§130.274. Telecommunications and Networking (One to Two Credits).
(a) General requirements This course is recommended for students in Grades 10-12. Recommended prerequisites: Principals of Information Technology and Computer Maintenance.
(b) Introduction. Students develop knowledge of the concepts and skills related to telecommunications and data networking technologies and practices in order to apply them to personal or career development. To prepare for success, students will have opportunities to reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates the necessary skills for career development, employability, and successful completion of course outcomes. The student is expected to:
(A) identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors that enhance employability and job advancement such as regular attendance, promptness, attention to proper attire, maintenance of a clean and safe work environment, appropriate voice, and pride in work;
(B) identify and demonstrate positive personal qualities such as flexibility, open-mindedness, initiative, listening attentively to speakers, and willingness to learn new knowledge and skills;
(C) employ effective reading and writing skills;
(D) employ effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills;
(E) solve problems and think critically;
(F) demonstrate leadership skills and function effectively as a team member;
(G) identify and implement proper safety procedures;
(H) demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities in relation to the field of information technology; and
(I) demonstrate planning and time-management skills such as project management and storyboarding.
(2) The student identifies various employment opportunities in the information technology field. The student is expected to:
(A) select and research a specific job area with its accompanying duties and tasks;
(B) formulate a personal career plan along with the education, job skills, and experience necessary to achieve career goals; and
(C) develop a resumé.
(3) The student relates core academic skills to the requirements of telecommunications and data network services. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with individuals from varied cultures such as fellow workers, management, and customers;
(B) complete work orders for repair and installation;
(C) estimate supplies, materials, and labor costs on installation, maintenance, and repair work orders; and
(D) interpret technical documentation such as schematics, drawings, charts, diagrams, technical manuals, and bulletins.
(4) The student acquires an understanding of telecommunications and data network services. The student is expected to:
(A) explain the theories of electricity and electronics;
(B) explain proper troubleshooting techniques for alternating and direct current electronics;
(C) explain digital and analog electronics theory;
(D) explain microcomputer processor theory;
(E) define the use of Boolean logic in computer technologies;
(F) distinguish the differences between a data packet and voice communications;
(G) define the layers and functions of the Open System Interconnection model;
(H) explain Transport Control Protocol and Internet Protocol fundamentals, including subnetting;
(I) distinguish between public and private networks;
(J) describe the standards and operations of wireless technologies in telecommunications and data networks;
(K) differentiate between local area networks and wide area networks;
(L) identify national standards for voice and data communication; and
(M) identify the potential benefits and problems for the future of telecommunications and data networking.
(5) The student analyzes various types of configurations and upgrading. The student is expected to:
(A) identify the attributes, purposes, and functions of the various components of telecommunications and data networks;
(B) identify major network operating systems;
(C) distinguish between different types of cables used in the telecommunications and data networking;
(D) describe telecommunications and data networking media and connectors;
(E) recognize the differences among computer network topologies;
(F) explain the distinction between connectionless and connection transport;
(G) explain how and when to use the Transport Control Protocol and Internet Protocol utilities;
(H) explain how and when to test, validate, and troubleshoot Internet Protocol connectivity; and
(I) identify good practices to ensure network security.
(6) The student recognizes and recommends the various types of network components to address industry needs. The student is expected to:
(A) analyze various types and components of networks;
(B) analyze the characteristics of networks used to select the optimum configuration for an industry solution; and
(C) recommend telecommunications and data network solutions based on scenario-driven problems such as budget restrictions and knowledge of relative costs of the technologies.
(7) The student develops a network design plan. The student is expected to:
(A) produce the network planning documentation required prior to network implementation such as administrative and test accounts, passwords, Internet Protocol addressing, and configurations;
(B) explain the impact of environmental factors on computer networks;
(C) identify common peripheral ports and common network components;
(D) develop an addressing scheme, including a subnetting chart;
(E) specify the tools that are commonly used to resolve network equipment problems;
(F) identify vendor testing documentation such as patches, fixes, and upgrades;
(G) demonstrate awareness of standard backup procedures and backup media storage practices;
(H) distinguish between common types of telecommunications and data network cabling;
(I) identify the factors that might affect performance in a network environment such as logic or frequency spectrum interference; and
(J) identify new and emerging technologies that may affect the field of telecommunications and data networking services.
(8) The student implements a data network plan. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate in an installation scenario awareness of compatibility and cabling issues;
(B) implement an addressing scheme, including a subnetting chart;
(C) connect various types of data connectors and cabling used in computer networking and data communications;
(D) employ a systematic approach to identify the extent of a network problem, distinguish between operator or system error, and select the appropriate steps to correct the error;
(E) analyze networking scenarios and demonstrate awareness of the need to check for physical and logical indicators of trouble;
(F) determine the cause of a problem and select the appropriate corrective action for the network problem; and
(G) create a folder or hierarchical structure for the storing and organizing of data on networks.
(9) The student implements network security systems. The student is expected to:
(A) assess potential security threats to information systems;
(B) identify the range of security needs and the problems that can occur on a data network due to security lapses;
(C) define and identify unethical practices such as hacking, phone fraud, online piracy, and data vandalism;
(D) evaluate issues related to privacy, depersonalization, and government control of telecommunications;
(E) develop and implement a network security plan; and
(F) identify the role that network components such as routers, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks play in security.
(10) The student knows the function and application of the tools, equipment, technologies, and materials used in telecommunications services. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate safe use of equipment commonly employed in telecommunications services such as hand and power tools; and
(B) demonstrate proper handling and disposal of environmentally hazardous materials used in telecommunications services.