Computer and Information Sciences - Concentration: Personal Computer Management

The Personal Computer Management program is designed to prepare individuals to set up and network personal computer equipment, install software and hardware, and analyze/correct problems encountered by computer users. After completing program requirements, students should be academically prepared to take the following:

CompTIA A+ Hardware and Operating Systems Certification Exams

Typical Program of Study

Fall

CPET 1500 - Introduction to Computer Networking Credits: 3
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications Credits: 3
*ENGL 1010 - Composition I Credits: 3
*MATH 1530 - Probability and Statistics (Non-Calculus Based) Credits: 3
*SPCH 2300 - Public Speaking Credits: 3

Spring

CISP 1110 - Advanced Concepts of Computers and Applications Credits: 3
CISP 1150 - Essentials of Web Development Credits: 3
CISP 1290 - Microcomputer Operating Systems Credits: 3
CISP 1610 - Visual BASIC Credits: 4
*PHYS 1030 - Introduction to Physics Credits: 4
or
*PSCI 1010 - Physical Science I (Physics and Chemistry) Credits: 4

Fall

Elective - Humanities Credits: 3
Elective - Technical Elective Credits: 1

CISP 1130 - Computer Spreadsheets Credits: 3
CISP 2030 - SQL Fundamentals Credits: 3
CISP 2400 - Microcomputer Hardware Control Credits: 3

Spring

Elective - Social/Behavioral Science Credits: 3

CISP 1120 - Multimedia Design Technologies Credits: 3
CISP 1140 - Advanced Computer Spreadsheets Credits: 3
CISP 1550 - Network Systems and Infrastructures Credits: 3
CISP 2980 - Computer Science Capstone Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 60

Technical Electives

Technical Electives may be chosen from any CPET or CISP course or from:

COOP 1110 - Cooperative Education I Credits: 1 to 4

For Further Information

Dan H. Perry, CCAI
Associate Professor, Computer and Information Sciences
Telephone: 423.354.2581
dhperry@NortheastState.edu

Karen Nunan
Assistant Professor, Computer and Information Sciences
Telephone: 423.354.2407
klnunan@NortheastState.edu

Danny Lawson
Interim Dean, Business Technologies
Telephone: 423.323.0234
dllawson@NortheastState.edu

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Computer and Information Sciences - Concentration: Personal Computer Management

Typical Program of Study

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

Total Credit Hours: 60

Technical Electives

For Further Information