This first course in the IT career field is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of computer concepts and essential skills necessary for work and communication in today's society. Students will learn safety, security, and ethical issues in computing and social networking. Students will also learn about input/output systems, computer hardware and operating systems, and office applications. 

This first course in the Robotics career path. Students will apply the knowledge and skills necessary to program and operate robots. Students will learn robotic operations and system configurations. Students will code, compile and debug programs using the robotic programming language. 

Students will learn to install, repair, and troubleshoot computer hardware systems. They will perform preventative maintenance practices and learn techniques for maintaining computer hardware security. Communication skills and professionalism in troubleshooting situations will be emphasized. 

Students will apply knowledge and skills of commercial and open source operating systems in portable, stand alone, and networked devices. Students will install a variety of operating systems manually and using remote assistance. They will learn to configure, modify, and troubleshoot operating systems. Desktop virtualization, system security, and operating system history will be addressed. 

Students will learn the components of cybersecurity and the role each plays in preventing, detecting and mitigating vulnerabilities and attacks. Studies include:  prevention, detection, and mitigation of common vulnerabilities and attacks. Students will examine and implement security safeguards for desktop, network, and application security.

Students will apply the knowledge and skills necessary to program, safely operate, and troubleshoot industrial robots. Students will learn industrial robotic operations and system configurations. Students will code, compile and debug programs using industrial robotic programming language. 

Students will learn the application of the engineering design process. Topics include work-processes, optimization methods, design optimization and risk management tools. Students will use 2D and 3D modeling software to help them design solutions to proposed problems, document their work and communicate solutions. Additionally, students will interpret industry prints and create working drawings from functional models. Emphasis is given to experimental problem solving in real systems.