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Information Technology Applications

Course Summary

Information Technology Applications prepares students to work in the field of information technology. Students demonstrate digital literacy through basic study of computer hardware, operating systems, networking, the internet, web publishing, spreadsheets, and database software. Through a series of hands-on activities, students learn what to expect in the field of information technology and begin exploring career options in that field. Information Technology Applications is an introductory level Career and Technical Education course applicable to programs of study in information technology as well as other career clusters. This course is built to state and national standards. Students who successfully complete the course will be prepared to pursue the Microsoft® Office Specialist certifications in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access, as well as IC3 certification.

Course Pacing Guide

UNIT 1: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

UNIT 2: COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

UNIT 3: SPREADSHEETS AND DATABASES

UNIT 4: INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING

UNIT 5: EXPLORING THE WEB, SEMESTER WRAP-UP

Fee Details

Grade Level

Grade 9 / 10 / 11 / 12

Duration

10 Months

Credit Value

1 - credit course

Requirements

None

Prerequisites

Student must have completed grade