Associate in Computer Technology - Major in Computer Technology (CMPT)
72 Semester Hours
The Computer Technology program provides students with the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to use state-of-the-art computer systems to solve business and information systems related problems. The program focuses on problem-solving and decision-making using microcomputers and associated technology. The curriculum includes advanced courses in the areas of programming, web development, and networking. These advanced courses allow students to choose a specific career path in the information systems field.
The utilization of popular microcomputer word processing, database, spreadsheet, and specialized software packages is required for successful completion of the microcomputer courses. Programming courses in Visual BASIC, COBOL, and Visual C++ are also included in the curriculum. To complement the language development courses, students must successfully complete studies in operating systems, Internet communications, database design and management, and computer systems management. Upper-level courses in the curriculum include both the theory and hands-on application of data communications technology, local area networks (LANs), web development, and systems analysis and design procedures. Authorized certification course materials (MOS, A+, Net+, I-Net, CCNA and /or MCD) are used in a variety of the courses. Students are encouraged to obtain appropriate professional certifications.
Career opportunities include computer operator, hardware/software technician, application programmer, programmer/analyst, network manager, network administrator, applications specialist and web specialist.
The Computer Technology Associate Degree program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
General Education Core Courses - 15 Credit Hours
- ECO 210 Macroeconomics (3)
- ENG 101 English Composition I (3)
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MAT 102 Intermediate Algebra (3)
or - MAT 110 College Algebra (3)
- SPC 205 Public Speaking (3)
- Humanities/Fine Arts Course* (3)
*See General Education Course Information
To complete this program, courses should be taken in the following sequence:
| Class | Lab | Credit | |
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| Fall Semester - First Year | |||
| CPT 101 Introduction to Computers | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CPT 168 Programming Logic and Design | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CPT 176 Microcomputer Operating Systems | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 101 English Composition I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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MAT 102 Intermediate Algebra or MAT 110 College Algebra |
3 | 0 | 3 |
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| Total Semester Credits | 15 | 0 | 15 |
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Spring Semester - First Year |
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| ACC 101 Accounting Principles I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 130 Business Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CPT 115 COBOL Programming I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CPT 209 Computer Systems Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CPT 242 Database | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| Total Semester Credits | 15 | 0 | 15 |
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Summer Semester - First Year |
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| CPT 105 Visual BASIC Essentials | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| IST 220 Data Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| IST 225 Internet Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| IST 272 Relational Database | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| Total Semester Credits | 12 | 0 | 12 |
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Fall Semester - Second Year |
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| ECO 210 Macroeconomics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| IST 245 Local Area Networks | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SPC 205 Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ Department Approved Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ Department Approved Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| Total Semester Credits | 15 | 0 | 15 |
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Spring Semester - Second Year |
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| CPT 264 Systems and Procedures | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ Department Approved Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ Department Approved Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ Department Approved Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| Total Semester Credits | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Department Approved Electives
- CPT 174 Microcomputer Spreadsheets (3)
- CPT 208 Special Topics in Computer Technology (3)
- CPT 212 Visual Basic II (3)
- CPT 220 E-Commerce (3)
- CPT 234 Visual C++ Programming I (3)
- CPT 235 Visual C++ Programming II (3)
- CPT 280 SCWE in Computer Tech I (3)
- IST 201 Cisco Internetworking Concepts (3)
- IST 202 Cisco Router Configuration (3)
- IST 203 Advanced Cisco Router Configuration (3)
- IST 204 Cisco Troubleshooting (3)
- IST 209 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs
- IST 253 LAN Service and Support (3)
- IST 290 Special Topics in Information Science (3)