Computer Technology

Welcome to the information page for Computer Technology (CTCH). The Computer Technology program emphasizes the computing and problem solving skills used by successful computer professionals. In addition to studying current technologies, students develop the ability to learn new technologies, complete projects, work in teams, and other skills valued in an ever-changing workplace. Students take courses in networking, programming, database, and website management to develop a broad set of skills in the profession. In addition, the student will focus on one or more of these areas by choosing electives in the major that best suit his or her career goals.

In order to support a comprehensive understanding of the technology, the curriculum includes laboratory courses which provide hands-on experiences in identifying and maintaining the component parts of computing equipment and the processes and procedures for connecting networks using routers and related equipment.

Program Description

The Computer Science Technology program emphasizes the computing and problem solving skills used by successful computer professionals. In addition to studying current technologies, students develop the ability to learn new technologies, complete projects, work in teams,and other skills valued in an ever-changing workplace. Students take courses in networking, programming, and database and website management to develop a broad set of skills in the profession. In addition, the student will focus on one or more of these areas by choosing technical electives that best suit his or her career goals.

In order to support a comprehensive understanding of the technology, the curriculum includes laboratory courses which provide hands-on experiences in identifying and maintaining the component parts of computing equipment and the processes and procedures for connecting networks using routers and related equipment.

Career Opportunities

Graduates find employment as help desk technicians, entry level programmers, web site developers, and network technicians. Help desk technicians provide office or phone-based technical support in office application software, operating systems, and may assist with routine computer-related maintenance functions on hardware and peripheral devices such as printers. Programmers and web site developers may work in their own business but are often employed by a company or organization to maintain and support a variety of administrative needs. Network technicians are knowledgeable of local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and servers needed to support a system of office and corporate computing connectivity. Each of these areas experienced an increase in the number of job openings in recent years.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the computer science technology major, students will have:

• Exposure to a breath of computer science technologies and programs including networking, programming, database management, and web site development.

• Developed effective computer science skills, including the ability to learn new technologies, troubleshoot problems, create system requirements, evaluate systems, and document requirements and solutions.

• Developed effective communication skills, both written and verbal

• Developed an understanding of the role of the computer professional within an organization, including the basics of business accounting and economics, the ethical use of information and computer systems, and the professional understanding of an organization’s goals, culture, and business.

• Developed respect for diversity and community

• Developed the ability to create, manage, and follow a plan that meets an identified goal.

• Obtained the skills necessary for future academic growth.

Undergraduate Catalog

Contact Person

Michael Kelley
kelleym@ohio.edu
740-681-3710

Information About the Faculty

Tentative Semester Planner Information