This course examines computer components, peripherals and introduces the student to the windows operating system. Corel WordPerfect software is introduced in this course to prepare students for its application in other courses for the preparation of reports and projects. This course is an introduction to electrical circuits, components, measurement and diagnostic devices. The laws and theories that govern the flow of electricity through resistive loads are studied. The application of mathematical fundamentals necessary to explain and troubleshoot electrical circuits are also introduced.
Students practice the use of various types of testing equipment common to the alarm industry.
This course is an introduction to applied communication, with particular emphasis on the development of speaking, listening, reading, writing and thinking skills. The language skills developed in this course are useful to students in college courses as well as in the workplace. In this introductory level course, students learn to apply knowledge from interpersonal relations and group dynamics to working in a team. Its aim is to develop interpersonal effectiveness in teams and as individual team members. Participants will develop skills which allow them to operate more effectively in groups and to communicate more clearly.