Computer Technology (Networking) - Associate of Applied Science
Doña Ana Community College
2024-2025 Catalog
(60-63 credits)
Degree requires a minimum of 60 credits and a cumulative GPA of 2.0. If a student has no basic typing skills, OATS 101 Keyboarding Basics is a prerequisite for all CTEC, CSEC, and OECS courses.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all Major Requirements courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
The New Mexico General Education Requirements can be found in the section titled, “Transfer Among New Mexico Institutions of Higher Education".
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Select one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits 1, 2 | 12-14 | |
| This degree requires courses from Areas I, III and IV; students must select one course from the remaining areas to complete General Education requirements. | ||
Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I (grade of C- or better required) 3 | 4 | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
Area III: Laboratory Sciences | ||
Select one course from the following: | ||
| Modern Computing in Practice 3 | 4 | |
| The Planets Lecture & Laboratory 3 | 4 | |
| Survey of Physics with Lab 3 | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab 3 | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab 3 | 4 | |
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
Select one course from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 | 3 | |
| Survey of Economics 3 | 3 | |
| Macroeconomic Principles 3 | 3 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics 3 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology 3 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology 3 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies 3 | 3 | |
| Representing Women Across Cultures 3 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication Honors 3 | 3 |
| or ENGL 2221G | Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra 3 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Statistics 3 | 3 | |
| Business Mathematics | 3 | |
| College Algebra 3 | 3 | |
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus 3 | 4 | |
| Applications of Calculus I 3 | 3 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 3 | 4 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 3 | 4 | |
OR Appropriate Technology-Related Math Course | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Technical Requirements | ||
| CTEC 120 | IT Infrastructure Support I | 3 |
| or CTEC 127 | Introduction to Internet of Things | |
| or OECS 185 | PC Maintenance and Repair I | |
| CTEC 130 | Linux Workstation | 3 |
| or OECS 204 | Linux Operating System | |
| CTEC 135 | Windows Workstation | 3 |
| or OECS 207 | Windows | |
| CTEC 140 | Introduction to Database Design | 3 |
| or OECS 220 | Database Application and Design | |
| CTEC 180 | Introduction to Networking 4 | 3-4 |
| or OECS 261 | Introduction to Networks | |
| or E T 153 | Fundamentals of Networking Communications | |
| or E T 155 | Network Operating Systems I | |
| or E T 273 | Advanced Networking Communications | |
| CTEC 220 | Internship | 3 |
| or OECS 221 | Internship I | |
| CTEC 290 | Network Security | 3 |
| or CTEC 285 | Connecting Networks | |
| or OECS 269 | Network Security | |
| Select one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Database Management | 3 | |
or OECS 235 | Structured Query Language (SQL) | |
| Mobile Application Programming | 3 | |
or OECS 145 | Mobile Application Development | |
| JAVA Programming | 3 | |
or OECS 195 | Java Programming I | |
or C S 152 | Java Programming | |
| C++ Programming | 3 | |
or OECS 192 | C++ Programming I | |
or C S 151 | C++ Programming | |
| Python Programming | 3 | |
| Visual Basic Programming | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Cloud Based Data Systems | 3 | |
OR Any Appropriate C S Course (EXCLUDING C S 110/BCIS 1110 and courses used to fulfill Technical/Major Requirements.) | ||
| Concentration Coursework | ||
| Select 16 credits from the following (EXCLUDING courses used to fulfill Technical/Major Requirements.): | 16 | |
| Introduction to Database Management | 3 | |
or OECS 235 | Structured Query Language (SQL) | |
| Python Programming | 3 | |
| Routing and Switching Essentials | 3-4 | |
or OECS 262 | Essentials of Routing and Switching | |
| Introduction to Linux Server Administration | 3 | |
or OECS 234 | Linux Server | |
| Introduction to Windows Server Administration | 3 | |
or OECS 237 | Windows Server | |
| Scaling Networks | 3-4 | |
or OECS 263 | Network Fundamentals | |
| Connecting Networks | 3-4 | |
or OECS 264 | Network Routing Protocols | |
| Networking Operating Systems II 4 | 3 | |
| Data Communications and Networks I | 3 | |
| Data Communications and Networks II | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |
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Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.
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Some courses not currently taught at DACC. Please refer to Class Schedule for a listing of courses taught at DACC.
(60-63 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
Degree requires a minimum of 60 credits and a cumulative GPA of 2.0. If a student has no basic typing skills, OATS 101 Keyboarding Basics is a prerequisite for all CTEC, CSEC, and OECS courses.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all Major Requirements courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 63 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Area I: Communications - English Compostion Level 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| Survey of Economics | ||
| Macroeconomic Principles | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | ||
| Representing Women Across Cultures | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Applications of Calculus I | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | ||
| Business Mathematics | ||
OR Appropriate Technology-Related Math Course | ||
| CTEC 120 | IT Infrastructure Support I or Introduction to Internet of Things or PC Maintenance and Repair I | 3 |
| CTEC 135 or OECS 207 | Windows Workstation or Windows | 3 |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| General Education - Choose one course from different NM General Education Areas II, V, or VI in the NMSU/DACC Catalog. | 3-4 | |
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences - Choose one from the following: | 4 | |
| The Planets Lecture & Laboratory | ||
| Modern Computing in Practice | ||
| Survey of Physics with Lab | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab | ||
| CTEC 130 or OECS 204 | Linux Workstation or Linux Operating System | 3 |
| CTEC 140 or OECS 220 | Introduction to Database Design or Database Application and Design | 3 |
| Approved Computer-Related Elective - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Database Management or Structured Query Language (SQL) | ||
| Mobile Application Programming or Mobile Application Development | ||
| JAVA Programming or Java Programming I or Java Programming | ||
| C++ Programming or C++ Programming I or C++ Programming | ||
| Python Programming | ||
| Visual Basic Programming | ||
| Fundamentals of Cloud Based Data Systems | ||
OR Any Appropriate C S Course (EXCLUDING C S 110/BCIS 1110 and courses used to fulfill Technical/Major Requirements.) | ||
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - English Compostion Level 2 | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors or Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | ||
| Concentration Courses (choose three) - Select 9 credits from the following (EXCLUDING courses used to fulfill Technical/Major Requirements): | 9 | |
| Introduction to Database Management or Structured Query Language (SQL) | ||
| Python Programming | ||
| Routing and Switching Essentials or Essentials of Routing and Switching | ||
| Introduction to Linux Server Administration or Linux Server | ||
| Introduction to Windows Server Administration or Windows Server | ||
| Scaling Networks or Network Fundamentals | ||
| Connecting Networks or Network Routing Protocols | ||
| Networking Operating Systems II | ||
| Data Communications and Networks I | ||
| Data Communications and Networks II | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Networking | ||
| Fundamentals of Networking Communications | ||
| Network Operating Systems I | ||
| Advanced Networking Communications | ||
| Introduction to Networks | ||
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Concentration Courses (choose one) - Select 4 credits from the list of Concentration Courses in Semester 2. | 4 | |
| CTEC 220 or OECS 221 | Internship or Internship I | 3 |
| CTEC 290 | Network Security or Connecting Networks or Network Security | 3 |
| Approved Computer-Related Elective - A list of approved electives can be found in Semester 2. | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |