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CIS145 Micro Computer Hardware

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  • CRN: 12477
  • Credits: 4
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Details about this class

Attendance Expectations: Many in-class labs involve hands-on work with computer hardware and tools which must be completed inside of the classroom. There are also other in-class activities that must be completed within the classroom. Students who do not regularly attend scheduled class meetings may find themselves unable to complete all of the in-class work required to pass the class.

Technology

Please pay close attention to the technology requirements list below. Without access to an appropriate computer system, students will not be able to succeed in CIS145. Students who do not own compatible computer systems may still complete this class by using computers provided in a PCC computer lab or by renting a laptop from the PCC library.

Hardware Requirements
Processor/CPU 5th generation Intel Core i3 or better (click for details) CPU Speed ~2.4GHz or faster RAM 4GB or more Internet Bandwidth 3.6 Mbps per user Operating Systems 64-bit Windows 8, 10, or newer
Intel-Based Mac OS X or newer
Linux OS
Chrome OS - See note on Chromebooks below

Supported Browsers

(Latest Versions)

Chrome
Edge
Firefox
Safari Note for Chromebook/Chrome OS:
  • Supported Chromebook specifications
    • Minimum: 2015 or newer Chromebook with Intel Celeron or Intel Core processor and 4GB RAM
    • Recommended: 2018 or newer Chromebook with 4GB RAM
    • Recommended: minimum 14” Monitor

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.