I am a long time tech enthusiast, and it all started in the mid-80's. Beginning with cassette tapes, VCR's, The Atari 2600, and an IBM PS/2 Model 76 personal computer, I became hooked on technological gadgets. I continued to explore technology as I grew and tried to get my hands on any and all new tech. This ambition led me to a career as an IT professional where my tech knowledge and expertise expanded and became refined. The decision to transition to education wasn't a choice that I took lightly, but has become one of the best decisions I've ever made. I am now just as passionate about education as I am about technology.
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Computer Technology Computer Technology is designed to prepare students for certifications in the IT Industry such as, CompTIA A+ & Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA). Certifications nearly guarantee the students well-paying positions in the field of computer technology. Carthage Technical Center’s Computer Technology program is based on state of the art curriculum. Hands-on labs help to develop student competence. Students completing this course will gain knowledge on the various components used to build and upgrade personal computers, including CPUs, RAM, bus types and peripherals. Students will also install and configure various windows operating systems, which includes preventative maintenance and disaster recovery redundancies.
Computer Networking The world runs on networks and you can run the network. First semester your introduction to the fundamentals of networking concepts and technologies will prepare you for exciting hands-on experiences that will add to your tech skills toolbox. Areas of study include: OSI model, TCP/IP model, MAC and IP addressing, cable installation, and basic LAN equipment setup. Second semester the course is designed to prepare students for the responsibilities of being a network administrator using the Microsoft Windows Server family of server operating systems. It provides hands-on experience incorporating Microsoft’s client/server-based products such as Active Directory (AD), Internet Information Services (IIS), and Distributed File System (DFS).
Computer Programming This course uses C# as the programming language for software development; however, the basic programming concepts presented can also be applied to a number of other languages. Instead of focusing on the syntax of the C# language, this course uses the C# language to present general programming concepts. This class introduces you to elementary algorithms and basic programming so that you can design and implement a variety of computer-based solutions. Second semester will be a continuation of C# concepts and programmers will begin creating Windows Forms.
Advanced Computer Programming Advanced Programming is exactly what it sounds like. In this course we move past the basic concepts learned in computer programming, and either build on what’s known or venture out and challenge yourself with something different. Each student will get to decide what language type and application type they want to develop. Whether that is trying languages like Python & JavaScript, or developing an application for VR, AR, or a humanoid robot. Curriculum content is available or can be generated depending on what’s chosen by the student. You make the choices.
3D Modeling, Animation, & Game Development 3D modeling is the process of developing a mathematical representation of any surface of an object in three dimensions via specialized software. Animation is the process used for digitally generating animated images. The specialized software this course utilizes is Maxon Cinema4D Studio. After completing this course students will have a firm grasp on 3D content creation and the beginning steps into 3D graphic artwork.