DA 102 - Introduction to Computer Fundamentals (IT Essentials)

Credit Hours: 4

Overview of hardware fundamentals including safe handling of, installation, and configuration of microcomputer hardware components. Overview of computer security including, but not limited to: guidelines and procedures; policies and regulations. Various digital media, operating/file systems, and software will be introduced. Hands-on laboratory exercises will be included.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

explain the guidelines and procedures of computer security;
understand regulatory issues related to computer security;
demonstrate knowledge of hardware and software;
demonstrate knowledge of various operating systems and their file systems, digital media, and software;
understand how to discharge static electricity before working with computer hardware and other safety issues;
understand what the main components of a PC are and how they are installed and configured;
demonstrate knowledge of disassembly of computers and other electronic device hardware; and
demonstrate a general understanding of other hardware devices such as PDAs, cell phones, and iPods.

F/S (N)