Computer Systems Technology I: This is a one-credit,
one-semester course designed to provide
students with the basic concepts needed to install, troubleshoot and
repair all aspects of personal computers.
Skills taught include hardware assembly and setup, use of common
operating system commands (DOS, Windows, Novell, Linux, etc.), and the
installation of software. Knowledge and
skills will be taught using a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on
activities.
Prerequisite: None Grades: 10, 11, 12
Computer Systems Technology II: This is a two-credit, one-year
course designed to expand on basic concepts taught in Computer Systems
Technology I. More advanced skills in
computer assembly and repair will be taught.
In addition students will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to
install, configure, troubleshoot and repair computer networks. Students will also learn how to assemble a
custom hardware and software configuration to accomplish a given task. Knowledge and skills will be taught using a
combination of classroom instruction and hands-on activities.
Prerequisite:
Computer Systems Technology I Grades:
11, 12
Computer Systems Technology III: This is a two-credit, one-year
course designed to expand on concepts and skills learned in previous
courses. A combination of classroom
instruction and hands-on activities will teach knowledge and skills necessary
for: installation and configuration of
client-server and peer-to-peer networks and installation and configuration of
routers, firewalls, and other network appliances from various vendors. Students will also be introduced to
networked and stand-alone software application development, and custom
configurations.
Prerequisite: Computer Systems Technology II Grade: 12