Computer Technology

 

 

Jay Humphrey

This course is designed to prepare students with work related skills for advancement in the telecommunication and information technology career paths. Course content includes fundamentals of networking concepts for PC, networking, determining system requirements, and setting up equipment, and performing installation tests for the end user. Content provides the opportunity to evaluate and install peripheral devices and become familiar with operating systems. Students will have opportunity to acquire basic fundamental skills in both theory and practical applications of language, structure, and typography. Course content will be delivered through virtual training and hands-on methods. Students will  use and repair  SmartBoards, digital cameras, scanners, all types of printers, projectors and various other equipment.

 

 

Student Organization: SkillsUSA

 

Courses

 

Information Technology Foundations/Course Number: 57550

This course is a prerequisite for all other personal computer (PC) and networking courses. This course is designed to prepare students with work related skills for advancement in the telecommunication and information technology career paths. Course content includes fundamentals of networking concepts for PC, networking, determining system requirements, and setting up equipment, and performing installation tests for the end user. Content provides the opportunity to evaluate and install peripheral devices and become familiar with operating systems. Students will have opportunity to acquire basic fundamental skills in both theory and practical applications of language, structure, and typography. Course content will be delivered through virtual training and hands-on methods.

 

Computer Operating Systems and Hardware/Course Number: 5756

Prerequisite: Information Technology Foundations

This course prepares students with work-related skills and for certification in the computer service technician career path. Content provides students the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skill in both theory and practical applications pertaining to troubleshooting, replacing, installing, and upgrading computers. This course may use hardware oriented, software oriented, or programming oriented procedures. Upon completion of this course, students will possess a thorough knowledge of modern personal computer hardware and software structure and will be prepared to take the A+ Certification Exam.

 

Information Technology II/Course Number: 15755

This course is designed to prepare students with work related skills for advanced placement in the telecommunication and information technology career paths. Course content includes advance networking concepts for PC, networking, determining system requirements, setting up equipment, and performing installation tests for the end user. Content provides the opportunity to evaluate and install peripheral devices and become knowledgeable with operating systems. Students will have opportunity to acquire advanced skills in both theory and practical applications of language, structure, and typography. Course content will be delivered through virtual training and hands-on methods.

 

Cabling Technology/Course Number: 5758

Prerequisite: Info. Tech. Foundations, Computer Operating Systems and Hardware

This course equips students with the fundamental knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to install, troubleshoot and maintain today’s networks. Course content presents principles that govern the architecture and design of systems and networks for connectivity of video, voice, and data communications.

 

Computer Operating Systems and Hardware II/Course Number: 15756

Prerequisite: Information Technology Foundations and Computer Operating Systems and Hardware

This course prepares students with work-related skills and for certification in the computer service technician career path. Content provides students the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skill in both theory and practical applications pertaining to troubleshooting, replacing, installing, and upgrading computers. This course may use hardware oriented, software oriented, or programming oriented procedures. Upon completion of this course, students will possess a thorough knowledge of modern personal computer hardware and software structure and will be prepared to take the A+ Certification Exam.

"Pending" dual credit Northeast State Community College

 

Student Organization: SkillsUSA

Trade and Industry Technology with SkillsUSA leadership development is an integral part of every course offered in trade and industry technology. SkillsUSA membership is highly recommended for students taking trade and industry technology courses.

 

 

 

 

Johnson County

Career and Technical Education