Applied Computer Technology
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Elissa Olsen, Chairperson
http://www.ntid.rit.edu/current/departments/itcs/
Computers are an important part of business, industry, and other parts of the economy, and the number of careers that involve work with computers increases daily. Computer careers involve maintaining computer software and hardware, networking so that computers can communicate with one another and developing and working with various applications such as the Web and databases.
Students may choose from the AS (transfer), AAS or AOS degree programs in information technology and computing.
Program concentrations
Students who choose the AAS or AOS degree options will select a program concentration in the second year. Concentrations include PC technical support, Web development and database, and networking and cyber security.
PC technical support: This concentration develops skills specific to working with office professionals to solve computer-related problems. These include working at a help desk responding to client PC problems, or performing setup, upgrades and repairs to PCs and PC peripherals.
Web development and database: In this concentration, students learn how to design and support websites. This may involve developing or modifying a website as well as developing and supporting the database linked to the website.
Networking and cyber security: Students will develop skills specific to network and network security support. This may involve server set-up, support and administration, network setup, troubleshooting or repair, identifying and implementing security policies or installing appropriate hardware and software to support a secure and robust network.
On-the-job responsibilities
Students who earn AAS and AOS degrees work as computer technicians, personal computer support specialists, network technicians, network security technicians, network administrators, Web specialists or database specialists.
Places of employment
Graduates can expect to work in a variety of environments, including banks, insurance companies, large stores, manufacturing companies, public utilities, government agencies, health-care agencies, hospitals and many other kinds of businesses that use computers and networks.
AS degree (transfer) program
The associate of science in applied computer technology is a two-year degree program to prepare deaf and hard-of-hearing students enter and successfully complete a baccalaureate degree through the information technology program in the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. As a direct transfer program specifically designed to assimilate into the information technology program in the Golisano College, NTID's AS degree maximizes the number of credits a student may transfer toward a baccalaureate degree within the Golisano College.
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites are necessary for admission into the applied computer technology program:
- ACT composite test score of 16 or better
- Placement into the College of Liberal Arts’ Writing Seminar course; students who qualify for Written Communications II (0502-111) will be considered for admission
- Entrance into NTID's Elements of Trigonometry (0884-220) course
To transfer to the Golisano College, students must possess a GPA of 2.8 or higher upon graduating with the AS degree in applied computer technology.
Students in the applied computer technology program receive a foundation in computer hardware, networking, and computer applications.
| Applied computer technology, AS degree, typical course sequence | ||
| Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | ||
| First Year | Introduction to Networking and Security 0805-224 | 3 |
| PC Hardware I, II 0805-216, 217 | 6 | |
| Elements of Trigonometry 0884-220 | 4 | |
| Freshman Seminar 0887-200 | 2 | |
| Introduction to UNIX 0805-220 | 3 | |
| Advanced Math 0884-275 | 4 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 4 | |
| Writing Seminar 0502-227 | 4 | |
| PC Operating Systems 0805-215 | 3 | |
| Programming Fundamentals 0805-390 | 4 | |
| Lab Science§ | 4 | |
| Communications Elective** | 3-4 | |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| Second Year | Programming for IT 4002-217# | 4 |
| Programming for IT 4002-2xx# | 4 | |
| Programming for IT 4002-2xx# | 4 | |
| Introduction to Multimedia 4002-320 | 4 | |
| Computer Networking Fundamentals 4002-351 | 4 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 16 | |
| Lab Science§ | 4 | |
| Discreet Math 1016-205 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 91-92 | |
| *Please
see General Education Distribution Requirements chart for more information.
§Lab Science––Any NTID science courses numbered 200 or higher offered for 4 credits with an included lab component. These courses include: Human Genetics and Evolution (0885-281), Scientific Basis of Social Responsibility (0885-282), and Physiology of Human Development and Maturation (0885-283). Any two courses from the College of Science also can be used. **Communications elective––options include a course in professional communication, technical writing, foreign language, public speaking, sign language, or another course relating to interpersonal communications (including Written Communication II). This course may be taken from the College of Liberal Arts or NTID. †Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information. # Students must complete a three-quarter course sequence in programming from the IT department. Students must take 4002-217, 218, 219, or 4002-217, 220, 221. Appropriate course sequence will be determined after successful completion of 4002-217. |
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AAS degree program
Upon completing the AAS degree program, students will qualify for a number of positions, including computer technicians, personal computer support specialists and PC and network support specialists.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of a sampling experience in applied computer technology, either through the Summer Vestibule Program or equivalent career exploration course, is a prerequisite for this program, as are the following:
English: Placement into the College of Liberal Arts’ Writing Seminar course. Students typically enter Writing Seminar with reading scores equivalent to 10.0 on the California Reading Test. However, students who complete AAS degrees typically enter NTID with reading scores equivalent to 9.0 on the California Reading Test.
Mathematics: Placement into Foundations of Algebra (0884-180) or a higher-level course. Typically, students entering this program will have completed at least three years of high school mathematics.
Science: Typically, students entering this program will have completed at least two years of high school science.
| Applied computer technology, AAS degree, typical course sequence | ||
| Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | ||
| First Year | Applications Software 0805-201 | 3 |
| PC Hardware I, II 0805-216, 217 | 6 | |
| PC Operating Systems 0805-215 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Networking and Security 0805-224 | 3 | |
| Networking Essentials 0805-225 | 3 | |
| Client/Server Networks 0805-226 | 3 | |
| Web Development I, II 0805-251, 252 | 6 | |
| Foundations of Algebra 0884-180 | 4 | |
| Math Elective (Level B or above) | 4 | |
| Job Search Process 0806-101 | 2 | |
| Freshman Seminar 0887-200 | 2 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 8 | |
| Writing Seminar 0502-227 | 4 | |
| Cooperative Education 0805-299 | Co-op | |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| Second Year | Introduction to Programming 0805-230 | 3 |
| Introduction to UNIX 0805-220 | 3 | |
| Microcomputer Database Software 0805-310 | 3 | |
| Concentration Courses# | 12 | |
| Deaf Studies/ASL* | 3 | |
| Technical Elective** | 6 | |
| Science (B Level or above) | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 8 | |
| Employment Seminar 0806-201 | 1 | |
| Math Elective (Level B or above) | 4 | |
| Capstone* | 3 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 100 | |
| *Please
see General Education Distribution Requirements chart for more information.
†Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information. #Concentration courses for PC technical support are: Orientation to Business (0804-101), Introduction to MAC (0805-351), Server Management and Security (0805-337), and Computer Interfacing (0805-350). Concentration courses for networking and cyber security are: LAN/WAN Design (0805-335), Network Security (0805-336), Server Management and Security (0805-337), and Firewall and IDS (0805-338). Concentration courses for Web development and database are: Client Side Scripting (0805-320), Database Integration (0805-321), Web Server Technologies (0805-322) and Advanced Web Development (0805-323). ** Students may select from applied computer technology electives or approved electives from other majors. |
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AOS degree program
Upon completing the AOS degree program, students will qualify for a number of positions, including computer technicians, personal computer support specialists, and PC and network support specialists.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of a sampling experience in applied computer technology, either through the Summer Vestibule Program or equivalent career exploration course is a prerequisite for this program, as are the following:
English: Placement into level-C English or above (nonfiction reading, academic writing and literature). Students successfully completing the AOS degree typically enter with reading scores equivalent to 8.0 on the California Reading Test.
Mathematics: Placement into Foundations of Algebra (0884-180) or Elements of Geometry (0884-170) or a higher level course. Typically, students entering this program will have completed at least three years of high school mathematics.
Science: Typically, students entering this program will have
completed at least two years of high school science.
| Applied computer technology, AOS degree, typical course sequence | ||
| Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | ||
| First Year | Applications Software 0805-201 | 3 |
| PC Hardware I, II 0805-216, 217 | 6 | |
| PC Operating Systems 0805-215 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Networking and Security 0805-224 | 3 | |
| Networking Essentials 0805-225 | 3 | |
| Client/Server Networks 0805-226 | 3 | |
| Web Development I, II 0805-251, 252 | 6 | |
| Foundations of Algebra 0884-180 | 4 | |
| Math Elective (Level B or above) | 4 | |
| Job Search Process 0806-101 | 2 | |
| Freshman Seminar 0887-200 | 2 | |
| English (Level C or above) | 8 | |
| Communication Studies* | 3 | |
| Cooperative Education 0805-299 | Co-op | |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| Second Year | Introduction to Programming 0805-230 | 3 |
| Introduction to UNIX 0805-220 | 3 | |
| Microcomputer Database Software 0805-310 | 3 | |
| Concentration Courses# | 12 | |
| Deaf Studies/ASL* | 3 | |
| Technical Electives** | 6 | |
| Science (B Level or above) | 3 | |
| English (C Level or above) | 4 | |
| Social Sciences* | 3 | |
| Humanities* | 3 | |
| Employment Seminar 0806-201 | 1 | |
| Capstone* | 3 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 97 | |
| *Please
see the NTID General Education Distribution Requirements chart for more
information.
†Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information. #Concentration courses for PC technical support are: Orientation to Business (0804-101), Introduction to MAC (0805-351), Server Management and Security (0805-337), and Computer Interfacing (0805-350). Concentration courses for networking and cyber security are: LAN/WAN Design (0805-335), Network Security (0805-336), Server Management and Security (0805-337), and Firewall and IDS (0805-338). Concentration courses for Web development and database are: Client Side Scripting (0805-320), Database Integration (0805-321), Web Server Technologies (0805-322) and Advanced Web Development (0805-323). **Students may select from applied computer technology electives or approved electives from other majors. |
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