Data Center Technician (CC)

(Limited-Entry Program)

Intended Program Outcomes:

Today’s data centers contain tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of computer servers linked by powerful networks. A data center technician installs, maintains, and repairs a data center’s computer and network systems. Students completing this one-year certificate are fully prepared for employment in this rapidly-growing industry.

Students entering this program will start summer term and end winter term. Computer science (CS) coursework take prior to summer 2015 will not count toward this degree. Transfer credit is subject to department approval. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Program Curriculum

Term 1

COM 100 - Human Communication Credits - 4
CS 109 - Academic Planning for Data Center Tech Credits - 1
CS 145 - Introduction to PC Hardware and Software Credits - 5
CS 179A - Introduction to Networking I Credits - 2
CS 180 - Computer Science Practicum Credits - 1-5 (4 credits needed)

Term 1 Total: 16

Term 2

CS 140L - Introduction to Linux Administration I Credits - 3
CS 179B - Introduction to Networking II Credits - 3
CS 180 - Computer Science Practicum Credits - 1-5 (5 credits needed)
CS 279 - Network Management II Credits - 5

Term 2 Total: 16

Term 3

CS 240L - Introduction to Linux Systems Administration Credits - 3
CS 280 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits - 1-8 (8 credits needed)
CS 282 - Computer Science Colloquium Credits - 3