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MICROCOMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES

View Microcomputer Technologies A.A.S (G)
View Electronics and Wireless Technology Certificate (G)
View Microcomputer Technician Certificate (G)
View A+ Microcomputer Certification Qualification Letter of Recognition (G)


Students in the microcomputer technologies curricula may pursue a course of study leading to the A.A.S., a certificate, or a letter of recognition. The associate's degree curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for technical employment in a high-technology area. The certificate curricula are for individuals seeking a career change or desiring to augment their education for career advancement. Students also have the option of transferring to certain four-year institutions that offer bachelor of technology degree programs.


Microcomputer Technologies A.A.S. (G)

This A.A.S track provides entry-level skills in the field of microcomputers, wireless, networks, network cabling, repair and service. Topics include microcomputer architecture, configuration, peripherals, and installation; basic circuit analysis and an introduction to digital circuits; microcomputer troubleshooting and repair; and setting up and troubleshooting computer networks, including wireless.

General Education and Other Requirements (23 credit hours)
EN 101 Techniques of Reading and Writing
3
  English foundation
3
  Health foundation
1
  Mathematics foundation
3
  Speech foundation
3
  Arts or humanities distribution
3
  Behavioral and social sciences distribution
3
  Natural sciences lab distribution
4

Microcomputer Technician Requirements (24 credit hours)
MT 127 Microcomputer Control Programs
3
MT 130 Network Cabling Technology
3
MT 140 Microcomputer Configuration and Installation
3
MT 145 Electronics for Computers
4
MT 146 Digital Logic and Microprocessor Fundamentals
4
MT 264 Microcomputer Systems Troubleshooting and Repair I
4
MT 270 Networks I: Installation, Operation, Troubleshooting
3

Electives (14––16 credit hours)
CA 172 Internet and Web Literacy
3
MT 220 Solid State Devices
3
MT 229 Communication Systems
4
MT 271 Networks II: Installation, Administration, Troubleshooting, and Support
4
MT 272 Networks III: Advanced Networking Operating Systems
4
MT 274 Introduction to Wireless Technology
4


Total credit hours  61 63



Electronics and Wireless Technology Certificate (G)

This curriculum, incorporating basic electronics and digital electronic devices and communication systems, prepares students to enter the wireless communication systems field. It also provides a foundation in cellular theory and construction of wireless communication systems.

MT 145 Electronics for Computers
4
MT 146 Digital Logic and Microprocessor Fundamentals
4
MT 220 Solid State Devices
3
MT 229 Communication Systems
4
MT 270 Networks I: Installation, Operation, Troubleshooting
3
MT 274 Introduction to Wireless Technology
4

Total credit hours  22



Microcomputer Technician Certificate (G)

This certificate curriculum will allow students to enter the computer technician field at a more basic level than that associated with the complete spectrum of courses for the A.A.S. program. It will qualify the student to take the A+ certification examination and will serve as partial preparation for network certification examinations. The student may also elect to apply all of these credits toward completion of the associate's degree.

MT 127 Microcomputer Control Programs
3
MT 140 Microcomputer Configuration and Installation
3
MT 145 Electronics for Computers
4
MT 146 Digital Logic and Microprocessor Fundamentals
4
MT 264 Microcomputer Systems Troubleshooting and Repair I
4
MT 270 Networks I: Installation, Operation, Troubleshooting
3

Total credit hours  21



A+ Microcomputer Certification
Qualification Letter of Recognition (G)

This sequence of courses is designed to develop skills in microcomputer technology that will prepare students to take the A+ certification examination. Students must demonstrate skills in operating systems control programs for microcomputers and the setup, configuration, and operation of microcomputers. A grade of C or better is required in each course.

MT 127 Microcomputer Control Programs
3
MT 140 Microcomputer Configuration and Installation
3

Total credit hours  6

Refer to course description pages to identify courses with prerequisites.
Courses in italics meet General Education requirements
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