Computer Systems Primer is a non credit course that gives learners an introduction to the world of PC computers as a system, both hardware and software.
Students will become familiar with the foundations of PC hardware and software through interactive small group or individual projects and will gain hands-on experience with a variety of PC components. These will include: assembling and disassembling a generic PC and basic installation, configuration, and setup of a generic PC.
Students will gain a basic understanding of the role of Operating Systems (OS) by installing a popular OS such as Windows 10, and learn to install and update various drivers such as video, audio, disk, and network drivers. Students will learn to create user accounts and and about basic user and account management. Through interactive activities students will engage in basic concepts of disk storage management, role of the file system, and file management.
The emphasis of this course is to empower learners, guiding them to confidently perform tasks independently through the method “I do, We do, You do”.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Computer hardware components
- Operational and Safety procedures
- Operating system
- Operation system configuration
- Storage and data access
- Application management and security
- User accounts
Course schedules
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How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.