Computer and Engineering Technology Department
Contact
Dr. Andres Salazar
Chairperson (505) 747-2266
asalazar@nnmc.edu
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Applied Networking
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program (Applied Networking concentration) is designed to prepare students for professional positions in Information Technology as designers, implementers, and operators of computing networks and networked systems and for growth into leadership positions in the field.
- What is Information Technology?
- How do I apply for admission into the BSIT program?
- What are the course requirements?
What is Information Technology?
Information Technology (IT) in its broadest sense encompasses all aspects of computing technology. IT focuses on meeting the needs of users within an organizational and societal context through the selection, creation, application, integration, and administration of computing technologies.
Today, organizations of every kind are dependent on information technology. They need to have appropriate systems in place. Those systems must work properly, be secure, and be upgraded, maintained, and replaced as appropriate. People in organizations require support from IT staff that understand computer systems and their software, and are committed to solving whatever computer-related problems they might have. Graduates of information technology programs address these needs.
How do I apply for admission into the BSIT program?
The admissions process has two parts. One involves NNMC's Office of Admissions. The other involves the Computer and Engineering Technology Department.
NNMC Office of Admissions
The following materials must be submitted to NNMC's Office of Admissions and Records prior to acceptance into the BS program.
- Application for Admission to the College
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
Computer and Engineering Technology Department
To take 100 and 200 level IT, CS (computer science), or CT (computer technology) courses required in the BSIT program, the student must have minimum ACT, SAT, or NNMC Math and English placement scores that result in placement into the ENG-109 and MATH-130 levels. The student must also have completed CS-102 and CS-132 or must provide evidence of knowledge contained in these courses. Evidence of completion may be shown by transcripts from other colleges or high schools, proficiency exams, or work experience.
Students who are tracking in the Information Technology program are strongly advised to see the BSIT program director for advisement as early as possible.
Admission as a BSIT Major
Students wishing to be admitted as a BSIT major must submit the following to the BSIT CET Department Chair or BSIT Program Director:
- Letter of Intent: A one-paged typed letter requesting admission as a BSIT major. The letter should include your reason(s) for wanting to become an IT professional.
- Proof of completion of the following courses or equivalents with a minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0, and a C or better in all courses:
- 6 hours of Communications, as specified in the General Education Common Core (GECC)
- 3 hours of Math, as specified in the GECC
- 6-8 hours of Lab Science, Social Studies, or Humanities, as specified in the GECC
- 18 hours of IT, CS, or CT courses that fulfill the BSIT degree program requirements (typically these will include some combination of IT-101, IT-110, IT-130, IT-150, IT-160, CS-105, CS-142, or equivalents).
- Proof of a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0.
- Advisement by the IT faculty advisor.
Unless students have been admitted as majors, they cannot enroll in 300 or 400 level courses without express written permission of the IT faculty advisor.
Information for Transfer Students
Admission to the program will depend upon the evaluation of the student's transcripts by the Information Technology Admissions Committee through the Department Faculty Chair. This evaluation will generally follow the guidelines above for admission as a BSIT major.
Acceptance Notification
After review of all required application materials, if accepted into the BSIT program, the candidate is sent a formal acceptance letter, and a copy is sent to the Registrar.
What are the course requirements?
General Education (43 hrs)
Communications (12 hrs)
- ENG 111 English Composition I (3)
- ENG 116 Technical Writing (3)
- SPCH 130 Public Speaking (3)
Humanities (6 hrs)
- PHIL 220 Ethics (3)
- Elective (3)
Mathematics (11 hrs)
- MATH 145 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)
- MATH 160 College Algebra and Trignometry (4)
- MATH 162 Calculus I (4)
Lab Science (8 hours)
- PHYS 121/L Applied Physics I (4)
- PHYS 122/L Applied Physics II (4)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 hrs)
- SOC 211 Small Group Communication (3)
- ECON 200 Macroeconomics (3)
Health, Physical Education & Recreation (1 hr)
- Electives, including DANC (1)
Program Requirements (86 hrs)
Pre-requisites for entry to this program include CS 102 and CS 132, and ENG 109N and MATH 130N, or adequate scores on the Course Placement Evaluation.
- CS 105 Introduction to Databases (3)
- CS 142 Computer Science I (3)
- CS 170 Mathematics for Computer Science (3)
- CS 242 Computer Science II (3)
- CS 210 Database Design & Programming (3)
- ECET 130 Microcomputer Systems I (3)
- ECET 130L Microcomputer Systems I Lab (1)
- ENG 300 Professional Communication (3)
- IT 101 IT Fundamentals (3)
- IT 110 Introduction to IT Lab (2)
- IT 130 Networking Fundamentals (3)
- IT 150 Unix OS and Scripting (4)
- IT 160 Computer Architecture and OS (4)
- IT 210 IT Systems (4)
- IT 220 Network and Server Software (4)
- IT 250 Web Systems (3)
IT Major Requirements (36 Hours)
- IT 330 Networking (3)
- IT 350 Database Management (3)
- IT 370 Human Computer Interaction (3)
- IT 410 Information Assurance and Security (3)
- IT 480 IT Capstone I (3)
- IT 481 IT Capstone II (3)
- IT 490 Professional Ethics (3)
Networking Emphasis Electives (choose 15 hours from the following courses)
- IT 341 Distributed Systems (3)
- IT 342 Wireless and Mobile Computing
- IT 343 Cluster Computing (3)
- IT 440 Advanced Computer Networks (3)
- IT 445 Advanced Network Security (3)
- IT 446 Enterprise Networking (3)
- IT 447 Routing and Switching (3)
Total Credit Hours: 129 hours
Recommended Course Sequence
First Semester (Fall) |
Second Semester (Spring) |
| Third Semester (Fall) IT 160 (4) IT 210 (4) CS 170 (3) PHYS 121/L (4) ENG 116 (3) |
Fourth Semester (Spring) IT 220 (4) IT 250 (3) CS 242 (3) PHYS 122/L (4) CS 210 (3) |
Fifth Semester (Fall) |
Sixth Semester (Spring) IT 370 (3) Major Concentration Electives (6) ECON 220 (3) Humanities/SS Elective (3) |
| Seventh Semester (Fall) IT 410 (3) IT 480 (3) Major Concentration Electives (6) SOC 211 (3) |
Eighth Semester (Spring) IT 490 (3) IT 481 (3) Major Concentration Elective (3) Humanities/SS Elective (3) |
Last updated: 12 December 2006 by Michael Dickey.