This program provides students with comprehensive computer systems knowledge used in the implementation and management of modern networked environments. Classroom work provides students with extensive hands on experience and training using state-of-of-the-art networking components and tools from industry leaders such as CISCO. Additionally, students take courses that build skills in problem solving, analysis, basic electronics, digital logic, programming, computer architecture and operating systems. A focus on practical applications is maintained throughout the curriculum. For example, students utilize real life Robotics applications in a “discovery based learning” lab to develop critical thinking skills. In these courses students gain experience in using electronic test equipment, troubleshooting and debugging techniques, computer peripherals, computer and network fault diagnosis, and utilizing both high and low level programming skills to solve some real-life problems.
(Housed in the Information and Computer Technologies Department)

Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER: 16-17 Credit Hours
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition	3
CPT 114 Problem Solving and Robotics	3
CPT 115 Introduction to Networks	3
OFT 121 Introduction to Keyboarding	1
SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE	3
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE*	3-4
Total	16-17
SECOND SEMESTER: 16-18 Credit Hours
CIS 110 Building and Maintaining the PC	3
CPT 101 Python Programming OR CSC 101 Introduction to Computer Science OR CIS 101 Programming for Information Systems	3-4
CPT 215 Data Communications and Networking	3
ELT 130 Basic Electricity and Electronics	3
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE*	3-4
Physical/Health Education	1
Total	16-18
THIRD SEMESTER: 16-17 Credit Hours
CSC 202 Assembly Language Programming of Embedded Microcontrollers	4
CSC 206 Digital Computer Organization	3
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE*	3-4
OPERATING SYSTEMS ELECTIVES**	3
SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE	3
Total	16-17
FOURTH SEMESTER: 16-17 Credit Hours
CPT 210 Operating Systems and Peripherals	3
CPT 216 Advanced Networking Concepts	3
ENG 251 Technical Communications	3
COMPUTER SYSTEMS ELECTIVE***	3
NATURAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE	3-4
Physical/Health Education	1
Total	16-17
TOTAL CREDITS	64-69

* Mathematics Electives: MTH 160, MTH 165, MTH 172, MTH 175, MTH 210, MTH 211, MTH 220
** Operating Systems Electives include CSC 215 or CPT 217, or (CRC 201 and CRC 202), and one of the following: CRC 110, CRC 116, CRC 117
*** Computer Systems Electives include CIS 208, CIS 223, CIS 225, CPT 218, CSC 214, and CE 279


COMPUTER-RELATED ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

(SEE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY -- COMPUTER OPTION)