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MCOs for Faculty and Staff [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CS 130 - A+ Certification (Hardware)


Credits: 5
Develop an understanding of the meaning, function, and purpose of the personal computers, their history and basic vocabulary. Students will learn to add and remove components, build new systems, troubleshoot and repair hardware, and identify software issues.
Course Outcomes:
 

  1. Knowledge of networks and networking concepts.
  2. Knowledge of network design essentials.
  3. Knowledge of networking media.

Course Topics:
 

  1. Processors and cache
  2. Understanding memory
  3. System resources and input devices
  4. Basic output devices
  5. Storage devices and interfaces
  6. Cables, connectors and ports
  7. Basic networking
  8. Operating system fundamentals and DOS
  9. Windows 9.X/Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP

LEC Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in CS 115 .
Course Attribute(s): None
OEE Permitted: No
Grading Basis: Graded
Instructor/Department Consent Required: No Consent
CIP Code: 11.1006
Default Section Size/Cap: 18
Quarter(s) offered:
  • Spring