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2012 - 2013 Catalog
Course Descriptions for CPMT

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CPMT 1403 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC

Introduction to Computer Technology
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A fundamental computer course that provides explanation of the procedures to utilize hardware and software. Emphasis on terminology, acronyms, and hands-on activities. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
CPMT 1404 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC, MVC

Microcomputer System Software
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: In this course the students will develop skills in the installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of system software in microcomputers. Topics covered may include operating systems, utility software and other software affecting the basic operation of a microcomputer system. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
CPMT 1411 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC

Introduction to Computer Maintenance
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: This course is an introduction to the installation, configuration, and maintenance of a microcomputer system. Students will study how to identify modules that make up a computer system and its operation; identify each type of computer bus structure; assemble/setup microcomputer systems and adapter/interface boards; and install/connect associated peripherals. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
CPMT 1443 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC

Microcomputer Architecture
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Computer characteristics and subsystem operations, timing, control circuits, and internal input/output controls. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
CPMT 1445 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC

Computer Systems Maintenance
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: This course will cover functions of the components within a computer system. In this course the students will develop skills in the use of test equipment and maintenance aids. Students will study how to describe the functions of components in a computer system; use computer related test equipment; and demonstrate the effective use of maintenance tools. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
CPMT 1449 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC

Computer Networking Technology
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CETT 1403.
Course Description: This is a beginning course in computer networks with focus on networking fundamentals, terminology, hardware, software, and network architecture. A study of local/wide area networking concepts and networking installations and operations. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
CPMT 2437 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC

Microcomputer Interfacing
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CETT 2435.
Course Description: An interfacing course exploring the concepts and terminology involved in interfacing the internal architecture of the microcomputer with commonly used external devices. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)

Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.

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