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The fundamentals of computer hardware and software as well as advanced concepts such as security, networking, cloud computing, and the responsibilities of an ICT professional will be introduced. A special emphasis is placed on software, hardware, and network troubleshooting techniques. This course is intended to help students prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification exams. (C-ID ITIS 110) .\u003Cbr>Objectives |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:\u003Cbr>1. Demonstrate baseline security skills for IT support professionals. |  |  |  |\n| 2. Configure device operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android and iOS and administer client-based as well as cloud-based (SaaS) software. |  |  |  |\n| 3. Troubleshoot and problem solve core service and support challenges while applying best practices for documentation, change management, and scripting. |  |  |  |\n| 4. Support basic IT infrastructure and networking. |  |  |  |\n| 5. Configure and support PC, mobile and IoT device hardware |  |  |  |\n| 6. Implement basic data backup and recovery methods and apply data storage and management best practices.\u003Cbr>Course Content |  |  |  |\n| Topic Titles /\u003Cbr>Topics | Suggest\u003Cbr>Lecture | ed Time Topic | Lec Hrs |\n|  |  |  |  |\n| Hardware Networking Mobile Devices Operating Systems\u003Cbr>Hardware and Network troubleshooting Virtualization & Cloud Computing Software Troubleshooting\u003Cbr>Security\u003Cbr>Operational Procedures |  |  | 4.50\u003Cbr>5.50\u003Cbr>4.00\u003Cbr>6.00\u003Cbr>5.50\u003Cbr>4.00\u003Cbr>4.00\u003Cbr>5.00\u003Cbr>4.00 |\n| Topics | Lab | Total Hours: | 42.50\u003Cbr>Lab Hrs |\n| Hardware Networking Mobile Devices Operating Systems\u003Cbr>Hardware & Network Troubleshooting Virtualization & Cloud Computing Software Troubleshooting\u003Cbr>Security\u003Cbr>Operational Procedures |  |  | 8.50\u003Cbr>9.00\u003Cbr>8.00\u003Cbr>9.00\u003Cbr>8.50\u003Cbr>8.50\u003Cbr>8.50\u003Cbr>8.50\u003Cbr>8.00 |\n\nTotal Hours: 76.50  \nA. Demonstrations  \nB. 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