Advanced Computer Information Technology Curriculum

Beloit Campus

The Advanced Computer Information Technology Program provides training in network administration, web page design, PC Maintenance, intranet and internet operations, diagnosing and troubleshooting computer problems and software applications. Students will build and maintain a computer network system. Students have the option of an Advanced Computer Information Technology Certificate or an Associate of Applied Science Degree after successfully completing the program of instruction.

Program Objectives:

• Possess the knowledge to perform tasks for entry-level computer technology employment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing Advanced Computer technical skills.
• Have knowledge of hazards and related safety practices associated with the computer industry.
• Use mathematical data and reasoning skills appropriate to the computer field.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of personal and work characteristics that contribute to an effective job performance.

Curriculum below is for the Two Year Degree option

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
FIRST SEMESTER:
ACIT-100	Computer Concepts	2
ACIT-101	Operating Systems	3
ACIT-102	Word Processing Applications	2
TNT-140	Computer Networks I	3
ACIT-104	Internet Applications	2
ACIT-105	Help Desk	1
	TOTAL	13
SECOND SEMESTER:
EET-235	PC Servicing & Upgrade	4
ACIT-203	Programming I	3
TNT-230	Computer Networks II	3
ACIT-109	Website Development I	3
	TOTAL	13
THIRD SEMESTER:
ACIT-107	Spreadsheet Applications	2
ACIT-200	Presentation Graphics	2
ACIT-201	Website Development II	3
ACIT-202	Wireless Communications	3
EET-222A	Microprocessors	2
	TOTAL	12
FOURTH SEMESTER:
ACIT-204	Database Applications	2
ACIT-205	Multimedia Applications	2
ACIT-206	Programming II	3
ACIT-207	Desktop Publishing	2
ACIT-208	Computer Security	2
ACIT-209	Essentials of Project Management	2
	TOTAL	13
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
	Math Choose One (3 cr. hrs.)
MA-101	Business Math (or)	3
MA-110	Intermediate Algebra (or)	3
MA-111	College Algebra	3
	Communications (6 cr. hrs.)
COM-103	English Composition I	3
COM-105	Fundamentals of Oral Communication	3
	Social & Behavioral Sciences ( 6 cr. hrs.)
SS-100	General Psychology	3
SOC-135	Introduction to Sociology	3
	Business (3 cr. hrs.)
BMGT-108	Management/Entrepreneurship	3
	TOTAL	18
	Total Credit Hours	69

For more information or questions you can contact: webmaster@ncktc.edu

Related resources

• One Year Certificate option requires taking courses listed in First Semester and Second Semester, plus the following General Education courses:

	Choose One MA (Math) Class	3
MA-100	Basic College Math (or)
MA-101	Business Math
SS-100	General Psychology	3
	TOTAL	6

• See full catalog for other options
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