BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Computer Science Systems Administration – AAS
Big Bend Community College offers the Associate in Applied Science Systems Administration
Degree to prepare students for careers in network systems and administration. Network
administrators install and maintain computer workstations and server software, set up user
accounts, maintain system resources and operations, perform troubleshooting, and manage
system security. Students are trained in technical support of PC systems and in administration of
Windows Server and Linux server-based operating systems.
The program prepares students to take industry certification exams in Comp TIAA+, Network+, Microsoft Technology
Associate (MTA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCENT and
CCNA). Students should prepare their quarterly schedules with the assistance of an advisor who is knowledgeable
about the program.
Complete BBCC Admissions Process
Complete English and Math Placement Process
Meet with Computer Science advisor to develop a professional development plan.
Associate in Applied Science Systems Administration
RELATED INSTRUCTION (20-22)
☐ ENGL& 101 – English Composition I (5
OR
ENGL 109 – Applied Technical Writing (3)
☐ MATH& 141 – Pre-Calculus (5)
☐ BUS 120 – Human Relations on the Job (5
OR
PSYC& 100 – General Psychology (5)
OR
SOC& 101 – Intro to Sociology (5)
☐ CMST 100 – Human Communications (5)
OR
CMST& 220 Public Speaking (5)
☐ FAD 150 – Industrial First Aid (2)
CORE TECHNICAL COURSES (26)
☐ CS 104 – Intro to Computer Hardware (3)
☐ CS 105 – Intro to Computer Operating Systems (3)
☐ CS 111 – Intro to Programming (5)
☐ CS 115 – Intro to Database Design & Management (5)
☐ CS& 131 – Computer Science I: C++ (5)
OR
CS& 141 – Computer Science I: Java (5)
CS 289 – Project Management for CS (5)
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION (34)
☐ CS 106 – Intro to Virtualization (5)
☐ CS 110 – Networking Fundamentals (4)
☐ CS 156 – Cisco Networking: Intro to Networks (5)
☐ CS 157 – Cisco Networking: Routing & Switching (5)
☐ CS 205 – Windows Server Administration (5)
☐ CS 206 – Linux Server Administration (5)
☐ CS 207 – Intro to Security Administration (5)
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION ELECTIVES (12-15)
☐ CS 158 – Cisco Networking: Scaling Networks (5)
☐ CS 159 – Cisco Networking: Connecting Networks (5)
☐ CS 260- Computer Programming Topics (5)
☐ ENGL& 235- Technical Writing (5)
☐ WKED 101-Professional Preparation- Occ. Specific I (1)
☐ WKED 102-Professional Preparation-Occ. Specific II (1)
☐ WKED 103-Professional Preparation-Occ. Specific III (1)
☐ Elective approved by advisor
Rev. 2020.02.18
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