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510201 Professional Overview
In China’s National Higher Education Self-study Examination (Self-study Examination), 510201 is the code for the “Computer Application Technology” junior college (associate degree) program. This major belongs to the engineering category, with main examining institutions typically being relevant universities in Guangdong Province (such as South China University of Technology or Guangzhou University). The program aims to train students to master basic knowledge of computer hardware and software, possess skills in developing, operating, and maintaining computer application systems, and is suitable for roles in computer application development, system maintenance, network management, and related work.
- Professional Level: Junior College (Associate Degree)
- Total Credits: 78 credits
- Required Subjects: 17 subjects (some subjects are divided into written exams and practical assessments)
- Graduation Requirements: Pass all required subjects; Candidates from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan can be exempt from some ideological and political courses but need to take corresponding substitute courses.
- Applicable Time: According to the regulations of the Guangdong Province Self-study Examination Committee, the 2025 plan still uses the old code 610201, but starting from January 2026, the new code 510201 examination plan will be officially implemented (adjusted in 2024). Current candidates (October 2025) can refer to the new plan for preparation.
Examination Plan Starting from 2026 (Professional Code: 510201)
The following is the complete course list for this major in Guangdong Self-study Examination, including course codes, names, credits, examination methods, and notes. Ideological and political courses are required, and public courses such as English must all be passed.
| No. | Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Type | Examination Method | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 15040 | Overview of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era | 3 | Required | Written Exam | |
| 002 | 15041 | Introduction to Mao Zedong Thought and the Theoretical System of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics | 3 | Required | Written Exam | |
| 003 | 15042 | Ideology, Morality and Rule of Law | 3 | Required | Written Exam | |
| 004 | 00022 | Higher Mathematics (Engineering Junior College) | 7 | Required | Written Exam | |
| 005 | 13124 | English (Junior College) | 7 | Required | Written Exam | |
| 006 | 13807 | Computer Fundamentals and Application Technology | 3 | Required | Written Exam | |
| 006 | 13808 | Computer Fundamentals and Application Technology | 2 | Required | Practical Assessment | |
| 007 | 02318 | Principles of Computer Organization | 4 | Required | Written Exam | |
| 008 | 13793 | Fundamentals of Computer Programming | 3 | Required | Written Exam | |
| 008 | 13794 | Fundamentals of Computer Programming | 2 | Required | Practical Assessment | |
| 009 | 13181 | Data Structures | 3 | Required | Written Exam | |
| 009 | 13182 | Data Structures | 1 | Required | Practical Assessment | |
| 010 | 02323 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 4 | Required | Written Exam | |
| 011 | 13170 | Database and Its Applications | 4 | Required | Written Exam | |
| 011 | 13171 | Database and Its Applications | 1 | Required | Practical Assessment | |
| 012 | 02141 | Computer Network Technology | 4 | Required | Written Exam | |
| 013 | 04729 | College Chinese | 4 | Required | Written Exam | |
| 014 | 08553 | Introduction to Programming—Java | 6 | Required | Written Exam | |
| 015 | 13833 | Switching and Routing Technology | 4 | Required | Written Exam | |
| 016 | 13167 | Web Design and Production | 4 | Required | Written Exam | |
| 016 | 13168 | Web Design and Production | 1 | Required | Practical Assessment | |
| 017 | 14567 | Mobile Application Development Technology | 4 | Required | Written Exam | |
| 017 | 14568 | Mobile Application Development Technology | 1 | Required | Practical Assessment |
Notes:
- Practical assessment subjects can only be taken after passing the corresponding written exam and are usually organized by the main examining institution through experiments or project assessments.
- Textbooks should be based on the latest announcements from the Guangdong Education Examination Authority (such as the 2025 January exam textbook list). It is recommended that candidates log in to the Guangdong Education Examination Authority official website (eea.gd.gov.cn) to check the latest exam times, textbooks, and registration information.
- Additional subjects (optional or for Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan candidates): Such as Introduction to Law (00040, 6 credits, written exam); Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan candidates must take it to substitute for ideological and political courses.
Guangdong Self-study Computer Application Technology Professional Information
Guangdong Province Education Examination Authority Self-study Examination Page