Computer Support Technician
2020-21 Computer Support Technician (PDF)*
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Courses for this Program
About the Program
The Computer Support Technician program is designed to prepare students for employment in
computer support positions within an organization. It will also provide skills in computer hardware
and software to meet the needs of an increasingly technical society.
Program Learning Outcomes
The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program leaning outcomes for computer science programs are:
Makes recommendations regarding appropriate equipment acquisitions, maintenance, upgrade and life-cycling in the workplace.
Applies operating system and hardware concepts and principles to problem solving in the context of computer systems.
Troubleshoots and solve a variety of equipment-related issues in a workplace environment.
Uses standard business productivity software to support electronic projects.
Explains basic troubleshooting processes and procedures from initial diagnosis to final documentation and reporting.
Develops technical documentation to support organizational needs.
Explains and demonstrate how to interact and communicate effectively with people of different technical backgrounds and professional positions.
Works effectively as an individual under guidance and as a member of a team.
Entry Requirements
Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process. In addition, students may also be required to enroll in classes that would increase their employability and success.
Advanced Standing
Coursework from accredited universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies and
the Computer Science Department chair’s approval. In order to ensure that coursework is current,
program courses over five years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department
chair before being accepted toward core requirements. Each College Now credit student must meet
with the department chair to determine placement.
Credits earned in the successful completion of this program can be applied to other certificates and
degrees in the Career Pathway. For more information, speak to a program advisor.
Graduation Requirements
Students completing the required credits in this program with a grade of “C” or better will receive
their degrees. Certain prerequisite and required courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A
grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C” or better grade.
Prerequisites |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
CIS/CS | Approved Computer Information Science or Computer Science class, CIS120/CS120 or above or documented computer proficiency within the past ten years | 0-2 |
MTH63 | Applied Algebra I or MTH60 Fundamentals of Algebra I or designated placement score |
0-4 |
WR115 | Introduction to Expository Writing or designated placement score | 0-3 |
Total Prerequisite Credits | 0-9 | |
General Education Requirements |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
COMM225 | Small Group Communication and Problem Solving or COMM111 Fundamentals of Public Speaking or COMM218 Interpersonal Communication (choose two) |
8 |
HE250 | Personal Health or HE112 Emergency First Aid or HE252 First Aid/CPR or HE261 CPR/Basic Life Support Provider or HPE295 Health and Fitness for Life |
1-3 |
LIB127 | Introduction to Academic Research | 1 |
MTH96 | Applied Algebra II or MTH65 Fundamentals of Algebra II or higher level math |
4 |
PSY101 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
WR121 | English Composition I | 4 |
WR227 | Technical Writing or WR122 English Composition II |
4 |
Total General Education Credits | 25-27 | |
Required Core Courses |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
BA101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
BT178 | Customer Service | 3 |
CIS125DB | Data Base Management Systems | 3 |
CIS125PPT | Effective Presentations | 2 |
CIS125SS | Spreadsheet Applications | 4 |
CIS125V | Visio | 1 |
CIS125WW | Word Processing Applications | 3 |
CS133 / CS160 / CS161U | Any CS133 / CS160 / CS161U programming language course | 4 |
CIS140 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 4 |
CIS179 | Introduction to Networks | 4 |
CIS225 | Computer End-user Support I | 4 |
CIS227 | PC Hardware Fundamentals and Repair | 3 |
CIS240 | Advanced Operating Systems | 4 |
CIS240LX | Advanced Operating Systems - Linux | 4 |
CIS279 | Network Operating Systems I (Infrastructure) | 4 |
CIS280 | Cooperative Work Experience/Computer Science | 3 |
CIS284 | Network Security Fundamentals | 4 |
Approved program electives | 9-12 | |
Total Required Core Credits | 67-70 | |
Total Program Credits |
92-97 |
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Approved Program Electives |
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(9-12 credits required) |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
BA109 | Ready, Set, Work: Techniques for Landing a Job | 2 |
CIS280 | Cooperative Work Experience | variable |
CS133C# | Rrogramming Fundamentals Using C# | 4 |
CS160 | Introduction to Computer Science | 4 |
CS161J | Computer Science I (Java) | 4 |
CS162J | Computer Science II (Java) | 4 |
CS275 | Database Development I | 4 |
EET___ | Any electronics course(s) | variable |
HCI255 | Introduction to Health Care Informatics | 3 |
MTH___ | Any math course(s) MTH105 or higher | variable |
SOC237 | Communication, Relationships and Technology | 4 |
For more information, contact the Computer Science Department:
Phone: 541-956-7213
Toll free in Oregon: 800-411-6508, Ext. 7213
email: cs@roguecc.edu
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/computerscience
TTY: Oregon Telecom Relay Service, 711
3345 Redwood Highway • Grants Pass, OR 97527
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