Introduction to Computer Information Technology (Certificate E0712)

Program Overview

The Introduction to Computer Information Technology certificate equips students with essential computer skills for careers requiring technology proficiency. Through courses in business software, security techniques, and web development, students gain a comprehensive understanding of computer systems and their applications. While not directly qualifying for computer industry jobs, this certificate complements degrees in fields like Business or Engineering that demand computer literacy.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Introduction to Computer Information Technology certificate is designed to prepare students for careers that require the understanding and use of computer technology. The certificate offers a balanced set of classes that enables students to become proficient with business software such as Word, Excel and Access; implement security techniques to protect computer systems from malware, maintain a computer using utility programs, and create web sites. Emphasis is placed on developing formatted documents using spreadsheets to enter, calculate and graph data; using a database to store and retrieve data and to create forms, reports and queries; protecting a computer’s hardware and software, and using HTML and web page editors to create and publish multimedia web sites. Students will demonstrate the ability to use software to solve business problems and create commercial web sites. Although the completion of this certificate may not qualify a student for a job in the computer industry, it would complement a degree such as business or engineering that requires computer skills.

Outline:

• Required Courses:
• CISB 11 Computer Information Systems (3.5 units)
• CISB 15 Microcomputer Applications (3.5 units)
• CISS 11 Practical Computer Security (2 units)
• Total Units: 9

Careers:

While the certificate may not directly qualify students for a computer industry job, it complements degrees like Business or Engineering that require computer skills.

Other:

• Program Learning Outcomes:
• Know the four primary operations of a computer and the hardware that performs these operations.
• Be able to define the following internet terms: Internet, World Wide Web, browser, IP address, URL.
• Be able to identify five ways to protect a computer from harmful attacks.
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• Guided Pathways of Study: [Guided Pathways of Study Link]

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