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Vic Robinson 

 

 

 

Business, Computer Science and Information Systems
Gavilan College, Gilroy, California

e-mail: vrobinson@gavilan.edu
Phone: (408) 848-4848

Fall of 2008 - If you want you grades for the spring classes please send me an e-mail with your full name and "G00" number.

 

Fall of 2009

CSIS 178: Applied Networking
This course covers fundamental networking concepts and develops the skills and knowledge to set up and maintain small business/home networks. The course is not hardware or vendor specific. It helps students prepare for the "Network +" certification exam, an industry- wide, vendor-neutral certification program developed and sponsored by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. May be repeated three times for credit. ADVISORY: CSIS 124

Book only in bookstore or online at Axzo Press: "CompTIA Networking +" by ComptTIA  Ver: 2009

 ( Note: 181 and 182 prepare students for the A+ certification exams)
CSIS 181: PC Hardware
This course examines computing hardware, operating systems, and software applications from a technical side to enable students to select, install, maintain and optimize a computer system.

Book only in bookstore or online at Axzo Press: "CompTIA A+ Certification IT Technician Fast Track” by CompTIA 
Note that is a 2 volume book. Volume 1 is for 181 and Vol 1 is for 182

CSIS 182: Operating Systems
This course is a survey of current computer operating systems such as UNIX, Mac, Netware, MS Windows 98, NT, 2000, and XP. Topics include file system management, systems requirements, network systems integration, security, and regular maintenance procedures.

Book only in bookstore or online at Axzo Press: "CompTIA A+ Certification IT Technician Fast Track” by CompTIA 
Note: This is the same book as 181

CSIS 183: Introduction to Microsoft Servers