Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Pathway Map Options
There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.
These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.
Note: You will have to select one of the options below to view available course sequences.
The list of courses below has been updated
Full-time Sequence
To view course sequences, select one of the pathway map options above.
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1 Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | May be waived by permission of program director. | CS | 0–3 | |
| CIS126DL | Linux Operating System | Critical course Gateway course Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. | 3 | ||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | May be waived by permission of program director. | CS | 0–3 | |
| CIS126RH | Red Hat System Administration I | Critical course Gateway course Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. | 3 |
Term 2 Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS238DL | Linux System Administration | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS126DL or CIS126RH or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. | 3 | |
| CIS238RH | Red Hat System Administration II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS126RH, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. | 3 |
Term 3 Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS239DL | Linux Shell Scripting | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS238DL or CIS238RH or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. | 3 | |
| CIS240DL | Linux Network Administration | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS238DL or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| CIS239DL | Linux Shell Scripting | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS238DL or CIS238RH or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. | 3 | |
| CIS240RH | Red Hat System Administration III | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS238RH or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 |
Term 4 Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS275DL | Linux Capstone | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS240DL, or CIS240RH, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| CIS275DL | Linux Capstone | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS240DL, or CIS240RH, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 |
Pathway Map Option Details
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application