BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
STEM
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.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
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
93+ TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS
Rev. 2020.02.18
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Associate in Applied Science Systems Administration PRE-REQUISITE FLOW CHART
Start by talking with your assigned advisor to determine which courses to take first based on your placement scores.
STA
RTING POINT
KEY of SEQUENCE PRE-requisite CO-requisite
[F = fall W = winter Sp = spring Su = summer]
STARTING WITH PLACEMENT AT PRE-CALCULUS CS SYSTEMS ADMIN
QUARTERLY PROGRAM PLAN (YEAR ONE)
FALL (14-16 CR)
WINTER (15 CR)
SPRING (18 CR)
CS 104
CS 105
CS 110
ENGL 109 OR ENGL& 101
WKED 101
CS 156 CS 205
MATH& 141 OR MAP 103
BUS 120, PSYCH& 100, OR SOC&
101
WKED 102
CS 157
CS 206
CMST 100 OR CMST& 220
FAD 150
WKED 103
ADVISING
FALL
WINTER
SPRING
BBCC Foundation scholarship app
Fill out FAFSA or WAFSA for next year
Meet with your advisor
Assess program plan with advisor
Assess program plan with advisor
QUARTERLY PROGRAM PLAN (YEAR TWO)
FALL (18-20 CR)
WINTER (15 CR)
SPRING (15 CR)
CS 111 CS 106
Elective
CS 207
CS 115
CS 158 OR Elective
CS 289
CS& 131 OR CS& 141
CS 159 OR Elective
ADVISING
FALL
WINTER
SPRING
Meet with your advisor
Assess program plan with advisor
Attend Career Fair and start seeking
employment
Assess program plan with
advisor
Apply for graduation
Graduate!
STARTING WITH PLACEMENT IN DEVELOPMENTAL ENGLISH AND MATH with MATH& 141 Track
QUARTERLY PROGRAM PLAN (YEAR ONE)
ADVISING
FALL (14-16 credits)
WINTER (15-16 credits)
SPRING (16-21 credits)
SUMMER (7 credits)
MATH 094-099
CS 104
CS 105
CS 110
WKED 101
ENGL 099
CS 156
CS 205
WKE
D 102
MATH& 141
ENGL& 101 OR ENGL 109
CS 157
CS 206
WKED 103
FAD 150
CMST& 220 OR CMST 100
FALL
WINTER
SPRING
Discuss accelerated English and math
options with advisor
BBCC Foundation scholarship app
Fi
ll out FAFSA or WAFSA for next year
Meet with your advisor
Develop and update degree plan with
advisor
Update degree plan with advisor
Register for summer and fall quarters
Courses WITHOUT PRE-requisites
CS 101, CS 104, CS 105, CS 110, CS 115, PSYC& 100, SOC& 101, CMST 100, CMST& 220, FAD 150
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QUARTERLY PROGRAM PLAN (YEAR TWO)
FALL (15 CR)
WINTER (15 CR)
SPRING (15 CR)
CS 106 CS 111
BUS 120, PSYCH& 100, OR SOC& 101
CS 207
CS 115
CS 158 or Elective
CS 289
CS& 131 OR CS& 141
CS 159 OR Elective
ADVISING
FALL
WINTER
SPRING
BBCC Foundation scholarship app
Fill out FAFSA or WAFSA for next year
Meet with your advisor
Assess program plan with advisor
Attend Career Fair and start seeking
employment
Assess program plan with advisor
Apply for graduation
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Big Bend Community College
WORKFORCE EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Certificate of Achievement
Students working toward a Certificate of Achievement need to develop a program plan with the faculty advisor in
their Workforce Education area of interest. The plan must include all related instruction components. The
Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide recognition for the student who has not completed an Associate
in Applied Science degree program.
Certificate of Accomplishment
Students working toward a Certificate of Accomplishment need to develop a program plan with the faculty advisor
in their Workforce Education area of interest. The Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide recognition for
the student who does not complete a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate in Applied Science degree
program.
Changes or substitutions for course work in the college catalog must be listed and approved by the advisor. It
is essential that students meet quarterly with their advisor before registration to review progress and plan their
program.
Each program plan must be approved by the Workforce Education program advisor and Dean of Workforce
Education. Certificates will be issued out of the Dean of Workforce Education Instructional Services office.
Certificate of Achievement QTR & YR Completed:
Certificate of Achievement QTR & YR Completed:
Title of Certificate:
Advisor Approval:
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Advisor Date
Program Completion Approval:
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Dean of Workforce Education Date
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Instructional Services Office Assistant Date
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