Franklin County Career and Technology Center
Information Systems Technology Program
The Information Systems Technology program is a rigorous three
year course that prepares students for various entry level positions in field
of Information Technology as well as providing a foundation for post secondary
studies. The three year curriculum is divided into the following levels and
courses.
First year students are introduced to the essential hardware and
software competencies for an entry-level PC service technician. Students
demonstrate basic knowledge of installing, configuring, upgrading,
troubleshooting, and repairing microcomputer systems and operating systems. This
course focuses on the MCDST exam objectives.
Second year students are given a broad-based foundation in the
design and administration of computer network systems and introduced to the
fundamental principles of networks and their operation from a vendor neutral
perspective. Emphasis is on PC/network hardware and operating systems,
architecture, protocols, and design and security. This course focuses on the
CompTIA Network+ exam objectives.
Third year students are introduced to the concepts of wide area
networks, advanced router configurations, switched networks, VLANS, and simple
vendor-specific network management protocols. Presentation and communication
skills needed by a network engineer also will be emphasized. This course
focuses on the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam objectives.
Computer Technologies students also receive hands-on experience
in troubleshooting and customer support by operating the FCCTC helpdesk.
Students also have the opportunity to participate in self-study elective courses
such as Programming, Game Programming and Design, or Computer Forensics.
Students graduating from Computer Tech can work as Desktop
Support, Field, Network Service, System Support, and WAN Technicians as well
as PC Support Specialists.
Students pursuing post secondary opportunities can earn college credits through
articulation agreements and College in the High School.
