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Major: Network Technology
Technology 19 units
A Certificate of Achievement may be earned by compleing all the courses required for this major with a grade of "C" or better.
An Associate in Science degree may be earned by completing a minimum of 60 units of degree credit coursework, including the major requirements and breadth requirements, with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. The student must complete all courses required for the major with a grade of "C" or better.
Courses required for the major:
4 units CCT 170 Basic Electronics
4 units CCT 271 Digital Applications and Devices
4 units CCT 272 Fiber Optic/Copper Netwok Structure
4 units CCT 273 Computer Repair Technology
3 units CCT 274 Network Communications Technology
CCT-099 Occupational Work Experience
Note: For more information on this course, refer to Cooperative
Education.
CCT-100 Topics in Computer and Communications Technology
.5-4 Units: 3 hours of lecture, per week, LR, DG
This is a supplemental course in electronics designed to provide a
study of various topics to be announced each term in the current
course schedule. May be repeated nine times.
CCT-110 Application of Math to Technology
3 Units: 3 hours of lecture, per week, LR, DG, CSU
This course provides a study of intermediate algebra and beginning
trigonometry as it applies to basic AC and DC electric and electronic
circuitry. Not repeatable.
CCT-170 Basic Electronics
4 Units: 54 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, LR,
DG
This course covers calculation and measurements of AC and DC series,
parallel and complex circuits. Fundamental laws, use of basic test
equipment and electrical safety will be discussed and utilized with
lab projects and experiments. Not repeatable.
CCT-271 Digital Applications and Devices
4 Units: 54 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, LR,
DG
This course will study aspects of digital devices and their
applications. Logic gates, counters and registers, as well as digital
display devices, will be discussed. The use of tools and selected
digital test equipment will be introduced into lab assignments. Not
repeatable.
CCT-272 Fiber Optic/Copper Network Structure
4 Units: 54 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, LR,
DG
This course provides a study in data transmission utilizing various
technologies. Presented from a technician's point of view, aspects of
fiber optic theory and application will be discussed, as well as
copper wiring, color codes and terminations. Not repeatable.
CCT- 273- Computer Repair Technology
4 Units: 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory, per week, LR, DG
This course provides a study of the construction and design of
personal computers. Included will be diagnosing and methods of
troubleshooting all areas of microcomputer hardware. Differentiation
between hardware and software failures and compatibility will be
discussed. Not repeatable.
CCT-274 Network Communication Technology
3 Units, LR
This course provides a study in practical application of
communication techniques for local area networks. Basic data
communications including modems, DSL, cable modems, modulation
methods and switching concepts will be discussed. Token Ring Network,
Fast Ethernet technology and Firewall technology will be included,
along with repeaters, routers, bridges, gateways, Frame Relay and
Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI).
CCT-298 - Independent Study
.2-4 Units: hours of independent study, LR, DG, CSU
Prerequisite: educational contract of study signed by an instructor,
department chair and college dean. Topics must extend
beyond regular course offerings.
This course is designed for selected students to pursue independent
study in computer and communications technology under the direction
of an instructor. May be repeated nine times.