The PC Microprocessor Systems Technician one-year certificate is designed for
students seeking entry-level positions servicing, upgrading, and repairing
personal computer and microprocessor-based equipment. The coursework
emphasizes electronics studies aimed at the hardware portion of the field as
well as computer science courses involving operating systems, networking, and
related software applications.
Technical courses involve lecture and real-world experience in the lab using
industry standard test equipment and practices. This program will help
students gain skills for entry into one of today's most dynamic
occupations. Typical occupations include those of PC support technicians,
network specialists, microcomputer technicians, network specialists,
microcomputer technicians, and field service technicians. Training also
provides excellent positioning for lateral movement into areas such as technical
sales or technical writing.
Entry Requirements
Students are required to take a placement test to determine skill level and readiness in math,
reading, and writing. Students must begin with courses within their skill level as determined by
placement test scores. Students are also required to complete any prerequisites listed. As part of
their training program, students may also be required to enroll in classes that would increase their
employability and success.
Advanced Standing
Course work from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college
registration policies and the Electronics Department head's recommendation. Official transcripts
must be filed with the RCC Admissions Office and the Electronics
Department. In order to ensure
that coursework is current, program courses over three years old must be reviewed and approved by
the appropriate department head before being accepted toward core requirements. Official transcripts
must be filed with the RCC Enrollment Services Office and the Electronics Technology Department.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete all courses in this program with a grade of "C" or better to receive their
certificates. Certain required courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of "P" for
these courses indicates a student earned a "C" or better grade.
For more information contact the Electronics Department at:
Grants Pass (541) 956-7244
Toll free in Oregon (800) 411-6508
Toll free from Medford (541) 245-7500, Ext. 7244
TTY (541) 956-7338
Year 2003-2004
Prerequisites
1MTH 65 can be taken
concurrently with CS 140.
2 EET115 is offered in the Fall as a blended course (lecture is online through
WebCT) and the lab experiments are done in a traditional environment. You
must sign up for both the lecture and the lecture/lab class.
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RCC has been serving southern Oregon since 1970 with more than 19,000 students taking classes this past year.
