Genius, Build Your OWN Computer
”It’s mine, all mine!” That’s what you’ll be saying after taking this class.Learn to build a personal computer from scratch. You can do it! This class is for the diehard computer buff. Not only will you install and configure your operating system, but you will also learn to configure it to work in a network environment. And that’s not all! As a special bonus, this course helps prepare you for A+ Certification, one of the most respected IT certifications. (Having an A+ Certification proves that you have a broad base of knowledge and competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.) Best of all, at the end of the course, you get to take home your very own Personal Computer that you built with your own hands. Wow your friends as you surf, game and do school work on a machine that you know thoroughly from the inside out!
Who will like this Course?
Build Your Own Computer is perfect for any kids or teens who want to dive beneath the surface of standard computer-user knowledge to master the arcane mysteries of the machine.
Who can attend?
10 through 17 years (5th Grade - 11th Grade).
Recommended Prerequisites
Basic understanding of PC or Mac operating system and familiarity with Internet.
Length of training
Morning session: Monday to Thursday (9 am - 12 noon) for two weeks
Afternoon session: Monday to Thursday (1 pm - 4 pm) for two weeks
Schedule
Session I- June 7-17, 2010
- University of Houston- Clear Lake (Morning session)
Session II- June 21-July 1, 2010
- University of Houston- Downtown (Morning session)
- The John Cooper High School (Morning session)
- University of Houston- Clear Lake (Afternoon session)
Session III- July 5-15, 2010
- University of Houston- Downtown (Morning session)
- Wharton County Junior College - Sugar Land campus (Afternoon session)
- The Emery/Weiner School (Afternoon session)
Tuition
Early-Bird Registration - $485 (on or before March 31, 2010)
Early Registration - $495 (April 1-May 24, 2010)
Regular Registration - $529 (After May 24, 2010)
(includes course materials and computer)
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