Computer Repair Systems

Prepares students for the PC hardware portion of A+ Certification exams. Topics follow objectives as defined by current CompTIA standards. Topics include computer proper PC assembly/ disassembly techniques, motherboards, CPUs, memory, mass storage devices, power supplies, network hardware, and safety. Lecture/laboratory. Shelf Life Alert. Prerequisite: Ready to take a college-level composition course and have no developmental reading and mathematics requirements. Lab fee. Course fee.

Prepares students for the Operating Systems portion of A+ Certification exams. Topics follow objectives as defined by current CompTIA standards. Topics include Operating Systems fundamentals, installation, configuration and upgrading of Windows based systems, basic diagnosis and troubleshooting of operating system problems and an introduction to Windows networking. Lecture/laboratory. Prerequisite: Ready to take a college-level composition course and have no developmental reading and mathematics requirements. Lab fee.

Use of diagnostic hardware and software, virus and spyware scanning tools, troubleshooting of various system level and application packages. Backup/disaster recovery techniques, and preventative maintenance are discussed. Detailed discussion of mass storage devices, such as CD/DVD standards and hard disks included. Attention will be given to current trends in hardware and software technology. Lecture/laboratory. Shelf Life Alert. Prerequisites: CRST 1010 and CRST 1030. Lab fee.

A course containing a supervised work experience in an information technology field at local industries, community agencies and/or education institutions. Work must directly relate to the student's chosen concentration. Shelf Life Alert. Pre- or co-requisites: CRST 2040 and CSNT 1200.