Franske CNT-2300-61 SP13 Schedule - Revision history

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Session 31: FINAL EXAM WEEK

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	* '''Online Final Exam (Ch 11-16) DATE ~~TBD~~'''		* '''Online Final Exam (Ch 11-16) DATE Monday 5/13 1pm-9pm'''
	* Cisco Online Course Feedback (5 Participation Points)		* Cisco Online Course Feedback (5 Participation Points)

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Session 21: April 8

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	* '''Online Final Exam (Ch 1-10) OPEN ~~TBD~~'''		* '''Online Final Exam (Ch 1-10) OPEN April 12 2-10pm and April 13 9am-5pm'''
	* Practice Final Exam (Ch 1-10) DUE April 8 for 10 Points Participation		* Practice Final Exam (Ch 1-10) DUE April 8 for 10 Points Participation
	* All lab reports you have not yet turned in up through the Basic Security Lab are due today in class!		* All lab reports you have not yet turned in up through the Basic Security Lab are due today in class!

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Session 21: April 8

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	* '''Online Final Exam (Ch 1-10) OPEN TBD'''		* '''Online Final Exam (Ch 1-10) OPEN TBD'''
	* Practice Final Exam (Ch 1-10) DUE ~~TBD~~ for 10 Points Participation		* Practice Final Exam (Ch 1-10) DUE April 8 for 10 Points Participation
	* All lab reports you have not yet turned in up through the Basic Security Lab are due today in class!		* All lab reports you have not yet turned in up through the Basic Security Lab are due today in class!

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Session 16: March 20

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	* Basic Networking Lab		* Basic Networking Lab
			* [https://ihcc.us2.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0Vxzey2ssouXuTP Sign up for Service Learning] (what you did on student success day)

	'''Readings:'''		'''Readings:'''

BenFranske: assessment moves

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assessment moves

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	* Participation Activity: Skills Review Assessment (in class)		* Participation Activity: Skills Review Assessment (in class)
	* Chapter 1 Online Assessment (due Monday night)

	==NO CLASS: January 21==		==NO CLASS: January 21==
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			* Chapter 1 Online Assessment
			* Chapter 2 Online Assessment

	==Session 4: January 28==		==Session 4: January 28==
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	* Chapter 2 Online Assessment (due Friday night)		* Chapter 3 Online Assessment
	* Chapter 3 Online Assessment ~~(due Friday night)~~

	==Session 5: January 30==		==Session 5: January 30==
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			* Chapter 5 Online Assessment

	==Session 8: February 11==		==Session 8: February 11==
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	* Chapter 5 Online Assessment (due Friday night)

	==Student Success Day: February 12==		==Student Success Day: February 12==
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			* Chapter 6 Online Assessment
			* Chapter 13 Online Assessment
	* Lab Report: Windows XP Installation		* Lab Report: Windows XP Installation

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	* Chapter 6 Online Assessment (due Friday night)
	* Chapter 13 Online Assessment (due Friday night)

	==Session 13: March 4==		==Session 13: March 4==
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			* Chapter 7 Online Assessment
	* Lab Reports: Laptop, Advanced Laptop		* Lab Reports: Laptop, Advanced Laptop

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	* Chapter 7 Online Assessment (due Friday night)

	==SPRING BREAK: March 11-15==		==SPRING BREAK: March 11-15==
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	* Chapter 8 Online Assessment ~~(Due Wednesday Night)~~		* Chapter 8 Online Assessment

	==Session 17: March 25==		==Session 17: March 25==
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			* Chapter 9 Online Assessment

	==Session 18: March 27==		==Session 18: March 27==
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	* Chapter 9 Online Assessment (Due Wednesday Night)		* Chapter 16 Online Assessment
	* Chapter 16 Online Assessment ~~(Due Wednesday Night)~~

	==Session 19: April 1==		==Session 19: April 1==
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			* Chapter 10 Online Assessment

	==Session 20: April 3==		==Session 20: April 3==
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	* Chapter 10 Online Assessment (Due Wednesday Night)		* Chapter 14 Online Assessment
	* Chapter 14 Online Assessment ~~(Due Wednesday Night)~~

	==Session 21: April 8==		==Session 21: April 8==
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	* Chapter 12 Online Assessment ~~(Due Wednesday Night)~~		* Chapter 12 Online Assessment

	==Session 23: April 15==		==Session 23: April 15==
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			* Chapter 11 Online Assessment

	==Session 24: April 17==		==Session 24: April 17==
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	* Chapter 11 Online Assessment (Due Wednesday Night)		* Windows 7 Online Assessment
	* Windows 7 Online Assessment ~~(Due Wednesday Night)~~

	==Session 25: April 22==		==Session 25: April 22==
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	* Chapter 15 Online Assessment ~~(Due Wednesday Night)~~		* Chapter 15 Online Assessment

	==Session 27: April 29==		==Session 27: April 29==

BenFranske: sp13 setup

2013-01-14T18:25:02Z

sp13 setup

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{{SyllabusInfo
|coursename = PC Hardware And Software (A+)
|coursenumber = CNT-2300
|numcredits = 3
|instructor = Dr. Ben Franske
|term = Spring 2013 (1/14/2013-5/15/2013)
|meetings = M W 1:00pm-2:50pm
|location = B143
}}

This schedule provides an outline of the topics expected to be covered in this course as well as the readings and assignments due each week. Topics and readings may change in which case you will be notified in class or by e-mail and the latest version of this document is always available from the course wiki. '''Please have all readings completed prior to the start of each class and be prepared to take part in the discussion.''' Unless otherwise noted online quizzes and exams are due at 11:59pm on the date indicated.

==Session 1: January 14==
'''Topics:'''
* Course Syllabus and Schedule
* Cisco Networking Academy Registration
* [http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/citizenship/giving/programs/up/digitalliteracy/ASMT/Instructions.aspx?lang=eng&aid=as26a Digital Literacy Assessment]
* Chapter 1: Introduction to the Personal Computer
** Explain IT industry certifications
** Describe a computer system
** Identify the names, purposes, and characteristics of cases and power supplies
** Identify the names, purposes, and characteristics of internal components
** Identify the names, purposes, and characteristics of ports and cables
** Identify the names, purposes, and characteristics of input devices
** Identify the names, purposes, characteristics of output devices
** Explain system resources and their purposes

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''
* Participation Activity: Digital Literacy Assessment (in class)

==Session 2: January 16==
'''Topics:'''
* Cisco Networking Academy Demonstration
* Skills Review Assessment
* Chapter 1: Introduction to the Personal Computer (Wrap-Up)

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 1: Introduction to the Personal Computer

'''Due:'''
* Participation Activity: Skills Review Assessment (in class)
* Chapter 1 Online Assessment (due Monday night)

==NO CLASS: January 21==
* There are NO IHCC CLASSES today

==Session 3: January 23==
'''Topics:'''
* Chapter 2: Safe Lab Procedures and Tool Use
** Explain the purpose of safe working conditions and procedures
** Identify tools and software used with personal computer components and their purposes
** Implement proper tool use

* Chapter 3 Computer Assembly - Step by Step
** Open the case
** Install the power supply
** Attach the components to the motherboard and install the motherboard
** Install internal drives
** Install drives in external bays
** Install adapter cards
** Connect all internal cables
** Re-attach the side panels and connect external cables to the computer
** Boot the computer for the first time

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 2
* Chapter 3

'''Due:'''

==Session 4: January 28==
'''Topics:'''
* PC Disassembly Lab

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 2 Online Assessment (due Friday night)
* Chapter 3 Online Assessment (due Friday night)

==Session 5: January 30==
'''Topics:'''
* Chapter 4: Basics of Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting
** Explain the purpose of preventative maintenance
** Identify the steps of the troubleshooting process
* Introduction to BIOS Configuration

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 4

'''Due:'''
* Lab Report: PC Disassembly Lab

==Session 6: February 4==
'''Topics:'''
* Boot/BIOS Lab
* Advanced BIOS Lab
* Maintenance and Troubleshooting Lab

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''

==Session 7: February 6==
'''Topics:'''
* Chapter 5: Fundamental Operating Systems
** Explain the purpose of an operating system
** Describe and compare operating systems to include purpose, limitations, and compatibilities
** Determine operating system based on customer needs
** Install an operating system
** Navigate a GUI (Windows)
** Identify and apply common maintenance techniques for operating systems
** Troubleshoot operating systems

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 5

'''Due:'''

==Session 8: February 11==
'''Topics:'''
* Windows XP Installation Lab (up to driver installation)

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 5 Online Assessment (due Friday night)

==Student Success Day: February 12==
* There will be a course activity for you to participate in today for participation points.

==Session 9: February 13==
'''Topics:'''
* Driver Installation Workshop

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''
* Lab Reports: Boot/BIOS, Advanced BIOS (The two BIOS labs may be combined into a single report), Maintenance and Troubleshooting

==NO CLASS: February 18==
* There are NO IHCC CLASSES today

==Session 10: February 20==
'''Topics:'''
* Windows XP Installation Lab (driver installation)

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''

==Session 11: February 25==
'''Topics:'''
* Chapter 6: Fundamental Laptops and Portable Devices
** Describe laptops and other portable devices
** Identify and describe the components of a laptop
** Compare and contrast desktop and laptop components
** Explain how to configure laptops
** Compare the different mobile phone standards
** Identify common preventive maintenance techniques for laptops and portable devices
** Describe how to troubleshoot laptops and portable devices
* Chapter 13: Advanced Laptops and Portable Devices
** Describe wireless communication methods for laptops and portable devices
** Describe repairs for laptops and portable devices
** Select laptop components
** Describe preventive maintenance procedures for laptops

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 6
* Chapter 13

'''Due:'''
* Lab Report: Windows XP Installation

==Session 12: February 27==
'''Topics:'''
* Laptop Lab
* Advanced Laptop Lab

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 6 Online Assessment (due Friday night)
* Chapter 13 Online Assessment (due Friday night)

==Session 13: March 4==
'''Topics:'''
* Chapter 7: Fundamental Printers and Scanners
** Describe the types of printers currently available
** Describe the installation and configuration process for printers
** Describe the types of scanners currently available
** Describe the installation and configuration process for scanners
** Identify and apply common preventative maintenance techniques for printers and scanners
** Troubleshoot printers and scanners

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 7

'''Due:'''
* Lab Reports: Laptop, Advanced Laptop

==Session 14: March 6==
'''Topics:'''
* Printer Lab

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 7 Online Assessment (due Friday night)

==SPRING BREAK: March 11-15==
* No IHCC classes this week

==Session 15: March 18==
'''Topics:'''
* Chapter 8: Fundamental Networks
** Explain the principles of networking
** Describe types of networks
** Describe basic networking concepts and technologies
** Describe the physical components of a network
** Describe LAN topologies and architectures
** Identify standards organizations
** Identify ethernet standards
** Explain OSI and TCP/IP data models
** Describe how to configure a NIC and a modem
** Identify names, purposes and characteristics of other technologies used to establish connectivity
** Identify and apply common preventative maintenance techniques used for networks
** Troubleshoot a network

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 8

'''Due:'''

==Session 16: March 20==
'''Topics:'''
* Basic Networking Lab

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 8 Online Assessment (Due Wednesday Night)

==Session 17: March 25==
'''Topics:'''
* Chapter 9: Fundamental Security
** Explain why security is important
** Describe security threats
** Identify security procedures
** Identify common preventative maintenance techniques for security
** Troubleshoot security

* Chapter 16: Advanced Security
** Outline security requirements based on customer needs
** Select security components based on customer needs
** Implement customer's security policy
** Perform preventive maintenance on security
** Troubleshoot security

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 9
* Chapter 16

'''Due:'''

==Session 18: March 27==
'''Topics:'''
* Basic Security Lab

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 9 Online Assessment (Due Wednesday Night)
* Chapter 16 Online Assessment (Due Wednesday Night)

==Session 19: April 1==
'''Topics:'''
* Chapter 10: Communication Skills
** Explain the relationship between communication and troubleshooting
** Describe good communication skills and professional behavior
** Explain ethics and legal aspects of working with computer technology
** Describe call center environment and technician responsibilities

* Chapter 14: Advanced Printers and Scanners
** Describe potential safety hazards and safety procedures associated with printers and scanners
** Install and configure a local printer and scanner
** Describe how to share a printer and a scanner on a network
** Upgrade and configure printers and scanners
** Describe printer and scanner preventive maintenance techniques
** Troubleshoot printers and scanners

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 10
* Chapter 14

'''Due:'''

==Session 20: April 3==
'''Topics:'''
* Advanced Printer Lab

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 10 Online Assessment (Due Wednesday Night)
* Chapter 14 Online Assessment (Due Wednesday Night)

==Session 21: April 8==
'''Topics:'''
* Chapter 12: Advanced Operating Systems
** Select the appropriate operating system based on customer needs
** Install, configure, and optimize and operating system
** Describe how to upgrade operating systems
** Describe preventive maintenance procedures for operating systems
** Troubleshoot operating systems

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 12

'''Due:'''
* '''Online Final Exam (Ch 1-10) OPEN TBD'''
* Practice Final Exam (Ch 1-10) DUE TBD for 10 Points Participation
* All lab reports you have not yet turned in up through the Basic Security Lab are due today in class!

==Session 22: April 10==
'''Topics:'''
* Advanced Windows XP Lab

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 12 Online Assessment (Due Wednesday Night)

==Session 23: April 15==
'''Topics:'''
* About the A+ certification
* Windows 7
* Operating Systems Fundamentals

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 11: Advanced Personal Computers
* Windows 7 Supplementary Material

'''Due:'''

==Session 24: April 17==
'''Topics:'''
* Windows 7 Lab

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 11 Online Assessment (Due Wednesday Night)
* Windows 7 Online Assessment (Due Wednesday Night)

==Session 25: April 22==
'''Topics:'''
* Chapter 15: Advanced Networks
** Identify potential safety hazards and implement proper safety procedures related to networks
** Design a network based on the customer's needs
** Determine the components for your customer's network
** Implement the customer's network
** Upgrade the customer's network
** Describe installation, configuration, and management of a simple mail server
** Describe preventive maintenance procedures for networks
** Troubleshoot the network

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 15

'''Due:'''

==Session 26: April 24==
'''Topics:'''
* Advanced Networking Lab

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 15 Online Assessment (Due Wednesday Night)

==Session 27: April 29==
'''Topics:'''
* Review for A+ Certification
* Take MTA Operating Systems Fundamentals

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''
* A+ Certification Practice Test (10 Participation Points)

==Session 28: May 1==
'''Topics:'''
* Review for final exams

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''

==Session 29: May 6==
'''Topics:'''
* In-Class Skills Based Exam

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''

==Session 30: May 8==
'''Topics:'''
* In-Class Skills Based Exam (Continued)

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''
* All Remaining Labs/Homework

==Session 31: FINAL EXAM WEEK==
'''Topics:'''

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''
* '''Online Final Exam (Ch 11-16) DATE TBD'''
* Cisco Online Course Feedback (5 Participation Points)