Computer Hardware Essentials

Credits: 3Catalog #10154189

This course presents a comprehensive overview of computer system fundamentals and an introduction to operating systems. Students working through hands-on activities and labs gain skills in assembling components, install, configure and maintain devices, PCs and operating system software, understand the basics of networking and security, laptops, printers, and properly diagnose, resolve common hardware and software issues while applying troubleshooting skills. CompTIA's A+ Certification is a widely accepted IT industry standard certification for PC technology for an entry-level IT professional. This course prepares students for CompTIA's A+ 220-801 exam.

Enrollment Requirements: None

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Course Offerings

last updated: 01:01:55 AM May 20 2013

Students have until the day before the class starts to register for online, accelerated and short-term classes. After that point, students must obtain permission from the instructor to register and will have until the last date to enroll to use the permission granted to register. For all other classes, students have until the last date to enroll if seats are available.

This is a list of classes scheduled at various Madison Area Technical College locations. For complete, up-to-date information - including availability - please search for classes through myMadisonCollege.

Truax Campus

Catalog/Class # Semester Class Dates Meeting Times Instructor Mode of Instruction Approximate Tuition  

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Class #10355 Summer 2013-2014 Jun 10 2013 -
Jul 31 2013 5:30 PM-9:20 PM
M W Koci,Ronald E  In Person $413.20Number on Wait List: 4
Last Date to Enroll: Jun 16 2013

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Class #31495 Fall 2013-2014 Aug 27 2013 -
Dec 17 2013 5:30 PM-9:20 PM
T Winger,Daniel S  In Person $413.20Seats Available: 15
Last Date to Enroll: Sep 2 2013

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Class #31496 Fall 2013-2014 Aug 29 2013 -
Dec 19 2013 5:30 PM-9:20 PM
R Pergal,Jeffrey R  In Person $413.20Seats Available: 18
Last Date to Enroll: Sep 4 2013

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Class #31497 Fall 2013-2014 Aug 26 2013 -
Dec 16 2013 5:30 PM-9:20 PM
M    In Person $413.20Seats Available: 18
Last Date to Enroll: Sep 1 2013

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Class #31724 Fall 2013-2014 Aug 26 2013 -
Dec 18 2013 2:30 PM-4:20 PM
M W Koci,Ronald E  In Person $413.20Seats Available: 17
Last Date to Enroll: Sep 1 2013

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Class #32078 Fall 2013-2014 Aug 27 2013 -
Dec 19 2013 2:30 PM-4:20 PM
T R Tomczak,John E  In Person $413.20Seats Available: 15
Last Date to Enroll: Sep 2 2013

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Class #37282 Fall 2013-2014 Aug 28 2013 -
Dec 18 2013 5:30 PM-9:20 PM
W    In Person $403.20Seats Available: 18
Last Date to Enroll: Sep 3 2013

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Class #37283 Fall 2013-2014 Aug 26 2013 -
Dec 18 2013 12:30 PM-2:20 PM
M W Chambers,Curtis L  In Person $413.20Seats Available: 16
Last Date to Enroll: Sep 1 2013