Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a

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Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a

Instructor: Kevin Vaccaro

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

95 reviews

Beginner level

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Flexible schedule

3 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

Build toward a degree

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What you'll learn

Identify basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes.
Explain and configure motherboards, central processing units (CPUs), and add-on cards.
Demonstrate knowledge of several types of memory and their installation.

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In this course, you will explore the several types of hardware components installed in computers and peripherals. The course also offers a detailed exploration of these components and their function as part of the computer and peripheral hardware. The career skills acquired in this course will begin your journey into information technology.

At the end of the course, you will be able to: - Identify basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes. - Demonstrate knowledge of several types of memory and their installation. - Categorize and install diverse types of storage devices. - Explain and configure motherboards, central processing units (CPUs), and add-on cards. - Apply electronic principles and their relationship to the power supply. - Explain the components and operation of multifunction devices/printers and settings. Software requirements: CPU-Z (https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html)

Welcome to Computer and Peripheral Hardware! In this course, we will cover the topics of: Motherboards/Ports and Cables, CPU and Power Supply, and Computer Storage. This module explores the basic components of the motherboard and its external ports. It examines omnibuses (or buses) in a computer that transfers data between components of the system. It also investigates types of computer storage.

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6 videos6 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 55 minutes

Course Overview1 minute
Instructor Welcome2 minutes
Module 1 Introduction1 minute
Motherboard18 minutes
Motherboard Continued19 minutes
BIOS and UEFI13 minutes

6 readingsTotal 55 minutes

Syllabus10 minutes
CPU-Z Requirement10 minutes
Computer Bus5 minutes
Motherboard10 minutes
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)10 minutes
Module 1 Summary10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 300 minutes

Module 1 Summative Assessment180 minutes
Pre-knowledge Quiz30 minutes
BUS (computing) Quiz30 minutes
Motherboard Quiz30 minutes
BIOS and UEFI Quiz30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Meet and Greet Discussion10 minutes

This module investigates the fundamentals of the central processing unit, or CPU, and its architecture. It explores differences in types of processors, and the application of electronic principles in relation to the power supply.

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4 videos8 readings5 assignments

4 videosTotal 33 minutes

Module 2 Introduction1 minute
CPU10 minutes
CPU Continued10 minutes
Power Supply12 minutes

8 readingsTotal 110 minutes

Central Processing Unit30 minutes
CPU Socket10 minutes
32-Bit Computing30 minutes
64-Bit Computing10 minutes
Multi-Core Processor10 minutes
Ohm's Law5 minutes
Power Supply Unit (PSU)5 minutes
Module 2 Summary10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 300 minutes

Module 2 Summative Assessment180 minutes
Pre-knowledge Quiz30 minutes
CPU Quiz30 minutes
Processor Quiz30 minutes
Power Supply Quiz30 minutes

This module addresses the types of computer storage including computer memory, cache, the hard drive, and RAID, or redundant array of inexpensive disks. It explores the similarities and differences associated with each type. The material also explores uses for each type.

What's included

4 videos9 readings5 assignments

4 videosTotal 35 minutes

Module 3 Introduction1 minute
Memory13 minutes
Hard Disk Storage8 minutes
RAID12 minutes

9 readingsTotal 140 minutes

Computer Memory10 minutes
Cache30 minutes
Hard Disk Drive30 minutes
NVM Express10 minutes
Small Computer System Interface - SCSI10 minutes
Network-attached Storage10 minutes
RAID20 minutes
Module 3 Summary10 minutes
Insights from an Industry Leader: Learn More About Our Program10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 300 minutes

Module 3 Summative Assessment180 minutes
Pre-knowledge Quiz30 minutes
Memory Quiz30 minutes
Drives Quiz30 minutes
RAID Quiz30 minutes

This module contains the summative course assessment that has been designed to evaluate your understanding of the course material and assess your ability to apply the knowledge you have acquired throughout the course. Be sure to review the course material thoroughly before taking the assessment.

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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by Illinois Tech. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

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Really enjoyed the instructor's videos and how he explained different topics.

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The short videos are good. Annoying is the extended wiki-reading!

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Protecting company devices is very important to increase awareness

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