Information Systems Technology
Microcomputer Applications
Career Studies Certificate
Printable PDF VersionPurpose: This program is designed to provide microcomputer education and training required by business and industry. Specifically, this includes skills necessary to function in today’s highly technical and computerized environment. Students will use microcomputer application software to develop business applications.
Occupational Objectives: Information Center Microcomputer Specialist, Microcomputer Training Specialist, Microcomputer Sales, and related microcomputer occupations
Admission Requirements: General college curricular admission
Program Notes: Students should demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding before enrolling in the required IT courses; otherwise, enrollment in AST 114 is required. Students must attain the grade of "C" or higher in IT courses taken for this certificate.
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CURRICULUM |
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COURSE |
TITLE |
LEC. HRS. |
LAB. HRS. |
CRS. CRE. |
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Keyboarding for Information Processing |
0-1 |
0 |
0-1 |
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Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Word Processing I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Spreadsheet Software |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Desktop Database Software |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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PC Hardware and OS Architecture |
4 |
0 |
4 |
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Advanced Computer Applications and Integration |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Web Page Design I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Information Technology Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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TOTAL |
25-26 |
0 |
25-26 |
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1 Students without keyboarding skills should enroll in AST 114 prior to or concurrent with ITE 115. 2 The Information Technology elective can be selected from one of the following areas: Information Technology Design (ITD), Information Technology Essentials (ITE), Information Technology Networking (ITN), or Information Technology Programming (ITP). |
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