In this course, you will explore the several types of hardware components installed in computers and peripherals. The course also offers a detailed exploration of these components and their function as part of the computer and peripheral hardware. The career skills acquired in this course will begin your journey into information technology.
Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a
Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a
Instructor: Kevin Vaccaro
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Beginner level
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3 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Identify basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes.
Explain and configure motherboards, central processing units (CPUs), and add-on cards.
Demonstrate knowledge of several types of memory and their installation.
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Assessments
1 quiz, 15 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by Illinois Tech. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
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JH
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2023
Really enjoyed the instructor's videos and how he explained different topics.
MF
Reviewed on May 7, 2024
The short videos are good. Annoying is the extended wiki-reading!
JM
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2024
It's a fair brief introduction to fundamental PC hardware.
