LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CURRICULUM GUIDE

Computer Repair & Support Tech

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Curriculum Code: 0743  (Effective Fall 2004 ? Summer 2009)

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.

INFORMATION
Contact the Information Technology and Office Systems Department, Old Central Building, Room 137, telephone number (517) 483-1546.

REQUIREMENTS

TOTAL:  47 CREDITS

CODE

TITLE

CREDIT HOURS

CITF 104

Intro to DOS

1

CITF 108

Microsoft Windows

2

CITF 110

Intro Computer Info Systems

3

CITN 115

Home Technology Integration

6

CITN 120

Intro to Networking

3

CITP 110

Intro Computer Programming

4

CITS 100

Schematic Drawing

1

CITS 120

Computer Hardware Support

3

CITS 130

Computer Software Support

3

CITS 160

Logic Problems Analysis

3

CITS 161

Soldering/Desoldering

1

CITS 170

Computer Repair Electronics I

6

CITS 171

Computer Repair Electronics II

6

CITS 180

Computer Test Equipment I

3

CITS 181

Computer Test Equipment II

2

LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS

TOTAL:  16-20 CREDITS

Complete the indicated number of credits from EACH CHOICE listed below.

CHOICE 1:  General Education Core Areas

16-20 Credits

(See General Education Core Requirements for information on how to fulfill these requirements.  Core area proficiency exams, where appropriate, are available for each core area.)

Communication Core Area (See Note 1)

3

Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area (See Note 2)

3-4

Mathematics Core Area (See Note 3)

3-4

Science Core Area  (See Note 4)

4-5

Writing Core Area  (See Note 5)

3-4

MINIMUM TOTAL

63

NOTES:

1.

SPCH 110 or SPCH 120 is recommended for the Communication Core area.

2.

OADM 275 is recommended for the Global Perspectives and Diversity Core area.

3.

MATH 119 is recommended for the Mathematics Core area.

4.

ISCI 131 is recommended for the Science Core area.

5.

WRIT 124 is recommended for the Writing Core area.

6.

Students interested in specializing in computer software support should review the curriculum guide for Computer Support Specialist, #0713.

7.

For graduation from this program, a student must have earned a minimum 2.0 grade in each course with a CIT_ prefix and in all Core courses.

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.

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CITS 100

CITF 108

CITF 104

CITN 120

CITS 160

CITF 110

CITN 115

CITP 110

CITS 161

CITS 171

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CITS 181

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