CS 235 - Fundamentals of Computer Hardware

Institution:

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Description:

This course is intended for non-computer science major students with an interest in computer hardware. The course presents the fundamentals of modern computer systems in terms of structure and function. Hands-on experience will complement lectures. Major topics are: hardware components (chips, CPU, BIOS, and chipsets technologies, motherboard/expansion board design basics, peripherals, busses, ports, magnetic and optical storage devices, I/O); system configuration, partitioning, formatting, and hardware aspects and support in Windows and Linux; booting; hardware; management/ maintenance; performance assessment and improvement; troubleshooting problems. This course encompasses the A+ certification material in hardware. Prerequisite: CS 201 or CS 215

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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