Volunteer State Community College

An introduction to the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and connectivity of computers and networks. Topics include the internal components of a computer, installing an operating system, troubleshooting using system tools and diagnostic software, connecting to a network, implementing security best practices on a workstation, and peripheral setup and troubleshooting. Integrates virtual learning tools to supplement classroom learning and to provide an interactive “hands-on” experience. Academically prepares the student for the current CompTIA A+ certification core exams upon successful completion of this course..

Semester Availability (Subject to Change): Fall and Summer

PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 as determined by placement. COREQUISITES: None

Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CONTACT HOURS: 45 lecture hours per semester

Credits: (3)

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

Computer Information Systems Department

Prerequisites:
Prereq Gen Ed Courses

General Requirements:
(  Course or Test: ENGL 1010
Minimum Grade of D
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
(  Rule: P_READ: Reading for a total of 1 conditions  )
and
(  ENGL 1010
Minimum Grade of D
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  DSPR 4
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  A03B 19 to 36
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  C20B 85 to 120
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  C31B 250 to 300
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  AR1B 43 to 55
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  CR1B 83 to 99
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  S97B 460 to 800
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  S94B 500 to 800
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  LR1D 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  LR2D 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  LR1P 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  LR2P 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  LR1D 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  LR2P 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  LR1P 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  LR2D 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  TMPR TEMP
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  DSPR 0800
Minimum Grade of C
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  READ 0830
Minimum Grade of C
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  Course Attribute: XLR2
Minimum Grade of D
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  Course Attribute: XDR2
Minimum Grade of C
May not be taken concurrently. )
End of rule P_READ

and
Rule: P_WRITE: Writing for a total of 1 conditions (  ENGL 1010
Minimum Grade of D
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  DSPW 4
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  A01B 18 to 36
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  AW1B 43 to 55
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  CW1B 77 to 99
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  S01B 450 to 800
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  S11B 490 to 800
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  LW1D 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  LW2D 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  LW1P 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  LW2P 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  LW1D 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  LW2P 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  LW1P 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  LW2D 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  TMPW TEMP
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  ENGL 0830
Minimum Grade of C
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  DSPW 0800
Minimum Grade of C
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  Course Attribute: XLW2
Minimum Grade of D
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  Course Attribute: XDW2
Minimum Grade of C
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  C21B 92 to 120
May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
(  C32B 250 to 300
May not be taken concurrently. )
End of rule P_WRITE