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Computer Studies 

[ Computer and information science ] [ Computer technical support ] [ Microcomputer software support ]

Computer studies computer and information science

This program prepares students for a variety of programming or information systems positions and is especially suitable for students who have four-year degrees. To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C ”grade or better.*Certificate requirements may only be completed by attending a combination of day and evening classes. Students may also earn an associate in science degree. See the A.S. degree requirements listed in the “DVC associate degrees” section of this catalog.

*Up to 15.5 units may be Cr.

Certificate of achievement

required courses units
BUSAC 186 Principles of Accounting I 3
COMSC 110 Intro. to Programming 4
COMSC 210 Program Design &Data Structures 4
COMSC 260 Assembly Language Programming/Computer Organization 4
plus at least 3.5 units from:
COMSC 100 Intro. to Computers and Information Systems 3
COMSC 100L Intro. to Computer Software 1
COMSC 105 Intro. to Computer Science 3.5
plus at least 3 units from:
BUS 240 Business Statistics 3
MATH 142 Elementary Statistics & Probability 4
plus at least 12 units from:
BUS 250 Business Communications I 3
CNT 105 Computer Networking Hardware/Software 3
CNT 111 Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Core Technologies 2
COMSC 90 Understanding the Internet 0.6
COMSC 95 WWW Publishing with HTML 1
COMSC 171 Intro. to UNIX and Linux 2
COMSC 245 Programming with Visual Basic.NET 4
COMSC 255 Programming with Java 4
COMSC 256 Advanced Java Programming 4
COMSC 265 Advanced Programming with C/C++ 4
COMSC 266 Object Oriented Programming with C++ 4
COMSC 267 Windows Programming with C# 4

Total units required

33.5-35

Computer studies computer technical support

Certificate of completion

This program prepares students for entry-level jobs as computer technicians. Typical jobs would be computer assembly, computer upgrading, and introductory computer repair with an overview of computer networking. The COMTC 115 course helps students prepare for the “A+computer technician” exam. The “A+computer technician ” is intended for individuals with six months or more of computer technician work experience. The A+ exam is administered by Sylvan Prometric off campus and has a fee associated with the exam. The courses listed below change frequently because of new versions of software, so students are advised to consult with the faculty in the computer networking/computer technical support department.

To earn a certificate of completion, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C ” grade or better and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or better in the coursework required for the certificate. Certificate requirements are available in the evening and some are offered in the day and on weekends. Students may also earn an associate in science degree. See A.S. degree requirements listed in the “DVC associate degrees” section of this catalog.

required courses units
COMTC110B Intro. to Computer Hardware/Software 4
COMTC 115 A+ Exam Preparation 2
CNT 105 Computer Networking Hardware/Software 3
CNT 114 Microsoft Windows Operating System Essentials/Administration 3
CNT 160 Cisco-Supported Network Technologies 3

Total units required

15

Certificate of achievement

This program is intended to prepare the student for jobs in business and government as computer support technicians. Principle areas of study are computer software applications, hardware, and basic network principles. Instruction will include the installation, support and repair of microcomputers, especially those attached to local area networks (LANs). To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or better and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or better in the coursework required for the certificate. Certificate requirements are available in the evening, day and on weekends. Students may also earn an associate in science degree. See the associate degree requirements in the “DVC associate degrees” section of this catalog.

required courses units
BUS 250 Business Communications I 3
CNT 103 Voice, Video and Network Cabling 1
CNT 114 Microsoft Windows Operating System Essentials/Administration 3
CNT 116 Implementing Microsoft Windows Professional and Server 3
CNT 160 Cisco-Supported Network Technologies 3
COMSC 100L Intro. to Computer Software 1
COMSC 105 Intro. to Computer Science 3.5
COMTC110B Intro. to Computer Hardware/Software 4
COMTC 118 Intro. to Operating Systems 4
COMTC 120 Computer Systems Troubleshooting 4
plus at least 2 units from:
CNT 161 Cisco Router Configuration & Routing 2
COMTC 115 A+ Exam Preparation 2
COOP 170 Occupational Work Experience Education 3

Total units required

31.5-32.5

Computer studies – microcomputer software support

This program gives students the skills in computer programming, personal productivity applications, and data communications that they will need to succeed as a software support specialist in a typical office environment where administrative and financial management are supported by personal computers. To be successful the individual must have an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of microcomputers, be able to recommend personal productivity solutions to management, purchase and install stand alone and networked microcomputers and software, write instructions for using applications, and provide training on new systems.

To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or better. *Certificate requirements may only be completed by attending a combination of day and evening classes.

*Up to 11 units may be Cr.

Certificate of achievement

required courses units
BUSAC 186 Principles of Accounting I 3
BUSGR 215 Intro. to Desktop Publishing 3
BUS 250 Business Communications I 3
COMSC 100 Intro. to Computers and Information Systems 3
COMSC 100L Intro. to Computer Software 1
COMSC 110 Intro. to Programming 4
plus at least 12 units from:
BUSAC 185 Computer Accounting for Business I 1.5
CNT 105 Computer Networking Hardware/Software 3
CNT 111 Supporting Microsoft NT Core Technologies 2
COMSC 90 Understanding the Internet 0.6
COMSC 95 WWW Publishing with HTML 1
COMSC 150**Topics in Computer Science 0.3-4
COMSC 151**Topics in Operating Systems 0.3-4
COMSC 152**Topics in Application Software 0.3-4
COMSC 154**Topics in Programming Languages 0.3-4
COMSC 155**Topics in Networking 0.3-4
COMSC 171 Intro. to UNIX and Linux 2
COMSC 245 Programming with Visual Basic 4
COMSC 255 Programming with Java 4
COMSC 265 Advanced Programming with C/C++ 4

Total units required

29

**Up to 4 units total may be from COMSC 150,COMSC 151,COMSC 152,COMSC 154,and COMSC 155.


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