IS 240 Computer/Network Support
Term: Not currently sheduled
Class Hours: Not currently sheduled
Classroom: Building 18, Room 127
Instructor: Rick Udlock
Office Phone: 533-3795
Email: ricku@spokanefalls.edu
Office: 18-112H
Course Description:
This course is a comprehensive, hands-on course for people who must install computers and keep them running in a business environment. Primarily this is a practical course that teaches how computers work, how they can fail, and how they can be put right. Students will learn to find problems down to the board swapping level. Electronics problems will be deferred to electronic technicians for repair. Students will also learn how to install multiple workstation operating systems and how to network them together. Grades will be based on two exams, homework/lab assignments and a course project. The following topics will be covered:
- Basic computer principles and concepts
- System components
- Computer platforms & Operating Systems
- System teardown, inspection, and reassembly
- Maintenance of computer systems
- The purpose of networks and how they work
- Network Operating Systems -- Select, install, checkout and repair
- Installing software on the network
- Applications software -- Select, install, checkout and repair
- Peripherals
Required Text and Materials:
A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, Sixth Edition, Comprehensive
by Jean Andrews
Prerequisites:
IS-142, 143, 144 & 162 or instructor's permission
© 2008 Rick Udlock
