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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 (Click here for full list of courses and descriptions)
| Course Number |
General Education Requirements |
Credits |
| ENGL-100 |
English Composition |
3 |
| ENGL-115 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
| MATH-125 |
Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
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Arts and Humanities Elective |
3 |
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Social Science Electives |
6 |
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Science Elective with Lab |
4 |
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Total Core Requirements |
22 |
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| 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 |
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Computer Technology Elective |
3 |
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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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