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ITI 519 - IT Foundation
Course Outline:
Course Description:
Our comprehensive IT Foundations course is designed to ignite your passion and equip you with the essential skills needed to soar in the ever-evolving tech industry. Whether you’re a tech newbie or just eager to broaden your horizons, this course is your gateway to a comprehensive understanding of basic IT concepts and terminology.
From hardware to software, security to networking, we’ve got you covered! Through captivating lectures and engaging discussions, you’ll gain invaluable insights into operating systems, software applications, and the intricate world of modern IT infrastructure.
Prerequisites:
None
Required Textbook & Materials
REQUIRED
None
- Title: CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Study Guide: Exam FC0-U61
- Author: Quentin Docter
- Edition/Copyright: 2nd
- Publisher: CompTIA
- Published Date: August 2018
- ISBN: 978-1-119-54957-4
Website: Amazon
Materials:
Please bring a Flash Drive/Memory Stick 512MB or larger to class which will enable you to save your class work.
Meeting Information:
- Days: East County Education Center, Silver Spring, MD 20904, Lab 140
- Day: Monday &, Wendesday
- Dates: 1/13/2025 & 1/15/2025
Lesson Plan:
Session 1 - 1/13/2025
- Ch 1: Core Hardware Components
- Ch 2: Peripherals &: Connectors
- Ch 3: Computing Devices & the Internet of Things (IoT)
- Ch 4: Operating Systems
- Ch 5: Software Applications
- Ch 6: Software Development
Session 2 - 1/15/2025
- Ch 7: Database Fundamentals
- Ch 8: Networking Concepts & Technologies
- Ch 9: Security Concepts & Threats
- Ch 10: Security Best Practices
- Ch 11: Business Continuity & Computer Support
- AI and Beyond
Class Presentations
| Session | Chapter | PowerPoint Presentation | PDFs |
| 1 | Chapter 1 - Hardware |  |
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| 1 | Chapter 2 - Peripherals | |
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| 1 | Chapter 3 - Devices & (IoT) | |
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| 1 | Chapter 4 - Operating Systems | |
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| 1 | Chapter 5 - Software Applications | |
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| 1 | Chapter 6 - Software Development | |
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| 2 | Chapter 7 - Databases | |
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| 2 | Chapter 8 - Networking | |
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| 2 | Chapter 9 - Security Concepts | |
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| 2 | Chapter 10 Security Best Practices | |
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| 2 | Chapter 11 - Business Continuity | |
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| 2 | AI and Beyond | |
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