Information Technology

Prerequisites: None

Recommended Grade Level: 9

Required Assessments: None

Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other IT courses.

Credit: 1

EPSO: No

Course Description: Computer Science Foundations (CSF) is a course intended to provide students with exposure to various information technology occupations and pathways such as Networking Systems, Coding, Web Design, and Cybersecurity. As a result, students will complete all core standards, as well as standards in two of four focus areas.

Course Content: Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to describe various information technology (IT) occupations and professional organizations. Moreover, they will be able to demonstrate logical thought processes and discuss the social, legal, and ethical issues encountered in the IT profession. Depending on the focus area, proficient students will also demonstrate an understanding of electronics and basic digital theory; project management and teamwork; client relations; causes and prevention of Internet security breaches; and writing styles appropriate for web publication. Upon completion of the CSF course, students will be prepared to make an informed decision about which Information Technology program of study to pursue.

Scope & Sequence

TN State Standards

Textbook: None

Aligned Student Organization:

• SkillsUSA

• Technology Student Association (TSA)

Prerequisites: Computer Science Foundations (Level 1) and Algebra 1

Recommended Grade Level: 10-11

Required Assessments: None

Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Information Technology courses.

Credit: 1

EPSO: No

Course Description: Computer Systems is an intermediate course designed to prepare students with work-related skills and aligned certification in the information technology industry. Content provides students the opportunity to acquire knowledge in both theory and practical applications pertaining to hardware, operating systems, safe mode, command prompt, security, networking, printers, peripheral devices, laptops, mobile devices, troubleshooting, and customer service management.

Course Content: Upon completion of the course, proficient students will have acquired skills and knowledge to install, configure, and maintain computer systems. Students who are proficient in this course will be eligible to pursue the IT industry-standard credential, CompTIA’s A+ certification.

Scope & Sequence:

TN State Standards

Textbook: None

Aligned Student Organization:

• SkillsUSA

• Technology Student Association (TSA)

Prerequisites: Computer Science Foundations (Level 1), Computer Systems (Level 2), and Algebra 1

Recommended Grade Level: 11-12

Required Assessments: None

Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other IT courses.

Credit: 1

EPSO: No

Course Description: Networking is an advanced course designed to emphasize the conceptual and practical skills necessary to design, manage, and diagnose network hardware and software.

Course Content: Upon completion of this course, proficient students will identify types of networks, understand the layers of the open systems interconnection (OSI) model, prevent security risks, and apply troubleshooting theory to the successful execution of networking tasks. Course content covers transmission control protocol, internet protocol, wired and wireless topologies, switching and routing, network hardware, wireless networking, and network operating systems (NOS). Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be prepared to sit for the CompTIA Network+ exam.

Scope & Sequence:

TN State Standards

Textbook: None

Aligned Student Organization:

• SkillsUSA

• Technology Student Association (TSA)