Computer System Technician

ONE YEAR CERTIFICATE

The program is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge and skills required to be able to operate, construct and repair computers, diagnose problem of “C’s and external peripheral devices, install, configure and maintain computer systems, install software, and supply support for computer user personnel in an organization.

Craig Bradley                     618 634-3345

craigb@shawneecc.edu

Phyllis Sander, Chairperson   618 634-3334

phylliss@shawneecc.edu

 

Courses                                                       Credit Hours

COM 111 Business Computer Systems                   4

COM 201 Windows Operating Systems                  1

COM 241 Microsoft Windows 2000 Server            3

or COM 270 Novell Networking                         3

ELT 120 Fundamentals of DC Electronic Concepts            3

ENG 111 English Composition                                  3

or ENG 124 Technical Communications I              3

SEM 111 College Orientation                                    1

INT 111 Career Development                                   1

First Semester Total Hours                                     16

 

COM 161 Intro to Command Prompt DOS                1

COM 230 Data Communications                                3

COM 244 A+ Certification                                         3

COM 261 Advanced Command Prompt DOS            1

ELT 125 Digital Circuit Fundamentals                          4

ELT 238 Micro-Computer Interfacing Tech                 5

CST 199 Computer Systems Internship                       2

Second Semester Total Hours                                   19

 

 

COM 111 Business Computer Systems

Business computer packages including word processing, database management, spreadsheet, presentation software, and Internet access.

 

COM 161 Intro to Command Prompt DOS

Introduction to the command line utility used to manage files such as: copying files, moving files, deleting files and renaming files. 

 

COM 201 Windows Operating Systems

Hands-on training using the Windows 2000 operating environment, includes proper file management, customizing desktops, and maintaining hardware.

 

COM 230 Data Communication

An introductory course dealing data communications, including LAN/WAN topology designs, protocols for data transmission, and IEEE standards for data transmission, OSI model layers and networking hardware and software setup. 

 

COM 241 Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

Implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate Microsoft Windows 2000 Server.  Successful completion of all course material will prepare students to take Microsoft Certification Exam 70-215 Installing, Configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server. 

 

COM 244 A+ Certification

Study of the hardware and software aspects of a digital computer system to enable the student to pass the A+ Certification test. 

 

 

COM 261 Advanced Command Prompt DOS

Using the command line utility to create high-end batch files to be used to expedite the configuration settings of a microcomputer system. 

 

COM 270 Novell Networking

Installation of a Novell NetWare server, creation of the NDS organizational structure, along with maintenance of the directory and file structure on a Novell network.  This course prepares students for the CNA certification exam.