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Computer technical support

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 learning outcomes Program learning outcomes have been developed for each of the three options for General Education and all college degree and certificate programs. A complete list of current program learning outcomes for each program is also available on the DVC website at www.dvc.edu/slo.

Associate in science degree

Computer technical support - INACTIVE

Certificate of achievement

Certificate of achievement Computer technical support The Architecture, Construction, and Engineering Department has placed this certificate on INACTIVE status during the completion of necessary curriculum work. While the curriculum evaluation is underway, this certificate has been removed from the catalog. Students are advised that it may not currently be possible to complete the requirements for this certificate, although coursework transferred from other schools may allow a student to complete the requirements for the certificate. Additionally, students can request course substitutions from the program lead and any student in progress to complete this program should contact the Electronic program lead or department chair for advisement.

Certificate of accomplishment Computer technical support The Architecture, Construction, and Engineering Department has placed this certificate on INACTIVE status during the completion of necessary curriculum work. While the curriculum evaluation is underway, this certificate has been removed from the catalog. Students are advised that it may not currently be possible to complete the requirements for this certificate, although coursework transferred from other schools may allow a student to complete the requirements for the certificate. Additionally, students can request course substitutions from the program lead and any student in progress to complete this program should contact the Electronic program lead or department chair for advisement.

Computer technical support - INACTIVE

Certificate of accomplishment

Computer technical support - INACTIVE

COMTC-110

Associate in science degree Computer technical support The Architecture, Construction, and Engineering Department has placed this degree on INACTIVE status during the completion of necessary curriculum work. While the curriculum evaluation is underway, this degree has been removed from the catalog. Students are advised that it may not currently be possible to complete the requirements for this degree, although coursework transferred from other schools may allow a student to complete the requirements for the degree. Additionally, students can request course substitutions from the program lead and any student in progress to complete this program should contact the Electronic program lead or department chair for advisement.

Introduction to Computer Hardware/ Software

4 units LR • 54 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory per term • Note: Students may petition to repeat this course when software or hardware is changed

This is an introductory level course for students who have no computer hardware experience. Students will build and configure a variety of computer systems, and learn how to do basic hardware and operating system troubleshooting and repair. This course will also include topics in networking, printers, data acquisition and robotic controls. CSU

COMTC-115

A+ Exam Preparation

2 units SC • 36 hours lecture/18 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: COMTC-110 or equivalent

This course will cover the topics that are on the A+ computer technician exam. Students will learn the scope of the exam by taking practice exams, discussion of objectives, and concentrating on the areas that they need improvement of their knowledge. This course compliments the COMTC-110Introduction to Computer Hardware/Software, COMTC-118Introduction to Operating Systems and CNT-105-Computer Networking Hardware/Software courses. CSU DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE

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