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The Computer Technology program concentrates on the three major areas in the information technology industry: programming, networking, and computer hardware/operating systems. The program provides the student with a broad-based education that will prepare them for a career in the information technology field.  

The curriculum, which includes a large amount of hands-on experience in individual and team-based projects, is designed to encourage students to develop critical thinking skills and well-rounded knowledge of the computer industry and its applications.

The program provides students with experience in the installation, configuration and maintenance of Microsoft and open source operating systems; network design and management; object oriented programming; database design and management; web based software development; and microcomputer hardware maintenance and support.

Career opportunities for our graduates include: user support/helpdesk technician, desktop computer service technician, programmer, web server administrator, and network administrator.


Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

  • Build, maintain, and repair personal computer systems.
  • Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft and open source operating systems.
  • Build personal computer based local area networks.
  • Create and manage Microsoft Windows® and Linux network objects and services.
  • Create programs, applications, and web services utilizing various programming languages.
  • Design, build and maintain databases.

Curriculum


Course Number General Education Requirements Credits
ENGL-100 English Composition 3
ENGL-115 Introduction to Literature 3
MATH-125 Discrete Mathematics 3
  Arts and Humanities Elective 3
  Social Science Electives 6
  Science Elective with Lab 4
  Total Core Requirements 22
     
Course Number Academic Major Requirements Credits
CMPT-100 Introduction to Computer Technology 4
CMPT-105 Introduction to Web Programming 4
CMPT-110 Introduction to Databases 3
CMPT-115 Microcomputer Hardware 4
CMPT-120 Open Source Operating Systems 4
CMPT-125 Structured Programming 3
CMPT-210 Applications in Software 3
CMPT-215 Microsoft Operating Systems 3
CMPT-220 Network System Management 3
CMPT-225 Network Engineering 3
CMPT-230 Senior Internship 3
CMPT-235 Senior Seminar 3
  Computer Technology Elective 3
  Total Credits Required For Degree 65



High School or post-secondary coursework in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Introduction to Microcomputers is recommended. For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of the website.
 


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