PC Hardware and OS Training

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The following course is offered for both professional studies credit (PST 400) and undergraduate credit (CIS 495)

CIS 495/PST 400, PC Hardware and Operating Systems Training (3 credits)

This course designed to prepare individuals for CompTIA's A+ certification. CompTIA A+ certification validates the latest skills needed by today's computer support professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers. This 3 credit course prepares students to achieve A+ certification by learning the following course content: PC hardware components(processors and chipsets, motherboards, memory, hard drives, 1/0 devices, multimedia devices and mass storage, form factors and power supplies), operating Systems (installing, maintaining, and supporting Windows 2000XP and Windows 9x/Me, computer networking and security, PC and Notebook repair fundamentals, and support printers and scanners. A $100 lab fee is required for this course.

Textbook: The Ultimate CompTIA A+ 2006 Resource Kit; ISBN: 1-59863-396-1 (available atwww.amazon.com)

Contact: Qi Wang