Computer Technology teaches students to have a solid level of experience and comfort with computer systems. Much of the work is self-paced and uses programmed learning techniques. The work is facilitated by the instructor and supplemented by lectures, reading, projects and other assignments in small groups of students working toward the same or similar goals with similar levels of experience.

First year students explore the physical workings of computer systems and experience the disassembly and assembly of a personal computer, work with operating systems and application software and troubleshoot computer hardware problems. Students become proficient in planning, installing, and troubleshooting network and telecommunications wiring and fiber optic cabling and the physical plant. Additionally, first year students have an opportunity to prepare for A+ certification.

Year two students explore the physical and virtual workings of networks, experience the planning and assembly of a local area network and troubleshoot local area network problems. Students learn about the TCP/IP suite of protocols and how TCP/IP facilitates “internetworking.” Students gain hands-on experience in configuring routers to support multiple IP networks and subnetworks.

During the third year, students are learn Wide Area Network (WAN) technology and prepare and present a Senior Project to demonstrate some aspect of the student’s acquired computer technology knowledge and skills. Completion of the project is a Cape May County Technical High School requirement.
Year two and three students will be enrolled in the Cape May County Technical High School Cisco System Local Academy