Computer Science & Information Technology Courses

Introduction to Information Technology is an exploratory course for the Information Technology component of the Computer Science/Information Technology Pathway. Students will be exposed to computer networking skills/concepts and cybersecurity skills/concepts. Students will demonstrate understanding of concepts through projects and cybersecurity competitions. In addition, students will understand the career opportunities that exist within the Computer Science/Information Technology Pathway, along with education and certifications necessary to begin their career in this pathway. Students will also understand the course sequence at Abington to continue exploration in this pathway.

Information Technology I will introduce content necessary to take the Certified Cisco Network Associate (CCNA) and Certified Cisco CyberOps certification exams. The course will utilize the Cisco Networking Academy's Introduction to Networks, Cybersecurity and Cybersecurity Essentials courses. Introduction to Networks introduces architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements – functions needed to support the operations and priorities of Fortune 500 companies to small innovative retailers. Cybersecurity and Cybersecurity Essentials allow students to begin their study of cybercrime, security principles, technologies, and procedures used to defend networks.

Information Technology II will continue with the content necessary to take the Certified Cisco Network Associate (CCNA) and Certified Cisco CyberOps certification exams. The course will utilize the Cisco Networking Academy's Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials and CyberOps Associate courses. The first course focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks, including wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. The second focuses on security concepts, security monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, and security policies procedures.