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Computer Maintenance (Aries I) - #540 - Semester I
Computer Technology (Aries II) - #0541 - Semester II
Classification: Elective 10-12 - CTE Level III
Credit: One year - one credit or one semester - one-half credit
-Semesters must be taken in sequence
-May be awarded tech prep credit at Yavapai College
Prerequisites: Computer Literacy or Electronics 1-2
Fee: $20.00 lab fee
The Aries A+ computer-based multimedia curriculum is designed to enable the student to pass the Comp TIA A+ certification test and to become industry certified computer-maintenance technicians. The A+ certification is recognized as the equivalent of six months experience working as a computer maintenance technician. The first semester covers computer hardware knowledge, and the second semester covers operating system software issues. The course is beneficial for anyone who has an interest in computers, whether for use in a related career, or as a tool in business, or for use in the home.