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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—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 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 CORE
Students enrolled in transfer programs 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.



Credits
CompositionENGL-121 College Composition3
Humanities, Arts Literature1Humanities Core Course (see p. 62)

Arts Core Course (see p. 62)

Literature Core Course (see p. 61)9-11
Social Science2Social and Behavioral Science Core Courses (see p. 63)6
ScienceScience Core Courses (must include one course with a lab)7-8
MathematicsMATH-141 or higher3-5
InterdisciplinaryCMSY-129 Principles of the Internet3



1 One 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 Science Core or a Humanities Core. No more than 6 credits may be taken in History to meet Humanities Core and Social and Behavioral Science Core requirements.
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 Authoring3
CMSY-154Protecting the Virtual Office3
MATH-138Statistics4
SPCH-105Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Electives – Select 7-9 credits from the following:
   CMSY-110Software Applications for Micros (3 credits)
   CMSY-134Introduction to Operating Systems (1 credit)
   CMSY-142Operating System Fundamentals I (1 credit)
   CMSY-143Operating System Fundamentals II (1 credit)
   CMSY-153Introduction to Flash (3 credits)
   CMSY-162Introduction to Network Security Systems (3 credits)
   CMSY-190Introduction to Visual Basic.NET (3 credits)
   CMSY-218Operating System Fundamentals (3 credits)
   CMSY-219Microcomputer Operating Systems (3 credits)
   CMSY-250Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits)
   CMSY-255Introduction to Unix and Linux (3 credits)
   CMSY-256Linux Server Administration (3 credits)
   CMSY-281Advanced C++ Programming (4 credits)
   MicrosoftAny MSFT course7-9
60-67



Programming Option
APPLICATION CODE 171B
CMSY-121Structured Logic and Program Design3
CMSY-168Developing for the Web3
CMSY-181Introduction to C++ Programming4
CMSY-190Introduction to Visual Basic.NET3
CMSY-199Introduction to Java3
CMSY-203Introduction to PHP3
CMSY-250Systems Analysis and Design3
SPCH-105Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Electives – Select 6-7 credits from the following:
   CMSY-134Introduction to Operating Systems (1 credit)
   CMSY-142Operating System Fundamentals I (1 credit)
   CMSY-143Operating System Fundamentals II (1 credit)
   CMSY-153Introduction to Flash (3 credits)
   CMSY-195Intermediate Visual Basic.NET (3 credits)
   CMSY-203Introduction to PHP (3 credits)
   CMSY-217Intermediate Java (3 credits)
   CMSY-218Operating System Fundamentals (3 credits)
   CMSY-219Microcomputer Operating Systems (3 credits)
   CMSY-248Introduction to XML (3 credits)
   CMSY-249Introduction to Perl (3 credits)
   CMSY-255Introduction to Unix and Linux (3 credits)
   CMSY-256Linux Server Administration (3 credits)
   MATH-138 Statistics (4 credits)6-7
62-68



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
CSCO-652Implementing IP Switching3
SPCH-105Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
MATH-138Statistics4
62-67



Web Development Option
APPLICATION CODE 171E
BMGT-204Taking Your Business Mobile3
CMSY-147Introduction to Web Site Authoring3
CMSY-154Protecting the Virtual Office3
CMSY-168Developing for the Web3
CMSY-203Introduction to PHP3
CMSY-211Web Tools for Successful Business3
SPCH-105Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Electives – Select 9-11 credits from the following:
   ElectivesInternet Electives (see p. 63)
   BMGT-100Introduction to Business and Organization (3 credits)
   BMGT-130Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
   CMSY-110Software Applications for Micros (3 credits)
   CMSY-153Introduction to Flash (3 credits)
   CMSY-255Introduction to Unix and Linux (3 credits)
   CMSY-256Linux Server Administration (3 credits)
   MATH-138Statistics (4 credits)9-11
61-68



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 intend 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-138Statistics4
SPCH-105Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Electives – Select 6 credits from the following (3 credits each):
   CMSY-105Personal Computer Systems Repair I
   CMSY-162Introduction to Network Security Systems
   MSFT-299Fundamentals and Practice for Network+ Certification6
62-67




hcc catalogue '11-'12


Accounting - ACCT
Aging Services - AGNG
American Sign Language - AMSL
Anthropology - ANTH
Arabic - ARAB 
Art - ARTT 
Astronomy - ASTR
Bioinformatics - BFMT 
Biology - BIOL 
Biomechanical Engineering - BMET
Business - BMGT 
Cardiovascular Technology - CARD
Chemistry - CHEM 
Chinese - CHNS 
Cisco - CSCO 
Computer-Aided Design - CADD
Computer Forensics - CFOR 
Computer Systems - CMSY 
Conflict Resolution - CRES 
Cooperative Education - COOP
Criminal Justice - CRIM 
Culinary Management - CMGT 
Dance - DANC 
Economics - ECON 
Education - EDUC 
Electronics - ELEC 
Emergency Medical Technician/
Paramedic - EMSP
 
Engineering -ENES 
English- ENGL 
Entrepreneurship - ENTR 
Environmental Science - ENST
Exercise Science - EXSC 
Farsi - FARS
Film - FILM 
Financial PLanning- FNPL 
Fine Arts - FINE 
French - FREN 
Geography - GEOG 
Geology - GEOL 
German - GERM 
Greek - GREK 
Health Care - HEAL 
Health Education - HEED 
Hebrew - HBRW
Hindi - HNDI
History - HIST 
Horticulture - HORT 
Hospitality Management - HMGT
Human Development - HMDV 
Human Services - HUMS 
Humanities - HUMN
Interior Design - INDS
Italian - ITAL 
Korean - KORE 
Life Fitness - LFIT 
Mathematics - MATH 
Meteorology - METO 
Microsoft - MSFT 
Music - MUSC 
Nursing - NURS 
Nutrition - NUTR
Office Technology - OFFI 
Philosophy - PHIL 
Photonics - PHOT 
Physics - PHYS 
Political Science - POLI 
Portuguese - PORT
Psychology - PSYC 
Public Health - PUBH
Radiologic Technology - RADT
Retailing - RETL 
Russian - RUSS 
Sociology - SOCI 
Spanish - SPAN 
Speech - SPCH 
Telecommunications - TELE
Television and Radio - TVRD
Theatre - THET 
Turkish - TURK
Wireless Communications - WCOM
Women's Studies - WMST