Programs

COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY

A.A.S. Degree - Career Program

Department:Information and Computer Technologies

School(s): Applied Sciences & Technologies

MCC Program Code: CP01
CIP Code: 15.1202
NYSED Code (BRI): 85365

Admissions
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New, Transfer, or Re-admit students should contact Admissions at 585-292-2200 or admissions@monroecc.edu.

Continuing students should contact Information and Computer Technologies for more information.

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50% or more of this program can be completed online.

This program's design is based on: New MCC General Education

Description
This program is designed with the 21st century technician in mind, providing students with the skills necessary to work with state-of-the-art embedded systems that include mobile and remote sensing devices. All of the core courses in the curriculum have practical laboratory components that provide students with hands-on experience utilizing essential diagnostic hardware and software development tools. The curriculum focuses on building critical thinking and problem solving skills with an emphasis on practical applications. Flexible elective options in Math, Science and Computer Systems allow the student to fine tune their skills in the areas of networking, programming, or systems design and integration to suit their particular background and future needs. This added flexibility provides students with the option to continue their education and obtain an AS degree with transfer options in Computer Science or Computer Engineering within an additional semester or two of study.
(Housed in the Information and Computer Technologies Department)

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.
2. Analyze a problem critically, and then identify and define the computing requirement appropriate to its solution.
3. Solve problems (programming, networking) utilizing characteristic diagnostic tools.
4. Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
5. Demonstrate effective communication skills (oral, written) with a range of audiences.
6. Demonstrate strong programming skills (write, debug, test computer programs).
7. Sustain (setup, maintain, and evaluate) network environments.
8. Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation or administration of computer-based systems.
9. Create (design, program and implement) an embedded autonomous control system.
10. Operate effectively (work with, setup, or evaluate) both basic analog and digital electronic test equipment.
11. Assist in the creation of an effective project plan.
12. Integrate hardware/software based solutions into the user environment effectively.

Employment Potential
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Requirements for Program Entrance
Intermediate Algebra with Trigonometry (or Math 104 at MCC). Typing or keyboarding recommended.

Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition	3
MTH 165 College Algebra OR higher#	3
CPT 114 Problem Solving and Robotics	3
CPT 115 Introduction to Networks	3
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - OTHER WORLD CIVILIZATIONS (SUNY-OWC) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WESTERN CIVILIZATION (SUNY-WC) ELECTIVE	3
First Semester Total:	15
SECOND SEMESTER
CPT 101 Programming in Python	4
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - NATURAL SCIENCES (SUNY-NS) ELECTIVE	3-4
PROGRAM ELECTIVE**	3
OPEN ELECTIVE*	3
MCC GENERAL EDUCATION - HEALTH AND WELLNESS (MCC-HW) ELECTIVE	2
Second Semester Total:	15-16
THIRD SEMESTER
CSC 202 Programming Embedded Microcontrollers in C and Assembly	4
CPT 211 Android App Design for Mobile Devices	3
PHL 105 Technology and Values	3
ENR 157 Digital Systems OR CSC 206 Digital Computer Organization	3-4
PROGRAM ELECTIVE**	3
Third Semester Total:	16-17
FOURTH SEMESTER
CPT 210 Operating Systems and Peripherals	3
CPT 212 Wireless and Remote Sensor Technology	3
CRC 110 Introduction to Web Site Design	1
CPT 213 Computer Systems Design Lab OR ENR 259 Engineering Design Lab	1
PROGRAM ELECTIVE**	3-4
OPEN ELECTIVE*	3-4
Fourth Semester Total;	14-16
TOTAL CREDITS:	60-64

*Choose from: MTH 160, 172, 175, 210, 211, 220. Some of these choices are 4-credit courses. Because some of these courses have prescribed pre-requisites, students should consult an advisor before making their selection.
**Choose from: CPT 215, 216, 217, 218; CSC 101, 214, 215, 223, 225; CIS 200, 201. NOTE: Some of the listed courses are offered for 4-credits.
#Selected MTH course must also qualify for MCC-QL.

ADDITIONAL NOTE: Students who wish to use this degree as the foundation for transfer to a four-year institution should work with an advisor to determine best course selections.

Revised 7/27/2018