Computer and Information Technology
The Certificate in Microcomputer Applications is designed for students interested in microcomputer operations and systems. Upon completion, students are prepared to take the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams in Word and Excel.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer and Information Technology equips students for employment which involves the analysis and design of computerized information and management decision systems. Graduates of the program are prepared to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam which demonstrates competency in the maintenance of PCs, mobile devices, operating systems and printers. The program is broken down into three concentrations. Students must take 15 credit hours in one of the following concentrations to obtain their degree in that field: IT Specialist Concentration, Networking Concentration or Programming Concentration.
Graduation Requirements
Certificate in Microcomputer Applications: A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. A minimum of 9 credits earned toward the certificate must be completed at SENMC.
AAS in Computer and Information Technology: ENGL 1110G Composition I with a C- or higher; placement into college-level math and reading courses or completion of developmental courses with a C- or higher; cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. A minimum of 15 of the 60 credits for the associate’s degree must be completed at SENMC.
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- Create and format presentation slides using Microsoft PowerPoint
- Customize Microsoft PowerPoint slides using clip art, digital pictures, theme colors, tables, charts, WordArt, and font styles.
- Utilize Microsoft PowerPoint’s menus and ribbons to perform a variety of tasks
- Present an slide presentations with transitions including sound and animations
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- Introduction to Linux
- Introduction to Installing Linux
- Fedora and RedHat Enterprise Linux fundamentals
- The SHELL
- The LINUX filesystem
- Networking and the Internet
- The Bourne Again Shell (bash)
- System Administration Core Concepts
- Files, Directories, and Filesystems 1
- Finding, Downloading, and installing the software 1
- Printing 1
- Building a Linux Kernel 1
- Administration tasks 1
- Configuring and monitoring a LAN 1
- Programming the Bourne Again Shell (bash) 1
- The Python Programming LanguagePoints/Grading conversion:
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- Understand the basic concepts of computational science
- Understand the basics of a scientific research paper
- Explain a computational science project
- Explain the difference between laboratory and model-based scientific research
- Learn how to create a computer program that will model a scientific problem
- Cooperative Learning: Balance own interests and priorities with those of other team members
- Understand the various forms of computer programming
- Understand the various terms used in computer programming
- Compare the properties of computer programs and select the one ‘best fit’ for modeling the teams scientific problem 1
- Define modeling problems, their solutions and their properties 1
- Understand basic theory concerning computational modeling 1
- Utilize Power Point presentation software to describe: the problem; the model; the results; potential areas for further study 1
- Analyze a problem and determine the appropriate mathematical manipulation required to solve the problem 1
- Compare and contrast applicability of computational science to common occurrences in daily life
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- Identify the fundamental principles of using personal computers, laptops and portable devices
- Install, configure, optimize and upgrade personal computer components
- Identify tools, diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for personal computer components and operating systems
- Identify the popular Motherboard/Processors/Memory in terms of their basic characteristics, terminology, type, capacity, architecture and standards.
- Identify safety and preventive maintenance including the potential hazards to personnel and equipment that require special disposal procedures that comply with environmental guidelines
- Identify tools, diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for security
- Identify various types of printers, their operations and components, how they work, how they print onto a page, care and service techniques and common problems with printer types.
- Identify basic network concepts and network terminology such as bandwidth, topology, connectivity, client server, peer-to-peer, media, OSI and other relevant terms, common communication protocols, including how a network works.
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- Effective communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
- Basic critical thinking skills including problem identification, evidence acquisition, evidence evaluation, and problem solving and analytical decision making.
- An understanding of personal and social responsibility
- An ability to apply the fundamental concepts of quantitative reasoning in mathematics and science.
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- Demonstrate technical skills needed in today’s world.
- Install, upgrade, and migrate to Windows
- Deploy windows
- Configure hardware and applications
- Configure network connectivity
- Configure access to resources
- Configure and troubleshoot mobile computing
- Monitor and maintain systems that run Windows
- Configure backup and recovery options
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- Create projects on Internet topics such as Internet history, Internet Safety, and Internet Applications.
- Use Web
- 0 tools, email, and search engines.
- Create a blog and basic web page.
- Collaborate on two group projects.
- Design an Internet Guide using a Wiki or a web page.
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- The student will be able to work with basic concepts, tools, and vocabulary of Adobe Photoshop to create effective visual communication. The student will be able to use selection tools, cloning, copying and pasting, color correction, image restoration, filters, and special effects.
- Use tools and palettes of Photoshop.
- Use masks, channels, filters and layer styles.
- Perform photo retouching and typographic design tasks.
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- Create and format worksheets/workbooks using features of Microsoft Excel including chart data, styles, and themes.
- Utilize formulas and functions to create worksheets suitable for professional and personal purposes.
- Utilize the advanced function of Excel to create templates, work with multiple worksheet, advanced sorting and filtering and data analysis.
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- Introduction to Databases
- Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)
- The Relational Model and Normalization
- Database Design Using Normalization
- Data Modeling with the Entity-Relationship Model
- Transforming Data Models into Database Designs
- SQL for Database Construction and Application Processing
- Database Redesign
- Managing Multiuser Databases 1
- Managing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2014 1
- The Web Server Environment 1
- Big Data, Data Warehouses, and Business Intelligence Systems
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- Describe the common networking technology including media, topology, protocol and devices.
- Describe the common networking tools and methodology for network management and troubleshooting.
- Understand the common security threats and method/technique to protect and ensure network integrity.
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- Master Basic Content: OSI Model, Internetworking Devices, IP Addressing, LAN Media Topologies, Structured Cabling, Electronics
- Master Lab Skills: PC hardware Software, patch cables, installation of structured cabling; use of test equipment
- Master Documentation Skills: maintaining engineering journal; cable management techniques
- Master People Skills: working in engineering teams, self and project management, oral exams, presentations
- Achieve Awareness and Access: basic technological literacy; awareness of IT careers; preparation for 2 and 4 yr. EE, CS, and IT programs; access to well-paying, learning-oriented jobs; ability to design, install, and maintain internetworks
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