HISD Career & Technical Education - Information Technology cluster

Information Technology

This cluster deals with entry-level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems-integration services.

The Information Technology Cluser is divided into four pathways. Pathways are grouped by the knowledge and skills required of occupations in these career fields. Each pathway provides instruction as a basis for sucess in an array of careers and educational pursuits.

Information Support and Services
Interactive Media Programming
Network Systems
Software Development

Curriculum Resources

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Lesson Plan Ideas

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Information Technology focuses on telecommunications and information technology networks, as well as the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services.

Network Systems Administrator back (doc)
Network Systems Administrator front (doc)
Network Systems Communication Analyst front (doc)
Network Systems Communication Analyst-Telecommunications back (doc)
Network Systems Computer Engineer (doc)
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COURSES	PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Business Computer Information Systems I Prerequisite: Keyboarding, ½ credit or equivalent Develops technology skills with applications to personal or business situations focusing on word processing, spreadsheets, data bases, telecommunications, desktop publishing, presentation management, networking, operating systems, and emerging technologies; and develops intermediate-level skills. Course can count for one credit of Technology Applications.	Barbara Jordan High School for Careers Bellaire High School Booker T. Washington High School Carnegie Vanguard High School Challenge Early College High School Chavez High School Contemporary Learning Center High School Davis High School East Early College High School Eastwood Academy Charter High School Furr High School H. P. Carter Career Center High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Just High School for Performing and Visual Arts Houston Academy for International Studies Jones High School Kashmere High School Lamar High School Leader's Academy Lee High School Liberty High School Madison High School Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Profess Milby High School Mount Carmel Academy Ninth Grade Preparatory Academy North Houston Early College HS REACH Alternative High School Reagan High School Sam Houston Center for Math, Science & Technology Scarborough High School Sharpstown High School Stephen F. Austin High School Sterling High School Waltrip High School Westside High School Wheatley High School Worthing High School Yates High School
Business Computer Information Systems II Prerequisite: Business Computer Information System I Provides advanced technology skills required in the business environment; includes workplace technology standards in applications of word processing, spreadsheets, data bases, telecommunications, desktop publishing, presentation management, networking, operating systems, and emerging technologies; and develops advanced level skills. Course can count for one credit of Technology Applications. Business Computer Information Systems II (1-2) (ABCIS-TP)	ADVANTAGE EAST END HIGH Barbara Jordan High School for Careers Challenge Early College High School Chavez High School Eastwood Academy Charter High School Furr High School Kashmere High School Lee High School Madison High School Milby High School Sam Houston Center for Math, Science & Technology Scarborough High School Sharpstown High School Stephen F. Austin High School Waltrip High School Westbury High School Wheatley High School Worthing High School Furr High School High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Just Reagan High School
Business Computer Programming I Focuses on structured programming and analytical problem-solving skills; develops advanced programming skills, with emphasis on methodologies, algorithms, and data structures; investigates programming languages and operating systems; analyzes computer systems through programming applications; and examines confidentiality and security of information as well as employment opportunities in various business environments. Course can count for one credit of Technology Applications.	Jones High School Waltrip High School Westbury High School
Business Image Management and Multimedia Recommended Prerequisite: Keyboarding, ½ credit or equivalent^^ Develops proficiencies in designing, importing, and manipulating advanced text, graphics, audio, and video used in presentation management, multimedia productions, publishing systems, and emerging technologies. Course can count for one credit of Technology Applications.	Bellaire High School Challenge Early College High School Contemporary Learning Center High School East Early College High School H. P. Carter Career Center High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Just Kashmere High School Lamar High School Lee High School Milby High School Reagan High School Scarborough High School Sharpstown High School Waltrip High School Westside High School Yates High School
Computer Applications An exploratory course designed to explore the use of computers in the communication; construction; energy, power, and transportation; and manufacturing fields. Activities may include, but are not limited to, computer numerical control, programming, computer-aided design and drafting; telecommunications; desktop publishing; 3-D design and animation; developing multimedia presentations; CNC programming; and microprocessor programming. This course is approved for Technology Applications credit.	Booker T. Washington High School Harper Alternative High School Kashmere High School Lamar High School Madison High School Stephen F. Austin High School Sterling High School Waltrip High School Westbury High School Westside High School
Computer Maintenance Technician I Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Electrical/Electronics Careers and Introduction to Computer Maintenance First-year instruction is designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in the rapidly expanding computer maintenance field. Instruction includes electricity/electronic theory, computer systems, data-communications, digital electronics, installations, inspections, adjustments, and repair and maintenance. Second-year instruction is designed to enhance the job- specific training for entry-level employment.	Eastwood Academy Charter High School Madison High School Milby High School eagan High School Sam Houston Center for Math, Science & Technology Stephen F. Austin High School Sterling High School Worthing High School
Computer Maintenance Technician II Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Electrical/Electronics Careers and Introduction to Computer Maintenance First-year instruction is designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in the rapidly expanding computer maintenance field. Instruction includes electricity/electronic theory, computer systems, data-communications, digital electronics, installations, inspections, adjustments, and repair and maintenance. Second-year instruction is designed to enhance the job- specific training for entry-level employment.	Barbara Jordan High School for Careers Eastwood Academy Charter High School Milby High School Sam Houston Center for Math, Science & Technology Stephen F. Austin High School Sterling High School Worthing High School
Database Fundamentals (1/2-2 Units) (DATAFUND) This comprehensive foundation course, designed to be one semester in length, provides opportunities to explore family relationships and personal development, personal management, and planning for the future. Emphasis is on the importance of the family, effective communications skills, management skills, how to get along with others including family members and peers, decision making, acceptance of responsibility, and child care practices that promote positive development. Other content addresses positive self-image, nutrition, wellness, personal appearance, managing multiple roles, and career options.	Barbara Jordan High School for Careers
Fundamentals of Telecommunications Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Electrical/Electronics Careers This technical laboratory course is designed to familiarize students with the various telecommunications systems in use today and introduce them to new, experimental innovations in the communications field. The course consists of both classroom and laboratory instruction, providing hands-on training through the use of experimental modules and computer programs.	Wheatley High School
GEOGRAPHIC INFO SYS I (GIS)	Westbury High School
Internetworking Technologies I (1-3 Units) (INTNETI)	Barbara Jordan High School for Careers Chavez High School Davis High School Milby High School Stephen F. Austin High School Westside High School
Internetworking Technologies II (1-3 Units) (INTNETII)	Barbara Jordan High School for Careers Davis High School
Introduction to Computer Maintenance Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Electrical/Electronics Careers This course focuses on the assembly and disassembly of modern computer systems. The study of electronic theory necessary to perform basic system maintenance will be included. The operation and checkout of system board circuitry, monochrome and color monitors, disk drive systems, computer architecture, and schematic diagrams will be presented. An introduction to DOS software installation and the use of DOS in troubleshooting system abnormalities will be integrated with basic electronics and hardware needed to properly diagnose malfunctions.	Milby High School Ninth Grade Preparatory Academy Reagan High School Sam Houston Center for Math, Science & Technology Westside High School Wheatley High School
Keyboarding Develops psychomotor skill in operating the keyboard as well as achieving acceptable speed and accuracy levels; provides for instruction information of basic documents for both personal and business use; provides opportunities for students to apply keyboarding skills in real-life situations; emphasizes mastery of touch control of keyboard characters, correct key stroking, and proper manipulations of operative parts and care of the machine; develops skill through a continuous program of selective practice based on diagnosis of individual needs; provides instruction in the production of letters, manuscripts, tabulations, business communications, reports and themes, and composition at the keyboard; and also includes skill development in proofreading	Contemporary Learning Center Middle School Cullen Middle School E. O. Smith Middle School Fleming Middle School Hamilton Middle School Hartman Middle School Hogg Middle School Holland Middle School Jackson Middle School Johnston Middle School Key Middle School Long Middle School Stevenson Middle School Welch Middle School
Telecommunications and Networking Recommended Prerequisite: Business Computer Information Systems I Provides a basic introduction to the development and impact of telecommunications, and the operational and technical aspects of network and telecommunications systems; explores the various types and uses of networks and on-line services; develops skills in accessing, navigating, and applying on-line services with appropriate supervision; and develops skills in creating, editing, and installing web pages with appropriate supervision. Course can count for one credit of Technology Applications.	Milby High School
Telecommunications Technology I Recommended Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Telecommunications First-level instruction is designed to provide an overview of the various telecommunications systems in use today and to introduce new innovations in the communications field which are in the experimental field. Both classroom and laboratory instruction will be provided through the use of experimental modules and computer programs. Second-level instruction is conducted through study and lab projects to demonstrate the basic principles of electricity, alternating current inductance and capacitance, reactance, alternating current circuit theory, diodes, transistors and transistor switches, resonant circuits, oscillators, and transformers. The third level of instruction enhances skill development in soldering techniques employed in electronics and the manufacture of various types of circuit boards. Telecommunications radio circuitry will be included. Fourth-level instruction will include the history and evolution of telecommunications, analog and digital transmission, switching hierarchy and systems, North American digital hierarchies, transmission standards, the local telephone loop, and microwave transmission. Four-level technical laboratory instruction designed to provide job-specific skill development for entry-level employment in the telecommunications industry. Telecommunications Technology III	Barbara Jordan High School for Careers Wheatley High School Wheatley High School
Word Processing Applications Prerequisite: Keyboarding, ½ credit or equivalent and BCIS I Recommended Prerequisite: Business Computer Information Systems I Improves level of proficiency in producing complex business documents; builds on knowledge of word processing concepts and designs with emphasis on the advanced formatting and production level; develops advanced word processing skills, including desktop publishing, creating templates, converting document formats, and importing existing spreadsheets and databases into word processing documents.	H. P. Carter Career Center