IT-Data Reporting & Analytics
Curriculum Description
Information Technology
Career Cluster:
Web and Digital Communications, Information Support and Services, Programming and Software Development, and Network Systems
Pathway: Information Technology
Program Major Information Technology
Pathway Description
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and\or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems in specialties such as database services, security, business intelligence, healthcare informatics and others depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.
Course work includes development of a student’s ability to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, information security and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
This curriculum model is designed for the student that wishes to obtain the Associate in Applied Science degree in Information Technology with an emphasis in Data Reporting & Analytics.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science NEW
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NC CIP: 11.0103
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2017
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CTI 110 | Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation NEW 2017FA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CTI 120 | Network & Sec Foundation NEW 2017FA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Freshman Composition NEW 2017FA | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 9 | 6 | 0 | 12 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBA 110 | Database Concepts | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 120 | Database Programming I NEW REQUISITE 2017FA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Precalculus Algebra | (3) | (2) | (0) | (4) | |
| Total: | 8 | 9 | 0 | 12 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAS 120 | Intro to Analytics NEW 2017FA | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CTS 115 | Info Sys Business Concept | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 125 | Database Reporting NEW 2017FA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Public Speaking | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Prof Research & Reporting | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Technical Report Writing NEW 2017FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 10 | 5 | 0 | 12 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS 130 | Spreadsheet NEW VERSION 2017FA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 210 | Database Administration NEW REQUISITE 2017FA | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 230 | Database in Corp Environs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Elective List 1 | ** | ** | ** | 1 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 7 | 5 | 0 | 13 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBA 115 | Database Applications | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 130 | Intro to noSQL Databases NEW 2017FA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 289 | Database Project NEW VERSION 2017FA | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| SQL Server DB Prog II | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| MySQL DB Programming II | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 10 | 10 | 0 | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours: 64
Additional Information
2017FA State Curriculum Standard Revision; new title and code; repackaged only.
Elective List 1 – Select 1 credit hour: BAS 121, CTS 230, CTS 240, DBA 285, HBI 110, NOS 130, WBL 111, WBL 121, WBL 131, WEB 141
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, MUS 110, PHI 240
Social/Behavioral Science Elective – Select one: ECO 151, ECO 251, ECO 252, PSY 118, PSY 150, SOC 210
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
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