2001-2002 Catalog
Computer Engineering Technology (Computer Technician) (A173)
The computer engineering technology program of study has two subspecialties, Computer Technician and Internetwork Technician. The Computer Technician subspecialty focuses on computer support and basic networking. The Internetwork Technician subspecialty focuses on networking and internetworking (connecting multiple networks together). Both specialties have core classes in computer repair, various operating systems usage, installation, and configuration, basic electronics courses, and an internship. The programs also emphasize hands-on instruction. The certifications these specialties prepare you for include A+, Network+, various Microsoft certifications, and Cisco’s CCNA.
The Computer Technician subspecialty emphasizes PC installation, configuration, and troubleshooting both hardware and software. Students also learn how to configure a basic network. This program is designed for people new to the technical support world.
Required Courses
The following is a list of courses required for this program presented in a recommended sequence of completion. The sequence is only a suggested guide, and there is no requirement to follow the sequence precisely. Students in this program may register for any course as long as the student has met any prerequisites for that course. Where a “professional elective” is indicated in the course sequence, students may choose any course from the group of professional electives that follows the full course sequence.
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Course Number and Title
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Credits
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CET 1513 Operating Systems II
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3
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CET 2186 Computer Peripherals and Interfacing
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3
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CET 1781 Internet for Technicians
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3
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| CET 1512 Operating Systems I |
3
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| ENC 1101 English Composition I |
3
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| CET 2189 Advanced Peripherals |
3
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| CET 1514 Operating Systems III |
3
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| ENC 2210 Technical Report Writing |
3
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| OST 1581 Professional Development |
3
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| CET 1742 Introduction to Network Configuration |
3
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| EET 1035 Fundamentals of DC/AC Electricity |
3
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| MAC 1105 College Algebra |
3
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| OR | |
| MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra (4 cr.) | |
| SOP 1002 Human Relations |
3
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| Professional Elective (see list below) |
4
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| CET 1114 Digital Fundamentals |
3
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| CET 2501 Software Installation |
3
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| Professional Electives (see list below) |
8
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| CET 2123 Microprocessor Fundamentals |
3
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| CET 1942 Internship |
2
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| Professional Electives (see list below) |
6
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Total Credit Hours
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68
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Professional Electives
CET 2179 A+ Certification Review
CET 2600 Cisco I
CET 2610 Cisco II
CET 2615 Cisco III
CET 2620 Cisco IV
CET 2744 Network Installation
CET 2752 Network Administration
EET 1037 DC/AC Network Analysis
CGS 1570 Microcomputer Applications
COP 1000 Introduction to Programming
COP 2200 Fortran Programming
COP 2220 C Programming
COP 2120 Cobol Programming
COP 1341 Unix Administration
COP 2332 Introduction to Visual Basic
EET 1144 Solid State Devices
CDA 2500 Introduction to Data Communications
CEN 1503 Novell Administration
CEN 2302 TCP/IP Administration
CEN 2303 Database Administration
CEN 2304 Microsoft Advanced System Administration
CEN 2306 E-Mail System Administration
CEN 2307 Internet Site Administration
COP 2800 Object Oriented Programming with Java
OST 1100 Keyboarding/Intro to Word Processing
CGS 2525 Introduction to Multimedia