Nebraska Introduction to Computer Science and Technology
- Level High School
- Contact Hours 130
- Timeframe Year
This introductory course develops students’ abilities to analyze, evaluate, and reflect upon technologies such as computer hardware, computer software, networking, and security. Students will learn the fundamentals of programming, build computational thinking skills, and reflect on the impact of computing on society.
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Cybersecurity and You
Students learn about cybersecurity essentials, recent cybersecurity threats, and different careers in the field. Students also look at the potential effects of our digital footprints, how to protect information from online risks, and the implications of cyberbullying. |
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Cryptography
Students dive into the history of cryptography systems, the motivation behind using encryption systems, and basic cryptography systems. Additionally, students explore topics on how to use cryptography, cryptology, and cryptanalysis. |
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Project: Create an Escape Room
In this project, students create an escape room using what they've learned about ciphers and cryptography! |
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System Administration
Students compare and contrast common operating systems (Windows, Linux, OS) and explain the importance of application security. Students investigate security options and implement user accounts to enforce authentication and authorization. Students also demonstrate how to work with basic and advanced command prompts. |
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IT Concepts
Students explore the structure and design of the internet and networks, and how this design affects the reliability of network communication, the security of data, and personal privacy. Students learn how the Internet connects computers all over the world by using networking protocols. |
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IT Infrastructure
Students learn about the physical elements of computers and networking, such as motherboards, RAM, routers, and the use of port numbers, ethernet, and wireless devices. |
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Project: Troubleshooting
In this project, students explore the troubleshooting methodology and utilize it to solve sample IT support issues. |
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Programming with Turtle Graphics
Students learn Python commands, functions, and control structures by drawing shapes on their screen and solving puzzles with Turtle Graphics. |
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Programming in Python
Students learn the fundamentals of programming in Python by running example code and completing relevant coding exercises. |
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Nebraska Introduction to Computer Science and Technology is aligned with the following standards
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