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Computer Systems Technology - CST.CT

Computer Systems Technology

The CST associate degree program combines training in the design, implementation, and maintenance of microcomputer hardware with operating systems and network systems management and administration. This career-oriented degree also offers basic electrical engineering technology courses along with a diverse elective bank of computer studies and internet courses. Included is a basic general education core and a cooperative education option.

 

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Degree/Certificate:
Code Course Credits
First Year / First Semester
ENG-101 English Composition I1 3
CHM-140 Chemistry and Society or
BIO-106 Living in the Environment or
PHY-103 Physics I (For the Non-Science Major) 4
CST-102 Microcomputer Operating Systems I: Workstations 3
MTH-100 Algebraic Concepts 2 4
CIS-112 The Technology of Smart Phones or
HPE-... Health and Exercise Science Elective 1
    15
First Year / Second Semester
ENG-102 English Composition II 3 3
CIM-115 Microcontroller Applications 3
CST-103 Microcomputer Operating Systems I: Workstations 3
CSC-171 Introductory Python Programming 3
MTH-111 Introduction to Statistics 4 3
    15
Code Course Credits
Second Year / First Semester
CST-201 Advanced Networking 5
ENG-191 The Myths of the World 6 or
ENG-271 World Literature I 6 3
CIS-181 Linux/UNIX Essentials 3
CST-109 Building, Upgrading, and Repairing Personal Computers 3
CST-204 Computer and Network Security 7 4
    15
Second Year / Second Semester
CIS-285 Linux/UNIX Networking and Security 8 3
CIS-288 Linux System Administration 9 3
CST-106 Microcomputer Operating Systems II: Server Systems 10 3
CST-212 Advanced Routing and Switching 11 3
EET-105 Introduction to Electricity & Electronics 12 3
    15
  Total Minimum Credits 60
1 Must test into ENG-101 or complete all appropriate prerequisites
2 Must test into College Level Math or complete all appropriate prerequisites
3 Prerequisite: ENG-101
4 Must test into College level Math or complete all appropriate prerequisites
5 Prerequisite: CST-102
6 Prerequisite: ENG-101
7 Prerequisite: CST-102
8 Prerequisites: CIS-181, CST-102 and CSC-171
9 Prerequisites: CIS-181, CST-102 and CSC-171
10 Prerequisite: CST-103
11 Prerequisite: CST-201
12 Prerequisite: MTH-100

Program Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Apply the principles of modern microcomputer operating systems, network architecture, hardware architecture, and subsystems to network, repair and manage operating systems.
  2. Solve basic network design and application problems using knowledge of common network architectures and network software.
  3. Utilize electronic principles and digital electronics necessary to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair computer and network hardware problems.

Employment Opportunities

  • Computer service engineering technician
  • Computer systems technician
  • Network manager
  • Technical control specialist

Transfer Opportunities

Students in this program transfer to many institutions including our premier partner:

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Contact Person

Richard Dolan, Director
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4518
email: rdolan@dos5.net

Additional information

CIP Code

11.0101
Program Code

CST.AAS

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