2021 - 2022 Catalog
Course Descriptions for CPMT
Course Number: CPMT 1451 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Description: An introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level information and communication technology (ICT) professionals. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of PC technology, networking, and security, and also provides an introduction to advanced concepts. Hands-on labs and Virtual Laptop and Virtual Desktop learning tools help students develop critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills. Cisco Packet Tracer simulation-based learning activities promote the exploration of network and networking security concepts and allow students to experiment with network behavior. Licensing/Certification Agency: Cisco. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level information and communication technology (ICT) professionals. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of PC technology, networking, and security, and also provides an introduction to advanced concepts. Hands-on labs and Virtual Laptop and Virtual Desktop learning tools help students develop critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills. Cisco Packet Tracer simulation-based learning activities promote the exploration of network and networking security concepts and allow students to experiment with network behavior. Licensing/Certification Agency: Cisco. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: CPMT 2350 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Description: Overview of the objectives for industry specific certification exam(s). (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Industry Certification Preparation
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Overview of the objectives for industry specific certification exam(s). (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ACGM (Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual) Courses
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general academic transfer among community, state, and technical colleges in Texas; and state public four-year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) 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.