CITA 120 - Computer Concepts & Operating Systems

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): None

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course is a study of the terminology and concepts associated with personal and desktop computer systems hardware and software. Topics include system hardware components, memory organization and management, operating systems, troubleshooting fundamentals, etc. Students will disassemble and reassemble PCs, and learn basic trouble shooting skills. The class will also look at alternative computer platforms used for personal computing.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Understand and explain how computers work.
1. Student will learn the concepts of digital technology.
2. Student will learn the major hardware components of a computer.
3. Student will be introduced to computer networking
4. Student will be required to disassemble and reassemble a computer
Understand and use correct computer-related terminology
1. Discuss the reading material and define various computer hardware and software terms.
2. Student will be introduced to computer network terminology.
Knowledge of different personal computer platforms and types of computer peripherals
1. Student has knowledge of computer ports and their uses.
2. Student is introduced to the major computer peripherals and their purpose.
3. Students will be introduced to different computing platforms.
Understand and apply basic troubleshooting techniques
1. Student will learn about troubleshooting tools.
2. Student will learn the usage of help systems and the use of a knowledge base.
3. Student will learn the basics of protecting a computer from outside security threats.