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Microcomputer Operations Certificate

Purpose

This curriculum is designed to train individuals for entry-level employment in microcomputer related fields.


Admission Requirements

Students who meet the admission requirements to the College are eligible for enrollment into the Information Systems Technology (IST) programs. Students are expected to be proficient in basic English, mathematics and reading. Appropriate developmental courses are available for those who need to improve proficiency in these areas.

Program Requirements

The computer operations certificate consists of course content in general education and computer and networking technologies. Several of the courses will include online components. In these courses students will access the curriculum and take assessments in the form of quizzes, tests, and exams via the Internet. Some courses may substitute an industry certification exam for the course final exam. A Microcomputer Operations Certificate is awarded upon completion of the program with an overall 2.0 GPA ("C" average).

 

Courses
Course Code
Course Name
Lecture/Lab
Credit Hours
ENG 111 English Composition I
3/0
3
ITD 110 Web Page Design I
3/0
3
ITE 115 Basic Computer Literacy
3/0
3
ITN 106 Operating System Fundamentals
3/0
3
ITN 107 Personal Computer Hardware
3/0
3
ITE 124 Introduction to Unix Operating System
2/0
3
ITN 101 Networking Technologies
3/0
3
ITN 114 Windows XP Professional
2/2
4
ITN 115 Windows 2003 Server
2/2
4
ITN 116 Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure Administration (DSIA)
2/2
3
ITN 118 Windows 2003 Directory Services  Infrastructure Administration (DSIA)
2/2
3
ITN 154 Networking Fundamentals - Cisco
2/2
4
ITN 155 Introductory Routing - Cisco
2/2
4
ITN 156 Basic Switching and Routing - Cisco
2/2
4
ITN 157 WAN Technologies - Cisco
2/2
4
SOC *** Social Science Elective
3/0
3
Total
54

Minimum Credit Hours for Certificate: 54

 
 

It is the policy of Dabney S. Lancaster Community College to promote equal opportunity in educational programs and activities, admissions and employment, without regard to race, creed, gender, national origin, disability or any other non-merit factor. For concerns or information requests pertaining to students, contact the Director of Student Services and Research (540/863-2850). For matters related to employment, contact the Human Resources Officer (540/863-2808).