Computer Information Systems - CIS 235

Course Description

Personal computer servicing and support will be covered within the following topics: physical and electrical concepts of motherboards, power supplies, BIOS and expansion buses; definitions and uses of microprocessors (CPUs), memory system resources and input/output devices; data storage devices and interfaces; cables, connectors and ports; basic networking fundamentals; operating system fundamentals; and DOS.

Prerequisites

(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)

Course Competencies

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Explain the physical concepts of a motherboard in a personal computer.
• Explain the electrical properties found in the motherboard of a personal computer.
• Examine the electrical properties of the power supply.
• Explore the computer BIOS.
• Explain the types of microprocessors.
• Explain input/output devices.
• Explain data storage devices.
• Explain basic networking fundamentals.
• Examine operating system fundamentals.

Course Schedule

Currently no sections of this class are being offered.