Information Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 11.0103

Students will be provided with first-hand knowledge of the software, hardware, and operation of computers, network devices, wireless, and other advanced technology used in the industry today. This includes building, repairing, troubleshooting, installing, networking, and servicing computers, network devices, firewalls, mobile devices, and other advanced IT/IS devices.

Duration

12 Months

Credits

58 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $4,461.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $1,680.00Show more

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathway to Information TechnologyFrom The University of Tennessee

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Information Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 11.0103

Duration

12 Months

Credits

58 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $4,461.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $1,680.00Show more

Format

In-Person

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingWritingSystems AnalysisActive LearningMonitoringProgrammingSystems EvaluationCoordinationMathematicsTroubleshootingTime ManagementManagement of Personnel ResourcesOperations Monitoring

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceEngineering and TechnologyMathematicsTelecommunicationsAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingDesignMedicine and Dentistry

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityNear VisionSpeech RecognitionCategory FlexibilityFluency of IdeasSpeech ClarityMathematical ReasoningOriginality

Tasks

Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.
Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating s
Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolv
Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer har
Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and re
Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables.
Design and validate clinical databases, including designing or testing logic checks.
Process clinical data, including receipt, entry, verification, or filing of information.
Generate data queries, based on validation checks or errors and omissions identified during data ent
Generate standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial, or economic data for review by
Maintain or update business intelligence tools, databases, dashboards, systems, or methods.
Manage timely flow of business intelligence information to users.
Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and
Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation o
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression
Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost
Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation.
Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain info
Develop data warehouse process models, including sourcing, loading, transformation, and extraction.
Verify the structure, accuracy, or quality of warehouse data.
Map data between source systems, data warehouses, and data marts.
Develop and document database architectures.
Collaborate with system architects, software architects, design analysts, and others to understand b
Develop database architectural strategies at the modeling, design and implementation stages to addre
Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements fo
Implement system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants,
Keep abreast of changes in industry practices and emerging telecommunications technology by reviewin
Develop disaster recovery plans.
Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or autom
Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting princ
Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.
Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destructi
Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being tr
Translate nursing practice information between nurses and systems engineers, analysts, or designers,
Use informatics science to design or implement health information technology applications for resolu
Develop or implement policies or practices to ensure the privacy, confidentiality, or security of pa
Write code to perform desired actions.
Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing stand
Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and r
Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
Back up network data.

Technology

Development environment softwareObject or component oriented development softwareWord processing softwareDocument management softwareAccess softwareData base user interface and query softwareInternet directory services softwareData base management system softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareMedical softwareTransaction security and virus protection softwareNetwork monitoring softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareWeb platform development softwareProject management softwareCategorization or classification softwareData base reporting softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareBusiness intelligence and data analysis softwareStorage networking softwareCloud-based management softwareProcedure management softwareMetadata management softwareBackup or archival softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareHelpdesk or call center softwareVideo creation and editing softwareGeographic information systemRequirements analysis and system architecture softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareDesktop publishing softwareOperating system softwareConfiguration management software

Tools

Computer tool kitsDesktop computersDigital tapesMS-DOS-bootable disksMainframe computersMulti-line telephone systemsNetwork analyzersNotebook computersPower metersPunchdown toolsRedundant array of independent disks RAID systemsReflectometersScrewdriversWire crimpersAsynchronous transfer mode ATM analyzersBit error rate testers BERTCable verifiersCommunications analyzersLoad balancersNetwork switchesOptical spectrum analyzersOptical time domain reflectometers OTDRPowerline monitorsApplication serversLaptop computersLaser printersPersonal computersSmartphonesTablet computersUniversal serial bus USB flash drives

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