Computer Technology (Maintenance & Repair)
Instructor: Dan Bark
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My name is Daniel Bark and I have been the instructor of the Computer Technology program at IVVC since 2007. I am an IVVC alumni of the Drafting and Design program. I graduated from Sandwich High School and Waubonsee Community College, where I obtained my Associates Degree in Industrial Technologies. I also attained my Microsoft Office professional certification. My technology career started at FermiLab in Batavia where I was a technician for 9 years. My job was installing and maintaining data collection computers. I also worked at DePaul University in Chicago as a network and telecom tech and Castle Bank Group Inc. managing helpdesk support and acting as the lead tech for nine years. I opened my own business, Custom Computer Repair Service, in Sandwich, Illinois. Teaching Computer Technology is the most rewarding of all the career stops I have had. I enjoy helping people and preparing students for life and careers that lie ahead.
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY I
Grades: 11, 12
Computer Technology I is the first year of a two-year sequence.
Units of study - Desktop, laptop, and PC technology, computer components, basic wired and wireless technologies, function and installation of data networks and components
Tasks you will complete -
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Identify internal computer hardware and components
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Format hard drives and install operating systems
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Identify all types of networks and how to install them
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Diagnose and repair problems with all devices and networks
Skills/abilities you need to be successful - reading skills, basic math skills, written and verbal communication skills, basic knowledge of technology
Certification you may be eligible to receive upon successful completion -
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A+ Hardware certification COMP-TIA
Related careers - Technology help desk technician, Hardware technician, Network engineer, Systems administrator, Network security administrator
Articulated Credit: WCC CIS 105 - Introduction to Windows (1 credit)
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY II
Grade: 12
Required: 70% or higher in Computer Technology I
Computer Technology II is the second year of a two-year sequence.
Units of study - Wired and wireless technologies, function and installation of data networks and components, configuration of network connectivity, using and configuring routers, switches and firewall appliances
Tasks you will complete -
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Identify network hardware and components
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Configure routers through operating systems
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Identify all types of networks and how to install them
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Diagnose and repair problems with all network devices and components
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Operate IVVC Help Desk
Skills/abilities you need to be successful - reading skills, basic math skills, written and verbal communication skills, basic knowledge of technology
Certification you may be eligible to receive upon successful completion -
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A+ Network certification COMP-TIA
Related careers - Technology help desk technician, Hardware technician, Network engineer, Systems administrator, Network security administrator.
Mr. Bark can be reached at (815) 786-9873, extension 233 or via email at DBark@ivvc.net.