ITC 22000 - Computer Hardware

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.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1.  Understand basic and advanced computer terminology.
2.  Can use binary, octal and hexadecimal numbering system.
3.  Identify and understand purpose of computer hardware components.
4.  Identify different types of software and how it is developed.
5.  Understand basic concepts of digital audio and video.
6.  Understand basic concepts of wired and wireless communication technologies.
7.  Understand concepts in networking technologies.
8.  Understand basic architecture of the Internet and Internet protocols.
9.  Identify various security threats to computer systems.
10.  Understand ethical issues within information technology.
11.  Understand social issues and impacts within information technology.
12.  Can read and clearly summarize current information technology articles.