TOTAL CLOCK HOURS: 620
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: This program is designed to prepare students to work with microcomputers. Emphasis will be placed on developing proficiency with integrated software applications as tools to be used in the job market, or to improve performance in the workplace. Hands-on experience will be included.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Computer Training consists of a total of 620 hours of computer training provided through a series of - INDEPENDENT MODULES that will allow the student to advance at his/her own pace. Courses will include but not be limited to Introduction to Computers, Computer Applications, Keyboarding Skills and practicum.
This program consists of five courses: Computer Technology/applications Level I-V.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Evidence of H. S. diploma; other pre-requisites vary by course; see each course for requirements.
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY/APPLICATIONS LEVEL I
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS: 130
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Designed for students with little or no experience with micro-computers.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Student will acquire general knowledge of computers, computer components, computer terminology, computer functioning, keyboard and proficiency in typing.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Basic typing skills, ability to read, write and follow directions.
HOURS
CTA 100 15
Social Impact of Computers
CTA 101 15
Computer Terminology and Functioning
CTA 102 30
Keyboard Manipulation
CTA 103 50
Basic Typing Skills
CTA 104 20
Uses of Technology
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS: 130
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY/APPLICATIONS LEVEL II
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS: 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Designed to provide students with the opportunity to understand the capabilities, application and social implications of computer technology.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Student will gain knowledge of computer networks, computer capabilities and limitation and knowledge and utilization of various software packages.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Student must have completed CTA 101
HOURS
CTA 200 30
Computer Usage
CTA 201 20
Computer Capabilities and Limitation
CTA 202 20
Demonstration and utilization of software packages.
CTA 203 30
Computer Components and Terminology
TOTAL HOURS 100
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY/APPLICATIONS LEVEL III
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS: 130
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Designed to introduce students to the care and uses of microcomputers.
This course will give them an opportunity for hands-on experience.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Student will explore commercially available software programs, and acquire general knowledge of word processing, telecommunications and computer careers and their requirements
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Students must have completed level 1 and 2 or have experience.
HOURS
CTA 300 10
Computer Careers
CTA 301 20
Computer in various fields
CTA 302 20
Exploration of commercially available software
CTA 303 20
Utilization of software programs
CTA 304 40
Utilization of word processing
CTA 305 20
Utilization of telecommunications
TOTAL HOURS 130
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY/APPLICATIONS LEVEL IV
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS: 130
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Designed to teach students basic keyboarding skills.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Student will have knowledge of keyboarding skills, formatting and networking
systems, learn to enter and manipulate text, graphics and data and learn to analyze spreadsheet analysis
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Student completed level 3 or equivalent
HOURS
CTA 400
Advanced keyboarding skill 30
CTA 401 30
Techniques of formatting
CTA 402 20
Information systems and Inputting
CTA 403 30
Utilization of spreadsheet analysis
CTA 404
Utilization of graphics 20
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS: 130
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY/APPLICATIONS LEVEL V
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS: 130
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Designed to teach practical computer skills.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Student will acquire knowledge of peripherals such as modem or scanner and virus protection, various software packages, word processing for business related tasks and systems for a business environment
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Student has completed level 4 or equivalent
HOURS
CTA 500 20
Practical Computer Skills
CTA 501 10
Computer Maintenance
CTA 502 10
Advanced Computer Usage
CTA 503 60
Overview of software, applications in business
CTA 504 20
Selection of word processing software
CTA 505 10
Use of software to enhance communications
TOTAL HOURS 130
TOTAL PROGRAM CLOCK HOURS: 620