Mission Critical Operations - Operations Technology (AAS) A40430O
The Mission Critical Operations - Operations Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment in a wide range of positions in information technology (IT), operations technology (OT), and maintenance with a concentration on site operations. Course work includes the development of a student’s ability to maintain technically sophisticated systems for business continuity and near continuous uptime using engineering, information technology, industrial management and maintenance skills. The course work emphasizes analytical and problem-solving skills required to sustain high availability national security interests and includes instruction in electromechanical systems, networking, automation, cybersecurity, emergency management and systems integration.
Graduates should qualify for employment as entry-level technicians with businesses, industries, educational systems, and governmental agencies in national critical infrastructure areas including, but not limited to, communications, emergency services, energy, financial services, healthcare, operations technology, and transportation. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| AHR 120 | HVACR Maintenance |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| ATR 112 | Intro to Automation |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| BAT 111 | Building Automation Systems |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTI 120 | Network & Sec Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| EGR 131 | Intro to Electronics Tech |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| ELC 117 | Motors and Controls |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| ELC 233 | Energy Management |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| ELC 250 | Critical Power Systems |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| ISC 112 | Industrial Safety |
2
|
0
| 2 |
| MCO 110 | Introduction to Mission Critical Operations |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| MCO 115 | Mission Critical Operations Infrastructure |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| MCO 210 | Critical Site Operations |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| MNT 222 | Industrial Sys Schematics |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| PCI 171 | Fieldbus Systems |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts |
2
|
2
| 3 |
Major Electives: Select 3 hours
| BAT 251 | Building Automation Controls |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
10
| 1 |
| WBL 112 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
20
| 2 |
| WBL 121 | Work-Based Learning II |
0
|
10
| 1 |
| WBL 122 | Work-Based Learning II |
0
|
20
| 2 |
Total Major Hours: 50
General Education Courses
Communications:
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics: Select One
Total General Education Hours: 15-16
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65-66
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| ATR 112 | Intro to Automation |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTI 120 | Network & Sec Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| MCO 110 | Introduction to Mission Critical Operations |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| MCO 115 | Mission Critical Operations Infrastructure |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10
|
13
| 16 |
Spring Semester
| BAT 111 | Building Automation Systems |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| EGR 131 | Intro to Electronics Tech |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| ISC 112 | Industrial Safety |
2
|
0
| 2 |
| MNT 222 | Industrial Sys Schematics |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10
|
9
| 14 |
Summer Term
| AHR 120 | HVACR Maintenance |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| ELC 233 | Energy Management |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
6
|
5
| 8 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| COM 120 | Intro Interpersonal Com |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ELC 250 | Critical Power Systems |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| PCI 171 | Fieldbus Systems |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| | Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course* |
2-3
|
2
| 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11-12
|
8
| 14-15 |
Spring Semester
| ELC 117 | Motors and Controls |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| MCO 210 | Critical Site Operations |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-2
|
3-20
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
7-9
|
11-28
| 13 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65-66
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
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