Computer Science offers the following College Skills Certificates.
- Foundation
Foundation
Students who have completed the first three courses (listed below) towards the Certificate of Achievement in Computer Science may apply for the Foundation College Skills Certificate.
Students who obtain this certificate will have basic computer and technology skills necessary to gain employment. These skills include basic computer usage, how to use job-specific programs like Microsoft Office, and how to troubleshoot minor computer problems.
Course Name Course # Units Introduction to Computer & Business Info Systems COMSC 040 4 Information Technologies COMSC 060 4 Advanced Microcomputer Applications COMSC 061 3 Total Units: 11 Click HERE for the Checklist.
- Core Competencies
Core Competencies
Students who have completed the Foundation courses, as well as the following courses towards the Certificate of Achievement in Computer Science may apply for the Core Competencies College Skills Certificate.
Students who obtain this certificate will have basic computer and technology skills, as well as problem solving skills necessary to gain employment. These skills include basic understanding of computer operating systems and computer usage, how to use job-specific programs like Microsoft Office, troubleshooting of minor computer problems, ability to create and modify web sites, and be able to use a programming language such as C++ or Visual Basic.NET.
Course Name Course # Units Web Site Development, Part I COMSC 030 1.5 Web Site Development, Part II COMSC 031 1.5 Plus one of the following programming classes Programming with Visual Basic.NET (VB.NET) COMSC 041 3 Introduction to C++ Programming COMSC 044 3 Java for Programmers COMSC 051 3 Programming Concepts & Methodologies I COMSC 122 3 Total Units: 6 Click HERE for the Checklist.
- Game Design
Game Design
Students interested in transferring to a 4-year institute or achieving an entry-level position in the gaming industry need to know a variety of skills that include programming, storyboarding, 3d modeling, animation, drawing, and graphical design skills.
Our Game Design certificate can help students obtain entry-level positions in the video game industry as a tester, level designer, 3D modeler, 2D and/or 3D artist, skin artist, and storyboard artist.
Course Name Course # Units Gaming: An Introduction COMSC 110 3 Gaming: Beginning Illustration & Storyboarding COMSC 111 3 Gaming; Beginning Game Design COMSC 112 3 Introduction to Drawing ART 020 3 Adobe Photoshop ART 054 3 Total Units: 15 Click HERE for the Checklist.
- Certified PC Repair Technician
Certified PC Repair Technician
Computer repair technicians work in a variety of settings in both the public and private sectors. Students interested in repairing and maintaining computers should complete the courses listed below. Students learn to build PCs, install and configure hardware, install and update operating systems and software applications, and learn troubleshooting techniques.
Students completing all of the courses can become A+ certified by taking and passing the CompTia A+ Certification exams offered by the Computer Science Department at LMC.
Course Name Course # Units PC Repair - Hardware (A+ Certification) COMSC 090 3 PC Repair - Software (A+ Certification) COMSC 091 3 PC Repair - A+ Prep (A+ Certification) COMSC 092 1.5 Total Units: 7.5 OR
Course Name Course # Units Information & Communication Technology Essentials COMSC 091 4 PC Repair - A+ Prep (A+ Certification) COMSC 092 1.5 Total Units: 5.5 Click HERE for the Checklist.
- Web Design
Web Design
Students wanting to have a web presence must learn how to create attractive and unique looking web pages. A Web Design Certificate will prepare students for entry-level positions such as Web Designer, Web Master, Interface Designer, and Web Developer.
Course Name Course # Units Web Site Dev. Part I COMSC 030 1.5 Web Site Dev. Part II COMSC 031 1.5 Web Site Dev. Dreamweaver/Flash COMSC 032 3 Introduction to Computer & Business Info Systems COMSC 040 4 Total Units: 10 Click HERE for the Checklist.
For more information regarding any of the above College Skills certificates, contact
the Computer Science Department at (925) 473-7791.
College Skills Certificate Application
Students who have completed the recommended units for a College Skills Certificate need to submit a College Skills Certificate Application to Admissions and Records.
Visit www.losmedanos.edu/admissions/forms.aspx to download the most current form.