Topics include familiarization with the basic functions and use of test equipment, logical troubleshooting of internal system conflicts and faulty peripherals, electrical safety, and methods of maintaining computer equipment. This course is designed to address the basics of the UNIX computer operating system. Salient features of mainstreamed operating systems covered in PC Operating Systems and other systems such are reviewed in this course and compared with similar UNIX functions to illustrate efficiencies of various operating systems. Students study network configurations, cabling, physical layer protocols, and network operating systems. Students add computer equipment to a LAN, install software, and identify and correct hardware and software incompatibility problems.
Heavy emphasis is placed on hands-on problem solving.
A first course in programming that introduces students to general programming concepts and enables them to design simple Windows-based business applications. The course serves as a foundation for future programming courses. Programming projects are required. A second course in programming where students learn to write modular, well-documented programs and are introduced to computer programming constructs. Course focus is on problem analysis, design, and writing of typical Windows-based business applications with emphasis on logic skill development.