Jul 01, 2025  
WSCC 2025-2026 Catalog 
    
WSCC 2025-2026 Catalog

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.