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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Hardware 1

Course Number: 10154150
Credits: 3.00

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Course Description

10-154-150 HARDWARE 1...learners will be introduced to installing, troubleshooting, and configuring: computing basics, PC Technician Responsibilities, hardware components, operating systems Basics, storage media, system implementation, and system management tools.

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

Credit for Prior Learning

Course Competencies

  1. Identify Computer Components
  2. Explain the Boot process and trace its progress through the PC.
  3. Explain the function of system boards and the components they house
  4. Install and configure memory
  5. Apply disk drive management techniques
  6. Install and Configure an Operating System
  7. Install and Configure Peripheral Devices
  8. Install and Configure Multimedia Devices
  9. Apply power management principles
  10. Demonstrate knowledge of basic networking concepts
  11. Install and Configure a Laser Printer
  12. Perform Basic Maintenance on a PC and Other Peripheral Devices