COMPUTER SCIENCE
COMSC-260 Assembly Language Programming/ Computer Organization 4 units SC • 54 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory per term • Prerequisite: COMSC-165 or equivalent
A course covering the basics of machine architecture, machine language, assembly language, operating system interface, and interfacing with high level languages. Topics include data representation, instruction representation and execution, addressing, indexing, macros, subroutine linkages, storage and time efficiency issues, interrupt handling, virtual memory, cache memory, and dynamic address translation. CSU, UC
COMPUTER TECHNICAL SUPPORT – COMTC Tish Young, dean Physical Sciences and Engineering Division Physical Sciences Building, Room 263
Possible career opportunities
The field of computer technical support includes jobs related to computer assembly, computer upgrading, computer servicing, and computer networking including wireless systems. In the industrial area job opportunities include computer controls and data acquisition. Job opportunities are good for individuals with skills in computer hardware, computer software and electronics.
Program level student learning outcomes Program level student learning outcomes have been developed for each of the three options for General Education. A complete list of current program level student learning outcomes for each program is available in this section of this catalog prior to the course and program descriptions and on the DVC website at www.dvc.edu/slo .
Associate in science degree Computer technical support
Certificate of achievement Computer technical support
Certificate of accomplishment Computer technical support
Associate in science degree - Computer technical support
This two-year associate in science degree program is intended to prepare the student for jobs in business and government as computer support technicians. Principle areas of study are computer software applications, hardware, and basic network principles. Instruction will include the installation, support and repair of microcomputers, especially those attached to local area networks (LANs). To earn a degree, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” grade or higher and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in the coursework for the major, and complete all general education requirements as listed in the catalog. Certain courses may satisfy both major and general education requirements; however, the units are only counted once. major requirements
PROGRAM AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
total minimum required units
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Certificate of achievement - Computer technical support
This program is intended to prepare the student for jobs in business and government as computer support technicians. Principle areas of study are computer software applications, hardware, and basic network principles. Instruction will include the installation, support and repair of microcomputers, especially those attached to local area networks (LANs). To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in the coursework required for the certificate. Certificate requirements are available in the evening, day and on weekends. required courses
units
BUS-250 Business Communications I.............................3 CNT-103 Voice, Video and Network Cabling...................1 CNT-105 Computer Networking Hardware/ Software............................................................3 CNT-114 Microsoft Windows Operating System Essentials/Administration.................................3 COMSC-100L Introduction to Computer Software..................1 COMTC-110 Introduction to Computer Hardware/ Software............................................................4 COMTC-118 Introduction to Operating Systems..................4 COMTC-120 Computer Systems Troubleshooting................4
164
units
BUS-250 Business Communications I.............................3 CNT-103 Voice, Video and Network Cabling...................1 CNT-105 Computer Networking Hardware/ Software............................................................3 CNT-114 Microsoft Windows Operating System Essentials/Administration.................................3 COMSC-100L Introduction to Computer Software..................1 COMTC-110 Introduction to Computer Hardware/ Software............................................................4 COMTC-118 Introduction to Operating Systems..................4 COMTC-120 Computer Systems Troubleshooting................4
total minimum required units
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