CISC 220 - Computer Hardware and Software

Credit(s): 3
Computer hardware systems, along with several software concepts, are studied to understand the function and relationship of the CPU, memory, and peripheral equipment. Course material is chosen for relevance to industry certification exams such as A+. The peripheral equipment includes monitors, disk drives, scanners, and printers. During laboratory exercises, computer systems, with monitor and operating system, are provided for analysis by students working in teams. However, as an option, each student can build, configure, analyze and troubleshoot their own IBM PC (or compatible) computer

Prerequisites: Take CISC 200 concurrently or previously.
Course Level: UG