Trades and Industries Technology Course


 

Individual Course Offering
(Course is an elective and open to Freshman - Gr. 9

#832250 Fundamental of Computers
The Fundamentals of Computers course will provide basic computer concepts. Emphasis will be placed on the personal computer and its practical use, including hardware, application and system software, the Internet and World Wide Web, communications, database management, e-commerce, and computers in society.

Provides students the opportunity to . . .

• discuss various computer applications in society.
• identify the steps required for web publishing.
• identify the key features of widely used home, personal, and educational programs.
• describe the components of a computer and how they complete a machine cycle.
• describe the functions of an operating system.
• explain the purpose of several stand-alone utility programs.
• discuss the types of devices and software available that protect computers from system failure.
• list general purpose and integrated informaitoin systems used throughout an enterprise.

Career Opportunities . . .

Focus on this course is on the basic knowledge required to be computer literate in today's digital world.

Course Topics . . .

• Introduction to Computers
• The Internet and World Wide Web
• Application Software
• The Components of the System Unit
• Input and Output
• Storage

 

Course Topics . . .continued

• Operating Systems and Utility Programs
• Communications and Networks
• Database Management
• Computer Security, Ethics and Privacy
• Information System Development and Programming Languages
• Enterprise Computing
• Computer Career Exploration

Students enrolling in Fundamentals of Computers course should . . .

• have good hand-eye coordination
• have a reading Lexile measure over 900
• be able to read and comprehend written and verbal directions
• have the ability to work without supervision in a team setting
• demonstrate good attendance
• have the ability to comprehend and demonstrate industry safety standards

Graduation Credits . . .

High school credits awarded for successful completion of program.


Grade Level: 9-10-11-12
Period: 4 (Blue Day - 1 block / alternating days)
Weeks: 18 weeks - Credits: 1/2 credits

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