CIS 151 - A+ Hardware Support

5.0 Credits
A comprehensive course in computer hardware. Students will build, analyze, and diagnose PC hardware components and peripherals. Emphasis is placed on PC hardware, networking, mobile devices, virtualization, and troubleshooting using industry standard test equipment. Preparation for the current CompTIA A+ Hardware certification exam is included.
Prerequisite CIS 100 or concurrent enrollment or instructor permission.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe how hardware components function together to make a computer work.
Describe how software interacts with hardware.
Describe the boot process.
Isolate computer problems using varied analytic and creative approaches.
Identify PC hardware components and assemble and disassemble PCs.
Demonstrate effective team working skills.

Course Typically Offered
Fall, Spring