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CTSA 1001 - PC Hardware and Software

Credits: 4
Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 2
Course Description: This course covers the fundamentals and advanced concepts of computer hardware and software. The course focuses on describing the internal components of a computer, assembling a computer system, installing an operating system, and troubleshooting common problems using system tools and diagnostic software. Additionally, this course will introduce students to administrative tools, networking, and security in preparation for advanced courses.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
  1. Desktop and laptop computer components 
  2. Preparation, Safety Procedures, and Assembly of a Desktop Computer Build
  3. Configuring, Supporting, and Troubleshooting Computer Hardware Components and I/O Devices
  4. Network Infrastructure and Troubleshooting
  5. Virtualization and Cloud Computing
  6. Introduction to Installing, Configuring, Maintaining and Troubleshooting the Windows Operating System
  7. Securing and Sharing Windows Resources
  8. macOS, Linux and Scripting Basic Concepts

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. describe desktop and laptop computer components.
  2. design a desktop computer build whose components are compatible with one another.
  3. perform a step-by-step assembly of a desktop computer.
  4.  solve computer hardware and I/O device issues.
  5. examine network configurations and connectivity issues.
  6. describe the concepts of virtualization and cloud computing.
  7. install an operating system.
  8. configure Windows operating system user experience.
  9. utilize Windows troubleshooting, backup, and administrative tools.
  10. modify Windows security and sharing options.
  11. define basic functions of macOS, Linux, and scripting

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
None
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
None


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