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Hardware/Software Support

CTS-120
  • Areas of Interest: Curriculum Course
  • Credits: 3
  • Class Hours: 2
  • Lab Hours: 3
  • Course Code: CTS-120
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Co-requisites: None
Online
Fall
CU

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.