Electronics and Related Engineering Technology - Computer Servicing Technology

Program Description:

Computer Servicing Technology is an instructional program that prepares individuals to install, operate, maintain, service, and diagnose operational problems in computer systems arising from mechanical or electrical malfunctions in computer units or systems. Courses describe the electrical circuits and mechanical devices used in computer construction and their combination into a total computer system.

Career Certificate

• CST 1114 - Basic Electronics 4 SH
• CST 1123 - Basic Computer Hardware 3 SH
• CST 1214 - Networking I 4 SH
• CST 1333 - Operating Systems 3 SH
• CST 2113 - Computer Servicing Lab I 3 SH
• CST 2123 - Computer Servicing Lab II 3 SH
• CST 2223 - Networking II 3 SH
• CPT 1324 - Survey of Microcomputer Applications 4 SH
• EET 1214 - Digital Electronics 4 SH

Technical Certificate

• CST 2134 - PC Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 4 SH
• Technical Electives 11 SH

Associate of Applied Science

• ENG 1113 - English Composition I 3 SH
• SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I 3 SH    OR
• SPT 2173 - Interpersonal Communication 3 SH
• Social/Behavioral Science Elective  3 SH
• Humanities/Fine Arts Elective  3 SH
• Mathematics/Science Elective  3-4 SH 

• (MAT-1313 or higher OR any Laboratory Science)

Completion Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree in Electronics and Related Engineering Technology - Computer Servicing Technology Option 61-62 SH

**Additional Graduation Requirement: Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take LLS 1312 /RST 1312  - Orientation course in order to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.

A CPAS review course and exam are required to graduate from this program.