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2004 - 2005 / 2005 - 2006 Catalog
2005-2006 Catalog Year (Archived)
Degree Plans
Computer Information Technology
Personal Computer Technology Skills Achievement Award


COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY--PERSONAL COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Brookhaven only

(Skills Achievement Award)

  • Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
  • Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: SA.CIT.PC

This sequence is for students interested in learning what goes on "under the cover" of a modern IBM-type personal computer. Completers will learn how a PC works and will also be able to write specifications for PCs, perform routine maintenance and be able to troubleshoot and repair simple problems.

Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by designated personnel.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ITSC 1405 Introduction to PC Operating Systems 4
4

SEMESTER II

ITSC 1425 Personal Computer Hardware 4
ITSE 2437 Assembly Language Programming 4
8

Minimum Hours Required 12