Teacher: Mr. John Jacobs
EMAIL: john.jacobs@dcboces.org
Office Hours scheduled upon request
Teacher: Mr. John Jacobs
EMAIL: john.jacobs@dcboces.org
Office Hours scheduled upon request
Course Description
This 1 year program in Networking+ Computer Training is designed to provide the student with the technical knowledge and skills required for an entry-level position in the information and computer technology career field. The program will participate in the NYS Career Exploration and Internship Program [CEIP]. The course will prepare you to take the TestOut Network Pro and CompTIA Networking+ Certification Examination.
Expectations
The TestOut Pro Certification program covers computer network architecture, networking literacy, basic computer networking installation and repair, advanced networking installation and repair, and non-destructive troubleshooting methods.
Students registered for this class must be willing to complete a number of assignments in order to become proficient in the subject matter. The student must be committed to producing quality work. Upon completing the course, the student will be able to intelligently discuss, analyze and implement a variety of strategies for computer networking installation and repairs. The student must strive to go beyond the basic requirements of the course and attempt to gather additional material regarding this broad and complex area. This course is designed to prepare students for the 2010 CompTIA’s Network+ Exam.
Prerequisite: Math Course A, Computer Hardware Technical Technology
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to install and repair home networking and implement appropriate configuration and set-up strategies for wired and wireless networking.
Students will be able to install and configure a variety of networking software and packages, including system backups.
Students will understand basic networking security techniques.
Students will be able to setup peer-to-peer LAN.
Students will be able to intelligently discuss LAN, WAN, and MAN.
Students will understand the difference between Client and Server.
Student will possess the knowledge required to pass the industry standard CompTIA exam.
Required Materials and Supplies
Large Three Ring Binder
Subject Dividers for Binder
Pens, Pencils and highlighters
16 gig or larger USB Drive
3 Pocket Folders
2 Composition Notebook (Math and English)
Uniform
Other Credits Earned
1/2 Credit for English
1/2 Credit for Math
Where do students go after?
Network Pro Certification
SUNY Cobleskill, SUNY Canton, SUNY Poly, University of Albany, Dutchess Community College, Morrisville State, Columbia Greene Community College, University at Buffalo
Articulation Agreements with: SUNY Canton, Columbia-Greene Community College
Military
Helpdesk at Dutchess Community College, other areas of workforce