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    Apr 24, 2024  
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CIS 1243 - PC Hardware Maintenance 1

3 Credits
This course provides knowledge of and experience with microcomputer hardware selection, installation, maintenance and operation of external and internal components. Students will gain hands-on experience in the assembling of computers and the installation of drivers that make the components functional.

Lab Fee.

Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the basic function of each PC hardware component (PLO 2, 4, 5).
2. Describe how the operating system functions with each hardware component (PLO 2, 4, 5).
3. Explain the different types of memory (PLO 2, 4, 5).
4. Construct a PC connecting all internal and external components (PLO 1, 2, 3, 4).
5. Install drivers and other necessary system files (PLO 1, 2, 3, 4).
6. Create and configure disk volumes including RAID configurations (PLO 1, 2, 3, 4).
7. Implement networking configurations to connect a PC to network (PLO 1, 2, 3, 4).
8. Troubleshoot printers (PLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7).
9. Select the correct form factor components to replace parts or build a new PC (PLO 2, 4, 6).
10. Write a professional proposal for computer construction and sales (PLO 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7).



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