Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Option 1 Sequence
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course OR Permission of Program Director | CS | 0–3 | |
| CIS126DL or CIS126RH |
Linux Operating System or Red Hat System Administration I | 3 | |||
| CIS189 | Virtualization and IT Solutions for Digital Businesses | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| CIS190 or CNT140AB |
Introduction to Networking or Introduction to Networks | CNT140AB is recommended for students pursuing a Cisco Certification | 3–4 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | 3 | |||
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | 3 | |||
| CIS197 | VMware ESXI Server Enterprise | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS198 | VMware vSphere Operate, Scale and Secure | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS200 | VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | 3 |
Option 2 Sequence
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course OR Permission of Program Director | CS | 0–3 | |
| CIS126DL or CIS126RH |
Linux Operating System or Red Hat System Administration I | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS189 | Virtualization and IT Solutions for Digital Businesses | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| CIS190 or CNT140AB |
Introduction to Networking or Introduction to Networks | CNT140AB is recommended for students pursuing a Cisco Certification | 3–4 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | 3 | |||
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS197 | VMware ESXI Server Enterprise | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS198 | VMware vSphere Operate, Scale and Secure | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS200 | VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | 3 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application