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C. PC Maintenance Assistant

Why PC Maintenance Assistant?

This one-year (27(28) credit) program is designed to provide students with skills for employment in entry-level help desk support positions. Students should consult the catalog of the institution to which they expect to transfer and select appropriate courses in consultation with their advisor.

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:

Install, upgrade, and configure software and hardware;
Assist with business applications and basic web page design;
Provide preventive maintenance, component installations, and repair services;
Troubleshoot hardware and software problems;
Understand ethical responsibilities linked to software licensing and maintenance issues.

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Total Credits for Program Completion: 27(28)

First Year - Fall Semester 13 Credits		Credits
CAPP 120CAPP 120 - Introduction to Computers This course emphasizes the practical aspects of today's computing environment. Instruction includes the basic computer architecture and operation, hardware, operating systems, network communication, ethical issues associated with computers, and aspects of integrated software with an emphasis on business applications.	Introduction to Computers	3
M 108M 108 - Business Mathematics This course is a study of math and terminology used by business and industry. The course will begin with a review of the fundamental principles of arithmetic and percentages. Payroll, bank records, interest, notes, discounts, markup, inventory, depreciation, and stocks and bonds will be covered. This course does not fulfill General Education requirements for the AA/AS degree. Pre-requisite: appropriate placement score or concurrent enrollment in NC 021 Supplemental Instruction/Academic Support for Mathematics. For those in NC 021, attendance and participation in NC 021 will be reported to your M 108 instructor for consideration in your M 108 grade.	Business Mathematics	3
ITS 280ITS 280 - Computer Repair & Maintenance The primary purpose of this course is to prepare students to troubleshoot and repair microcomputer systems. This goal is achieved through a three-part effort: (1) theory presentation with regular assessment; (2) hands-on operation and exploration in lab experiments; and (3) troubleshooting applications in the lab. Hands-on training includes, but not limited to, servicing microcomputers and portable devices, identification, installation, and configuration of microprocessors, memory, system boards, power supplies and disk drives. The emphasis of this course is both the hardware and operating systems for the current CompTia A+ Certification test/s. held a Pearson VUE testing site.	Computer Repair & Maintenance	4
CSCI 107CSCI 107 - Joy and Beauty of Computing: Python Programming This course examines the computing field and how it impacts the human condition. The instructor introduces exciting ideas and influential people. The course provides a gentle introduction to computational thinking using the Python programming language.	Joy and Beauty of Computing: Python Programming	3
Second Year - Spring Semester 14(15) Credits		Credits
CAPP 151CAPP 151 - MS Office This is an intermediate-level course using the Windows Vista operating system and an integrated software package with emphasis on the business environment. The approach is a hands-on experience creating more complex documents, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, publications, web pages, and pictures. Pre-requisite: CAPP 120/120A.	MS Office	3
ITS 165ITS 165 - Intro to Operating Systems and Command Line This course examines the role of operating system software and various user interfaces including the use of virtual machines. The curriculum focuses on using both a command line interface and a graphical user interface for system management tasks, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery.	Intro to Operating Systems and Command Line	3
GDSN 145GDSN 145 - Introduction to Web Design This course provides fundamental instruction on creating, editing, and enhancing Internet web sites. Students will gain hands-on experience that includes internet navigation and communication, web page creation using basic HTML/XHTML code and Adobe Dreamweaver, publishing web pages to the World Wide Web, and web site management and maintenance.	Introduction to Web Design	3
	Written Communication Elective	3
	Oral Communications Core Requirement	2(3)

Please refer to the the Current Catalog for specific program details.

Program Guide

Total Credits for Program Completion: 27(28)