Mission Critical Operations - Information Technology (AAS) A40430I
The Mission Critical Operations - Information Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment in a wide range of positions in information technology (IT), operations technology (OT), and maintenance with a concentration on enterprise information systems. Course work includes the development of a student’s ability to maintain technically sophisticated systems for business continuity and near continuous uptime using engineering, information technology, industrial management and maintenance skills. The course work emphasizes analytical and problem-solving skills required to sustain high availability national security interests and includes instruction in electromechanical systems, networking, automation, cybersecurity, emergency management and systems integration.
Graduates should qualify for employment as entry-level technicians with businesses, industries, educational systems, and governmental agencies in national critical infrastructure areas including, but not limited to, communications, emergency services, energy, financial services, healthcare, information technology, and transportation. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| ATR 112 | Intro to Automation |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTS 115 | Info Systems Business Concepts |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| ISC 112 | Industrial Safety |
2
|
0
| 2 |
| MCO 110 | Introduction to Mission Critical Operations |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| MCO 115 | Mission Critical Operations Infrastructure |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| MCO 210 | Critical Site Operations |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| MNT 222 | Industrial Sys Schematics |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NOS 110 | Operating Systems Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NOS 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 160 | Secure Admin I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| WEB 287 | Web E-Portfolio |
1
|
3
| 2 |
Major Electives: Select 7 hours
Total Major Hours: 50
General Education Courses
Communications:
Humanities/Fine Arts:
Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics: Select One
Total General Education Hours: 15-16
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65-66
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| MCO 110 | Introduction to Mission Critical Operations |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| MCO 115 | Mission Critical Operations Infrastructure |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| NOS 110 | Operating Systems Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11
|
12
| 16 |
Spring Semester
| ISC 112 | Industrial Safety |
2
|
0
| 2 |
| MNT 222 | Industrial Sys Schematics |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NOS 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course* |
2-3
|
2
| 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10-11
|
12
| 16-17 |
Summer Term
| COM 120 | Intro Interpersonal Com |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
3
|
0
| 3 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| ATR 112 | Intro to Automation |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTS 115 | Info Systems Business Concepts |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-2
|
2-20
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10-12
|
7-25
| 15 |
Spring Semester
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| MCO 210 | Critical Site Operations |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 160 | Secure Admin I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| WEB 287 | Web E-Portfolio |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-2
|
2-20
| 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
8-10
|
9-27
| 15 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65-66
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
|