Jul 08, 2025  
2025-2026 College Catalog 
    
2025-2026 College Catalog
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INT-1540 Computer Hardware I: A Plus Preparation



Credits: 4
This course prepares students for desktop support and help desk technician positions. Students learn about working with PC’s and mobile devices and their associated hardware. Emphasis is on configuring, installing, and maintaining these devices. Additionally, students configure wireless devices, networks, printers, and peripherals. The course also addresses troubleshooting, virtualization and cloud computing. Students will have to study beyond this course to adequately prepare for the A+ Core 1 certification exam. This credit course may also be taken as a continuing education course TEC-482 CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation Part 1.

Prerequisite(s): INT-1010  with a grade of C or higher.

Course Outcomes
  1. Identify hardware components, their purpose and properties.
  2. Configure mobile devices.
  3. Analyze various print technologies and devices.
  4. Compare and contrast networking hardware.
  5. Compare and contrast virtualization and cloud computing techniques.
  6. Identify Internet connection types, network types and their features.
  7. Configure computer components and network devices.
  8. Troubleshoot common hardware and network problems.





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