Computer and Information Systems
The Information Technology (IT) Technician – Cybersecurity degree and certificate program at Lake Tahoe Community College is designed to prepare students for entry- to mid-level positions in desktop support, system administration, computer application installation, information security/cybersecurity, and technically oriented administrative roles. Courses also help prepare students for industry-recognized certification exams from CompTIA and Microsoft.
The certificate program in Computer Programming at Lake Tahoe Community College allows students to pursue multiple Oracle Program certifications. Specifically, completion of this short-term program of study prepares students for examinations leading to Oracle certification in Associate, Java SE 7 Programmer and Professional, Java SE 7 Programmer.
Lake Tahoe Community College also offers an Employable Skills Certificate in GIS. A geographic information system (GIS) is a powerful computer system that allows users to acquire, organize, store, and analyze information related to our physical and cultural environment. This graphical map-making software enables people to more easily see, analyze, and understand spatial (space) and temporal (time) patterns and relationships. GIS courses at LTCC help to introduce students to GIS software and help current professional users maintain proficiency. Credit and Non-credit certificate options are available.
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A. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
See pages 64-67 for details.
B. REQUIRED COURSES
27 units distributed as follows:
1. All courses from the following (27 units):
CIS 104 Information and Communications Technology Essentials – CompTIA A+ (4.5)
CIS 105 Network Fundamentals – CompTIA Network+ (4.5)
CIS 106 Microsoft Client OS Administration (4.5)
CIS 107 Microsoft Server OS Administration (4.5)
CIS 108 Introduction to Information Security Systems – CompTIA Security+ (4.5)
BOT 122 Project Management Concepts and Software (4.5)
C. ELECTIVE UNITS to bring the total to 90.
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A. REQUIRED COURSES
27 units distributed as follows:
All courses from the following (27 units):
CIS 104 Information and Communications Technology Essentials-CompTIA A+ (4.5)
CIS 105 Network Fundamentals – CompTIA Network+ (4.5)
CIS 106 Microsoft Client OS Administration (4.5)
CIS 107 Microsoft Server OS Administration (4.5)
CIS 108 Introduction to Information Security Systems – CompTIA Security+ (4.5)
BOT 122 Project Management Concepts and Software (4.5)
All courses from the following (12 units):
Year 1 - Fall Quarter
CIS 120A Computer Programming I (4)
Year 1- Winter Quarter
CIS 120B Computer Programming II (4)
Year 1 - Spring Quarter
CIS 120C Computer Programming III (4)
An Employable Skills Certificate will be awarded upon completion of all of the following courses (9 units):
CIS 135A / GEG 134 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3.5 units)
CIS 135B / GEG 135 Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (3.5 units)
CIS 135C Advanced Geographic Information Systems: Web GIS (1.25 units)
CIS 135D Advanced Geographic Information Systems: Mobile GIS (1.25 units)
This non-credit program of study is designed for working professionals who are not concerned with acquiring units needed for degree attainment. The Certificate of Completion in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is designed to keep practitioners current with software changes; meet changing labor market needs; improve chances of employability or job placement opportunities; and/or provide training that may result in skill or wage progression.
Students are advised to start the GIS sequence at one of the following levels:
CIS 550 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems or
CIS 551 Intermediate Geographic Information Systems or
Equivalent professional work experience or
Instructor approval
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon completion of the following courses:
CIS 552 Advanced Geographic Information Systems: Web GIS
CIS 553 Advanced Geographic Information Systems: Mobile GIS
There are A NUMBER OF STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS that you can apply for each spring. Scholarships make it possible to earn money for college that does not ever need to be repaid. While some of LTCC's scholarships are competitive, there is a wide variety available you can apply for for free that are awarded based on all kinds of qualities and interests.
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