Catalog 2010-2011 - South Texas College

Bachelor of Applied Technology inComputer andInformation TechnologiesThe Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree(BAT) in Computer and Information Technologies(CIT) will prepare students for successful careersin the field of CIT. Coursework is balancedbetween theoretical and technical competenciesassociated with the CIT profession to preparegraduates for a number of demands placed onCIT professionals. The degree is designed toeducate and train students with relevant, technicalknowledge of CIT practice to provide solutions forreal-world problems as well as to provide technicalsupport for computer-based information systems.Technology-oriented coursework with an emphasison computer application of those technologies willform the core requirements for this program.The program’s objectives will offer academicdevelopment in a number of ways. The programwill include a required capstone course thatwill enhance the educational experience andemployment potential for students. The programwill also include a strong professional componentto develop skills in technical communication,ethics, and group work. Students graduating fromthe program will be prepared to enter the privatesector as well as continue their education in agraduate program.Through the Bachelor of Applied Technologyin Computer and Information Technologiesoutcomes, the student will be able to:• Identify the basic components of informationsystem, utilizing the system development,conduct a preliminary investigation of a system,determine the system requirements andanalysis, develop information system design,and demonstrate proficiency of principals ofsystem analysis and design (CITP 3305);• Using common structure in the programminglanguage, enhance the functionality of a webpage using scripting language, write controlstatements that logically control the flow of theprogram, and use both console and file inputand output in a syntactically and logically correctway (CITP 3310);• Create a functional and visually recognizableinterface, retrieve data from and insert data intoa database using a standard connection library.Create, control, and terminate one or morethreads, and use standard TCP/IP protocols toconnect a software client to a software server(CITP 4350);• Retrieve information stored in cookies andsessions, serve side scripting languages to buildand format web pages, retrieve data from andinsert data into a database using a standardconnection library, and using standard TCP/IP protocols to connect a software client to asoftware server or servers (CITP 4316);• Prepare image for display, including repairingdamage, cropping and color adjustments.Cleanly remove undesired elements to includetext or background materials, and create imagesthat animate when viewed.(CITP 3360);• Master the essential concepts of relationaldatabase model, write database in SQLlanguage, designing and implement a databaseusing Oracle, enhance problem solving skillsfor the development of a relational databasesystem (CITP 3320);• Integrate the specialized skills and knowledgepresented throughout other courses to completea system project (CITP 4340);• Identify and define terminology, hardware, andsoftware components of computer networking,utilize equipments, protocols, and topologiesto differentiate between various networksystems. Demonstrate skills in installingnetwork hardware, software, and cable;troubleshoot network connectivity; configurenetwork protocol; and install and configurenetwork client software(CITP 3302);• Review security plan to ensure appropriatelevel of protection; implement network securitydesign; audit network system based on securitydesign; use relevant tools to maintain securityrequirements; and review all security policiesand procedures on a regular basis (CITP 3312);• Describe different technologies usedi n t h e t e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s i n d u s t r y ;identify various architectures used in thetelecommunications industry; name theprotocols in the telecommunications industry;explain the application of technologies,architectures, and protocols used in thetelecommunications industry (CITP 4345).BACHELOR OF APPLIEDTECHNOLOGY ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTSAdmission to the Bachelor of AppliedTechnology Program requires thefollowing:A. All applicants must meet general admissionrequirements to South Texas College.B. Demonstrate proficiency in state mandatedgeneral knowledge content through approvedmeans; i.e., Texas Higher EducationAssessment (THEA), with program specificexemptions accepted.C. Applicants are eligible for admission if they meetone of the following criteria:a. An ACT Composite of 19 (minimum of 16 inall areas) or above (SAT 910 or above).b. Applicants with prior college level courseworkmust have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5or provide evidence of extenuatingcircumstances, to the Associate Deanfor Bachelor Degree Programs and UniversityRelations, for waiving the requirement.B.A.T.-Computer and Information Technologies89