ITSC 1371 - IT Essentials

3 Credits (2 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab.) IT Essentials curriculum provides an introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level Information and Communications Technology(ICT) professionals. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of computer hardware and software as well as advanced concepts such as security, networking, and the responsibilities of an ICT professional. Prerequisite: None Corequisite: COSC 1301 or ITSC 1301 or BCIS 1305 (for Business majors only)
Course Outcomes
1 - Explain how computers operate.
2 - Assemble computers.
3 - Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
4 - Install and upgrade hardware and software and troubleshoot systems.
5 - Use simulation-based learning activities to experiment with network designs and configurations.