IT 120 Computer Hardware
This course is intended for students interested in pursuing a career in the field of Information Technology. This course will teach the student to become proficient in the inner workings of a microcomputer. It is a hands-on class that will cover the replacement of all parts inside the PC, including the motherboard; memory chips; expansion cards; modems; floppy drives; hard drives and CD-ROM drives; CPU chips and power supply units. The student will also learn about electricity, formatting hard drives, device drivers, as well as how software works with hardware. The class will feature lectures as well as hands-on exercises that will allow the student to disassemble and reassemble microcomputers. This course prepares the students for the A+ Examination.