This course is an introduction to network maintenance and repair. Preventative maintenance and diagnosis of the microcomputer will be emphasized along with basic-to-advanced troubleshooting skills. Software and hardware tools will be used and evaluated in class. Preventative maintenance, upgrades, system diagnostics, configuration files, power, memory, drives, input/output (I/O), modems, communications, printing and how these topics interact in the network will be examined. Lab fee required.

This course is an introduction to computer networks and operating systems. Computer components are identified and their functions explained. Operating system functions include command execution, disk drive operations, file maintenance, directory maintenance, batch files and system configurations. Network topics include proper logging in, logging out, network security and network questions and solutions. Operating typical business software such as word processing, spreadsheets and database management of a network will be introduced. Lab fee required.

This course introduces students to the UNIX Operating System. The course includes an overview of UNIX, simple commands, the VI Editor, file system, shell, communication, program development, shell programming and shell scripts. Lab fee required.

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to configure and troubleshoot applications and/or operating system settings regarding applications that are installed on the Microsoft Operating System stand-alone or networked client computers that may be a part of a workgroup or a network environment. Topics include application setup, e-mail and Outlook Express account configuration, Internet Explorer (IE) configuration and troubleshooting methodology, the ability to resolve issues related to usability of applications, customization of Windows settings and the ability to answer end-user questions related to application security settings. Knowledge of Network Concepts, Command Line and hardware knowledge is required. Lab fee required.

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform installation, post-installation, configuration and day-to-day administration tasks in a single-domain or multiple-domain using Windows Vista. Lab fee required.

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform installation, post-installation, configuration and day-to-day administration tasks in a single domain or multiple domain environment using Windows 7.

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure Microsoft Windows XP Professional on stand-alone computers and on client computers that are part of a workgroup or a network environment. Topics include pre/post installation, troubleshooting system startup, TCP/IP configuration, Internet Connection Firewall, Remote Desktop and Assistance options, along with the ability to monitor and manage files/folders/storage devices/display devices and local/network printer installations. Knowledge of Network Concepts, DOS and hardware knowledge is required. Lab fee required.