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2019-2020 Academic Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Information Technology, A.S.


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Outcomes for Information Technology A.S. Degree

Hardware

  • Identify/Utilize internal computer and laptop components. 
    • Include CPU, power supply, RAM, storage, expansion cards, motherboard/main board, system cooling, BIOS.
  • Understand and demonstrate the proper installation, configuration, and removal of common hardware components and peripherals.
    • Includes all necessary operating system changes and driver installation.
  • Identify/Utilize basic peripherals.
    • Include printers, display devices, audio device, input & output devices.
  • Compare and contrast common computer connector types.
    • Include video, input/output, storage, audio, network, power - AC & DC.
  • Describe the importance and impact of various environmental and safety concepts.
    • Include proper component disposal methods, electrical hazards, device environmental concerns (i.e. temp), electrostatic discharge concepts.
  • Compare and contrast the differences in the requirements of server grade hardware vs. workstation hardware.
    • Including MTBF, tower case / rack mounting, blade servers/enclosures, RAID, hot-swap components.
  • Compare and contrast server roles and the relevant hardware requirements.
    • Include Web server, domain controller, file/print, email, database, and infrastructure.
  •  Evaluate and select appropriate components for a custom configuration, to meet customer specifications or needs.
  •  Install and deploy primary storage devices based on given specifications and interfaces.

Operating Systems

  • Compare and contrast common Operating Systems and their functions and features.
  • Include  open source and commercial.
  • Basic functions of an operating system.
    • Interface between user and machine.
    • Coordination of hardware components.
    • Provides environment for software to function.
    • Monitors system health and functionality.
    • Displays structure / directories for data management.
  • Virtualization.
    • Physical machine vs. virtual machine.
    • Purpose of virtual machines.
    • Resource, Emulator, Security, and Network requirements.
  • Explain the basic methods of utilizing an operating system.
    • Including executing programs, difference between shortcuts and files, manipulating files, navigate a file structure.
  • Basic installation and configure of an operating system using the most appropriate method
    • Understand and utilize command line utilities.
    • Demonstrate an understanding of patch management.
  • Explain the differences between a workgroup and a domain / directory services.
  • Utilize GUI utilities for OS management and support.
    • Including remote desktop and Microsoft Management Console, Task Manager.

 

  • Compare and contrast the differences in the requirements of a sever O/S deployment vs. a workstation installation.
    • Including variations in file system, data partitions, file system configuration, user accounts, redundancy, security policies.
  •  Compare and contrast server roles and requirements.
    • Include Web server, domain controller, file/print, email, database, and infrastructure.
  • Describe comprehensive performance monitoring.
    • Include baseline, trending, and failure detection.

Software/Applications

  • Identify, install, utilize, and troubleshoot common programs, or applications.
  • Types:
    • Productivity
      • Word processing
      • Spreadsheets 
      • Basic database 
      • Presentation
      • Personal Information Manager
    • Collaboration
      • Online workspace
      • Document storage/sharing
      • Instant messaging 
      • Email
    • Utility
      • Remote desktop
      • Anti-malware
      • firewalls
      • Diagnostic/maintenance 
      • Compression
    • Specialized 
      • CAD
      • Graphic design
      • Medical
      • Scientific
      • Financial
  • Open source vs. commercial

Preparatory Core 3


Information Technology, A.S.


Required Courses


General Education Core


Total Credits Required: 24

Total Credits Required: 37

Total Credits Required: 61


2-Year Plan


Total Credits Required: 61


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