2007-2008 Catalog - Iowa Valley Community College District

Computer Applications Practitioner
Diploma
Offered at MCC (Code: MVADM)
Designed to prepare students with expertise in the use of
computer software for business. Upon completion of
requirements, students may take the Microsoft certification
exams.
These courses may also be used to fulfill elective requirements
in the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science
(Career Option) degrees.
General Education
Credit Hours
CSC118 Computer Systems and Applications 3
CSC119 Computer Systems and Applications II 3
ENG111 Technical Writing 3
Total 9
Program Requirements
ADM112 Keyboarding (or proven competency) 0-3
ADM116 Keyboarding II 3
ADM161 Office Management 3
BCA134 Word Processing 3
BCA152 Comprehensive Spreadsheets 3
BCA178 Presentation Software 3
BUS291 Employment Portfolio and Career Develop. 2
CSC120 Computer Systems and Applications III 3
ENG060 College Preparatory Writing I 3
or
ENG061 College Preparatory Writing II (3)
Electives 3-6
Total 23-25
Total Required Hours 32-35
Computer Network Management
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Offered at MCC (Code: MVCNM)
Computer Network Management is designed to provide
the technical training necessary to install and maintain a
computer networking environment, as well as the interpersonal
skills necessary to "interface" with the people
within a company or organization. A high degree of
hands-on experience is stressed with a networking lab
dedicated to this program.
Students are encouraged to take the industry standard
certification exams.
A grade of C or better is required for each Computer
Network Management (NET) course taken.
General Education
Credit Hours
CSC118 Computer Systems and Applications 3
ENG105 Composition I 3
ENG106 Composition II 3
MAT110 Math for Liberal Arts 3
PSY111 Introduction to Psychology 3
SPC112 Public Speaking 3
Total 18
Program Requirements
NET123 Computer Hardware Basics 4
NET142* Network Essentials 3
NET212 CISCO Networking 3
NET222 CISCO Routers 3
NET344 Windows Directory Services 4
Total 17
Recommended Electives (select 14 credit hours)
BUS150 E-Commerce 3
CSC119 Computer Systems and Applications II 3
NET232 CISCO Switches 3
NET242 Cisco Wide Area Networks (WAN) 3
NET453 UNIX 4
NET614 Network Security 4
(For Microsoft Certified System Administrator exam,
select NET304, NET314 and NET334)
(For Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician
exam, select NET786 and NET787)
(For CISCO Certified Network Administrator exam, select
NET212 and NET222)
Total 10
Total Required Hours 65
* Pending curriculum approval
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