course descriptions
 

           
     

Course Details

CTS 120   Hardware/Software Support
   
Lecture: 02 Lab: 03
Clinical:  00 Credit: 03
   
Components:  None
Prerequisites: Take CIS 110 or CIS 111. Take DRE-096 and DMA-020 or ENG-070, RED-070 and MAT-060 or Placement Test Credit Equivalent
Corequisites:   None
   
This course covers the basic hardware of a personal computer, including installation, operations and interactions with software. Topics include component identification, memory-system, peripheral installation and configuration, preventive maintenance, hardware diagnostics/repair, installation and optimization of system software, commercial programs, system configuration, and device-drivers. Upon completion, students should be able to select appropriate computer equipment and software, upgrade/maintain existing equipment and software, and troubleshoot/repair non-functioning personal computers.