General PC Support Technician Certificate
C25590C5
10 Months to Complete
Industry Certifications recommended upon completion:
A+, Security+, LPIC 101, and Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
Fall Semester 1
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
NOS 110 - Operating Systems Concepts
NOS 110 - Operating Systems Concepts
This course introduces students to a broad range of operating system concepts, including
installation and maintenance. Emphasis is place on operating system concepts, management,
maintenance, and resources required. Upon completion of this course, students will
have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using
a variety of operating systems.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
2.00 |
3.00 |
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3.00 |
CTI 120 - Network and Security Foundation
CTI 120 - Network and Security Foundation
This course introduces students to the Network concepts, including networking terminology
and protocols, local and wide area networks, and network standards. Emphasis is placed
on securing information systems and the various implementation policies. Upon completion,
students should be able to perform basic tasks related to networking mathematics,
terminology, media and protocols.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
|
2.00 |
2.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 6 |
Spring Semester 1
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
NOS 130 - Windows Single User
NOS 130 - Windows Single User
This course introduces operating system concepts for single-user systems. Topics
include hardware management, file and memory management, system configuration/optimization,
and utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to perform operating systems
functions at the support level in a single-user environment.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
|
2.00 |
2.00 |
|
3.00 |
NOS 120 - Linux/UNIX Single User
NOS 120 - Linux/UNIX Single User
This course develops the necessary skills for students to develop both GUI and command
line skills for using and customizing a Linux workstation. Topics include Linux file
system and access permissions, GNOME Interface, VI editor, X Window System expression
pattern matching, I/O redirection, network and printing utilities. Upon completion,
students should be able to customize and use Linux systems for command line requirements
and desktop productivity roles.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
|
2.00 |
2.00 |
|
3.00 |
SEC 110 - Security Concepts
SEC 110 - Security Concepts
This course introduces the concepts and issues related to securing information systems
and the development of policies to implement information security controls. Topics
include the historical view of networking and security, security issues, trends, security
resources, and the role of policy, people, and processes in information security.
Upon completion, students should be able to identify information security risks, create
an information security policy, and identify processes to implement and enforce policy.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
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2.00 |
2.00 |
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3.00 |
CTS 120 - Hardware/Software Support
CTS 120 - Hardware/Software Support
This course covers the basic hardware of a personal computer, including installation,
operations and interactions with software. Topics include component identification,
memory-system, peripheral installation and configuration, preventive maintenance,
hardware diagnostics/repair, installation and optimization of system software, commercial
programs, system configuration, and device-drivers. Upon completion, students should
be able to select appropriate computer equipment and software, upgrade/maintain existing
equipment and software, and troubleshoot/repair non-functioning personal computers.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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2.00 |
3.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 12 |
