KVCC ETC110 Computer Technology Fundamantals
This theory/lab course is a hands-on approach to understanding the fundamentals of personal computer (PC) hardware, operating systems, and network technology. Topics include PC hardware and peripherals, file systems, operating system installation configuration and architecture, network setup and configuration, storage systems, security, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and troubleshooting.
The lab component of this course emphasizes the field experience skills needed to be successful as a desktop and network support technician. Students will build, configure, and troubleshoot PC based systems using the Windows Operating systems.
This course meets the specifications and prepares students for two industry professional certification programs: TestOut PC Pro Certification and the CompTIA + Certification.
- Date:
- 2015
- Primary Material Type:
- Syllabus
- Institution:
- Kennebec Valley Community College
- Funding Source:
- TAACCCT Round 3
- Subjects:
- Computer, hardware, PC, operating systems, network, technology, installation, configuration
Industry / Occupation
- Industry Partner:
- Advisory committee
- Industry Sector:
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)
- Occupation:
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations -- Computer Support Specialists (15-1041)
Education / Instructional Information
- Instructional Program:
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11)
- Educational Level of Materials:
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- 1st year Community College or equivalent
- Language:
- English (United States)
- Interactivity Type:
- Mix of Active and Presentation.
- Quality Rubric:
- QM
- Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
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- SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
- Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
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- Quality Matters
- Custom Quality Rubric
- Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
- Course Note:
- KVCC ETC110 Computer Technology Fundamantals
Accessibility
- Accessibility Features:
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- Structural Markup - Lists
- Table Markup
- Hyperlinks Rendered As Active
- Colors Compatible With Assistive Technology
- Contrast Ratio of at Least 4.5:1.
- Non-Decorative Images Have Alt Text
- Decorative Images Marked With Null Alt Text
- Non Flickering Content
Copyright / Licensing