Computer Technician (CRT.COMTC)

The Computer Technician program prepares the student for entry into the broad field of computer repair and maintenance in a variety of areas such as personal computers, telecommunications, industrial and computer network systems. The program also prepares the student for A+ certification testing, test out certification, and standards of excellence set by the computer industry.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
EET-056
Electronic Circuit Design/Fabrication

EET-056
Electronic Circuit Design/Fabrication

Designed to present through actual practice the elements of electronics drafting and fabrication.

Course Outline
3.0
EET-060
Computer Hardware

EET-060
Computer Hardware

This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of computer hardware and give students hands on experience in assembling, upgrading and troubleshooting basic computer systems and hardware.

Course Outline
3.0
EET-081
Physical Computing W/ Rasp Pi

EET-081
Physical Computing W/ Rasp Pi

Principles of micro controllers. Topics include: flow charting, input-output devices and interfacing, signal conditioning, programming, and basic process control using a micro controller. Class stresses using the micro controllers to control I/O devices.

Course Outline
3.0
APT-041
Applied Mathematics I

APT-041
Applied Mathematics I

Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs.

Course Outline
3.0

Semester Totals

12.0
Second Semester
CIS-079
Client Operating System

CIS-079
Client Operating System

A comprehensive examination of Client Operating Systems. Course of study includes, but is not limited to, Microsoft client operating systems. Topics include installation, configuration, optimization, administration, network integration and other support issues. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
*
3.0
EET-066
Network Pro

EET-066
Network Pro

This course covers material needed to pass the Computing Technology Industry Association Net+ and Electronics Technicians Association CNST exam. Topics include an in-depth look at data transmission and covers basic telephony, LAN, Satellites, modems, error control and data security.

Course Outline
*
4.0
EET-057
Computer Systems

EET-057
Computer Systems

This course is designed to provide a technical foundation for system design, systems implementation, hardware and software procurement, and computing resource management. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
3.0
APT-050
Electrical Principles/Practice

APT-050
Electrical Principles/Practice

This course is designed for students interested in the properties of electricity. Course focuses on theory and skills to prepare technicians for installation and troubleshooting of basic electrical circuits.

Course Outline
4.0

Semester Totals

14.0
Summer Term
EET-077
PC Pro

EET-077
PC Pro

This course prepares students for the TESTOUT PC Pro exam and the Computing Technology Industry Association A+ Exams. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
*
4.0

Semester Totals

4.0

Total Program Hours

30.0