Course Details
Course Code: ISSC221 Course ID: 5161 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course is a study of computer systems, computer organization, computer subsystems, and operating systems. This course examines CPUs, motherboards, basic input/output systems, memory subsystems, bus structures, expansion cards, ports, connectivity, interfaces, data storage subsystems, and multimedia interface devices. This course also evaluates computer monitoring, computer systems management, operating systems, networking, and security. This course covers the CompTIA A+® Certification Essentials curriculum. CompTIA A+® is a registered trademark of the Computing Technology Industry Association, Inc. Spanish language learners may complete this course in Spanish.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration02/23/2026 - 07/31/2026 | Course Dates08/03/2026 - 09/27/2026 | Start Month August | SessionSummer 2026 Session I | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration03/30/2026 - 09/04/2026 | Course Dates09/07/2026 - 11/01/2026 | Start Month September | SessionSummer 2026 Session D | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration04/27/2026 - 10/02/2026 | Course Dates10/05/2026 - 11/28/2026 | Start Month October | SessionFall 2026 Session B | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration05/25/2026 - 10/30/2026 | Course Dates11/02/2026 - 12/27/2026 | Start Month November | SessionFall 2026 Session I | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration06/29/2026 - 12/04/2026 | Course Dates12/07/2026 - 01/31/2027 | Start Month December | SessionFall 2026 Session D | Weeks8 Week session |