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Computer Science

• Network Plus- **May be offered in 2018-2019** This course is designed for entry level computer support
individuals. The course objective is to obtain the skills necessary to apply and implement technical knowledge of
operating systems and network technologies. The student will gain knowledge of major networking
technologies, skills, systems and tools used in the day to day operations of modern network environments. Upon
completion of this course, the student will be able to become familiar with the basic concepts of networking,
including the OSI model and the TCP/IP model, and the protocols and applications that function within these
models; understand VLANs and their benefits and drawbacks; become familiar with common network devices,
such as routers and switches, and work with wireless technologies to create a functional wireless network; know
different types of network media, including twisted pair cable, coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, and wireless
media and how to troubleshoot them; understand WAN technologies and the properties of LANs including
topologies; understand the methods used to manage and monitor networks as well as the hardware and
software tools used in the troubleshooting process; understand security in wired and wireless environments, the
threats and how they can be mitigated; and understand the properties and operations of firewalls. Textbook:
pending Teacher: Jack Satterfield Recommended Donation: $10 per weekly class

• Introduction to Computer Science & Programming – description coming soon. Required Text: pending Teacher:
coming soon Recommended Donation of $15 per weekly class session