Overview
This lecture introduces the instructor’s IT background, emphasizes the importance of understanding hardware, and outlines goals for learning about computer components and their functions.
Instructor Introduction
- The instructor, Devan Sridharan, has 10 years of IT experience and works as a Corporate Operations Engineer at Google.
- Early experiences with computers and retail jobs influenced his passion for IT and customer communication.
- Career progression included roles in IT support, consulting, and operations, leading to a focus on IT infrastructure.
Importance of Hardware in IT
- Understanding hardware is presented as essential for progressing in IT.
- IT professionals may need to replace, upgrade, or manage computer components and infrastructure.
- Hardware knowledge forms the foundation for grasping more advanced IT topics.
Learning Objectives
- By the end of the lesson, students should be able to describe all physical parts of a computer and their functions.
- Students will learn how computer components work together.
- The course will enable students to build their own computer.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Hardware — the physical parts of a computer such as the processor, memory, storage, and peripherals.
- IT Infrastructure — the combined set of hardware, software, networks, facilities, etc., required for IT operations.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Prepare to learn about the physical components of computers and their roles.
- Be ready to participate in lessons on building and understanding computer systems.