Certificate of Achievement - Microcomputer Software Support
Catalog and Addendum 2009-2010
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 P.
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Required courses |
Units |
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BUSAC 186 |
Principles of Accounting I |
4 |
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BUS 250 |
Business Communications I |
3 |
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COMSC 100 |
Introduction to Computers and Information Systems |
3 |
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COMSC 100L |
Introduction to Computer Software |
1 |
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COMSC 110 |
Introduction to Programming |
4 |
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Plus at least 12 units from: |
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BUSAC 185 |
Computer Accounting for Business I |
1.5 |
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CNT 105 |
Computer Networking Hardware/Software |
3 |
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CNT 114 |
Microsoft Windows Operating System Essentials/Administration |
3 |
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COMSC 95 |
WWW Publishing with HTML |
1 |
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COMSC 96 |
Advanced WWW Publishing |
1 |
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COMSC 97 |
Advanced HTML - Style Sheets and DHTML |
1 |
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COMSC 150** |
Topics in Computer Science |
0.3-4 |
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COMSC 171 |
Introduction to UNIX |
2 |
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COMSC 255 |
Programming with Java |
4 |
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COMSC 265 |
Advanced Programming with C and C++ |
4 |
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Total units required |
27 |
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** Up to 4 units total may be from COMSC 150.
Certificate of achievement in Microcomputer Software Support (DataTel code CA.MSSUP.D)
SLO#1. Students completing the program will be able to communicate effectively in a typical office environment through written and verbal media.
SLO#2. Students completing the program will be able to apply the basic vocabulary of computer technology and information systems.
SLO#3. Students completing the program will be able to use word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software to communicate effectively and professionally.
SLO#4. Students completing the program will be able to demonstrate basic mathematical skills in problem solving.
SLO#5. Students completing the program will be able to write instructions for using applications.
SLO#6. Students completing the program will be able to provide training on the use of software and computer systems.
SLOs updated 11/19/2009 4:46:46 PM
