Program Overview
The Computer Systems Technology program at Mount San Antonio College provides advanced coursework in computer systems circuitry, including microcontrollers and microprocessors. Students will gain technical proficiency and prepare for employment or active job seeking in the field of computer systems technology or related fields. This noncredit program is tuition-free and offers a Certificate of Completion.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Computer Systems Technology program is a Vocational Studies program offered through Mount San Antonio College's Continuing Education division. It focuses on providing students with advanced coursework in computer systems circuitry, including microcontrollers and microprocessors. This program offers a Certificate of Completion (#24284).
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be employed or actively seeking employment in the field or a related field.
- Students will be technically proficient.
- Students will employ polar and/or rectangular notation to determine the magnitude and phase shift of an unknown circuit parameter (voltage, current, impedance, and/or power).
Outline:
Required Courses:
- VOC EL11 - Technical Applications in Microcomputers
- VOC EL12 - Computer Simulation and Troubleshooting
- VOC EL50A - Electronic Circuits - Direct Current (DC)
- VOC EL50B - Electronic Circuits (AC)
- VOC EL51 - Semiconductor Devices and Circuits
- VOC EL56 - Digital Electronics
- VOC EL61 - Electronic Assembly and Fabrication
- VOC EL74 - Microcontroller Systems
- VOC TCH60 - Customer Relations for the Technician
Plan of Study Grid:
Fall Term 1:
- VOC EL11 - Technical Applications in Microcomputers
- VOC EL50A - Electronic Circuits - Direct Current (DC)
- VOC EL50B - Electronic Circuits (AC)
Spring Term 1:
- VOC TCH60 - Customer Relations for the Technician
- VOC EL56 - Digital Electronics
Fall Term 2:
- VOC EL51 - Semiconductor Devices and Circuits
- VOC EL61 - Electronic Assembly and Fabrication
Spring Term 2:
- VOC EL74 - Microcontroller Systems
- VOC EL12 - Computer Simulation and Troubleshooting
Careers:
- Students will be prepared for employment or active job seeking in the field of computer systems technology or related fields.
Other:
- Continuing Education classes, also known as “Noncredit,” are financially supported by the state of California and are offered tuition-free.
- Noncredit classes are designed to provide students with a high-quality learning experience with the opportunity to gain new skills and embark on new career pathways.
- Noncredit programs at Mt. SAC include Adult Basic Education (ABE), Education for Older Adults (EOA), English as a Second Language (ESL), Short-Term Vocational (STV), Vocational Re-Entry (VRE), and IMPACT/Adults with Disabilities (AWD).
