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CTS 120 - Hardware/Software Support

Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
This course covers the basic hardware of a personal computer, including installation, operations and interactions with software. Topics include component identification, memory-system, peripheral installation and configuration, preventive maintenance, hardware diagnostics/repair, installation and optimization of system software, commercial programs, system configuration, and device-drivers. Upon completion, students should be able to select appropriate computer equipment and software, upgrade/maintain existing equipment and software, and troubleshoot/repair non-functioning personal computers. Students may receive credit for this course by successfully completing non-credit course CET 3100B.
Offered: Spring