AI and Cloud Technologies, AAS
A25590D
Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and\or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems in specialties such as database services, security, business intelligence, healthcare informatics and others depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.
Course work includes development of a student’s ability to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, information security and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the AI and Cloud Technologies program, a graduate should be able to:
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Understand the modern digital AI and cloud concepts.
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Configure cloud technologies.
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Use AI and cloud products in the completion of a project from the definition phase through implementation.
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science Degree – AI and Cloud Technologies is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.
Note
Students will need access to a computer to complete work outside the classroom. In addition to textbooks, students will be required to provide their own portable storage media, for most classes.
For More Information
The AI and Cloud Technologies program is in the Business and Computer Technologies Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6879, or visit us at our web site at www.waynecc.edu.
First Semester
| ACA 111 | College Student Success |
1
| 1 |
| CSC 113 | AI Fundamentals |
4
| 3 |
| CTI 110 | Web, Programming, and Database, Foundation |
4
| 3 |
| CTS 115 | Information Systems Business Concepts |
3
| 3 |
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks |
5
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 13 |
Second Semester
| CSC 121 | Python Programming |
5
| 3 |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support |
5
| 3 |
| NOS 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User |
4
| 3 |
| | Elective 1 | | 3 |
| | Math Elective | | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15-16 |
Third Semester
| CTI 140 | Virtualization Concepts |
5
| 3 |
| CTS 285 | Systems Analysis & Design |
3
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 9 |
Fourth Semester
| CSC 117 | Artificial Intel. Tools I |
5
| 3 |
| CTI 141 | Cloud and Storage Concepts |
5
| 3 |
| CTI 240 | Virtualization Administration I |
5
| 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines |
3
| 3 |
| | Elective 2 | | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15 |
Fifth Semester
| CTI 120 | Network and Security Foundation |
4
| 3 |
| CTS 287 | Emerging Technologies |
3
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
3
| 3 |
| | Major Elective | | 1 |
| | Social/Behavioral Science Elective |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 13 |
Total Credit Hours: 65-66
Electives
Elective 1
Select one of the following:
Elective 2
Select one of the following:
Major Elective
Select one of the following:
Math Electives
Select one of the following:
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy |
4
| 3 |
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I |
4
| 3 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy |
4
| 3 |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra |
5
| 4 |
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives
Choose one course from the
Humanities/Fine Arts list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.
Social/Behavioral Science Electives
Choose one course from the Social/Behavioral Science list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.