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Lamar Career and Technical Center

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Computer Science

COMPUTER SCIENCE

  • 11th & 12th Grades

    3 credits (2 semesters)/.5 Credit Technical English (2 Semesters)/.5 Credit Technical Math (2 Semesters)

    Certifications: TestOut PC Pro

    *Fees: required for SkillsUSA membership, PC repair kit, and t-shirt

    *This course has been approved for articulation credit through Crowder College

    Course Description:

    The students are prepared for the TestOut PC Pro exam and the CompTIA A+ certification in this course. Hands-on labs help to develop student competence. Students use multiple learning formats to learn how to install, manage, and secure computer hardware and master home and corporate OS environments. Students completing this course will also learn the various components used to build and upgrade personal computers, including CPUs, RAM, bus types, and peripherals. Students will have the opportunity to earn a certificate in the first year.

    Computer Technology Syllabus

  • 11th & 12th Grades

    3 credits (2 semesters)/.5 Credit Technical English (2 Semesters)/.5 Credit Technical Math (2 Semesters)

    Certifications: TestOut Networking Pro, Comp TIA+

    *Fees: required for Network Cabling Kit, t-shirt, and SkillsUSA membership

    *This course has been approved for articulation credit through Crowder College

    Course Description:

    The TestOut Network Pro prepares students for the Comp TIA Network+ Exam. Students gain the knowledge and skills they need to install, configure, and maintain a network for a small business.  Students also learn how to secure a corporate network using a layered security model. Students will have the opportunity to earn two certifications throughout this course.

  • Mr. Chad Case

    Chad Case

    Computer Science Instructor

    ccase@lamar.k12.mo.us

    (417) 682-3384

     

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  • Students work on disassembling and assembling computer components in a classroom setting.
  • A person in a blue hoodie works on the inside of a computer tower on a wooden desk.
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  • A student presents a tech topic on a large screen displaying game images and a circuit board.