What You’ll Learn

    • What You’ll Learn

    Computer Technology Program (AS and Certificates)

    Objectives

    The Computer Information Technology programs provide students with the knowledge and training for a range of positions in information and computer technology based on the track chosen by the student.

    A core curriculum is taken by all students in the associate degree program. In these courses, students will gain sufficient foundational IT knowledge they need to be able to then declare a track they
    want to pursue in their last year in the program.

    Software Development Track/Certificate: Places an emphasis on developing students’ coding and programming skills as well as the soft skills they need to creatively solve problems.

    Web Design Multimedia Track/Certificate: Integrates web design skills with those of AudioVisual technology, emphasizing multimedia content creation for use in web design, and subsequent delivery over networks.

    Network & Systems Support Track/Certificate: Focuses on installing, configuring, and supporting IT infrastructure and the various operating systems, while incorporating the principles, and protocols in networked systems, and the different networking technologies.

    All BFIT students are required to successfully complete a Career Success Seminar, typically in the semester prior to graduation.

    Students wishing to continue their education after graduation are encouraged to transfer directly to year three of the Bachelor of Science program in Health Information Technology at BFIT, or continue at another four-year bachelor’s program in networking, computer science, or system administration.

    Student Outcomes

    Upon successful completion of the Associate Degree in Computer Technology, all graduates will be able to:

    • Design and develop entry-level database application systems.
    • Create, edit, and manipulate spreadsheets and charts to solve various problems.
    • Provide beginner-level computer programming.
    • Employ hardware/software knowledge to configure, install and maintain computer and network systems.
    • Manage and maintain enterprise database application systems.
    • Administer computer and network services and security.
    • Apply and integrate the basic knowledge attained in server, networking, computer programming, mobile and database technologies to develop business solutions.
    • Install, maintain, upgrade and manage Windows-based computer and related server and network systems.
    • Understand and apply the fundamental knowledge of mathematics to solving of computer related problems.
    • Effectively communicate technical observations, results, issues, and successes, in both oral and written form.
    • Effectively communicate technical observations, results, issues, and successes, in both oral and written form.
    • Continue education toward a BS degree in four-year computer technology and related programs.
    • Recognize the need for, and develop the ability to engage in, lifelong learning.
    • Understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.

    In addition to the above, upon successful completion of one of the specialized tracks or certificates within the Associate Degree in Computer Technology, and depending on which track/certificate has been completed, graduates will be able to do the following:

    • Install, maintain, upgrade, and manage Linux-based computer and related server and network systems.
    • Provide intermediate-level computer programming.
    • Develop basic mobile applications using Android.
    • Understand mathematics, through calculus, and possess the ability to apply this knowledge to solve computer-related problems.
    • Design and develop websites using contemporary web design software.
    • Design and develop websites using HTML, XHTML, style sheets, animation, and client scripting.
    • Install, configure, and troubleshoot audio and video equipment hardware and software.
    • Manage audio and video hardware on a Local Area Network using vendor-specific software.
    • Design an audiovisual installation using CAD software.
    • Successfully pass the AVIXA-Certified Technology Specialist exam.
    • Troubleshoot and repair common PC problems.
    • Successfully pass the CompTIA A+ Essentials (220-901) and Practical Application (220-902) certification exams.
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