CIS 265 - Computer Servicing I / A+ Hardware

Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

College Level Prerequisites: None

Description: In this course, students learn to connect microcomputers to peripheral devices. Topics include microprocessor architecture, operating systems, memory, hard disk drives, peripherals, parallel and serial input/output devices, microcomputer busses, modems, and CD/DVDs, printers and monitors. Students devote extensive lab time to configuring the microcomputer to several different kinds of input and output devices.

It is also intended to serve the needs of individuals seeking to pass the Computing Technology Industry Association’s (Comptia) Network + certification exam.

Department Consent: No Consent

General Education Distribution Category Met: None