Description
Survey the field of computer technology and information management. Covers computer hardware, software, coding, the use of the Internet for communication, e-commerce, information retrieval, the social impact of technology, computer security, networking, and industry-related careers. Also introduces students to the Windows operating system, Internet browsers, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, power point presentations and software installation using computer laboratory sessions. This course satisfies the Computer Literacy Skills for writing computer code. The Bootcamp will provide students with in-depth knowledge in a broad range of Information Technology (IT) disciplines including programming, database development, PC repair, networking, operating systems, security, web development, and system analysis and design. After successful completion of the Blast Bootcamp, participants will gain mastery over the following:
Technical understanding of IT computer science
Participants will have a clear understanding of computer science.
Appreciation of the interplay between theory and practice
Participants will learn the fundamental aspect of computer science including the interplay between theory and practice and the essential links between them. Participants of the Bootcamp will understand how theory and practice influence each other.
System-level perspective
Participants will learn the implementation details of the various components to encompass an appreciation for the structure of computer systems and the processes involved in their construction and analysis. Participants will learn the context in which a computer system may function, including its interactions with people and the physical world.
Problem solving skills
Participants will understand how to apply the knowledge they have gained to solve real problems. Participants will realize that there are multiple solutions to a given problem and that selecting among them is not a purely technical activity, as these solutions will have a real impact on people’s lives. Participants will be able to communicate their solution to others, including why and how a solution solves the problem and what assumptions were made.
Project experience
To ensure that participants can successfully apply the knowledge they have gained, all participants will be involved in at least one substantial project. In most cased this experience will be a software installation, hardware instillation, diagnostic testing, power point presentation, file sharing and introduction to writing code. Such projects will challenge students by being integrative, requiring evaluation of potential solutions, and requiring work on a larger scale than typical course projects. Participants will have opportunities to develop their interpersonal communication skills as part of their project experience.
Commitment to life-long learning
Participants should realize that the computing field advances at a rapid pace, and must possess a solid foundation that allows and encourages them to maintain relevant skills as the field evolves. Specific languages and technology platforms change over time. Therefore, participants need to realize that they must continue to learn and adapt their skills throughout their careers. To develop this ability, students should be exposed to multiple programming languages, tools, paradigms, and technologies as well as the fundamental underlying principles throughout their careers. In addition, participants are now expected to manage their own career development and advancement.
Commitment to professional responsibility
Participants will recognize the social, legal, ethical, and cultural issues inherent in the discipline of computing. Participants will be knowledgeable about the interplay of ethical issues, technical problems, and aesthetic values that play an important part in the development of computing systems. Participants must understand their individual and collective responsibility and the possible consequences of their actions.
Communication and organizational skills
Participants will have the ability to make effective presentations to a range of audiences about technical problems and their solutions. This may involve face-to-face, written, or electronic communication. They will be prepared to work effectively as members of teams. Participants will be able to manage their own learning and development, including managing time, priorities, and progress.
Awareness of the broad applicability of computing
Computer applications impact nearly every aspect of modern life. Participants will understand the full range of opportunities available in computing following completing of the bootcamp
Bootcamp Learning Objectives:
Microsoft Office Software
- Word-15 Contact Hours
- Excell-15 Contact Hours
- Powerpoint-15 Contact Hours
Additional Bootcamp Learning Objectives:
- Hardware Instillation- 5 Contact hours
- Software Instillation – 5 Contact hours
- Wireless Networks – 5 Contact hours
- Computer Diagnostics – 5 Contact hours
- Introduction to Computer Coding – 10 Contact hours
Certifications:
- Microsoft Office Software (MOS) Certification
- Microsoft Business Professional Certification
- Blast Detroit Computer IT Certification