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KEC Course Title: COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (10252A001/10102A001)

Class Location: KEC

High School Credits Available: 2 College Credits Available: 7

Dual Credit Course Info: ELE142 - PC Repair & Configuration (3)
● Dual credit through Kishwaukee College CIS140 - Networking Fundamentals (4)

Certification(s):

Days/Sessions/Semesters: ● Classes held daily, Monday-Friday.
● Potential KEC sessions available - 3
● Semester(s) - 1 and 2

Prerequisite / Minimum Competency NA
Required:

Additional Requirements / Costs: Textbook / $50 class software curriculum fee
Curriculum:

* All fees and costs are subject to change annually Equipment / NA
as industry costs rise, however are believed to be
accurate as of the date of document creation. Lab Fees:
Indicated fees are separate from and in addition to
those that may be charged by your sending school. Uniform: NA

Miscellaneous: NA

Fall Semester 2024 - Computer Repair and Configuration - Students will gain a complete step-by-step approach for
learning the fundamentals of supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware and software. This course fully
maps to CompTIA’s A+ Exam objectives. Specific topic coverage includes introducing hardware and operating
systems, working with people in a technical world, form factors, PSU’s, processors, motherboards, RAM, HDDs,
installing and supporting I/O devices, and general PC maintenance. Students will also be introduced to Local Area
Networks (LANS). Investigation of basic networking concepts, hardware and software components, protocols,
standards, various network topologies and transmission media as well as the fundamentals of network planning
and design will be covered. Additional topics covered include installation and maintenance of Windows OSs and
UNIX/Linux, troubleshooting network problems, and network administration functions and duties.

Spring Semester 2025 - Computer Networking Fundamentals - This course is an introduction to Local Area
Networks (LANS). Topics covered include basic networking concepts, hardware and software components,
protocols, standards, network topologies, transmission media, virtualization, wireless technologies, and Security
and Network Administration. Students will gain the technical skills to begin a career in installing, configuring, and
troubleshooting computer networks. Students will also be introduced to the fundamentals of network planning and
+
design. This course fully maps to CompTIA’s Network Exam objectives.
Pathway Components: (for Counselor use)

⬚ 60 hours of Work Based Learning ✅ Dual Credit ⬚ State Licensure
⬚ Career Exploration Activities ⬚ Dual Enrollment ⬚ Team Based Challenges

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