ITC 22000 - Computer Systems

An overview of the hardware of modern microcomputers including motherboards, CPUs, I/O devices, peripherals, bus architectures, memory and storage devices. Techniques of maintenance, upgrading and installation of hardware, and low level software integration are examined. Other topics covered include identifying hardware components along with the study of multiple troubleshooting strategies and electrical safety. Other topics covered include identifying hardware components along with the study of multiple troubleshooting strategies and electrical safety. Theoretical concepts of the underlying hardware functions will be deliberated and how networking and software relate to hardware functionality.

Preparation for Course
P: ITC 11000; P or C: ITC 14500.

Cr. 4.