Information Systems Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Program Coordinator: Debbie Rasnick, LRC-711, Ext. 2503
Length: Four semesters (two years)
Purpose: The Associate in Applied Science program is designed to provide a broad base of information systems and computer software experience, which will prepare the graduate to enter the work force upon graduation. With the rapid development of business and industrial applications of information systems, there is a growing demand of qualified personnel in this area.
Occupational Objectives:
Software Applications Programmer
Database Associate
Web Page Designer
Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Associate in Applied Science Degree Program in Information Systems Technology requires proficiency in high school English and mathematics. Students who are not proficient in English and mathematics will be required to correct their deficiencies in developmental courses. Keyboarding skills are highly recommended. Students may enroll in AST 114 or 101 to upgrade keyboarding skills.
Program Requirements: The curriculum includes courses in information systems, web page design, graphics illustration, help desk topics, productivity software, database management, accounting, business and related areas as well as general education. Instruction covers both the theoretical concepts and practical application needed for future success in business and industry. Each student is urged to consult carefully with the division counselor and a faculty advisor. Courses within this curriculum may be applied to a four-year college program at the discretion of the admitting institution. Upon satisfactory completion of the four-semester curriculum listed, the graduate will be awarded the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology.
Notes on Transfer: Associate in Applied Degree programs are designed primarily to provide occupational competence for employment. Upon the student's request, courses may be modified to provide possible transfer acceptability by four-year colleges and universities. Transfer options are listed in the footnotes below.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
| First Semester (Fall) | ||||
| Course | Lec. | Lab. | ||
| Number | Course Title | Hrs. | Hrs. | Crs. |
| ACC 211 | Principles of Accounting I | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ITE 100 | Introduction to | |||
| Information Systems | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ITP 112 | Visual Basic .NET I | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| MTH 141 | 1Business Math I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SDV 101 | Orientation to College Success | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 18 | |
| Second Semester (Spring) | ||||
| ENG 112 | 2College Composition II | |||
| Or | ||||
| SPD 110 | Intro. to Speech | |||
| Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| BUS 221 | 3Business Statistics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ITE 182 | User Support/HelpDesk | |||
| Principles | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ITP 212 | Visual Basic .NET II | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| ITE 140 | Spreadsheet Software | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PED | 4Physical Education | 0 | 2-3 | 1 |
| Total | 16 | 2-3 | 17 | |
| Third Semester (Fall) | ||||
| ITE 150 | Desktop Database Software | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| ITD 110 | Web Page Design I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ITD 112 | Designing Web Page Graphics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ITP 120 | JAVA Programming I | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| ECO 201 | 5Principles of Economics I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| or ECO 202 | ||||
| Total | 17 | 0 | 17 | |
| Fourth Semester (Spring) | ||||
| ITD 130 | Database Fundamentals | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| ITD 210 | Web Page Design II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EEE | 6Approved IT Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| or 7Co-op Education | ||||
| EEE | 8Humanities Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EEE | 9Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PED | 4Physical Education | 0 | 2-3 | 1 |
| Total | 16 | 2-3 | 17 | |
| Total Minimum Credits for AAS Degree...............................69 | ||||
The above semester-by semester sequencing of courses may be modified when necessary. Please refer to the Program Choices section of this Catalog for a discussion of factors, which affect planning and sequencing programs of study. Meet with your advisor or Division Counselor to discuss options.
1. Transfer mathematics can be substituted. For example, MTH 163+271 is recommended for information systems majors at Radford University. Students are urged to check the mathematics requirements of the four-year college to which they plan to transfer to determine the proper mathematics courses that should be taken at the community college. Placement is required for all mathematics courses.
2. Transfer students are required to complete six (6) credit hours of English Composition, ENG 111-112.
3. Division approval for enrollment requires that students have satisfactorily completed MTH 141 or equivalent. MTH 241 will substitute for BUS 221 for students interested in the transfer option. Placement is required for MTH 241.
4. Students may substitute any HLT (Health) course for Physical Education requirement. Transfer students should note that four-year institutions may require a PED activity course in the general education core.
5. ECO 201 or 202 may be taken to complete the economics requirement. Note that Economics 201 is Macroeconomics and 202 is Microeconomics.
6. Approved electives for the parent program are: ITN 106 Micro Operating Systems, ITN 107 PC Hardware & Troubleshooting, ITN 115 Windows 2003 Server, ITP 220 Java Programming II, ITN 260 Network Security or Co-op Education. The faculty reserve the right to add courses to this list as new technology becomes available.
7. Cooperative Education – ITD 297, ITP 297 or ITN 297 may be taken after satisfactory completion of the second semester with Faculty Curriculum Advisor and Faculty Co-op Advisor approvals. The non-paid Co-op Education option with nonprofit entities is available in this program of study.
8. Humanities electives include: ART 201,202; foreign languages; literature; MUS 121, 122; PHI 101; REL 200, 210, 230; SPD 130, 151, 152.
9. Social Science electives include any course in economics, geography, history, political science/government, sociology, and/or psychology.