2021 - 2022 Course Catalog

Computer Technology (AAS)

60 Credits

Graduates who earn the AAS degree in Computer Technology will develop a broad range of skills to support computer-based applications in business and industry. These skills include problem-solving in computer architecture, database use and design, telecommunications, programming and system design. This degree positions individuals to seek employment in a variety of businesses that utilize Information Technology (IT) professionals.

Core Courses – 32 Credits

ACCT 2251Financial Accounting

4 cr

CIM 1201/BUSN 1201Information Technology Concepts and Business Software 1

3 cr

CIM 1220/BUSN 1220Business Problem Solving Analyzing - Excel

3 cr

COMT 1107Introduction to Computer Technology

4 cr

COMT 1173PC Architecture Operation and Interface

3 cr

COMT 1181Database Management Systems

3 cr

COMT 1184Telecommunications

3 cr

COMT 2188Systems Analysis and Design

3 cr

COMT 1173, COMT 1181, COMT 1184 and COMT 2188: These courses must be completed within the last seven years prior to completing the Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Technology, with or without Industry Certification.

Complete at least 6 credits from the following eight courses:

COMT 1205Introduction to Visual Basic

3 cr

COMT 1182Advanced Database with Crystal Reports

3 cr

COMT 2096Internship in Computer Technology

2-4 cr

COMT 2250Object Oriented Programming with Java for HCST

4 cr

CSCI 1101Introduction to Computing and Problem Solving

4 cr

CSCI 1111Introduction to Programming in C

4 cr

CSCI 1202Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++

4 cr

CSCI 1203Introduction to Computer Programming in Java

4 cr

COMT 1205, CSCI 1111, CSCI 1202 and CSCI 1203: These courses must be completed within the last seven years prior to completing the Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Technology, with or without Industry Certification.

Additional Required Courses – 28 Credits

ENGC 1101College Writing

4 cr

ENGC 2102Business and Technical Writing

3 cr

MATH 1100College Algebra

4 cr

Complete one of the following two courses:

COMM 1111Interpersonal Communication

3 cr

COMM 1121Small Group Communication

3 cr

Complete one of the following four courses:

BUSN 2220Statistics for Business and Economics

4 cr

MATH 1080Introduction to Statistics

4 cr

MATH 1090STATWAY Statistics 2

4 cr

MATH 1095STATWAY Statistics: Accelerated

4 cr

Complete one additional MnTC course from Goals 3-10 (3-5 Credits)

Complete additional courses to reach 28 credits (8-10 Credits)

Recommended:

BUSN 1102Social Media Marketing

3 cr

BUSN 1105Introduction to Business

3 cr

BUSN 1125Entrepreneurship

3 cr

CIM 1230Business Information Management - Access

3 cr

CIM 1250/BUSN 1250Intro to Project Management Software

3 cr

ENGT 2188Electronics and Automation

4 cr

ART 1116Introduction to Graphic Design

3 cr

ART 1122Foundation Digital Imaging

3 cr

Other Degree Requirements

If needed, complete additional courses to reach 60 college-level credits total.

  • Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
  • Earn a minimum of 20 college-level credits at Normandale.

Coursework in this degree program satisfies a portion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). Please see MnTC Degree Audit Report.