COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY

Program List

certificate

Program Requirements
CST*140 CST*110	Intro to Computer Hardware OR Information Technology 1	3
CST*210	Operating Systems	3
	Liberal Arts Elective 2	3
CST*231	Data Communications & Networks	3
CST*235	Network Systems	3
CST*260	System Architecture	3
CSC*295	Cooperative Educ/Work Experience	3
	Total	21
1 Students should choose one of these courses based upon their previous computer experience and their need for expertise in either intensive hardware concepts or overview of implementation and installation topics. Students may also choose to take both of these courses during their participation in this program. 2 CSC courses are approved Liberal Arts Electives and are recommended courses.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements of either certificate, graduates should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and effectively use the computer to solve problems.
2. Describe the basic technologies used in Local and Wide Area Networks including logical and physical technologies as well as hardware and software related issues.
3. Describe the various aspects of computer operating systems and their design and implementation.
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of computer hardware through needs based specification and trouble-shooting skills.