PROG-140 - Computer Maintenance Software

3 credits

This is the first of a two course series. This is current and comprehensive course on configuring, diagnosing and repairing microcomputers and associated technologies. (PC compatible units are used in this course.) Topics covered in this class include: how computers work, how software and hardware work together, the systems board, understanding and managing memory, floppy disk and hard disk drives, installing and supporting disk drives, troubleshooting fundamentals, supporting I/O devices, and multimedia technology. Completion of this course and PROG-240 will assist the student in preparing to pass the A+ certification exams and succeed in the PC repair industry. Labs follow lectures where student get the hands-on experience needed to train for the field of PC Repair. The labs are designed to merge the lectures and lab experiences for maximum understanding in a dynamic environment. No electronic experience is assumed or required.

Prerequisite(s): PROG-109