Principles of IT
Principles of Information Technology (One Credit)
Introduction:
INTRODUCTION: Please read this section and fill out forms
(1) Module 1: Career & Life Choices
Personality Tests
Life-style Priorities
Personal Interests
Assignment Attached to each module.
(2) Module 2: IT Employment Fields
(3) Module 3: Employment Skills & Job Tasks
(4) Module 4: Emerging Technologies
(5) Module 5: Internet Safety & Security
(6) Module 6: Hardware
PC Components
(7) Module 7: Software
Application versus Operating System
OS Fundamentals, Drivers
File types across software products
Open Source versus Proprietary
System Management Tools
File Management Techniques
File Protection and Security
(8) Module 8: Binary and Hexadecimal values of color
(9) Module 9: System Threats
Viruses, Malware, Spyware, Trojans, Worms, Phishing Schemes
Protection & Security Issues
(10) Module 10: Networking Systems
Hardware
Router
Switch Managed / Unmanaged
Hub
Server
WAP
UP
Bridge
Surge Protector / Suppressor
Other
Types (peer-to-peer, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Wireless, and Ethernet)
Functions
Troubleshooting Techniques
(11) Module 11: Application Software
Word Processing Terminology
Spreadsheet Terminology
Spreadsheet Productivity (budget, payroll, statistical tables, personal check register
Spreadsheet Productivity (Lookup Tables, IF statements, subtotal cell protection, formatting, charts, graphs, sorting, searching, data filtering)
(12) Module 12: Computer Programming Concepts
Functions of compilers and interpreters
Identify various computer languages and what they are used for
Explain concepts of algorithms, and flow of a structured, linear, and iterative instruction chart
(13) Module 13: Application Software Databases
Terminology & Functions
Purpose and elements of a query language
Purpose of fields and records
Construct a query with multiple search parameters
(14) Module 14: Presentation Management Technologies
Terminology & Functions
Explain Design in terms of font, color, shape, texture, space, and form
Explain Design in terms of unity, harmony, balance, scale, and contrast
(15) Module 15: HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
Download Notepad++ here: https://notepad-plus-plus.org/ (free) This will become your text editor for HTML.
Create a Web page containing Links, Graphics, and Text using appropriate design for an identified audience
Ethical Use of technology and online resources
Understand concepts of intellectual property laws, copyright, trademarks, patents, and violation of laws
Report on the consequences of plagiarism.
Report on the unethical practices of hacking, online piracy, and data vandalism
Demonstrate ethical use of online resources using citation methods (MLA).
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of Arp ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Arp ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX & 504 Coordinator - donna@arpisd.org
Arp ISD ofrece programas de educación técnica y profesional en ciencias agrícolas, ciencias forenses, ciencias de la computación, tecnologías de la computación, robótica, administración de empresas y ciencias de la familia y el consumidor. La admisión a estos programas se basa en los estándares de admisión de Arp ISD (secuencia coherente de cursos). Es política de Arp ISD no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o discapacidad en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, según lo requiere el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmendada; Título IX de las Enmiendas de Educación de 1972; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmendada. La política de Arp ISD es no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus prácticas laborales según lo requiere el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmendada; Título IX de las Enmiendas de Educación de 1972; la Ley de Discriminación por Edad de 1975, enmendada; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmendada. (Distrito) tomará medidas para asegurar que la falta de habilidades en el idioma inglés no sea una barrera para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales. Para obtener información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos de quejas, comuníquese con el Coordinador de Título IX: Shannon Arrington (ar@arpisd.org) y 504 Donna Lowery (donna@arpisd.org) 903 859-8482