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Basic electronic components and DC circuit operation are introduced including test equipment and tools. DC network analysis, AC circuits, and their effect on reactive components are covered as well. The concepts of teamwork, analytical problem solving, and troubleshooting are introduced. The students begin preparing a portfolio, documenting their experiences, and training through the program. Completion of the PTI 101 Workshop is encouraged.

Application of the technical knowledge acquired in the class-room is applied to practical electronic circuits in a lab environment. Students will use electronic components (resistors, capacitors) to construct circuits and use application/test equipment (power supplies, DMM) to verify operation (voltage, current, resistance, capacitance) and prove theory.

This course will focus on the basic technical applications of mathematics to include solving and applying algebraic expressions including factoring & graphing, as well as order of operations, exponents, significant numbers, addition/subtraction of positive and negative numbers, fractions, multiplication/division of polynomials, exponents, geometry, units, and introduction to statistical analysis.

Advanced DC and AC electronics, transistors, solid state, and integrated circuit operational amplifiers are introduced. Boolean algebra and binary arithmetic provide the basis for the under-standing of digital logic circuits utilizing logic gates and combinational logic. Practical power supplies, diodes, transistors, and digital circuits are also introduced.

Application of the technical knowledge acquired in the class-room is applied to practical advanced electronic circuits in a lab environment. Students will use advanced electronic components (diodes, transistors, integrated circuits, op-amps) to construct digital circuits and use application/test equipment (oscilloscope, audio generator, power supplies) to verify operation (inductance, reactance, amplification) and prove theory.

Radio frequency theory, noise, bandwidth, analog, and digital modulators are introduced. RF transmission and reception, propagation, transmission lines, and antenna systems are covered.

Application of the technical knowledge acquired in the class-room is applied to practical electronic circuits in a lab environment. Students will use components to construct RF modulators, antenna systems, radio/RF receivers and transmitters. Wire-less/RF test equipment (audio generator, spectrum analyzer, power meter) are used to verify operation and prove theory.

Theory, operation, assembly, and maintenance of personal computer hardware and peripheral devices are introduced. Preparation for the CompTIA A+ certification. Computer hardware installation and troubleshooting is demonstrated as students learn the theory of operation.

Application of the technical knowledge acquired in the class-room is applied to computer hardware in a lab environment. Students will install, configure, and troubleshoot multiple types of computer hardware and devices (cases, power supplies, mainboards, memory, peripheral cards, processors) to verify operation and prove theory.

Installation, operation, management and troubleshooting of computer operating systems and software applications are introduced. Preparation for the CompTIA A+ certification. Different operating systems, configurations and virtualization software are demonstrated as students learn the theory of operation.

Application of the technical knowledge acquired in the class-room is applied to computer software in a lab environment. Students will install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot multiple types of computer operating systems and software applications to verify operation and prove theory.

Installation and configuration of a network server operating systems is covered. Configuration of virtual machines/networks, DHCP/DNS services, domain controllers, Active Directory, and group/security policies are also introduced. Basic computer/server networking is demonstrated as students learn the theory of operation.

Application of the technical knowledge acquired in the class-room is applied to network server operating systems in a lab environment. Students will install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot multiple types of network server operating systems and virtual networks to verify operation and prove theory.

Continuation of network server operating system implementation. Principles, design, implementation, and administration of the latest industry network architectures and topologies. Virtualized network environments to provide service and applications to end users are covered, as well as network storage and cloud infrastructure.

Application of the technical knowledge acquired in the class-room is applied to network server operating system services in a lab environment. Students will demonstrate additional advanced services, utilities and administration of various network architectures/topologies in virtualized environments, network storage and cloud infrastructure to verify operation and prove theory.

This course will focus on the basics of technical writing and documentation, along with effective verbal communications and working effectively as a team. Students study and apply effective communication techniques, problem resolution skills, and how to handle difficult situations with an emphasis on customer service. This course will be offered online. Course communication, instruction, materials, and assignments are completed online. Participation in on-site proctored exams may be required.