Information Technology - Data Center Operations (ITDC2)

Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree
Program Location: Fort Omaha Campus

Data centers are a critical part of today’s data processing world. This degree familiarizes students with the physical components, design, management, support, and operations of a data center. Students learn about the data center infrastructure, create a server environment to meet specific needs, and daily operations of data center activities.

Graduation Requirements
Major Requirements: 13.5
Option Requirements: 67.5
General Education: 22.5
Total credit hours required: 103.5

Major Requirements for Information Technology

INFO 1000 - Workplace Skills for It Professionals 4.5 Credits
INFO 1002 - Introduction to Information Technology 4.5 Credits
INFO 2805 - Network and Information Security Basics 4.5 Credits

Option Requirements for Information Technology - Data Center Operations

INFO 1105 - IT Essentials PC Repair I 4.5 Credits
INFO 1110 - Windows Operating Systems I 4.5 Credits
INFO 1111 - Linux Operating Systems I 4.5 Credits
INFO 1121 - Linux Operating Systems II 4.5 Credits
INFO 1125 - IT Essentials PC Repair II 4.5 Credits
INFO 1200 - Cisco Introduction to Networks 4.5 Credits
INFO 1201 - Cisco Switching, Routing, and Wireless 4.5 Credits
INFO 1401 - Introduction to Data Center Operations 4.5 Credits
INFO 1424 - Vmware 4.5 Credits
INFO 1433 - DC Operations and Management 4.5 Credits
INFO 2135 - Network Infrastructure 4.5 Credits
INFO 2142 - Windows Active Directory 4.5 Credits
INFO 2220 - Cisco Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation 4.5 Credits
CFOT 1000 - Introduction to Critical Facilities 4.5 Credits

Option Elective - Select 1 course from the following:

INFO 1009 - Introduction to Cloud Computing 4.5 Credits
INFO 1120 - Windows Operating Systems II 4.5 Credits
INFO 1141 - Linux Operating System III 4.5 Credits
INFO 1421 - Virtualization Technologies Monitoring 4.5 Credits
INFO 1434 - AWS Architecture 4.5 Credits
INFO 1435 - Introduction to AWS SysOps 4.5 Credits
INFO 2122 - Writing Scripts with BASH 4.5 Credits
INFO 2225 - CCNA Security 4.5 Credits
INFO 2630 - Structured Query Language (SQL) 4.5 Credits
INFO 2806 - Network Attacks, Intrusions, and Penetration Testing 4.5 Credits
INFO 2808 - Boundary Protection 4.5 Credits

Associate in Applied Sciences General Education Requirements (22.5 credit hours)

The following are General Education requirements for an Associate in Applied Sciences degree (AAS). Students may not use the same course to satisfy more than one degree requirement.

Communication

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 Level I course from the list of Communication General Education courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Communication course options

Quantitative/Numeracy

1 Course 4.5 - 5.0 credit hrs.

Please check your degree program for recommended Math course.

Select 1 college level math course from the list of General Education math courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Math course options

*Based on the Math course you select, pre-requisites may be required.

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences General Education course options in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Humanities course options

Gen Ed Social Science course options

Scientific Inquiry

1 Course 4.5-6.0 credit hrs.

Select 1 course from list of Natural or Social Science General Education courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Natural Science course options

Gen Ed Social Science course options

*Students choosing a Social Sciences course to satisfy the Scientific Inquiry requirement should take a Humanities course to satisfy the Critical Thinking/Creativity and Social/Cultural Awareness competency.

Professionalism/Life Skills & Information Literacy

1 Course 4.5

Select one of the following courses.

EXPL 1000 - Exploratory Studies
INFO 1001 - Information Systems and Literacy
HMRL 1010 - Human Relations Skills