The Computer Operating Systems & Network Technology Program at Pulaski began as a Consumer and communications Electronics Program but evolved into the Computer Operating Systems & Network Technology program that is dedicated to Computer and Network servicing, maintenance, repair, installation and upgrade. The Computer Operating Systems & Network Technology curriculum is based on a path that leads to CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) A+ and Network+ Certification. CompTIA is the organization that sponsors the A+ and Network+ Certification, a non-profit organization made up of individuals from various large companies (IBM, AT&T, USAirways, Packard Bell etc.). More than 6,000 computer resellers, VARs, distributors, manufactures and training companies in the United States and Canada belong to CompTIA. Reseller members, who form the heart of the Association, run the gamut from single location systems integrators to nationwide franchise groups. Through a series of suggested courses, the curriculum develops the knowledge and skills needed to secure good jobs and to succeed in today's IT (Information Technology) marketplace. The Computer Operating Systems &Network Technology program offers one diploma and three certificates. The diploma program is 1728 hours in length and is completed in four trimesters and requires A+ and Network+ ComTIA Certification. The first certificate is granted after completion of the first two courses in the Network+ curriculum and the other two certificates are granted in succeeding trimesters provided the student has met all requirements for that particular certificate. Students are eligible for a two to four week internship after completion of the second trimester.
Trimester
Contact Hours: 432
First Trimester
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COST-0100 Work Ethics |
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COST-1000 Technology Foundation |
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COST-1001 Reading Comprehension |
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COST-1002 Writing Skills |
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COST-1003 Basic Mathematics |
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COST-1100 Safety and Orientation |
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COST-1101 Safety |
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COST-1102 Orientation |
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COST-1150 Applied Technical Math |
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COST-1160 Basic Electricity—DC/AC |
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COST-1161 Ohm’s Law |
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COST-1162 Instruments & Measurements |
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COST-1163 Basic Devices & Circuits |
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COST-1164 Sources of Electricity |
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COST-1165 Magnetism & Transformers |
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COST-1166 Inductance & RL Circuits |
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COST-1167 Capacitance & RC Circuits |
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COST-1168 Tuned Circuits |
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COST-1200 PC Hardware I |
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COST-1201 Installing FRU Modules |
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COST-1202 System Resources |
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COST-1203 Peripherals and Ports |
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COST-1204 Installing Disk Devices |
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COST-1205 Installing Peripheral Devices |
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COST-1206 System Upgrade/Optimization |
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COST-1207 Troubleshooting Techniques |
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COST-1208 Symptoms & Troubleshooting |
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COST-1210 PC Hardware II |
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COST-1211 Preventive Maintenance |
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COST-1212 Processors & Motherboards |
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COST-1213 RAM & CMOS |
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COST-1214 Basic Printer Concepts |
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COST-1215 Servicing Printers |
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COST-1216 Basic Networking Concepts |
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COST-1217 Network Media |
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COST-1218 Internet Connectivity |
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COST-1220 PC Software I |
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COST-1221 Intro to OS (MS-DOS) |
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