[Grades: 11-12]

(Credits: 3)

[Class may NOT be repeated]

Advanced Weight

Dual Credit Available: State Fair Community College (6 Credits)

Industry Recognized Credential available through CompTIA

Embedded Credit:

.5 Technical Math Semester 1

.5 Technical English Semester 2

Students will learn the skills necessary to service and repair computers. Topics include: hardware (Motherboards, RAM, CPUs, Storage, & Peripherals), troubleshooting, Repair and Maintenance of hardware and software, operating Systems and Software (Linux & Windows 7, 8, and 10), basic networking fundamentals, and security.

[Grades: 11-12]

(Credits: 3)

[Class may NOT be repeated]

Advanced Weight

Industry Recognized Credential available through CompTIA

Embedded Credit:

.5 Technical Math Semester 1

.5 Technical English Semester 2

Students will learn the skills necessary to secure and protect computer networks. Topics will include: technologies (TCP/IP, OSI Model, Network Operating Systems), devices (Hubs, Switches, Bridges, Routers, Gateways), threats & vulnerabilities, security (Firewalls, Physical Security, Antivirus and Malware), incident response & forensics, risk management, securing data, ethical hacking, and applications.

[Grades: 9-10]

(Credits: 1)

[Class may be repeated once]

Advanced Weight

Dual Credit Available: MSU West Plains (3 Credits)

Don’t just play video games; learn how to make them yourself! Students will use sound to enhance the gaming experience, create and animate sprites; l build challenging rooms and levels, and learn about the game industry and the careers within it. 1st year students will use GameMaker to create and program 2-D platform games. 2nd year students will use professional game package Unity3D to create and program 3-D games.