LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Electronics, Computer Tech
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0743 (Effective Fall 2002 - Summer 2007)
A computer service technician is highly knowledgeable in both computer
hardware and software. This person must not only understand the operation of
the computer system, but must also diagnose and repair the system when it
fails, make upgrades and perform preventive maintenance. A computer service
technician also answers customers' questions relating to correct use of
computers or components and may install new equipment. A successful computer
service technician must understand electronics, computer hardware and
software, and how they work together to make the computer operate. Computer
service technicians are employed in computer sales and service shops and any
place a large number of computers are found. Not all courses in this program
transfer to all colleges. Students planning to transfer should see an
academic advisor or counselor before enrolling in any course.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section
for skills assessment and advising information.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific course work in
mathematics. See the General Education Core Requirements section for
information on how to fulfill these requirements.
INFORMATION
Contact the Information Technology and Office Systems Department, Old Central
Building, Room 137, telephone number (517) 483-1546.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 66 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
CABS 119 Microsoft Word 2
CABS 126 Excel 2
CABS 133 Microsoft Access Database 2
CABS 195 Microsoft Windows 2
CISB 107 DOS Management 1
CISB 114 Programming Logic 3
CISB 130 Data Communications 3
CISB 133 Operating Systems 3
CISB 200 Info Sys Tech/Problem Solving 3
CISB 230 Intro to Local Area Networks 3
CISB 231 Advanced Local Area Networks 3
CISB 236 Microcomputer Software Support 3
ELCT 100 Schematic Drawing 1
ELCT 120 Programming Preparation 2
ELCT 151 Computer Troubleshooting 3
ELCT 160 Logic Problems Analysis 3
ELCT 161 Soldering/Desoldering 1
ELCT 170 Computer Repair Electronics I 6
ELCT 171 Computer Repair Electronics II 6
ELCT 180 Computer Test Equipment I 3
ELCT 181 Computer Test Equipment II 2
OADM 275 Diversity in Business 3
SPCH 110 Oral Communic in the Workplace 3
WRIT 124 Technical Writing 3
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 0 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 0 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Speech Communication Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Science/Technology Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Mathematics Competency (See the General Education Core
Requirement section on how to fulfill this mathematics
requirement. Course work may be needed.)
MINIMUM TOTAL 66
NOTES:
1. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
2. Students interested in specializing in microcomputer software support
should review the curriculum guide for Microcomp Support Specialist,
#0713.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
ELCT 100 CABS 195 CABS 119 CABS 133
ELCT 120 CISB 114 CABS 126 CISB 133
ELCT 160 CISB 130 CISB 107 CISB 231
ELCT 161 ELCT 151 CISB 200 CISB 236
ELCT 170 ELCT 171 CISB 230 OADM 275
ELCT 180 ELCT 181 WRIT 124
SPCH 110
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