Course details
This hands-on course or equivalent knowledge is assumed for all follow-on COMP courses in BCIT Computing Flexible Learning programs. COMP 1002 focuses on how a Personal Computer (PC) system works. Exercises reinforce best practices to use and manage a Microsoft Windows 11 PC, Students are provided with remote access to a virtual Windows 11 lab computer. Topics include: An introduction to PC hardware, functions of an operating system (OS), file and disk management, backing up and protecting data, troubleshooting, security, privacy, malware and firewalls. Networking, user management and Windows 11 configuration are also discussed. Hands-on exercises and labs include applied experience with all aspects of the course. There will be a brief comparison to Windows 10, Linux and MacOS, including practise with a Linux distribution. Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory, plus there is significant homework. Participants must provide their own current PC device (Windows, Mac, or Linux, or some Chromebooks). COMP 1002 is a required course for Computer Systems Certificate (CSC) and several Associate Certificates. It is the prerequisite for COMP 1516, COMP 1630, COMP 1850, and COMP 2010. Upon successful completion, students will be able to configure, maintain and secure a Windows 11 PC in a networked environment.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$460.69 - $511.58 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are six offerings of COMP 1002 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 52341
Duration
Tue Apr 11 - Tue Jun 27 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 52341
- $460.69
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 - Jun 27 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Fraser Robertson
Course outline
Cost
$460.69
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
-
Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. There are 3 hours of class time for each lesson, plus significant reading and research. Students can expect to spend 6-9 hours per week on homework outside of class each week in the 12-week sections. This course can require a total commitment of over 100 hours. Students MUST attend the first two classes as the process of connecting to the virtual machine and an explanation of how to install and configure Windows 11 are covered by the instructor during those classes. A minimum of an i5 or equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. High-speed internet access is required for online sections and homework, along with a recommended low-cost eBook. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 52340
Duration
Thu Apr 13 - Thu Jun 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 52340
- $460.69
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 - Jun 29 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Fraser Robertson
Course outline
Cost
$460.69
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
-
Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. There are 3 hours of class time for each lesson, plus significant reading and research. Students can expect to spend 6-9 hours per week on homework outside of class each week in the 12-week sections. This course can require a total commitment of over 100 hours. Students MUST attend the first two classes as the process of connecting to the virtual machine and an explanation of how to install and configure Windows 11 are covered by the instructor during those classes. A minimum of an i5 or equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. High-speed internet access is required for online sections and homework, along with a recommended low-cost eBook. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 52342
Duration
Fri Apr 14 - Fri Jun 30 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 52342
- $486.58
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 - Jun 30 | Fri | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 484 |
Instructor
Tony Sieben
Course outline
Cost
$486.58
Important information
-
Course is 36 hours on campus. There are 3 hours of class time for each lesson, plus significant reading and research. Students can expect to spend 6-9 hours per week on homework outside of class each week in the 12-week sections. This course can require a total commitment of over 100 hours. Students MUST attend the first two classes as the process of connecting to the virtual machine and an explanation of how to install and configure Windows 11 are covered by the instructor during those classes. A minimum of an i5 or equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. High-speed internet access is required for online sections and homework, along with a recommended low-cost eBook. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 52337
Duration
Sat Apr 15 - Sat Jul 15 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 52337
- $499.44
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 - Jul 15 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 301 |
Instructor
Tony Sieben
Course outline
Cost
$499.44
Important information
-
Course is 36 hours on campus. There are 3 hours of class time for each lesson, plus significant reading and research. Students can expect to spend 6-9 hours per week on homework outside of class each week in the 12-week sections. This course can require a total commitment of over 100 hours. Students MUST attend the first two classes as the process of connecting to the virtual machine and an explanation of how to install and configure Windows 11 are covered by the instructor during those classes. A minimum of an i5 or equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. High-speed internet access is required for online sections and homework, along with a recommended low-cost eBook. Late registration is not permitted. No class May 20 (Victoria Day) and July 1 (Canada Day).
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 52338
Duration
Sat Apr 15 - Sat Jul 15 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 52338
- $499.44
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 - Jul 15 | Sat | 13:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 301 |
Instructor
Tony Sieben
Course outline
Cost
$499.44
Important information
-
Course is 36 hours on campus. There are 3 hours of class time for each lesson, plus significant reading and research. Students can expect to spend 6-9 hours per week on homework outside of class each week in the 12-week sections. This course can require a total commitment of over 100 hours. Students MUST attend the first two classes as the process of connecting to the virtual machine and an explanation of how to install and configure Windows 11 are covered by the instructor during those classes. A minimum of an i5 or equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. High-speed internet access is required for online sections and homework, along with a recommended low-cost eBook. Late registration is not permitted. No class May 20 (Victoria Day) and July 1 (Canada Day).
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 52334
Duration
Sun Apr 23 - Sun Jun 04 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 52334
- $460.69
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23 - Jun 04 | Sun | 09:00 - 16:00 | Online |
Instructor
Tony Sieben
Course outline
Cost
$460.69
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
-
Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. There are 6 hours of class time with two (2) classes each week, plus significant reading and research. Students can expect to spend over 12 hours per week on homework outside of class in the 6-week compressed sections. This course can require a total commitment of over 100 hours across 6 weeks. NOTE: This faster delivery is aimed at students with prior Windows experience. Otherwise, the 12-week delivery with one (1) class per week is recommended for most students. Students MUST attend the first two classes as the process of connecting to the virtual machine and an explanation of how to install and configure Windows 11 are covered by the instructor during those classes. A minimum of an i5 or equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. High-speed internet access is required for online sections and homework, along with a recommended low-cost eBook. Late registration is not permitted. No class May 21 (Victoria Day)
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Fall 2023
Below are eight offerings of COMP 1002 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 32988
Duration
Fri Sep 08 - Fri Dec 08 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 32988
- $497.83
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 08 | Fri | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 371 |
Instructor
Tony Sieben
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$497.83
Important information
-
Course is 36 hours on campus. There are 3 hours of class time for each lesson, plus significant reading and research. Students can expect to spend 6-9 hours per week on homework outside of class each week in the 12-week sections. This course can require a total commitment of over 100 hours. Students MUST attend the first two classes as the process of connecting to the virtual machine and an explanation of how to install and configure Windows 11 are covered by the instructor during those classes. A minimum of an i5 or equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. High-speed internet access is required for online sections and homework, along with a recommended low-cost eBook. Late registration is not permitted. No class September 29 and November 10.
Status
CRN 33195
Duration
Sat Sep 09 - Sat Dec 09 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 33195
- $511.58
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 301 |
Instructor
Tony Sieben
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$511.58
Important information
-
Course is 36 hours on campus. There are 3 hours of class time for each lesson, plus significant reading and research. Students can expect to spend 6-9 hours per week on homework outside of class each week in the 12-week sections. This course can require a total commitment of over 100 hours. Students MUST attend the first two classes as the process of connecting to the virtual machine and an explanation of how to install and configure Windows 11 are covered by the instructor during those classes. A minimum of an i5 or equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. High-speed internet access is required for online sections and homework, along with a recommended low-cost eBook. Late registration is not permitted. No class September 30 (Truth & Reconciliation) and November 11 (Remembrance Day). Class in session October 7 (Thanksgiving)
Status
CRN 45014
Duration
Sat Sep 09 - Sat Dec 09 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 45014
- $511.58
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Sat | 13:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 301 |
Instructor
Tony Sieben
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$511.58
Important information
-
Course is 36 hours on campus. There are 3 hours of class time for each lesson, plus significant reading and research. Students can expect to spend 6-9 hours per week on homework outside of class each week in the 12-week sections. This course can require a total commitment of over 100 hours. Students MUST attend the first two classes as the process of connecting to the virtual machine and an explanation of how to install and configure Windows 11 are covered by the instructor during those classes. A minimum of an i5 or equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. High-speed internet access is required for online sections and homework, along with a recommended low-cost eBook. Late registration is not permitted. No class September 30 (Truth & Reconciliation) and November 11 (Remembrance Day). Class in session October 7 (Thanksgiving)
Status
CRN 32990
Duration
Sun Sep 10 - Sun Oct 22 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 32990
- $470.72
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Oct 22 | Sun | 09:00 - 16:00 | Online |
Instructor
Diana Gerrard
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$470.72
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. There are 6 hours of class time with two (2) classes each week, plus significant reading and research. Students can expect to spend over 12 hours per week on homework outside of class in the 6-week compressed sections. This course can require a total commitment of over 100 hours across 6 weeks. NOTE: This faster delivery is aimed at students with prior Windows experience. Otherwise, the 12-week delivery with one (1) class per week is recommended for most students. Students MUST attend the first two classes as the process of connecting to the virtual machine and an explanation of how to install and configure Windows 11 are covered by the instructor during those classes. A minimum of an i5 or equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. High-speed internet access is required for online sections and homework, along with a recommended low-cost eBook. Late registration is not permitted. No class October 1 (Truth & Reconciliation). Class in session October 8 (Thanksgiving).
Status
CRN 37959
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Wed Oct 25 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 37959
- $470.72
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Oct 25 | Mon, Wed | 09:00 - 12:00 | Online |
Instructor
Diana Gerrard
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$470.72
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. There are 6 hours of class time with two (2) classes each week, plus significant reading and research. Students can expect to spend over 12 hours per week on homework outside of class in the 6-week compressed sections. This course can require a total commitment of over 100 hours across 6 weeks. NOTE: This faster delivery is aimed at students with prior Windows experience. Otherwise, the 12-week delivery with one (1) class per week is recommended for most students. Students MUST attend the first two classes as the process of connecting to the virtual machine and an explanation of how to install and configure Windows 11 are covered by the instructor during those classes. A minimum of an i5 or equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. High-speed internet access is required for online sections and homework, along with a recommended low-cost eBook. Late registration is not permitted. No class October 2 (Truth & Reconciliation) and October 9 (Thanksgiving).
Status
CRN 32989
Duration
Tue Sep 12 - Tue Nov 28 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 32989
- $470.72
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Nov 28 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Fraser Robertson
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$470.72
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. There are 3 hours of class time for each lesson, plus significant reading and research. Students can expect to spend 6-9 hours per week on homework outside of class each week in the 12-week sections. This course can require a total commitment of over 100 hours. Students MUST attend the first two classes as the process of connecting to the virtual machine and an explanation of how to install and configure Windows 11 are covered by the instructor during those classes. A minimum of an i5 or equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. High-speed internet access is required for online sections and homework, along with a recommended low-cost eBook. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
CRN 41606
Duration
Wed Sep 13 - Wed Nov 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 41606
- $497.83
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 - Nov 29 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 371 |
Instructor
Tony Sieben
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$497.83
Important information
-
Course is 36 hours on campus. There are 3 hours of class time for each lesson, plus significant reading and research. Students can expect to spend 6-9 hours per week on homework outside of class each week in the 12-week sections. This course can require a total commitment of over 100 hours. Students MUST attend the first two classes as the process of connecting to the virtual machine and an explanation of how to install and configure Windows 11 are covered by the instructor during those classes. A minimum of an i5 or equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. High-speed internet access is required for online sections and homework, along with a recommended low-cost eBook. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
CRN 37647
Duration
Thu Sep 14 - Thu Nov 30 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 37647
- $470.72
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Nov 30 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Fraser Robertson
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$470.72
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. There are 3 hours of class time for each lesson, plus significant reading and research. Students can expect to spend 6-9 hours per week on homework outside of class each week in the 12-week sections. This course can require a total commitment of over 100 hours. Students MUST attend the first two classes as the process of connecting to the virtual machine and an explanation of how to install and configure Windows 11 are covered by the instructor during those classes. A minimum of an i5 or equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. High-speed internet access is required for online sections and homework, along with a recommended low-cost eBook. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain how a PC works.
- Describe the relationship between hardware, software, and operating systems.
- Use software as a service (SaaS).
- Classify and explain the function of different computer hardware components.
- Explain OS virtualization and cloud computing.
- Identify Windows 11 user interface components, and explain their use.
- Configure and customize the Windows 11 operating system.
- Describe the concepts behind encryption and its implementation in Windows 11.
- Create users, groups and account policies.
- Explain basic home and enterprise networking principles.
- Describe basic PC security concepts, malware and firewalls.
- Back-up your system and use best practices to protect your data.
- Use file maintenance, and file organization for efficient storage management.
- Troubleshoot basic computer issues and use the resources provided by your system.
- Compare other operating systems including Linux and Macintosh OS to Windows 11.
Effective as of Winter 2023
Related Programs
Applied Computer Concepts (COMP 1002) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Computing and Academic Studies
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Associate Certificate Part-time
- Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS)
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Applied Network Administration and Design
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems
Certificate Part-time
School of Energy
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
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