Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Education at Lane Community College

Lane Community College serves Lane County, Oregon, a 4,600 square mile area from the Cascade Mountains to the Pacific Ocean (an area larger than Delaware and Rhode Island combined).  Its main campus is in the south hills of Eugene, and it has centers in Downtown Eugene, Cottage Grove and Florence, and a Flight Technology Center at the Eugene Airport.  Founded in 1964, Lane's mission is to be a learning-centered community college that provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities that include: professional, technical and lower division college transfer programs; employee skill upgrading, business development and career enhancement; foundational academic, language and life skills development; lifelong personal development and enrichment; and cultural and community services.  One of the advantages of attending Lane is living in the area. Eugene is known for its quality of life, and for being the home of the University of Oregon.  Eugene (population 148,000) and neighboring Springfield (population 56,000) comprise the second largest population center in the state.  In 2002, Bike magazine described Eugene as "a happening college town in a beautiful location" and rated Eugene one of "America's Five Best Mountain Biking Towns."  In 2003, Eugene was ranked as one of the top 10 college music towns in America by Rolling Stone.  In 2005, Eugene made the list of the “10 Best U.S. Walking Cities.”  The area's scenic mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and coastline offer many opportunities for outdoor adventures - or for just sitting back and enjoying the view.   The third largest enrollment of the 17 community colleges in Oregon, more than 36,000 students take credit or noncredit classes at Lane each year.

The Computer Information Technology Department provides both professional technical and lower division computer science and computer information systems courses.  It offers two-year associate of applied science degree programs in Computer Network Operations, Computer Programming and Computer Simulation and Game Development, designed to prepare students for jobs as computer network administrators, user support specialists, or as computer programmers. It offers one-year certificate programs in Computer Network Security, Computer Programming, Web Programming, Computer Simulation and Game Development, Computer Game Programming in C++ and Computer Specialist.  The department also offers service courses in computer literacy, computer software tools, and computer programming to students in other fields of study, as well as courses that transfer to a four-year college or university. For more information, come by Building 19, Room 138, call (541) 463-5826 or email.

Geographic Information Science is offered via a 3-year NSF ATE project to embed Web-based GIS learning modules across the Lane Community College curriculum and to develop a four-course sequence in GIS.  MAPS-GIS Web-based modules are designed to engage students in real-world scenarios that teach geospatial thinking.  Web-based GIS reduces the complexities of traditional desktop GIS, yet maintains educational advantages for teaching geospatial thinking.  The sequence of GIS courses developed for the MAPS-GIS project provides a foundation in geospatial concepts while developing workforce skills. The focus on collaborative projects using real-world data to solve problems makes the GIS course sequence relevant and dynamic. The classes, Introduction to Maps and Spatial Concepts, Introduction to GIS, Information Analysis and Visualization, and Applications in GIS have been accepted to satisfy GIS course requirements at the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, and Portland State University.   For more information, please call (541) 463-5493 or email.

Electronic Technology develops students for the field of Electronic Equipment Repair and Technology.  Using software programs and testing equipment, you will learn to diagnose malfunctions, replace faulty parts and adjust equipment back to working order. Instruction includes the use of multimeters and advanced test equipment to measure voltage, current resistance in electronic circuits. Signal generators, ocilloscopes and basic handtools (such as pliers and wire cutters) are all a part of an electronics technician’s "tool box".  An Associate of Applied Science degree is available.  For more information, come by Building 12, Room 203, call (541) 463-5378, or email.

The Media Arts Multimedia Design Program offers an outstanding faculty, cutting-edge technology, knowledgeable guidance through the world of multimedia, and the ability to master industry-standard applications to educate, train, and provide students with the skills they need to succeed in Multimedia Design.  We offer state-of-the-art equipment and advanced computer labs and software, a full video production studio, photographic film developing and printing facilities, a professional-style recording studio, a lavishly equipped MIDI lab, and more.  Classes focus on hands-on learning to ensure students have an opportunity to gain understanding and confidence. Students learn to use digital video cameras and editing software; use still cameras and process their images; record sounds and adapt them for a variety of uses; make music using MIDI synthesizers; write computer programs to support and enhance projects; and the basics of creative design production.  An AAS degree and a certificate are available.  For more information, please come by Building 17, Rm. 106, call (541) 463-3179 or email.