Computer Hardware-Software Maintenance (CGS-2260)

This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of computer hardware and software and the interrelationship between the two. Students have an opportunity to assemble different hardware components, such as hard drives and memory chips; install software, including applications software and system software, and troubleshoot hardware and software conflicts.

  • Major components of a personal computer
  • Motherboards and Buses
  • Microprocessors
  • Physical memory and permanent storage
  • Building a computer from the ground up
  • Operating systems
  • Software and hardware conflicts
  • Expansion cards