IST-151 PC Tech: Operating Systems

This course provides installation, configuration, support and troubleshooting of PC desktop operating systems and preparation for CompTIA’s A+ certification exams. Topics include hardware requirements for installation, upgrades, customizing the user environment and memory, installing software, troubleshooting the boot process, and recovery from OS crashes. The fundamentals of introductory networking topics include OSI model, connecting through wireless/wired networks, and TCP/IP protocols, addressing, and troubleshooting tools. Course fee required. Prerequisite: IST 108 or consent of TCS Division. May be taken concurrently with IST 150. Semesters offered: Fall, Spring. 3 Credits.