CTC 125 Cisco IT Essentials I 3 credits

This course is the first in a series of courses for students wanting to pursue a career in information technology or as a PC Technician or Network Administrator. It begins with the basics of technology and progresses through the assembly of a computer system. The process of preparing and installing the components is detailed in a step-by-step manner. This course also covers hardware fundamentals for servers, fundamentals of a network and the physical components of a network. It provides the foundation for students who will be taking the Comp TIA A+ certification exam and continuing their studies in IT Essentials II. (2 lecture hours and 2 laboratory hours)