Information Technology & Communication Systems

The objective of the Information Technology & Communication Systems (ITCS) program is to provide students with a broad base of knowledge and skills for employment as entry-level technicians in the communications and information technology industries. Students are trained in electronics theory, personal computers, wireless communications, telephone systems, transmission equipment, alarm systems, and data networking and administration. This training program concludes with an externship off campus, or with the completion of a capstone project on campus. Students graduate with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Technology & Communication Systems. 

The program is approved by the State of Washington as a two-year Limited Energy (06) Specialty Electrical training program and graduates may be credited with training hours towards their eligibility for the Limited Energy (06) Specialty Electrical License. 

The ITCS program is 24 months in length (eight quarters). The student will earn 134.5 credit hours which are 2,520 clock hours. 

The student to instructor ratio for the ITCS program is no greater than 24:1.

 

Program Outline

Quarter 1

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Credits
IT 110	Electronics Fundamentals I	80	5.0
IT 111	Electronics Fundamentals I Lab	135	6.5
IT 112	Math for Technical Applications	100	6.0
	Totals:	315	17.5

Quarter 2

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Credits
IT 120	Electronics Fundamentals II	44	3.0
IT 121	Electronics Fundamentals II Lab	103	5.0
IT 122	Wireless Technology	50	3.0
IT 123	Wireless Technology Lab	118	5.5
	Totals:	315	16.5

Quarter 3

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Credits
IT 130	Computer Hardware Fundamentals	55	3.5
IT 131	Computer Hardware Fundamentals Lab	107	5.0
IT 132	Computer Software Fundamentals	52	3.5
IT 133	Computer Software Fundamentals Lab	101	5.0
	Totals:	315	17.0

Quarter 4

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Credits
IT 140	Network Server OS Configuration	44	3.0
IT 141	Network Server OS Configuration Lab	110	5.5
IT 142	Network Server OS Services	20	1.0
IT 143	Network Server OS Services Lab	81	4.0
IT 144	Communications	60	3.5
	Totals:	315	17.0

Quarter 5

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Credits
IT 210	Cisco Networking I A	80	5.0
IT 211	Cisco Networking I A Lab	70	3.5
IT 212	Cisco Networking I B	80	5.0
IT 213	Cisco Networking I B Lab	85	4.0
	Totals:	315	17.5

Quarter 6

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Credits
IT 220	Cisco Networking II	67	4.5
IT 221	Cisco Network II Lab	125	6.0
IT 222	Cisco Networking III	39	2.5
IT 223	Cisco Networking III Lab	84	4.0
	Totals:	315	17.0

Quarter 7

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Credits
IT 230	Infrastructure & Cabling Standards	46	3.0
IT 231	Infrastructure & Cabling Standards Lab	106	5.0
IT 232	Low Voltage Systems I	29	2.0
IT 233	Low Voltage Systems I Lab	69	3.5
IT 234	Human Relations	65	4.0
	Totals:	315	17.5

Quarter 8

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Credits
IT 240	Low Voltage Systems II	70	4.5
IT 241	Low Voltage Systems II Lab	125	6.0
IT 244 E	Externship	120	4.0
	Totals:	315	14.5

Total Clock Hours: 2520

Total Credit Hours: 134.5

Information Technology & Communication Systems Book and Tool List

The book and tool list for students in the Information Technology & Communication Systems program is intended to be a minimum requirement to complete the program. The book and tool list will be provided no later than the first day of class. For specifics on cost of books, training materials, uniforms, and tools, please refer to Tuition and Fees.

Information Technology & Communication Systems Equipment List

Students in the Information Technology & Communication Systems program utilize the following equipment:

Personal computers and servers

Cisco routers

Network switches

Wireless access points

Fluke EtherScope

Fluke network analyzer, cable certifiers, and testers

Digital multi-meters

Oscilloscopes, signal generator, and power supplies

Spectrum analyzers

Cell site test sets

AM/FM signal generators/modulators

Antenna system testers

In-line watt meters

PBX and VoIP system

Voice mail system

PA systems 24V and 70V

Fire alarm system

Camera and door access systems