The Network Design Degree and Certificate of Achievement provides the skills needed in the networking environment. Focus is on the knowledge and skills required for day-to-day operation and management of computer networks. The Network Design Degree and Certificate of Achievement prepare students for entry-level positions in computer network design.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ develop best practices for configuring Internet Protocol (IP) addresses.

✔ evaluate and implement technologies to support IP routing protocols such as Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP), and Open Shortcut Path First (OSPF).

✔ construct and configure access lists.

✔ compare and contrast types of network media.

✔ demonstrate working knowledge of principles in computer networking and data management, information systems security, or web server administration, ✔ depending on the electives chosen.

✔ demonstrate competency in Windows operating system terminology and commands, account management, and file management and storage.

The Network Administration Degree and Certificate of Achievement provides the skills needed in the networking environment. Focus is on the knowledge and skills required for day-to-day operation and management of computer networks. The Network Administration Degree and Certificate of Achievement prepare students for entry-level positions in computer network administration.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ demonstrate competency in Windows operating system terminology and commands, account management, file management and storage.

✔ construct and implement computer network systems by applying the steps of the network design model working individually or in a team.

✔ demonstrate working knowledge of principles in computer networking and data management, information systems security, or web server administration, ✔ depending on the electives chosen.

✔ define best practices for configuring network operating system services.

✔ analyze and apply directory services group policy settings at the Organizational Unit (OU), domain, site, or local machine level.

What do antibiotic resistance, hemophilia, DNA fingerprinting, sequoias, cuttlefish, intertidal zones, and global climate change have in common? These are a few examples of the diverse topics that are explored in biology, which is the scientific study of living organisms including their structure, function, evolution, and interactions with other organisms and with the environment.

Highlights of the program include:

🗸 Extensive hands-on learning approach in laboratory courses that provide students with opportunities to use modern equipment and techniques.

🗸 Small class sizes taught by enthusiastic biology professors who set high standards but who demonstrate how to achieve those standards.

🗸 A high level of satisfaction with the education received at CRC is reported by students who transfer to 4-year universities.

🗸 A Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) program to help students develop academic and leadership skills.

Note to Transfer Students:

This degree is intended to prepare students for transfer to a University of California campus or other four-year institutions. It is critical that you meet with a counselor from your desired transfer institution to select and plan the courses for your major. Some UC programs may require calculus-based (not trigonometry based) physics with lab before graduation. Additionally, some UC programs may require statistics prior to graduation.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

🗸 DEMONSTRATE UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROCESSES OF SCIENCE, THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD, AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND ESTABLISHED KNOWLEDGE. (PSLO 1)

🗸 EXPRESS ONE'S SELF CLEARLY WHEN WRITING OR SPEAKING ABOUT BIOLOGY, DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE OF BASIC BIOLOGICAL TERMINOLOGY AND UNDERSTANDING OF MAJOR BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS. (PSLO 2)

🗸 DEMONSTRATE BOTH CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND TEST TAKING SKILLS WHEN COMPLETING ESSAY, OBJECTIVE, AND MULTIPLE CHOICE EXAMS. (PSLO 3)

🗸 CHOOSE AND UTILIZE APPROPRIATE LABORATORY TECHNIQUES PROFICIENTLY. (PSLO 4)

🗸 EVALUATE BIOLOGICAL DATA, DRAW REASONABLE CONCLUSIONS, RECOGNIZE THE ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF THESE CONCLUSIONS, AND APPLY THESE CONCLUSIONS TO PERSONAL, COMMUNITY, AND SCIENTIFIC PROBLEMS. (PSLO 5)

🗸 EMPLOY INFORMATION-GATHERING TOOLS TO INVESTIGATE BIOLOGICAL IDEAS. (PSLO 6)

Career Information

Research, Teaching, or Industrial Laboratory Careers in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Wildlife Biology, Marine Biology, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary, Optometry, etc. These career options require more than two years of college study. Classes beyond the associate degree may be required for career options or to fully prepare students for transfer to a university program.

The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Biology or a similar major. Students with this degree will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University system. The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer is comprised of lower division coursework typically required by CSU institutions. Students must complete the following Associate Degree for Transfer requirements (Pursuant to SB1440, §66746):

🗸 Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University.

🗸 The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.

🗸 A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

🗸 Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

🗸 A grade of “C” (or “P”) or better in all courses required for the major.

Completion of the AS-T degree may not prepare students to transfer to University of California biology programs that may have different requirements. If a student intends to transfer to University of California, additional courses in chemistry, physics, and math may be required.

Career Information

Research, Teaching, or Industrial Laboratory Careers in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Wildlife Biology, Marine Biology, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary, Optometry, etc. Some career options require more than two years of college study. Classes beyond the associate degree may be required for some career options or to fully prepare students for transfer to a university program.

The Management Information Science degree is designed for students preparing for careers in business to effectively use and manage computers. The focus of the program is to develop student proficiency in a variety of computer applications and operating systems so that they may produce timely and accurate information. Elective courses give an opportunity to develop further skills in computer programming, database management, networking, Web development, and information systems security.

Note to Transfer Students:

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree in this major, it is critical that you meet with an SCC counselor to select and plan courses for your major. Schools vary widely in terms of the required preparation.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ solve business problems by utilizing various types of software.

✔ design algorithms that can be implemented by writing computer programs to solve typical problems.

✔ construct and implement computer programs or scripts.

✔ design professional documents for a variety of situations using appropriate software, working individually or in a team.

✔ apply working knowledge of principles in computer networking, data communications, data management, information systems security, web development, or programming concepts.

✔ adapt to technological changes and innovations in the computer industry and use techniques, skills, and tools necessary to meet needs.

✔ locate information stored on the Internet, determine the validity of online resources, download and store files, and use the correct syntax for citing internet resources.

This degree combines microcomputer software proficiencies and competencies in hardware support, maintenance, and repair with general education requirements. Students will be able to incorporate inter-related certificates (Information Processing Technician and Information Processing Specialist) as major fields of study with general education courses in other disciplines to earn an Associate in Science degree in Information Processing.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ demonstrate an understanding of global, ethical, and societal concerns relating to the impact of computers.

✔ adapt to technological changes and innovations in computers and use the techniques, skills, and tools necessary to meet industry needs.

✔ analyze needs, design solutions, and implement necessary microcomputer applications or processes to on-the-job problems in a team environment using appropriate diagnostic tools.

This degree program is designed for students who aspire to master the essential knowledge and skills required for data storage, discovery, analysis, visualization, and application. Students will learn to derive value from data and apply data science and analytics techniques to make effective data-driven decisions.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ explain how data is useful in business or career.

✔ demonstrate understanding of data management, integration, quality, and transformation.

✔ evaluate the core concepts in data science and data application.

✔ analyze data using statistical methods and techniques.

✔ apply data analytics techniques for effective data-driven decision-making.

✔ predict outcomes with supervised machine learning techniques.

This program prepares IT professionals to apply knowledge and experience in risk management and digital forensics to safeguard infrastructure and secure data through continuity planning and disaster recovery operations. Courses deliver proven methods for information security using software analysis techniques, cloud management, and networking strategies to prevent, detect, and mitigate cyberattacks. This program also provides preparation for several nationally recognized, high demand certifications in the field of Cybersecurity.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ define best practices for configuring cyber defense and countermeasures.

✔ analyze common threats to and vulnerabilities of computer systems and networks.

✔ design organizational plans for securing data and while maintaining the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of the information transmitted over communication networks.

✔ analyze security risks mitigation processes to identify, evaluate, prioritize, and prevent potential security threats.

✔ execute Linux system commands from either a keyboard or a shell script using correct command syntax.

✔ prioritize and establish a disaster recovery plan for the enterprise.

✔ explain and configure a network firewall to provide optimum security from external threats and exploits.

✔ apply cyber defense and countermeasures as appropriate to mitigate potential risks.

The Computer Science program is designed for students preparing for careers in systems analysis and software development. It provides the lower division transfer foundation in programming languages, databases, and operating systems.

Transfer Information:

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree in this major, it is critical that you meet with an SCC counselor to select and plan courses for your major. Schools vary widely in terms of the required preparation.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ analyze development projects.

✔ build a project while utilizing the project development model.

✔ manage a programming project, both individually and as a member of a team, from initial concept through design, programming, debugging, testing, and deployment.

✔ evaluate a program to determine how it will meet the needs of its intended audience.

✔ use a database to store data associated with programs written in a programming language.

✔ design, write, test, debug, and implement computer programs in a structured language, a low-level language, an object-oriented language, or scripting language.

✔ create programs utilizing a variety of programming environments.

The Ford Automotive Student Service Education Training (ASSET) Program is a two-year Associate's Degree program in Automotive Mechanics Technology. This program is designed to help students develop the skills necessary to efficiently and accurately maintain, diagnose, and service/repair all major systems of the automobile.

The Ford ASSET Program is a partnership between Cosumnes River College (CRC) and Ford Motor Company. Ford ASSET is the only program that includes an in dealership cooperative work experience component. Students will rotate between school and the dealership for the duration of the two-year program, giving them invaluable hands-on experience while they learn.

Courses within the Ford ASSET program allow students to earn Service Technician Specialty Training (STST) certifications from Ford Motor Company in the following areas:

🗸 Electrical Systems

🗸 Brake Systems

🗸 Steering & Suspension

🗸 Climate Control

🗸 Automatic Transmissions

🗸 Gasoline Engine Repair

🗸 Gasoline Engine Performance

🗸 Diesel Engine Repair

🗸 Diesel Engine Performance

🗸 Manual Transmissions

Instructors for this program are Ford STST certified as required by Ford Motor Company standards.

Completion of this degree also represents completion of a National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) accredited Master Automotive Service Technology (MAST) program. Instructors for this program are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified as required by NATEF standards.

Upon successful completion of this program, students are well qualified for placement as service technicians in Ford and/or Lincoln dealerships. Students may apply units earned by the successful completion of this program to one or more of the specialized certificates as well as the Associate's degree.

Career Information

🗸 Automotive Technician 🗸 Light Duty Diesel Technician 🗸 Ford/Lincoln Specialized Technician (in any of the Service Technician Specialty Training [STST] areas) 🗸 Ford/Lincoln Engine Master Technician 🗸 Ford/Lincoln Chassis Master Technician 🗸 Ford/Lincoln Drivetrain Master Technician 

Ford/Lincoln Senior Master Technician Students who successfully complete the program will: 

🗸 Earn an Associate's degree in Automotive Mechanics Technology. 

🗸 Be granted Ford Service Technician Specialty Training (STST) credentials. 

🗸 Be prepared for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in all Automobile series areas. 

🗸 Be eligible to sit for testing for both the California SMOG Inspector and SMOG Repair licenses.