Mission Critical Operations - Operations Technology (AAS) A40430O
The Mission Critical Operations - Operations 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 site operations. 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, operations technology, and transportation. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
| AHR 120 | HVACR Maintenance |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| ATR 112 | Intro to Automation |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| BAT 111 | Building Automation Systems |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| EGR 111 | Engineer Comp and Careers |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| EGR 131 | Intro to Electronics Tech |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| ELC 117 | Motors and Controls |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| ELC 233 | Energy Management |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| ELC 250 | Critical Power Systems |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| 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 |
| PCI 171 | Fieldbus Systems |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts |
2
|
2
| 3 |
Major Electives: Select 3 hours
| BAT 251 | Building Automation Controls |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
10
| 1 |
| WBL 112 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
20
| 2 |
| WBL 121 | Work-Based Learning II |
0
|
10
| 1 |
| WBL 122 | Work-Based Learning II |
0
|
20
| 2 |
Total Major Hours: 49
General Education Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
Communications:
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | (COM 110 or higher) | | | |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
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
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra |
3
|
2
| 4 |
| | (MAT 171 or higher) | | | |
Total General Education Hours: 16-17
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 |
| ATR 112 | Intro to Automation |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| BAT 111 | Building Automation Systems |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| EGR 111 | Engineer Comp and Careers |
2
|
2
| 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 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12
|
14
| 18 |
Spring Semester
| EGR 131 | Intro to Electronics Tech |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| ISC 112 | Industrial Safety |
2
|
0
| 2 |
| MCO 210 | Critical Site Operations |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| MNT 222 | Industrial Sys Schematics |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12
|
12
| 18 |
Summer Term
| ELC 233 | Energy Management |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
2
|
2
| 3 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| AHR 120 | HVACR Maintenance |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| ELC 117 | Motors and Controls |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| ELC 250 | Critical Power Systems |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| PCI 171 | Fieldbus Systems |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| | Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course* |
2-3
|
2
| 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11-12
|
17
| 17-18 |
Spring Semester
| | Communications Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-2
|
3-20
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
6-8
|
3-20
| 9 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65-66
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
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