CIST 1122 Syllabus

Subject Code

CIST

Course Number

1122

Course Title

Hardware Installation and Maintenance

Prerequisites

CIST 1001 with a grade of C or higher

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Fall and as scheduled by department

Credit Hours

(2-5-4)

Course Description

This course provides students with the knowledge of the fundamentals of computer technology, networking, and security along with the skills required to identify hardware, peripheral, networking, and security components. This course includes an introduction to the fundamentals of installing and maintaining computers. Students will develop the skills to identify the basic functionality of the operating system, perform basic troubleshooting techniques, utilize proper safety procedures, and effectively interact with customers and peers. This course is designed to help prepare students for the CompTia A+ certification examination.

Course Outcomes