Computer Technology

Computer Technology is designed to teach students the basic knowledge and skills necessary to solve technical and business oriented problems using computer development tools and to build and maintain computer systems and networks. Students will experience a variety of course work using Web development, workstation, and server-based computer systems. Courses are organized to provide a mix of lecture and hands-on experiences. Typical classes cover personal computer applications and languages including Oracle, Visual Basic.NET, Java, SQL, PL/SQL, C#, ASP.NET, JSP, PHP, Perl, XML, and Java Script. Operating systems used are Windows 7, Windows 2008 Server, Cisco IOS, and Linux.

Completion of the first year’s curriculum in Network Administration, Programming, or Webmaster leads to a certificate in Computer Assistant. The two-year curriculum leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree with options in Network Administration, Programming, or Webmaster. Graduates in Network Administration have worked toward Cisco’s CCNA and Microsoft’s MSCE certification and are marketable as network managers. Graduates in Programming are employable in large organizations, typically with Oracle, Java, or Microsoft-based systems and have worked toward several Oracle and Microsoft certifications. Graduates with the Webmaster option are marketable as webmasters and web developers and have worked toward Java and Microsoft certification. Note also that there are options in the A.A. and A.S. degrees that emphasize transfer to 4-year programs.

Students are required to take the classes and credits shown below from a selected option: Network Administration, Programming, or Webmaster. Elective credits are entirely up to the student and may be any 100 level or higher course as shown in the course schedule. Common choices include other computer classes, electronics classes, Microsoft Office classes, or business and accounting classes.

Faculty Advisors: Emmett Coon, Shaun Scott, and Bryon Steinwand

Requirements for all programs: Students must fulfill their math requirements in at least M121 College Algebra and their English requirements in at least WRIT121T Introduction to Technical Writing. Students must have a computer competency equal to CAPP131 Basic MS Office. The placement is determined through placement testing at enrollment (or previous accredited classes). Students who do not place into the class will be required to take it at the beginning of their program, although the credits may be used to meet the elective requirements in the first semester.

As a graduation requirement students in the UM-Helena Computer Technology A.A.S. program must demonstrate proficiency in the program core and their chosen option area: Networking, Programming, or Webmaster. All Computer Technology A.A.S. students must pass a proficiency test based upon core course objectives, option area course objectives within the students’ option of choice, program objectives, and corresponding nationally recognized competencies and standards. Self-paced study guides and focused study sessions are available to supplement developing skills and conceptual knowledge necessary to pass the test.

Computer Assistant

A one year certificate is earned by completing the courses shown for the first year in any of the three options to total 33 or 34 credits.

Consumer Information for Computer Assistant

Network Administration

Sequence is for fall entry; see your advisor for spring entry sequences.
First Semester * = Requires Successful CT Placement and Basic MS Office Placement

Programming

Sequence is for fall entry; see your advisor for spring entry sequences.

Webmaster

Sequence is for fall entry; see your advisor for spring entry sequences.

Students may pursue a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science at Carroll College.