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This course is intended for students interested in pursuing a career in the field of Information Technology. Topics include an overview of the fundamentals of information technology, specializations and career paths, current and emerging technologies, business applications, communications and decision-making, and the impact of these systems on business, government, and society. This course also emphasizes the development of both writing and speaking skills. MS Windows and other popular software packages for word processing, spreadsheet development, presentations, and Internet concepts are also introduced.

This course is intended for students interested in pursuing a career in the field of Information Technology. This course teaches students to become proficient in the inner workings of a microcomputer. It is a hands-on class that covers the replacement of all parts inside the PC. Students also learn about electricity, formatting hard drives, device drivers, as well as how software works with hardware. The class features lectures as well as hands-on exercises that allow students to disassemble and reassemble microcomputers. This course prepares students for the A+ Examination.

This course teaches proficiency in system software and the configuration of a microcomputer. Topics include the fundamental concepts of operating systems, installation, configuration and upgrading of operating systems, diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, basic concepts of networking, and Internet connectivity troubleshooting. Current and emerging operating system technologies are identified and analyzed. Career specializations and opportunities are discussed. This course emphasizes the development of analytical and problem-solving skills through hands-on lab exercises. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the requisite knowledge and skills required to take the A+ Operating System Technologies Examination.

Students learn the fundamental concepts of database management systems, relational database model, types of relationships, dependencies, and normalization of database. Students learn Structured Query Language (SQL) to create, maintain, update and query databases, and to enforce constraints. Industry standard Windows-based database management software is used to create databases, forms, queries, and reports. Through hands-on experience, students gain proficiency in the design, creation, and function of tables, data entry forms, and reports.

This course introduces the student to Web page design. Careful planning is emphasized as the key to a successful Web site. Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is introduced and students will create, format, and refine Web pages to include text, images, hyperlink, lists, tables, frames, and forms using an HTML editor. Students are also introduced to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).

Students learn to develop multimedia applications using a variety of software and hardware tools. Students use multimedia software to incorporate text, graphics, video, audio, animation, and interactive links to organize and present information and create training materials.

This course teaches students to apply top-down modular programming techniques for the designing and writing of computer solutions to common problems found in mathematics, science, and business. The C++ language is used to test and evaluate these techniques. Some of the concepts covered in the course include interactive programming on the microcomputer, arithmetic operations, logical operations, selection and looping, functions, and arrays.

This course is for individuals seeking an understanding and knowledge of networking fundamentals including the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) seven-layer model concepts; Ethernet and Cabling concepts; terminology and technologies. Students obtain the skills necessary for the configuration of Cisco routers connected in local-area networks (LANs) and wide-area networks (WANs) typically found at small to medium network sites. It is part of the recommended training for those seeking certification as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

This course is for individuals seeking an understanding and knowledge of basic Cisco routing configuration, Cisco Routing Protocols (RIP/EIGRP/OSPF). Students obtain the skills necessary for the configuration and maintenance of Cisco routers connected in wide-area networks (WANs) typically found at small to medium network sites. It is part of the recommended training for those seeking certification as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).