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CIS 136 - Computer Hardware Components

3 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods
Skills and abilities required to support computer PC hardware, software and peripherals, mobile device hardware, networking and troubleshooting hardware, and network connectivity issues.   Configure operating systems including Windows, iOS, Android, MacOS and Linux. Also includes security and the fundamentals of cloud computing.

Information: This course may help in the preparation for the Comp TIA A+ certification examination.
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Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Identify issues with computing devices including computers, mobile devices, printers, and network devices.
  2. Describe the hardware components of modern computing environments and their individual functions.
  3. Describe the role and basic functions of an operating system, and how operating systems interact with hardware and software applications.
  4. Describe security safeguards within operating systems.
Outline:
  1. Hardware
    1. Configure BIOS/UEFI
    2. Components and types of motherboards
    3. RAM types and uses
    4. Expansion boards
      1.  Video cards
      2.  Networking cards
      3.  Storage cards
    5. Storage Devices
      1.  Optical drives
      2.  Magnetic media
      3.  SSD
      4.  Hot-swappable drives
      5.  RAID types
      6.  Tape drives
    6. CPU
      1. Types
      2. Speeds
      3. Features
      4. Cooling
    7. Interfaces
      1. USB
        1. SATA
        2. Firewire
    8. Bluetooth
    9. IR
    10. NFC
      1. Video
      2. Adapters and converters
    11. Power supplies
    12. Connectors
    13. Specifications
  2. Displays
    1. Types
      1. LCD
      2. Projector
      3. LED
      4. Specifications
      5. Interfaces
    2. Peripherals
      1. Printers
        1. Laser
        2. Inkjet
        3. Thermal
        4. Impact
          1. Speakers
          2. Scanners
          3. Biometric devices
          4. Webcam
  3. Networking
    1. Cables and connectors
      1. Fiber
      2. Twisted pair
      3. Coax
    2. Basic TCP/IP
      1. IPv4 vs IPv6
      2. Subnets
      3. DHCP and ARP
      4. Gateway
    3. Common TCP/UDP protocols and ports
    4. WiFi
      1. Standards
      2. Encryption
    5. Internet Connection Types
      1. DSL
      2. Cable
      3. Fiber
      4. Dial-up
      5. Satelite
    6. Devices
      1. Hub
      2. Switch
      3. Router
      4. Access Point
      5. Modem
      6. Firewall
      7. Wireless repeaters
      8. Power over ethernet
      9. Ethernet over power
  4. Mobile Devices
    1. Laptop hardware and components
    2. Laptop specific features
      1. Special function keys
      2. Docking stations
      3. Locking cables
    3. Characteristics of other mobile devices
      1. Smartphones and tables
      2. eReader
      3. Wearable technology
      4. GPS
    4. Connection types
      1. Lightning
      2. Bluetooth
      3. USB
      4. NFC
      5. IR
  5. Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
    1. Desktop PC hardware issues
    2. RAID arrays and hard drives
    3. Video and projector display issues
    4. Wired and wireless networks
    5. Printing issues
    6. Mobile device issues

Effective Term:
Fall 2023