CIS 220 - Hardware Fundamentals

3 Credits

This course focuses on building knowledge and skills in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of (PC) desktop computers, laptops, printer, expansion buses, multimedia, video, modems and SCSI controllers. The course introduces operating systems installation and troubleshooting and gives an overview of the current trends in technology of memory, monitors and hand-held devices. The course also covers the fundamentals of networking protocols, network topologies, and hardware and network design. Students will explore TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, security concepts, and virtual networks with practical case studies.
Prerequisites: CIS 110.