WHAT is the curriculum for the Computer Technology and Networking program?

Some of the main areas of study in this program are:
• PC overview
• PC components
• Introduction to the operating systems
• Introduction to windows
• Configuring the desktop
• Managing files and folders
• Working with documents
• Configuring Windows
• DOS basics
• Networks and layers
• Networking devices
• IP addressing
• ARP and RARP
• Media and design
• Topology
• Structured cabling
• Electricity and electronics
• Network management
• The OSI model
• LANs
• WANs
• Routing
• Using the router
• Router components
• Router startup and setup
• Router configuration
• IOS
• TCP/IP
• Routing protocols
• LAN switching
• VLANs
• LAN design
• IGRP
• Access list
• Novell IPX
• WAN design
• PPP
• ISDN
• Frame relay
• Introduction to NetWare 4
• Connecting to the network and logging in
• Accessing data files and applications on the network
• Printing to a network printer
• Setting up user accounts and login security
• Setting up the network file system
• Managing the file system
• Setting up file system security
• Accessing and protecting the NetWare server console
• Setting up networking printing
• Installing and configuring Client 32 on workstations
• Creating login scripts
• Configuring network applications for users
• Managing NDS security
• Managing resources in a multi-context environment
• Backing up servers and workstations
• Performing a simple NetWare 4 installation
• Employability skills

WHAT academic courses should I take?

Recommended courses that will help with your career pathway are:
• Mathematics
• Language Arts
• Technology Education
• Computer Literacy
• Physical Science