Information Technology
Associate in Science Computer Application Systems · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Associate's degree in Information Technology prepares students to either enter the workforce as an entry-level computer, network, or cloud services support technician or pursue additional education in managing information systems. Computer support technicians provide technical assistance to computer users. They may answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. They may provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, operating systems, and utilization and configuration of cloud computing resources. Computer network technicians analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption. Graduates of the A.S. Information Technology are prepared and eligible to sit for CompTIA's A+, Network+, and Linux certification exams. Optional elective courses prepare students for CompTIA's Security+; Cisco's CCENT and CCNA, and Amazon's AWS Cloud Foundations.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Apply fundamental knowledge of computing and the current use of technology techniques, skills, and tools necessary for the computing practice.
- Demonstrate the ability to locate, critically evaluate and solve business problems with technology solutions using qualitative and quantitative information.
- Demonstrate a fundamental ability to identify and analyze user needs in the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of computer-based systems.
Program Requirements
SUBJECT #
TITLE
UNITS
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CAS 50 | Introduction to Computer Application Systems | 3 |
| CAS 74 | Introduction to Linux/Unix | 3 |
| CAS 83 | Information & Communication Technology Essentials | 3 |
| CAS 92A | CCNA1 Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| CAS 85 | AWS Cloud Foundations and Security | 3 |
| CAS 77 | AWS Data Center Support Operations | 3 |
| CAS 92B | CCNA2 Routing and Switching Essentials | 4 |
| orCAS 69 | Introduction to Information Systems Security (Security+) | 3 |
| CAS 75 | Introduction to Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing | 3 |
| CAS 76 | Wireshark, TCP/IP Network Analysis | 3 |
| orCAS 92B | CCNA2 Routing and Switching Essentials | 4 |
| CAS 92C | CCNA3 Enterprise Networking, Security & Automation | 4 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Business, Economics & Information Technology
Program Control Number: 37172
TOP Code: 070810 - Computer Networking
CIP Code: 11.0901 - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications