CIT 120 - A+ Hardware

Offered FL
Lecture- 2 Lab- 2
3 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
Introduces skills necessary to become a computer support technician. This course covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing, and network trouble shooting. The course prepares students for the first installment of the TIA A+ certification, an industry standard for computer support technicians.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify types and characteristics of PC, laptop, and mobile device components, including motherboard, CPU, memory, and storage, input, and output devices.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot peripheral devices and system components.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot print devices.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot wired and wireless LAN links and internet access devices.
Communicate computer concepts, methods, and evidence clearly in written and spoken documents.
Exhibit ethical/professional behavior in attendance, class conduct, assignment completion, teamwork, and constructive peer feedback.