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www.barrytech.org 2012–2013 Barry Tech Catalog of Courses
computer
technology
This course is certified by New York State.
If students complete a two-year sequence,
which includes Computer Network Technology,
academic credits may be awarded (see page 54).
Students will study topics in depth, including
preventive maintenance, diagnostics, multimedia
technology, computer and network theory,
digital electronics, and personal computer
hardware.
To receive A+ Certification, it is necessary to
pass both the A+ Essentials and 1 of 3 System
Specialties exams.
Technicians-in-training will learn how to:
• develop a troubleshooting strategy
• fix PC hardware and software problems
• install and configure hard disks, CD-ROMs,
and the complete family of Windows
Operating Systems
• safely disassemble and reassemble a PC
• upgrade memory
• work with basic network technology
including administration of networks
• network applications and hardware
Students will familiarize themselves with
hardware and software including:
• CPUs
• CD and DVD-ROMs
• memory
• Windows Operating Systems
• printers
• storage media
Course available: Grades 11–12 Course length: 2 years
Placement: Regular Credits: Up to 4 CTE credits a year
Admissions criteria: Above-average academic skills and visual acuity
earning high school credits
Students completing this two-year course may receive up to 8 CTE credits OR distributed credits
using any or all of the following:
1.0 credit Career and Financial Management 1.0 credit Science
1.0 credit English
They will learn procedures for working with
basic network technology including:
• administration of network applications
• monitor interface
• operating system installation
• system teardown
• troubleshooting
• upgrades
career opportunities
Students who complete this course are equipped
with the skills needed for employment in the
computer industry, and are often recruited
by local companies. Graduates frequently
pursue further training at technical schools,
colleges, or in the military. Typical job titles
in computer technology include field service
technician, technical support specialist, help
desk technician, desktop analyst, and entry-level
computer technician.
college agreements
Upon completion of this course, students
may receive college credits subject to the
entrance requirements of each institution
and any additional criteria that may have
been established. Current college agreements
include:
• Briarcliffe College
• DeVry Institute of Technology
• Island Drafting and Technical Institute
• Nassau Community College
• New England Institute of Technology
(NEIT)
• Queensborough Community College
• SBI Campus, an affiliate of Sanford-Brown
work experience opportunities
Students who meet all eligibility requirements
may participate in supervised, real-world,
work-based learning offerings that include
clinics, shadow days, internships, or paid
Co-Op experiences at workplace sites such as:
• GEICO
• Nassau BOCES Technical Services
• Nassau County Information Technology
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