Howard Community CollegeOnline Catalogue2007-2008 Catalog
 
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Business & Computer Systems - Programs of Study

Information Technology
An A.A. Degree Program (Transfer)
For Curriculum Information Contact the Business and Computer Systems Division—Room DH-239—410-772-4441

This curriculum is a guide for transferring to a four-year institution, such as the University of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland University College, to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology. Students may select from the following options: PC/Network Hardware/iNet, Programming, Cisco Networking, Web Development, and Computer Technology Forensics. Students are advised to check the requirements of the major at the institutions to which they intend to transfer.

GENERAL EDUCATION CORECredits
(General education core credits in excess of 36 will transfer as general electives or courses related to the major. Each student’s total of general education and required courses must equal at least 60 semester hours of credit.)
CompositionENGL-121 College Composition I3

ENGL-122 College Composition II3
Arts & HumanitiesLiterature Core Course (see p. 57)3

Fine Arts Core Course (see p. 58)3

SPCH-105 Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
HistoryHistory Core Course (see p. 58)3
Social SciencesSocial and Behavioral Sciences Core Courses

(see p. 59)6
ScienceScience Core Courses (see p. 59; must include

one course

with lab)7-8
MathematicsMATH-131 College Algebra3
InterdisciplinaryCMSY-129 Principles of the Internet3



REQUIRED COURSES RELATED TO MAJOR
Choose one of the options and complete all courses listed for the option.  (Consult with an advisor for course requirements of different transfer schools.)



PC/Network Hardware/iNet Option
APPLICATION CODE 171A
CMSY-105Personal Computer Systems Repair I3
CMSY-106Personal Computer Systems Repair II3
CMSY-121Structured Logic and Program Design3
CMSY-147Introduction to Web Site Authoring

OR
CMSY-151Principles of Internet II (Professional)3
MSFT-299Fundamentals and Practice for Network+

Certification3
MATH-121Finite Mathematics

OR
MATH-138Statistics3-4
Electives-Select 6 credits from the following courses:
   CMSY-110, CMSY-134, CMSY-142, CMSY-143, CMSY-147, CMSY-151,
   CMSY-162, CMSY-190, CMSY-218, CMSY-219, CMSY-250, CMSY-255,
   CSCO-281, any MSFT course6

61-63
Programming Option
APPLICATION CODE 171B
CMSY-105Personal Computer Systems Repair I3
CMSY-121Structured Logic and Program Design3
CMSY-181Introduction to C++ Programming4
CMSY-190Introduction to Visual Basic.NET3
CMSY-199Introduction to Java3
CMSY-250Systems Analysis and Design3
Electives-Select 6-7 credits from the following courses:
   CMSY-134, CMSY-142, CMSY-143, CMSY-175, CMSY-195, CMSY-203,
 CMSY-218, CMSY-219, CMSY-248, CMSY-249, CMSY-295, CMSY-217,
 MATH-121, MATH-1386-7

62-64
Cisco Option
APPLICATION CODE 171C
CMSY-105Personal Computer Systems Repair I3
CMSY-106Personal Computer Systems Repair II3
CMSY-121Structured Logic and Program Design3
CSCO-281Network Fundamentals3
CSCO-282Routing Protocols and Concepts3
CSCO-283LAN Switching and Wireless Networks3
CSCO-284Accessing the WAN3
MATH-121Finite Mathematics
OR
MATH-138Statistics3-4

61-63



Web Development Option
APPLICATION CODE 171E
CMSY-147Introduction to Web Site Authoring3
CMSY-144Introduction to Electronic Commerce3
CMSY-148Advanced HTML3
CMSY-151Principles of Internet II (Professional)3
CMSY-175ColdFusion

OR
CMSY-203Introduction to PHP3
Electives-Select 9-11 credits from the following courses:
 Internet Electives (see p. 60), BMGT-100, BMGT-130, MATH-121,
 MATH-1389-11

61-64



Computer Technology Forensics Option
APPLICATION CODE 171F
The Computer Technology Forensics Option is for those students who plan to pursue entry level careers in the emerging field of computer forensics or are seeking advanced skill in the examination and preservation of electronic evidence using computer forensics standards and documentation.  Computer Forensics involves the examination and preservation of electronic evidence for use in legal proceedings, administrative hearings, information technology and business.  Articulation has been established with the University of Baltimore, and it is recommended that students acquaint themselves with the course requirements of the institution to which they plan to transfer.  This Computer Forensics Technology Option is for computer information technology majors only.
CFOR-101Computer Forensics I3
CFOR-200Computer Forensics II3
CFOR-210Computer Forensics III3
CFOR-250Computer Network Forensic Technology3
CRIM-101Introduction to Criminal Justice3
CRIM-210Criminal Evidence and Procedure3
MATH-121 Finite Mathematics

OR
MATH-138Statistics3-4
Electives-Select 3 credits from the following courses:
CMSY-105, CMSY-162, MSFT-2993

61-63




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Business - BMGT 
Cardiovascular Technology - CARD
Chemistry - CHEM 
Chinese - CHNS 
Cisco - CSCO 
Computer-Aided Design - CADD
Computer Forensics - CFOR 
Computer Systems - CMSY 
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