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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Cecil Beeson; William Gay

include installation and configuration of network softwareand hardware and a full range of network administration duties. Lecture material is supplementedwith a variety of lab and research assignments. A+ certification test topics relevant to this courseare covered. Page 5.4.3The PC Systems Troubleshooting course introduces the student to the important role oftroubleshooting PC hardware, software and networks. Topics include assessment of problemsymptoms, use of popular troubleshooting tools, location of vendor product information,elements of customer interfacing and satisfaction, and warranty issues. Again, A+ certificationtest topics relevant

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Winston Conway Link; Carlos G. Spaht II

wide television coverage. Recently, it was featured on CSPAN, and a PBS videotape describing the program was aired nationally.LaPREP identifies, encourages, an instructs competent middle school students, particularly womenand minorities. Its long-term goal is for them to successfully complete a college program,preferably in engineering, math or science. Participants attend seven weeks of intellectuallydemanding classes and must maintain a 75+ average to remain in the program. Activities includecourse work in engineering and the mathematical sciences. Lab experience, including “hands-on”research activities, introduces engineering, math, and science as active and participatory processes. Other activities include ACT preparation, study skills and