Computer Hardware and Emerging Devices

This course offers foundational knowledge and hands-on study of modern computer hardware and devices across personal, networked, and cloud environments. Students learn to install, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot hardware components in PCs, laptops, servers, mobile, and embedded systems. Students explore next-generation technologies including Internet of Things (IoT) devices, AI accelerators (GPUs/TPUs), and AI-driven tools. The course examines operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile OS), networking fundamentals, and security practices. Content aligns with current CompTIA A+ certification domains and prepares students for cutting-edge IT hardware support and deployment.