Computer Maintenance program
Intermediate Diploma
Levels
5
Courses
23
Credits
79
Number of students
57
Overview
The Computer Maintenance Diploma Program aims to provide high-quality education and support services in information technology, focusing on meeting market needs and community development. The program features a comprehensive curriculum that enhances students' understanding of fundamental concepts in computer maintenance, such as analyzing technical problems, assembling and repairing devices, and utilizing related tools and techniques. It also fosters critical thinking, teamwork, and adherence to professional ethics. The program offers opportunities to develop technical and leadership skills, enabling graduates to pursue careers in fields like technical maintenance, IT support, and network maintenance.
Program content
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Admission requirements
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Program levels
Level One
ACMI 112 - Introduction to algorithms and programming - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course presents advanced topics related to the concept of the algorithm, methods for designing a sound algorithm to solve programming problems in a logical manner. This course also presents the basics of programming, types of languages especially programming languages prescribed in the current courses and mastering methods for verifying the validity of the program.
ACMI 113 - Operating system basics - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course deals with the concept of computer operating systems, their importance, history, types, features, and tasks of operating systems such as managing processors, their software, operations, and problems, managing different types of memory and their software, managing input and output units and their software, and managing files and their systems. It also covers classifications of operating systems in terms of tasks, purposes, number of users, and comparison between commonly used operating systems.
ACMI 111 - Computer mathematics - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course deals with presenting a group of topics that represent a theoretical basis for computer science. It includes the topic of different counting systems and their importance for data representation, as well as the topic of logical operations that form the basis of the computer’s work in processing data. The course also includes the topic of logical expressions, which plays an important role in formulating many sentences within the program.
AITA 110 - Introduction to information technology - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course is a test of practical skills and competencies of computer theory and practice. The course helps to establish a benchmark for basic computer skills giving the opportunity for the students to effectively join the new information age and consequently leading to fulfilling the ultimate objective of computer literacy. It also emphasizes the development of problem-solving skills by using a range of widely used office software applications.
AENG 110 - English language skills 1 - mandatory
Credits
5
Theoretical
2
Pratical
6
Training
Total Content
10
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This edition of Roadmap was created in collaboration with Arab World educators to provide learners with a culturally relevant learning experience. Roadmap is a general English course for adults which recognises that every class is different, and every learner is unique. Built on Global Scale of English learning objectives, Roadmap gives learners the specific language training they need to progress. Engaging, relevant content and extensive support materials make lessons enjoyable for both learners and teachers.
Roadmap enables learners to:
◦ Make measurable progress with a syllabus built on GSE learning objectives.
◦ Build confidence in speaking with relevant, communicative tasks.
◦ Develop strategies for improving reading, writing, and listening skills.
◦ Practise grammar and vocabulary out of class with the mobile app.
ACMI 110 - Office computer applications - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course explains office computer applications that contribute to administrative work and decision-making, and constitutes an introduction for them to acquire practical skills for using basic applications in the field of business, including the use of the following programs: the Word processor, the Excel spreadsheet processor, the Outlook mail management program, and Power Point presentations.
Level Two
ACMI 121 - computer programming - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces students to basic computer programming concepts, such as variables, constants, and control structures, through programming in the Java language. They learn to write programs that use various data types, functions, arrays, input/output commands to/from the console, and files.
ACMI 123 - Computer systems security - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course explains the basic concepts of computer systems security and presents the security threats that threaten them, and the techniques adopted in providing the security services necessary to protect them.
ACMI 120 - Basic principles of computer networks - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course deals with clarifying the importance of computer networks in our modern life and their role in creating a knowledge society and explaining the basic concepts of computer networks and their protection.
AENG 120 - English language skills 2 - mandatory
Credits
5
Theoretical
2
Pratical
6
Training
Total Content
10
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This edition of Roadmap was created in collaboration with Arab World educators to provide learners with a culturally relevant learning experience. Roadmap is a general English course for adults which recognises that every class is different, and every learner is unique. Built on Global Scale of English learning objectives, Roadmap gives learners the specific language training they need to progress. Engaging, relevant content and extensive support materials make lessons enjoyable for both learners and teachers.
Roadmap enables learners to:
◦ Make measurable progress with a syllabus built on GSE learning objectives.
◦ Build confidence in speaking with relevant, communicative tasks.
◦ Develop strategies for improving reading, writing, and listening skills.
◦ Practise grammar and vocabulary out of class with the mobile app.
ACMI 124 - Computer maintenance 1 - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course focuses on understanding and maintaining the internal parts of the computer and methods for installing basic parts such as processors and memories and connecting them to the motherboard. This course also reviews how to upgrade and install memories and cards on the motherboard and configure them, as well as tracking and repairing errors in the electronic parts and the motherboard.
ACMI 122 - Electrical circuits 1 - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Basic elements of circuits, basic laws of circuit theories: Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's law, circuit theories: principle of addition, Norton and Thevenin's theorems, maximum power transmission, methods of circuit analysis: nodal and network analysis, sinusoidal sources and phase principle in circuit analysis, capacitors and coils and methods of connecting them.
Level Three
ACMI 230 - Electrical circuits 2 - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Basic elements of circuits, basic laws of circuit theories: Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's law, circuit theories: principle of addition, Norton and Thevenin's theorems, maximum power transmission, methods of circuit analysis: nodal and network analysis, sinusoidal sources and phase principle in circuit analysis, capacitors and coils and methods of connecting them.
ACMI 232 - Electrical and electronic measuring devices - mandatory
Credits
4
Theoretical
3
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
5
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Measurements and the general system of measurements, analog measuring devices, power and energy measurement, alternating and direct current circuit bridges, power and signal image converters, electronic measuring devices, digital measuring devices, signal displays.
ACMI 233 - Database basics - mandatory
Credits
4
Theoretical
3
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
5
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course presents the basic concepts of databases as an essential resource for development, scientific facts related to database systems and database design and provides the student with capabilities and skills in designing and building applications for database management related to the needs of society.
ACMI 231 - Principles of electronics - mandatory
Credits
4
Theoretical
3
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
5
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course aims to Introduce the student to the basic concepts and theory of operation of electronic components and elements, their properties, as well as their various applications.
AENG 230 - English in the Workplace - mandatory
Credits
4
Theoretical
4
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This edition of Roadmap was created in collaboration with Arab World educators to provide learners with a culturally relevant learning experience. Roadmap is a general English course for adults which recognises that every class is different, and every learner is unique. Built on Global Scale of English learning objectives, Roadmap gives learners the specific language training they need to progress. Engaging, relevant content and extensive support materials make lessons enjoyable for both learners and teachers.
Roadmap enables learners to:
◦ Make measurable progress with a syllabus built on GSE learning objectives.
◦ Build confidence in speaking with relevant, communicative tasks.
◦ Develop strategies for improving reading, writing, and listening skills.
◦ Practise grammar and vocabulary out of class with the mobile app.
Level Four
ACMI 235 - Hardware programming - mandatory
Credits
4
Theoretical
3
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
5
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the student to the basic principles of hardware programming through development boards for microcontrollers such as Arduino boards. The course contains an introduction to development boards and microcontrollers, an explanation of the Arduino development boards, sensors and motors, programming the Arduino boards and the basic commands required, the use of digital and analog ports and screens, the use of libraries, Arduino covers, and Arduino programming applications through suggested projects.
ACMI 234 - Computer maintenance 2 - mandatory
Credits
4
Theoretical
3
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
5
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course is an extension of the Computer Maintenance 1 course, with a focus here on maintaining software and operating systems and discovering and repairing errors resulting from installing operating systems. The course also focuses on the different methods used by operating systems, such as Windows and Linux, to install the computer's hardware components and track and fix errors in the computer's hardware components, peripheral devices, or network connection errors.
ACMI 238 - Project - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
3
Pratical
Training
Total Content
3
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course deals with writing the graduation project in ways and methods of writing correct scientific research.
ACMI 237 - Technical support and communication skills - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course is a topic chosen by the subject or department teacher related to computer maintenance or electronic devices in general.
ACMI 236 - Issues in maintenance - mandatory
Credits
4
Theoretical
3
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
5
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course is a topic chosen by the subject or department teacher related to computer maintenance or electronic devices in general.
Level Five
ACMI 300 - Applied training (2) - mandatory
Credits
4
Theoretical
4
Pratical
Training
Total Content
34
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Practical Training is a great experience that provides students with hands-on, real-world experience in a work setting. This is mandatory internship program for all students. The course is designed to provide students opportunity to apply their academic education through practical experience. Students are sent to different companies to get the real flavor of work group, communications and professional development experiences.