COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY

Program List

Associate in Science Degree

The Computer Systems Technology Degree is for students seeking a career program in the computer fields. Students will acquire background and skills to enable them to work with digital machines from microprocessors to microcomputers to mainframe systems configured in Local Area and Wide Area Networks. Students will learn the logical and physical technologies associated with hardware, software, connectivity and project design and planning.

Advisor: Michael Gow, mgow@nwcc.commnet.edu , 860-738-6385
General Education Requirements
  ENG*101 Composition 3

Literature or Communication

 ENG*102 Literature & Composition OR
Communications Elective 1		 3
Behavioral Science   Behavioral Science Elective 3
Humanities/ Arts   Humanities/ Arts Elective 3
Mathematics MAT* Mathematics Elective 3
Natural/ Physical Science   Natural  Science Elective OR
Electrical Tech/Engineering Elective		 3 (4)
Social Science    Social Science Elective 3
Liberal Arts   Liberal Arts Elective 3
      24 (25)
Program Requirements
 

CSA* 105
CSA* 205

Intro to Software Applications OR
Advanced Applications

 3
  CSC*231 Database Design I 3
  CSC*105 Programming Logic 3
  CSC*210 C Programming 3
  CST*140 Intro to Computer Hardware 3
  CST*110 Intro to Information Technology 3
  CST*210 Operating Systems 3
      21
Specialized Program Requirements
 

CSA* 135
CSA* 205

Spreadsheet Applications OR
Multimedia Communication

 3
 

CSC*205

 Visual Basic I 3
 

CST* 260
CSC* 250

Systems Architecture OR
Systems Analysis & Design

 3
  CST*231 Data Communication & Networks 3
 

CST*235

 Network Systems 3
      15
    TOTAL 61 (62)

1 CSA* 155, COM* 173 and BBG* 210 are approved selections as Communications Elective

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, 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.