MSTC Home Header MSTC Programs
About MSTC MSTC Programs Work at MSTC Business and Industry MyMSTC / Current Students
Header
Get Started!
Academic Calendar Certificates Faculty Home Pages
Academic Divisions Class Schedules & Catalog Library Services
Academic Support Center Continuing Education
Apprenticeships Distance Education/Online Classes
Search Search
Search
Header Header
spacer
 

Network Hardware Support Certificate

Develops the basic technical skills necessary to manage and support a small network. System architecture concepts and troubleshooting techniques are key elements of this certificate. The skill sets involved provide training for individuals who install, maintain, upgrade and repair PC hardware.

Curriculum Credits
Microsoft Office-Beginning     3
Network Fundamentals     3
PC Troubleshooting-Beginning     3
Systems Analysis     3
Total Credits       12
   
Course Descriptions:
Microsoft Office-Beginning - 3 credits
10103106
         
Develops introductory skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Windows Explorer, Internet, and computer concepts through demonstrations and lab exercises.

Network Fundamentals - 3 credits
10150101  
       
An introduction to networking that includes terminology, basic concepts of planning, designing, implementing, troubleshooting and administration. Topics included are peer-to-peer versus server-based networks, network topologies, media, interface cards, protocols and architectures. An in-depth coverage of the OSI model is included. Corequisite: Windows Operating Systems 10103102 or Microsoft Office - Beginning 10103106

PC Troubleshooting-Beginning - 3 credits
10150110 
        
Develops skill in PC hardware and software troubleshooting including installation of hardware components and problem determination and correction of malfunctioning hardware and software. Prerequisites: Network Fundamentals 10150101; Windows Operating Systems 10103102 or Microsoft Office - Beginning 10103106

Systems Analysis - 3 credits
10152170 
        
A practical course which provides an overview of the Systems Development Life Cycle and then focuses in on the analysis phase of real world computer and manual systems. Students learn concepts, techniques, and tools to aid in the analysis of existing systems, the identification of user requirements, and the design of database files. Both written and oral communications will be emphasized. Most of the work will be done in groups. Prerequisite: Programming Logic-Beginning 10152101

Back to top

 

 
spacer
Footer Footer
spacer