9th Principles of Information Technology-This is the first course students take in the Academy of Information Technology.
It provides an overview of information technology and introduces students to the basics of hardware and software.
Students examine hardware components including peripherals, connectors, and memory. Students explore common operating systems, software applications, and programming languages. Students learn about types of networks and network topology, and they set up an email client/server connection. Students also consider contemporary issues such as security, privacy, and technological inequality.
Finally, students explore career opportunities in IT.
10th Computer Maintenance-Computer Maintenance walks students through the intricacies of setting up hardware, installing software, connecting to a network, and connecting to the Internet. Students get hands-on practice upgrading operating systems.
They get practice assembling and disassembling computer hardware including peripherals, motherboards, FRUs, and connectors. Students also learn troubleshooting techniques. Finally, students get a chance to explore careers for computer systems professionals.
11th Computer Networking-Computer Networking is a hands-on introduction to peer-to-peer, client/server, and cloud computing networks. The course guides students through all phases of implementing and troubleshooting common TCP/IP Ethernet networks.
It covers network components, cables, and connectors, as well as the OSI model, protocols, and topologies. Students implement and troubleshoot a LAN and learn about access issues for WANs. Students also get hands-on experience with cloud computing.
Finally, students explore opportunities for network-related careers.
12th Project-Based Research - Project-Based Research is a course for students to research a real-world problem. Students are matched with a mentor from the business or professional community to develop an original project on a topic related to career interests.
Students use scientific methods of investigation to conduct in-depth research, compile findings, and present their findings to an audience that includes experts in the field. To attain academic success, students must have opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.