Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software (A+)

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3 S emester Credit Hours/45 Clock Hours (45 lecture, 0 lab, 0 ext.) This course is designed to enhance the student's understanding of computer hardware and software. They will develop an understanding of essential computer hardware components and how each component interacts as one assembled system. The student will be able to identify and assemble a computer system based on certain requirements. They will be able to diagnose and resolve common hardware and software issues by applying troubleshooting skills or providing appropriate customer support. The student will be able to summarize networking infrastructure, services, virtualization cloud computing, and security forensics. This course prepares students for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 Exam. Prerequisites: None. . Books/Materialsrequired: CompTIA A+ CompleteStudy Guide: Core 1 Exam 220-1101 and Core 2 Exam 220-1102 5th Edition. Book included in tuition. ISBN-10: 1119862914. ISBN-13: 978- 1119862918 HISM 1505 — CompTIA Tech+. (45 lecture, 0 lab, 0 ext.) This course will strengthen the students' understanding of basic principles and techniques of providing PC, mobile, applications, and network support. They will develop an understanding on how to up a computer workstation and use basic software applications, explain the functions and types of devices used within a computer system, apply basic computer maintenance and support principles, describe some principles of software and database development, configure computersand mobile devices to connect to home networks and to the Internet and identify security issues affecting the use of computers and networks. In addition, this course prepares students for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ Exam. Prerequisites: None. Time-on-Task: 142 Hours. Books/Materials required: ITF+ CompTIA IT Fundamentals All-in-One Exam Guide (Second Edition). Book included in tuition. ISBN-10: 1260441873. ISBN-13: 978-1260441871