Business & Computer Systems - Programs of StudyInformation Technology
A.A. Degree (Transfer)
For curriculum information, contact the Business and Computer Systems Division—Room DH-239—443-518-1520.
This curriculum is a guide for transferring to a four-year institution, such as the University of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University, or the University of Maryland University College to complete a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology. Students may select from the following tracks: 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 CORE | | Credits |
Students enrolled in transfer patterns must take a
minimum of 30 credits in General Education. Each student’s
total of general education and required courses must equal
at least 60 semester hours of credit. |
| Composition | ENGL-121 College Composition | 3 |
| Humanities, Arts & Literature1 | Humanities Core Course (see p. 62) | |
| Arts Core Course (see p. 62) | |
| Literature Core Course (see p. 61) | 9-11 |
| Social Sciences2 | Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Courses (see p. 63) | 6 |
| Science | Science Core Courses (see p. 63; must include one course with a lab) | 7-8 |
| Mathematics | MATH-141 or higher | 3-5 |
| Interdisciplinary | CMSY-110 Software Applications for Micros | 3 |
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| REQUIRED COURSES RELATED TO MAJOR | |
Choose one of the tracks and complete all courses listed for the
track. (Consult with an advisor for course requirements of different
transfer schools.) | |
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| PC/Network Hardware/iNet Track | | |
| APPLICATION CODE 171A | | |
| CMSY-105 | Personal Computer Systems Repair I | 3 |
| CMSY-106 | Personal Computer Systems Repair II | 3 |
| CMSY-121 | Structured Logic and Program Design | 3 |
| CMSY-147 | Introduction to Web Site Authoring | 3 |
| CMSY-154 | Protecting the Virtual Office | 3 |
| MATH-138 | Statistics | 4 |
| SPCH-105 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Electives – Select 7-9 credits from the following: | |
| CMSY-134 | Introduction to Operating Systems (1 credit) | |
| CMSY-142 | Operating System Fundamentals I (1 credit) | |
| CMSY-143 | Operating System Fundamentals II (1 credit) | |
| CMSY-153 | Introduction to Flash (3 credits) | |
| CMSY-162 | Introduction to Network Security Systems (3 credits) | |
| CMSY-168 | Developing for the Web (3 credits) | |
| CMSY-169 | Mobile Design and Development Principles (3 credits) |
| CMSY-250 | Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits) |
| CMSY-255 | Introduction to Unix and Linux (3 credits) |
| CMSY-256 | Linux Server Administration (3 credits) | 7-9 |
| | 60-67 |
1One Humanities Core Course (3 credits), plus one Arts Core Course (3 credits), plus one Literature Core Course (3 credits) satisfies the Humanities, Arts and Literature Core requirement, OR a World Language Sequence (8 credits), plus another Humanities, Arts, and Literature Core (3 credits) in a second discipline other than a world language satisfies the Humanities, Arts and Literature Core requirement.
2 One History Core Course is required and may be taken as either a Social and Behavioral Sciences Core or a Humanities Core. No more than 6 credits may be taken in History to meet Humanities Core and Social and Behavioral Sciences Core requirements.
| | Credits |
| Programming Track | | |
| APPLICATION CODE 171B | | |
| CMSY-121 | Structured Logic and Program Design | 3 |
| CMSY-168 | Developing for the Web | 3 |
| CMSY-181 | Introduction to C++ Programming | 4 |
| CMSY-190 | Introduction to Visual Basic.NET | 3 |
| CMSY-199 | Introduction to Java | 3 |
| CMSY-203 | Introduction to PHP | 3 |
| CMSY-250 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| SPCH-105 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Electives – Select 6 credits from the following: | |
| CMSY-153 | Introduction to Flash (3 credits) | |
| CMSY-169 | Mobile Design and Development Principles (3 credits) | |
| CMSY-195 | Intermediate Visual Basic.NET (3 credits) | |
| CMSY-217 | Intermediate Java (3 credits) | |
| CMSY-248 | Introduction to XML (3 credits) | |
| CMSY-255 | Introduction to Unix and Linux (3 credits) |
| CMSY-256 | Linux Server Administration (3 credits) | 6 |
| | 62-67 |
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| CISCO Track | | |
| APPLICATION CODE 171C | | |
| CMSY-105 | Personal Computer Systems Repair I | 3 |
| CMSY-106 | Personal Computer Systems Repair II | 3 |
| CMSY-121 | Structured Logic and Program Design | 3 |
| CSCO-281 | Network Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSCO-282 | Routing Protocols and Concepts | 3 |
| CSCO-283 | LAN Switching and Wireless Networks | 3 |
| CSCO-284 | Accessing the WAN | 3 |
| CSCO-652 | Implementing IP Switching | 3 |
| SPCH-105 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| MATH-138 | Statistics | 4 |
| | 62-67 |
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| Web Development Track | | |
| APPLICATION CODE 171E | | |
| BMGT-204 | Taking Your Business Mobile | 3 |
| CMSY-147 | Introduction to Web Site Authoring | 3 |
| CMSY-154 | Protecting the Virtual Office | 3 |
| CMSY-168 | Developing for the Web | 3 |
| CMSY-203 | Introduction to PHP | 3 |
| CMSY-211 | Web Tools for Successful Business | 3 |
| SPCH-105 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Electives – Select 9 credits from the following (3 credits each): | |
| CMSY-153 | Introduction to Flash | |
| CMSY-169 | Mobile Design and Development Principles | |
| CMSY-205 | Advanced Java Script | |
| CMSY-248 | Introduction to XML | |
| CMSY-255 | Introduction to Unix and Linux | |
| CMSY-256 | Linux Server Administration | 9 |
| | 61-66 |
Computer Technology Forensics Track
APPLICATION CODE 171F
The Computer Technology Forensics track 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 intend to transfer. This Computer Forensics Technology track is for computer information technology majors only.
| | Credits |
| CFOR-101 | Computer Forensics I | 3 |
| CFOR-200 | Computer Forensics II | 3 |
| CFOR-210 | Computer Forensics III | 3 |
| CFOR-250 | Computer Network Forensic Technology | 3 |
| CRIM-101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRIM-210 | Criminal Evidence and Procedure | 3 |
| MATH-138 | Statistics | 4 |
| SPCH-105 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Electives – Select 6 credits from the following (3 credits each): | |
| CMSY-105 | Personal Computer Systems Repair I | |
| CMSY-162 | Introduction to Network Security Systems | |
| MSFT-299 | Fundamentals and Practice for Network+ Certification | 6 |
| | 62-67 |
