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2014-2015 University Catalog
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IT 212 - Computer Hardware FundamentalsCredits: 3 (NR)
This course explains the basic principles of how computers work. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the essential components associated with computers with a focus on PCs. Topics include history of computers, the microprocessor, motherboard, memory, graphics and sound adapters, input and output devices, and storage media. An overview of operating systems and other software, as well as the various methods used to connect computers to each other and the Internet, are presented. The course also addresses recent advances in computer architectures and computer hardware and how they affect computer performance. Presentations of actual hardware are included so that students can gain experience in identifying the various internal and external components of a PC.
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
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