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| Personal Computer Specialist Certificate |
Computer Studies |
Total Units: 33.5 |
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This program is currently inactive. Catalog rights may apply, see a counselor for more information.
Term Effective:
Spring 2010
Description:
The Personal Computer Specialist Certificate of Achievement program is an in-depth study of Windows-based computer systems including: programming, operating system, utilities, application software, hardware selection and installation, and telecommunications. Students are required to take some business English and Math courses as well as computer related courses.
The student may not necessarily be employed in the technology industry, but rather support and use personal computers in any field. There is an opportunity for advancement from the entry-level position as skills are developed through experience.
Students interested in a suggested order for taking classes in this program, can view the recommended course sequence. More information about Computer and Information Sciences programs can be found at the Computer and Information Sciences Department website.
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:
- Use a Windows-based computer on a variety of levels including application software, Windows operating system and programming;
- identify and install computer hardware components;
- apply principles of telecommunication to computer hardware and software;
- accurately use computer terminology when describing a computer problem or solution; and
- exhibit basic math and English skills related to computer use.
Program Requirements:
The requirements for the Personal Computer Specialist Certificate program are:
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Complete 33.5 units from
- Personal Computer Specialist Requirements
| Personal Computer Specialist Requirements - complete 33.50 units |
| CS 60.11A | Microsoft Word, Core | 1.50 |
| CS 60.11B | Microsoft Word, Expert | 1.50 |
| CS 61.11 | Using Microsoft Excel | 3.00 |
| CS 80.11 | Exploring Microsoft Windows | 3.00 |
| CS 80.13 | Windows Command Line/Microsoft DOS | 3.00 |
| CS 80.15 | IT Essentials 1: PC Hardware and Software | 4.00 |
| CS 82.21A | Network Fundamentals (Cisco Networking 1) | 4.00 |
| CS 82.51 | Virus Protection/Disk Backup | 0.50 |
| CS 84.21 | Management Information Systems | 3.00 |
| CS 182.52 | Sending Files and Photos Through Web Storage | 0.50 |
Complete any combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
| | Course | Description | Units |
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| BGN 71 | Business English Grammar | 3.00 |
| BMG 52 | Written Communication in Organizations | 3.00 |
| ENGL 100 | College Reading and Writing | 4.00 |
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Complete any combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
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| BMG 54 | Quantitative Skills/Math | 3.00 |
| MATH 150A | Elementary Algebra 1 | 3.00 |
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Complete any combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
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| CS 50.11A | Creating Webpages Using HTML & CSS 1 | 1.50 |
| CS 50.11B | Creating Webpages Using HTML & CSS 2 | 1.50 |
| CIS 58.62A | Dreamweaver, Beginning | 1.50 |
| CIS 58.62B | Dreamweaver, Intermediate | 1.50 |
| CS 63.11 | Microsoft Access | 3.00 |
| CS 63.11A | Microsoft Access, Core | 1.50 |
| CS 63.11B | Microsoft Access, Expert | 1.50 |
| CS 74.21A | Digital Video Production Techniques 1 | 1.50 |
| CS 74.21B | Digital Video Post-Production Techniques 2 | 1.50 |
| CS 81.21 | Introduction to UNIX | 3.00 |
| CS 115.11A | Robotic Design and Programming 1 | 3.00 |
| CS 175.11 | Introduction to Adobe Acrobat | 1.50 |
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| CS 182.51 | Security for Cable and DSL Home Networks | 0.50 |
Term Effective:
Spring 2010
The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.
Term Inactive:
Spring 2012
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Course Prerequisites and Advisories:
Courses in a program of study may have prerequisites or advisories;
that is, courses that must or should be completed before taking that course.
Please check for prerequisites or advisories by clicking on the course numbers
in the Program Requirements section.
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It is important that students who are completing an Associate Degree and desire to transfer to a four-year institution meet with a counselor to plan their lower division coursework. While many majors at SRJC are intended to align with lower division major preparation required by California public universities, specific lower-division major requirements vary among individual campuses. See a counselor, visit the Transfer Center, and check Guides For Transfer in Specific Majors, and ASSIST to review transfer preparation guides for specific schools and majors.
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Notes:
A grade of C or better must be earned for all courses taken as part of this certificate program.
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