A+ Computer Repair / Digital Electronics

P.O. Box 5187 1202 East Locust
 Bloomington, IL. 61702-5187 
Phone: 309 - 829 - 8671  Fax: 309-828-3546

Mr. Lonny Miller Room 170 EXT. 5196

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SEMESTER 1

Digital Electronics focuses on advanced digital electronic theory, applications and is aligned with standards of Project Lead the Way. Students will study solid state devices leading to an investigation of digital logic concepts and computer circuit fundamentals including binary and hexadecimal number theory. The students will explore TTL and CMOS logic gates, encoders/decoders, latches, flip-flops, counters, registers, memories, and arithmetic logic units while using them in laboratory breadboard circuits and electronic simulation. In addition, students will build a digital electronic kit and program Boe-Bot robots. This course is recommended for serious, college-bound students with average or above math skills and an interest in science and engineering.

SEMESTER 2

The Computer Repair/A+ Certification course is designed to equip both novice and experienced students with entry-level computer technician proficiencies. The course is aligned with the industry standard CompTIA A+ Certification objectives for hardware and software which are covered over one semester. Students will become adept with key computer hardware architecture components like the motherboard, processor, memory, drives, networks, power supplies and peripheral devices. Additionally, students will install, configure, and troubleshoot the significant operating systems utilized today. Significant lab time is provided to offer the student authentic hands-on experiences in working with computers. The course is recommended for students who enjoy computers and/or students who might have a career interest in Information Technology leading to a professional certification. Further information about the CompTIA and the course objectives can be found at www.comptia.org.