CST E 141 - Computer Hardware

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Housatonic

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Description:

4 C.H. Previously: CS 135 Code B, C, CS Prerequisite or Parallel: CSA* E106 or higher; MAT* E095 or placement higher than MAT* E095. An introduction to the personal computer (PC) as a system with emphasis on understanding the roles both of the hardware and the elements that interface the hardware to the user's program. Common PC elements (mother board, disk drives, modems and displays) are examined and their operation under various operating systems explained. Students will study troubleshooting techniques and the isolation of problems into software or hardware faults, incompatibilities, or viruses.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hcc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 332-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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