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Computer Technology

Location: Barry Tech
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Code: COMP

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Students will study topics in depth, including preventive maintenance, diagnostics, multi-media technology, computer and network theory, digital electronics, and personal computer hardware.
 
To receive A+ Certification, it is necessary to pass both the A+ Essentials and 1 of 3 System Specialties exams.
 
Technicians-in-training will learn how to:
 
• develop a troubleshooting strategy
• fix PC hardware and software problems
• install and configure hard disks, CD-ROMs, and the complete family of Windows Operating Systems
• safely disassemble and reassemble a PC
• upgrade memory
• work with basic network technology including administration of networks
• network applications and hardware
 
Students will familiarize  themselves with hardware and software including:
 
• CPUs
• CD and DVD-ROMs
• memory
• Windows Operating Systems
• printers
• storage media
 
They will learn procedures for working with basic network technology including:
 
• administration of network applications
• monitor interface
• operating system installation
• system teardown
• troubleshooting
• upgrades
 

Course Available: Grade 11
Course Length: 2 years
Placement: Regular
Credits: Up to 4 CTE credits a year
Admissions Criteria: Above-average academic skills and visual acuity


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