About Me:
Hello, my name is Scott Channon. I am a second-year student at CSN, but this is my first year going full time. Previously, I enrolled in only two or three classes a semester. I grew up in North Carolina, but I have visited family in Las Vegas every year since I was little. In 2024, I decided to go to school here instead of North Carolina. I am currently pursuing an Associate of Science Degree in Physical Sciences, with the intent to transfer to Arizona State University and achieve a degree in aerospace engineering.
IS101 First Impressions:
My first impressions of IS101 have been good. I like the content so far; it feels meaningful and is useful outside of the classroom. I was surprised, glancing through the course and seeing just how extensive Microsoft Office is. There are many features I am not familiar with, especially with Excel, that I am excited to learn and put to use. I feel motivated and want to achieve all certifications.
Experience with Computer Components:
For Part 2 of Discussion 2, I chose to talk about 2.1.3 PC Hardware Components, and the skill of understanding basic internal computer composition. I have a good amount of experience with skill, as I have continuously upgraded my desktop from 2018 over the years. Most computers have four main internal components required to function. The central processing unit (CPU), random-access memory (RAM), a storage device, and motherboard. The CPU is like the brain of a computer; it takes the instructions given to it and executes them. RAM can be compared to short-term memory; the CPU stores the data it is working on here, but this data is lost when a computer restarts. A storage device such as a solid-state drive is used for long-term memory, and this data is retained upon restart. Finally, the motherboard is similar to the nervous system; the motherboard connects everything together and brings data from one component to another.
