| Computer Technology I - Computer Maintenance | Lab Reading 1 2 3 4a 4b 5 6 7 |
| Students will be introduced to the field of computer systems and software. Topics covered in the course will include testing and safety procedures, an overview of career opportunities in the computer field, how to connect and assemble computer systems, basic computer operations, operating systems, software installation, commercial application software, introductory software maintenance, and introduction to networks.. This is the first of three computer courses students must take for a computer technology career major and is a prerequisite for the other courses. It is recommended for all students at the postsecondary level, whether or not the students pursue a career major in high school. It is a semester-length course presented in a 90 minute block. No prerequisite. |
| Computer Technology II - Technical Computer Applications |
| Students will expand their knowledge in the field of computer systems and software as learned in Computer Technology I. Topics covered in the course will include testing and safety procedures, an overview of career opportunities in the computer field, review of basic operations, review of computer assembly, in-depth operating system maintenance, software maintenance, in-depth hardware configuration, the internet, and hardware troubleshooting. This is the second of three computer courses students must take for a computer technology career major and is a prerequisite for the final course. It is recommended for most students at the postsecondary level, whether or not the students pursue a career major in high school. It is a semester-length course presented in a 90 minute block. A grade of 80 or more in Computer Technology I is a prerequisite for this course. |
| Computer Technology - Networking Chapter 12 Chapter 13 |
| Students will expand their knowledge in the field of computer systems and software learned in Computer Technology I and Computer Technology II as they are introduced to the fundamentals of the modern network including protocols, topologies, hardware and network operating systems. Topics covered in the course will include the OSI model, network hardware, installation, and troubleshooting. This is the last of three computer courses students must take for a computer technology career major. It is recommended for students successfully completing the Computer Technology I and II at the postsecondary level, whether or not the students pursue a career major in high school. It is a semester-length course presented in a 90 minute block. A grade of 80 or more in Computer Technology II is a prerequisite for this course. |
| Instructional Philosophy |
| Students will be expected to meet all of the course goals listed below and be able to demonstrate their understanding of the underlying concepts. The instruction will be a mixture of lecture and demonstration combined with laboratory and application-based exercises. Students will work primarily on their own and will complete several minor projects. There will be a minimal amount of homework. Student assessment will be based on class work, quizzes, projects, tests and class participation. Students must demonstrate knowledge of the basic skills in order to progress in and complete the course. |