COURSE NAME:  CRT CTS101 CompTIA Computer Hardware

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn essentials of CompTIA computer hardware. Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) distinguish between common motherboard form factors,  explain the functions of key motherboard components, the memory slot types, and the bus architecture functions, 2) describe the function of processor sockets and slots, CPU types and components, ways to reduce the heat generated by CPUs, and the different types of RAM, 3) distinguish between CRT, LCD, and projector technologies, discuss multimedia devices that can be connected to a compute, characteristics of video, multimedia, I/O adapter cards, and 4) outline stylus settings on tablet PCs and distinguish between Windows 2000, XP, and Vista operating systems. 

Prerequisites

None

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.    

Additional Materials for Learning

Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s

Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer

E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.

A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.

Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due date.  Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive three credit hours upon completion of the course.