Program Description –Students will be prepared to service computers and peripherals by discovering how to install, configure, diagnose, repair, upgrade and maintain microcomputers. With the use of Aries' interactive computer-based IT training and secure online assessment students are able to study on their own time, at their own pace, with the medium they are most comfortable. Skills acquired will assist students in preparing to take industry A+ Certification exams. A+ Certification is an industry recognized credential that distinguishes one as a knowledgeable service professional. PC Maintenance Program will prepare students with the knowledge and skills essential for a career as an entry-level service technician. Or they may transfer the college credit to enter a post secondary computer technology program.

Please contact Mike Mundt for additional information or comments 928 475-2378

PC Troubleshooting & Repair

Intermediate PC Troubleshooting & Repair

Networking

NAME OF COURSE: PC Troubleshooting & Repair CIP: 15.1200.10 LENGTH OF COURSE: 2 Semesters GRADE LEVEL 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Must complete Career Exploration with a C or better. COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course is an introduction to the career of computers.   Students will develop skills for decision-making, educational planning and researching the technology industry. Topics include analyzing personal career interests, values, and aptitudes in relationship to computers.   Uses of computer hardware and software in business and society; computer terminology; program definition and flowcharting/algorithms; introduction to programming using general purpose language and word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, multimedia, and Internet. College credit may be granted through Eastern Arizona College inter-governmental agreements with San Carlos High School.

NAME OF COURSE: Intermediate PC Troubleshooting and Repair CIP: 15.1200.20 LENGTH OF COURSE: 2 Semesters GRADE LEVEL 11& 12 PREREQUISITE: PC Troubleshooting & Repair COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course is designed to teach the basic principles of PC troubleshooting and repair, including providing a basic knowledge of PC components and their function and how to use Window built-in diagnostic tools.  The first semester provides a foundation in diagnosing common symptoms and catastrophic failures as well as proper hardware handling and removal and reinstallation of common components.  The second semester provides intermediate PC troubleshooting and repair.  Includes diagnosing common windows system failures, changing system configurations ii BIOS and registry, downloading peripheral device drives and the removal of CPU and motherboard.  College credit may be granted through Eastern Arizona College inter-governmental agreements with San Carlos High School.

NAME OF COURSE: Networking CIP: 15.1200.25 LENGTH OF COURSE: 2 Semesters GRADE LEVEL 12^TH Grade PREREQUISITE: Must complete at least one PC Maintenance course. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Advanced techniques in networking with emphasis on the installation, maintenance, and design of local area networks.  CompTIA Network+ exam objectives are also covered in this course. This professional IT training course builds a solid foundation of networking administration skills, concepts and components to prepare students for real-world applications. Aligned to industry endorsed and certifications. College credit may be granted through Eastern Arizona College inter-governmental agreements with San Carlos High School.

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