Department of Business Technology
The 1997-98 University of Montana Catalog

Microcomputing Technology-A.A.S. Degree

Microcomputing personnel have an extensive understanding of microcomputers, operating systems, and an ability to use a variety of software packages. Students may select an emphasis in Network Support or an emphasis in Software Support.

Students are awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree upon successful completion of the program. Students may enter in the autumn or spring semester.

Network Support Emphasis

The Network Support emphasis prepares students to identify, plan and install cabling for network environments; identify accessories to complete network connection; install network software and client software, diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain communications; install, maintain, and monitor routers, gateways, and bridges; set up and maintain Internet sites, addressing, and security; interface with vendors; install and maintain peripherals; and install physical and software backup systems.

Autumn Entry:

First YearAutumnSpring
COM 115T Technical Writing3-
CRT 112T Disk Operating Systems3-
CRT 113 Data Communications-3
CRT 118T File Processing and Database Concepts-3
CRT 121 Introduction to Programming3-
CRT 122T Ethics, Logic, and Critical Thinking-2
CRT 123T Introduction to Systems and Software3-
CRT 240T Operating Systems-3
CRT 295 C++ Programming-3
MAT 101T Intermediate Algebra3-
MAT 102T Elementary Functions-3
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology3-
Total1817

Second YearAutumnSpring
COM 160A Oral Communications3-
CRT 109T General Business Microcomputer Professions3-
CRT 213T Advanced Data Communications3-
CRT 222T Software Quality Assurance3-
CRT 281T LAN I4-
CRT 282T LAN II-4
CRT 284T Structured Design and Implementation-4
CRT 285T PC Service and Support-3
CRT 287T Help Desk-2
CRT 291 Systems Analysis3-
CRT 292T Professional Certification-1
CRT 299T Microcomputing Internship-2
Total1916

Software Support Emphasis

The Software Support emphasis prepares students to perform word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, and communications applications. Additionally, they use software to solve business problems and make business decisions, maintain hardware and peripherals, maintain networks, troubleshoot, and tailor existing software. They also provide input regarding hardware and software capability and specifications and they serve as a trainer and user liaison.

Autumn Entry:

First YearAutumnSpring
ACC 123T Accounting I-4
COM 115T Technical Writing3-
CRT 112T Disk Operating System3-
CRT 113 Data Communications-3
CRT 114T Word Processing-2
CRT 118T File Processing and Database Concepts-3
CRT 121 Introduction to Programming3-
CRT 123T Introduction to Systems and Software3-
CRT 240T Operating Systems-3
CRT 295 C++ Programming-3
MAT 101T Intermediate Algebra3-
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology3-
Total1818

Second YearAutumnSpring
ACC 230T Computerized Accounting Systems3-
BUS 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision-4
COM 160A Oral Communications3-
COM 220T Training Techniques-2
CRT 122T Ethics, Logic, and Critical Thinking-2
CRT 190T Spreadsheet Software3-
CRT 210T Computer Operations3-
CRT 260 Desktop Publishing Concepts-3
CRT 281T LAN I4-
CRT 287T Help Desk-2
CRT 290 Microcomputer Applications3-
CRT 292T Professional Certification-1
CRT 299T Microcomputing Internship-2
Total1916


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