SVCC Catalog 2017-2018
The programs and courses offered at Southside Virginia Community College. To learn more, go to www.southside.edu
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78 Southside Virginia Community College<br />
INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY<br />
Networking Specialization<br />
(Christanna and John H. Daniel Campuses)<br />
Degree: Associate of Applied Science<br />
Length: Sixty-five credit hour program<br />
Purpose: The Information Systems Technology degree<br />
with a Networking Specialization introduces students<br />
to Information Technology (IT) sectors such as hardware,<br />
software, networking, web design, programming,<br />
information security, and computer installation, repair,<br />
troubleshooting, and support. This curriculum is designed<br />
to prepare students for entry-level employment<br />
in a rapidly expanding field.<br />
Occupational Objectives: Graduates of this curriculum<br />
may work as help desk specialists, PC repair/hardware<br />
troubleshooting technicians, network support personnel,<br />
server technicians, or data center technicians. In<br />
some cases, graduates will be able to immediately fill<br />
positions. In others, additional education, training, or<br />
industry certifications will be required to fill job roles.<br />
Program Description: The Information Systems Technology<br />
curriculum with a networking specialization offers<br />
students an opportunity to prepare themselves for<br />
IT professional positions utilizing skills in networking<br />
fundamentals, switching and routing, protocols and<br />
communications, network security, help desk, PC hardware<br />
troubleshooting, operating systems, and server<br />
administration. In addition, students will acquire skills<br />
using Microsoft Office application software.<br />
Course<br />
Number<br />
Course<br />
Title<br />
Lecture<br />
Hours<br />
Lab<br />
Hours<br />
Course<br />
Credits<br />
FIRST SEMESTER<br />
ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 0 3<br />
ENG 111 College Composition 3 0 3<br />
OR<br />
ENG 137 Communication Processes I 3 0 3<br />
MTH 120 Introduction to Mathematics 3 0 3<br />
HLT/PED EEE Health or Physical Education 2 0 2<br />
SOC EEE Social Science Elective 3 0 3<br />
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 0 1<br />
AST 114 Keyboarding 0 2 1<br />
ITN 107 PC Hardware & Troubleshooting 3 0 3<br />
___ ___ ___<br />
Total 18 2 19<br />
SECOND SEMESTER<br />
ITE EEE Approved Elective in ITE, ITN, ITP or ITD 3 0 3<br />
ENG 112 College Composition II 3 0 3<br />
OR<br />
ENG 138 Communication Processes II<br />
ITE 140 Spreadsheet Software I 3 0 3<br />
OR<br />
ITE 150 Database Software<br />
ITN 106 Microcomputer Operating Systems 3 0 3<br />
ITN 101 Introduction to Network Concepts 3 0 3<br />
OR<br />
ITN 154 Network Fundamentals, Router Basics, and<br />
Configuration<br />
___ ___ ___<br />
Total 15 0 15
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