- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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. COMP 1002, or equivalent knowledge is the prerequisiste for all Computing Flexible Learning programs. This course may be eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant. Students register themselves into the course, then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment, if eligible.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$482.72 - $523.58 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below are nine offerings of COMP 1002 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 69305
Duration
Wed May 22 - Wed Jul 03 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 69305
- Domestic fees $482.72International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22 - Jul 03 | Mon, Wed | 09:00 - 12:00 | Online |
Instructor
Diana Gerrard
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$482.72
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.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
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 July 1 (Canada Day).
Status
CRN 54129
Duration
Sun Jun 09 - Sun Jul 21 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 54129
- Domestic fees $482.72International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 09 - Jul 21 | Sun | 09:00 - 16:00 | Online |
Instructor
Diana Gerrard
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$482.72
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.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
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. No class June 30 (Canada Day).
Status
CRN 52340
Duration
Thu Apr 04 - Thu Jun 27 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 52340
- Domestic fees $482.72International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 04 - Jun 27 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Fraser Robertson
Course outline
Domestic fees
$482.72
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.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
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. No class April 18.
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 52339
Duration
Mon Apr 08 - Wed May 15 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 52339
- Domestic fees $482.72International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - May 15 | Mon, Wed | 09:00 - 12:00 | Online |
Instructor
Diana Gerrard
Course outline
Domestic fees
$482.72
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.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
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.
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 52341
Duration
Tue Apr 09 - Tue Jun 25 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 52341
- Domestic fees $482.72International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 - Jun 25 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Fraser Robertson
Course outline
Domestic fees
$482.72
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.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
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 52342
Duration
Fri Apr 12 - Fri Jul 12 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 52342
- Domestic fees $509.83International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 - Jul 12 | Fri | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 484 |
Instructor
Tony Sieben
Course outline
Domestic fees
$509.83
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
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 17 and June 28.
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 52337
Duration
Sat Apr 13 - Sat Jul 13 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 52337
- Domestic fees $523.58International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 - Jul 13 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 | Burnaby |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$523.58
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
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 18 (Victoria Day) and June 29 (Canada Day).
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. 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 13 - Sat Jul 13 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 52338
- Domestic fees $523.58International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 - Jul 13 | Sat | 13:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 301 |
Instructor
Tony Sieben
Course outline
Domestic fees
$523.58
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
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 18 (Victoria Day) and June 29 (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 21 - Sun May 26 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 52334
- Domestic fees $482.72International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21 - May 26 | Sun | 09:00 - 16:00 | Online |
Instructor
Diana Gerrard
Course outline
Domestic fees
$482.72
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.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
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. Class in session May 19 (Victoria 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.
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:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
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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