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TEC7141 - Computer Support for Field Stations (Basic)
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 Participants in this course learn how to support, troubleshoot, and repair personal computer hardware and software at a typical natural resources field station. The course covers how to determine whether an upgrade to existing hardware or software is necessary and how to accomplish the upgrade. Students learn how to support Windows operating systems. Instruction also covers how to optimize PC performance through effective memory management and networking.
College Credit 4 semester hours
Who Should Attend: Field station personnel responsible for supporting local office computers and software.
Objectives:
* Develop a comprehensive plan for effective computer management;
* Discuss ways to prevent problems with computers;
* Diagnose and fix hardware and software problems;
* Determine the cost-effectiveness of upgrading computer equipment;
* Accomplish disassembly, component identification, and reassembly of a PC;
* Conduct hardware and software upgrades;
* Discuss the differences between common desktop operating systems;
* Utilize tools for supporting Windows operating systems; and
* Install an operational PC network in class
Length: 10 days/80 hours   Availability: Annually
Contact:
IT Training Coordinator
Email:
linda_lufkin@fws.gov
Phone:
(304) 876-7484

 


Last Updated: December 12, 2008
National Conservation Training Center
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