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.
Computer and Peripheral Hardware
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.6
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
Flexible schedule
Approx. 25 hours
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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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1 quiz, 15 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
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.
What's included
6 videos6 readings1 quiz4 assignments1 discussion prompt
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
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
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.
What's included
1 assignment
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4.7 (17 ratings)
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
EIT Digital
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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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JH
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Reviewed on Oct 16, 2023
Really enjoyed the instructor's videos and how he explained different topics.
JM
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Reviewed on Jan 27, 2024
It's a fair brief introduction to fundamental PC hardware.
SB
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Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024
The content is undoubtedly rich, but a lot of the material comes from Wikipedia, which I could've found myself for free. Overall still extremely helpful.
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