Computer/Electronic Technology (A.S.)
Associate in Science
Program Advisor: José R. Colmenares
413-236-4695 • jcolmenares@berkshirecc.edu
The Computer/Electronic Technology option in the Engineering Technology degree program provides the student with a unique blend of courses in electronics and computer hardware, soft- ware and programming. It is intended to provide a broad range of career opportunities including designing, installing, maintaining and operating computer systems, as well as training as an industrial electronics technician. Students may become CISCO® Certified in this program and should contact the program advisor. With proper preparation in mathematics and physics, the student can transfer to a college or university offering a baccalaureate degree in engineering technology.
Expected Outcomes
Graduates of this program should be able to:
- Apply their skills to design, install, configure, troubleshoot and upgrade workstations and servers in a networked environment;
- Apply their skills to install, configure, troubleshoot, patch and upgrade common computer operating systems such as Mac OS X, Linux and Microsoft Windows;
- Apply their skills to install, configure, troubleshoot and upgrade common computer hardware and software;
- Apply their skills to install, configure, troubleshoot and upgrade Cisco networking equipment;
- Apply their skills to install, configure and troubleshoot server-based applications such as firewalls, domain name systems (DNS), security monitors and back/recovery tools;
- Demonstrate computer literacy in common computer applications and technology;
- Communicate clearly and coherently in written, oral and graphical forms; and
- Understand and appreciate the need for continued professional development and lifelong learning.
Graduation Requirements
To earn a degree in this program, a student must complete all program and general education credits, plus the following Additional Requirements.
Program Courses
| CIS-124 | C++ Programming I | 4 |
| CIS-153 | | 4 |
| CIS-180 | Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| ENM-127 | Technical Mathematics III | 3 |
| ENT-129 | Introduction to Electricity & Electronics | 3 |
| ENT-185 | Engineering Computer Applications | 4 |
| ENT-233 | Digital Circuits | 4 |
| ENT-234 | Microprocessors | 3 |
| ENT-260 | Industrial Control Systems | 4 |
| PHY-111 | The Ideas of Physics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 47 |
General Education Courses
| COM- | Communication | 3 |
| ENG- | English Composition/Writing | 6 |
| ENM-126 | Technical Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHY-101 | College Physics I | 4 |
| - | General Education Electives | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 22 |
ENM-126: Or higher
ENG : See footnote 5
PHY-101 : See footnote 2
General Education Electives : See footnote 4
Additional Requirements
Core Competencies Portfolio
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4 items
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FORUM
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4 units
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Health/Fitness
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30 hours
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Minimum Cumulative Average
Overall
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2.000
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Program requirements
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2.000
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Suggested Pathway to Graduation
The following is a suggestion for completing this program in two years. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.
First Semester
| PHY-111 | The Ideas of Physics | 3 |
| ENT-185 | Engineering Computer Applications | 4 |
| ENG- | English Composition/Writing | 3 |
| ENM-126 | Technical Mathematics II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Second Semester
| CIS-124 | C++ Programming I | 4 |
| ENM-127 | Technical Mathematics III | 3 |
| ENT-129 | Introduction to Electricity & Electronics | 3 |
| - | Technical Elective | 3 |
| ENG- | English Composition/Writing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Technical Elective : See footnote 5
ENG : See footnote 3
Third Semester
| CIS-153 | | 4 |
| ENT-233 | Digital Circuits | 4 |
| ENT-260 | Industrial Control Systems | 4 |
| PHY-101 | College Physics I | 4 |
| - | General Education Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
General Education Elective : See footnote 4
Fourth Semester
| CIS-180 | Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| ENT-234 | Microprocessors | 3 |
| COM- | Communication | 3 |
| - | General Education Elective | 3 |
| - | Technical Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
General Education Elective : See footnote 4
Technical Elective : See footnote 5
Footnotes
- CIS-102 may be substituted.
- Students planning to transfer should take PHY-101, PHY-102 and a technical elective in the first, second and third semesters.
- Technical electives selected from CIS-125, C++ Programming II; CIS-155, Web Development; CIS-181, Routing and Switching Essentials; ENT-285, Technical Internship; and PHY-102, College Physics II.
- General Education Electives are chosen from two of the following: History, Humanities and Fine Arts, or Behavioral and Social Science, or Environmental Studies.
- Students are strongly encouraged to select ENG-116, Technical Writing, as their second English Composition/Writing course.