COMP 1002 - Applied Computer Concepts
Computer Systems Part-time Studies Course
School of Computing and Academic Studies
To support you and your education, BCIT is adapting applied learning in formats appropriate to the unfolding global situation. Spring and Summer PTS classes are being delivered in an online format unless you are notified otherwise.
Course Details
This course or equivalent knowledge is assumed for all other BCIT COMP courses in Computing Part-time Studies (PTS). Students focus on how a Personal Computer (PC) works and how to apply best practices to secure data and to manage files with Microsoft Window 10. Topics include: An introduction to PC hardware, functions of an operating system (OS), file and disk management, backing up and protecting data, troubleshooting, security, malware and firewalls. Windows 10 Power on self-test, BIOS settings, partitioning, the file system and formatting are also discussed. Hands-on exercises and labs include desktop navigation and using Windows 10 Admin to create user accounts and folder structures. Discussions also include the technical aspects of using Windows 10 in the set-up of a small PC network. There will be a brief comparison of Windows 10 to Windows 7, Linux and Macintosh OS. There are 6 week compressed delivery options for those students with some prior experience, otherwise the 12 week delivery is recommended due to the amount of homework. COMP 1002 is required for the Computer Systems Certificate (CSC), the Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS), and the Applied Network Administration and Design (ANAD) Associate Certificates. Upon successful completion students will be able to use best practices in a Windows 10 networked environment.
Prerequisite(s)
BC Grade 12 English or equivalent.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$458.86 - $477.97 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Spring/Summer 2020
Below is one offering of this course for the Spring/Summer 2020 term.
CRN 54129
Duration
Sun Jun 14 - Sun Jul 19 6 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jun 14 - Jul 19 | Sun | 09:00 - 16:00 | DTC Online Delivery |
Instructor
Diana Gerrard
Course Outline
Cost
$458.86
Notes
- As an added bonus, BCIT School of Computing students may be eligible to receive a copy of MS Windows 10 for their own personal use. This is a limited offer. The information will be provided by the Instructor at class. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
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.
In Progress and Full
Fall 2020
Below are nine offerings of this course for the Fall 2020 term.
CRN 37647
Duration
Thu Sep 10 - Thu Nov 26 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | BBY |
Instructor
Fraser Robertson
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$477.97
Notes
- As an added bonus, BCIT Computing students may be eligible to receive a copy of MS Windows 10 for their own personal use. This is a limited offer. The information will be provided by the Instructor at class. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
CRN 45014
Duration
Sat Sep 12 - Sat Oct 24 6 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 12 - Oct 24 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | BBY |
Instructor
Tony Sieben
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$477.97
Notes
- As an added bonus, BCIT School of Computing students may be eligible to receive a copy of MS Windows 10 for their own personal use. This is a limited offer. The information will be provided by the Instructor at class. Late registration is not permitted. No class October 10 (Thanksgiving).
Status
CRN 32990
Duration
Sun Sep 13 - Sun Oct 25 6 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 13 - Oct 25 | Sun | 09:00 - 16:00 | DTC |
Instructor
Diana Gerrard
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$467.97
Notes
- As an added bonus, BCIT Computing students may be eligible to receive a copy of MS Windows 10 for their own personal use. This is a limited offer. The information will be provided by the Instructor at class. Late registration is not permitted. No class October 11 (Thanksgiving).
Status
CRN 37959
Duration
Mon Sep 14 - Mon Oct 26 6 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 14 - Oct 26 | Mon/Wed | 09:00 - 12:00 | DTC |
Instructor
Diana Gerrard
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$467.97
Notes
- As an added bonus, BCIT School of Computing students may be eligible to receive a copy of MS Windows 10 for their own personal use. This is a limited offer. The information will be provided by the Instructor at class. This is an intensive delivery course. Students must attend all classes. Late registration is not permitted. No class on October 12 (Thanksgiving).
Status
CRN 32989
Duration
Tue Sep 15 - Tue Dec 01 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 15 - Dec 01 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | BBY |
Instructor
Fraser Robertson
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$477.97
Notes
- As an added bonus, BCIT Computing students may be eligible to receive a copy of MS Windows 10 for their own personal use. This is a limited offer. The information will be provided by the Instructor at class. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
CRN 45925
Duration
Wed Sep 16 - Wed Dec 02 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 16 - Dec 02 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | BBY |
Instructor
Raymond Yu
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$477.97
Notes
- Late registration is not permitted. Class in session on November 11 (Remembrance Day).
Status
CRN 32988
Duration
Fri Sep 18 - Fri Dec 04 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 18 - Dec 04 | Fri | 18:00 - 21:00 | DTC |
Instructor
Tony Sieben
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$467.97
Notes
- As an added bonus, BCIT Computing students may be eligible to receive a copy of MS Windows 10 for their own personal use. This is a limited offer. The information will be provided by the Instructor at class. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
CRN 33195
Duration
Sat Oct 31 - Sat Dec 05 6 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Oct 31 - Dec 05 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | BBY |
Instructor
Tony Sieben
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$477.97
Notes
- This is an intensive deliver format. Students must attend all classes. As an added bonus, BCIT Computing students may be eligible to receive a copy of MS Windows 10 for their own personal use. This is a limited offer. The information will be provided by the Instructor at class. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
CRN 41606
Duration
Sun Nov 01 - Sun Dec 06 6 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Nov 01 - Dec 06 | Sun | 09:00 - 16:00 | DTC |
Instructor
Diana Gerrard
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$467.97
Notes
- As an added bonus, BCIT Computing students may be eligible to receive a copy of MS Windows 10 for their own personal use. This is a limited offer. The information will be provided by the Instructor at class. 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, and the relationship between hardware and software.
- Classify and explain the function of different computer hardware components.
- Describe the purpose and functions of an operating system (OS).
- Explain OS virtualization and cloud computing.
- Identify Windows 10 user interface components, and understand their use.
- Use the Control Panel to:
- Customize keyboard, display and mouse functions.
- Add new hardware.
- Install and launch software applications.
- Customize User Settings.
- Describe the concepts behind compression and encryption
- Create users, groups and account policies.
- Explain basic home and enterprise networking principles.
- Configure and troubleshoot a basic home network.
- Describe basic PC security concepts, malware and firewalls.
- Back-up your system and protect your data.
- Learn efficient storage management, file maintenance and file organization.
- Troubleshoot basic computer issues and use the resources provided by your system.
- Compare other operating systems including Linux and Macintosh OS to Windows 10.
Effective as of Fall 2017
Related Programs
COMP 1002 is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Computer Applications (ACA)
Part-time Associate Certificate - Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS)
Part-time Associate Certificate - Applied Network Administration and Design
Part-time Associate Certificate - Computer Systems
Part-time Certificate
School of Energy
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technology
Part-time Associate Certificate
Books & Supplies
The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and stationery. Please visit bcit.ca/bookstore for more information.
Spring/Summer 2020
Books for Spring/Summer 2020 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.
BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore
If you are taking this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore.
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| New Perspectives On Computer Concepts 2018: Intro. Loose-Leaf | |
|---|---|
| Author | Parsons |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| Binding | Looseleaf |
| ISBN | 978-1-33738-854-2 |
| Price | $49.95 |
| Required | |
Fall 2020
Books for Fall 2020 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.
BCIT Burnaby Bookstore
If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.
| New Perspectives On Computer Concepts 2018: Intro. Loose-Leaf | |
|---|---|
| Author | Parsons |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| Binding | Looseleaf |
| ISBN | 978-1-33738-854-2 |
| Price | $49.95 |
| Required | |
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