtual and Cloud network administration concepts.  Students will receive instruction from Cloud Platform Amazon AWS. Scripting language instruction will be provided in Python and PowerShell.  The curriculum also includes database design instruction in MySQL. Cloud security and computer virtualization are other major program topics. The curriculum is designed to make graduates workforce ready and provides preparation  for industry certification.  All coursework involves lecture and hands-on instruction.

Plan of Study

Semester 1

ITSC 1405Introduction to PC Operating Systems

4
ITNW 1425Fundamentals of Networking Technologies

4
ITSY 1400Fundamentals of Information Security

4
ITSE 1429Programming Logic and Design

4
Total Credit Hours:16

Semester 2

ITNW 1309Fundamentals of Cloud Computing

3
ITNW 1316Network Administration I

3
ITSC 1358UNIX System Administration I

3
ITSE 1359Introduction to Scripting Languages

3
Total Credit Hours:12

Semester 3

XXXX X3XXLanguage, Philosophy, and Culture/Creative Arts CORE

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Semester 4

MATH X3XXMathematics CORE

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Semester 5

ITSY 1342Information Technology Security

3
ITSE 1303Introduction to MySQL

3
ITNW 1313Computer Virtualization

3
XXXX X3XXSocial/Behavioral Science CORE

3
Total Credit Hours:12

Semester 6

ITNW 2427Advanced Cloud Concepts

4
ITNW 1436Cloud Deployment and Infrastructure Management

4
ENGL 1301Composition I CORE

3
SPCH X3XXComponent Area Option - CORE

3
Total Credit Hours:14

Total Credit Hours: 60

NOTE: All CIS courses require a grade of "C" or better.