CIS 190

Introduces students to various microcomputer components, equipment needs, and application of formal problem-solving techniques. The installation and maintenance of components such as CPUs, memory, expansion devices, communications equipment, secondary storage, and displays will be covered. Concepts such as CPU architectures, microprocessor technologies, character encoding, and number representations will also be discussed. Note: Competency in computer skills is required. See CIS Required Skills section on the CIS department website for details. -- Prerequisite -- One of the following: C or better in one of Principles of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, Pre-calculus 11, or MATH 085; or one of Principles of Mathematics 12, Foundations of Mathematics 12, Pre-calculus 12, or MATH 094. -- Corequisite -- None. -- Pre or Corequisite -- None.