College of Technology

2010-2011 Computer Systems Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree

This is a Fall start program. Please see an advisor for more information.

Required Courses
Credits
CAPP 156 MS Excel 3
COMT 109 Human Relations 3
ITS 140 CCNA 1:  Discovery 4
ITS 142 CCNA 2:  Discovery 4
ITS 160 Microsoft Windows Vista Configuration 3
ITS 162 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration 3
ITS 168 Installing, Configuring and Administering Linux 3
ITS 182 Help Desk Support 3
ITS 210 Network Operating System – Desktop 3
ITS 218 Network Security 3
ITS 240 CCNA 3:  Discovery 4
ITS 242 CCNA 4:  Discovery 4
ITS 260 CCNP:  Routing 4
ITS 262 CCNP 2:  Implementing Secure Converged WAN 4
ITS 264 CCNP:  Switching 4
ITS 266 CCNP 4:  Optimizing Converged Networks 4
ITS 280 Computer Repair and Maintenance 3
M 114 Extended Technical Mathematics 3
WRIT 121 Introduction to Technical Writing 3
Restricted Elective (choose from list below) 3
Total minimum credits required for degree
68
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Restricted Electives
CST 263 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure 3
CST 268 Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure 3
CST 296 Internship 3
ITS 220 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs 3
ITS 254 Advanced Hardware Technical Support 4
ITS 291 Special Topics 1

Before a student can be accepted into the Computer Systems Technology program, competency in mathematics and computers must be demonstrated. This may be done by:

  • transfer of appropriate credits
  • completing the computer literacy challenge test
  • obtaining permission of CST faculty
  • taking prerequisite course (CMP 105)
  • possessing current ACT/SAT scores in the required range
  • taking the necessary prerequisite English, math and/or computer classes identified in the catalog

Check with the academic advisor to determine how you can meet these requirements. Students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.

Suggested Plan of Study
Computer Systems Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree

First Semester
Credits
ITS 160 (Vista) 3
ITS 140 (CCNA 1) 4
ITS 142 (CCNA 2) 4
ITS 280 (Hardware) 3
M 114 3
Total
17
Second Semester
Credits
CAPP 156 3
ITS 162 (Server) 3
ITS 240 (CCNA 3) 4
ITS 242 (CCNA 4) 4
*ITS 291 (CCNA Prep) 1
WRIT 121 3

Total

18
Third Semester
Credits
ITS 210 (NetInf) 3
ITS 182 (Help Desk) 3
ITS 260 (CCNP 1) 4
ITS 262 (CCNP 2) 4
COMT 109 3
Total
17
Fourth Semester
Credits
ITS 264 (CCNP 3) 4
ITS 266 (CCNP 4) 4
ITS 168 (Linux) 3
ITS 218 (Security) 3
Restricted Elective 3
Total
17
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Total for degree
69
*Optional

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NOTE: This is a general program overview. For specific graduation requirements, please refer to the MSU Billings College of Technology catalog and visit with an academic or faculty advisor.

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