About the Program
Program Requirements
For current program requirements -> 2024-2025
Program Goal: Career
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: COMPUTERSUPPTECH.CC
Program Learning Outcome(s):
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
Identify, describe, install, and maintain the fundamental hardware and software components of a modern computer system.
Apply the fundamental techniques of computer security to ensure account and data integrity.
Identify and describe connection-oriented network services and the functions of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.
Identify labor market needs and properly prepare for the most relevant industry certification exams.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 49
Unit(s): 3.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level IV; Math Level III
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
34.00 hours Lecture
/ 51.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 85.00
This is an advanced course in computer and network security. This course will prepare students to evaluate, secure and manage network information assurance, and take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. Course topics include threat management, security standards and protocols (including public key infrastructure and cryptography), intrusion detection and prevention, forensics, system recovery, and disaster planning. The principles of data integrity, user accountability, and policy management will be explored in detail. Students will develop and demonstrate intrusion detection skills utilizing a virtual network to configure and test security procedures.
Unit(s): 4.00
Recommended Prep: CSCI 49 and/or Reading Level IV; English Level IV; Math Level III
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
42.50 hours Lecture
/ 76.50 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 119.00
This is an introductory course in computer networking and data communication infrastructure. The focus of this course is to develop the skills required to manage and maintain networks. This is the first of two courses designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Entry-level Network Technician (CCENT) exam and the first of three Butte College courses designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching certification exam. Course topics will include: CompTIA Network+ non-proprietary networking, network protocols components, configuration, network design, installation, management and security. Cisco routers and routing, switches and packet switched networks, Internet Protocol addressing and converged networking.
Unit(s): 4.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level IV; Math Level III
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
42.50 hours Lecture
/ 76.50 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 119.00
This is an introductory course in computer hardware, operating systems and connectivity. The course prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ exams. The focus of this course is to develop an understanding of personal computing devices, including terminology, safety, assembly, operating system installation, configuration, optimization, security, and industry best practices.
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Contacts
Luke Sathrum, Chair
(530) 895-2219
Department Office: AHPS 251
(530) 895-2531
Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378
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