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	* '''Online Final Exam (Ch 11-16) OPEN 3:59pm-11:59pm TOMORROW'''		* '''Online Final Exam (Ch 11-16) OPEN 3:59pm-11:59pm TOMORROW'''
			* Online Skills Review Exam
	* Online Course Feedback		* Online Course Feedback
	* All Labs/Homework		* All Labs/Homework

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	* '''Online Final Exam (Ch 11-16) OPEN 3:59pm-11:59pm ~~TODAY~~'''		* '''Online Final Exam (Ch 11-16) OPEN 3:59pm-11:59pm TOMORROW'''
	* Online Course Feedback		* Online Course Feedback
	* All Labs/Homework		* All Labs/Homework

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	* '''Online Final Exam (Ch 1-10) OPEN 3:59pm-11:59pm ~~TODAY~~'''		* '''Online Final Exam (Ch 1-10) OPEN 3:59pm-11:59pm TOMORROW'''

	==Session 13: July 24==		==Session 13: July 24==

BenFranske: moved Franske CNT-2300-91 SU12 Schedule to Franske CNT-2300-61 SU12 Schedule

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|coursename = PC Hardware And Software (A+)
|coursenumber = CNT-2300-61
|numcredits = 3
|instructor = Dr. Ben Franske
|term = Summer 2012 (6/12/2012-8/2/2012)
|meetings = T Th 6:00pm-9:00pm
|location = B107
}}
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: June 12==
'''Topics:'''
* Course Syllabus and Schedule
* Cisco Networking Academy Registration & Demonstration
* 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:'''

==Session 2: June 14==
'''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

* PC Disassembly Lab

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 1
* Chapter 2
* Chapter 3

'''Due:'''

==Session 3: June 19==
'''Topics:'''
* Chapter 4: Basics of Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting
** Explain the purpose of preventative maintenance
** Identify the steps of the troubleshooting process
* Boot/BIOS Lab
* Advanced BIOS Lab
* Maintenance and Troubleshooting Lab

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 4

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 1 Online Assessment
* Chapter 2 Online Assessment

==Session 4: June 21==
'''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:'''
* Chapter 3 Online Assessment

==Session 5: June 26==
'''Topics:'''
* Windows XP Installation Lab

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''

==Session 6: June 28==
'''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
* Laptop Lab
* 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
* Advanced Laptop Lab

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 6

* Chapter 13

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 5 Online Assessment

==Session 7: July 3==
'''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

* Printer Lab

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 7

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 6 Online Assessment
* Chapter 13 Online Assessment

==Session 8: July 5==
'''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:'''
* Chapter 7 Online Assessment

==Session 9: July 10==
'''Topics:'''
* Basic Networking Lab

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''

==Session 10: July 12==
'''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

* Basic Security Lab

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

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 8 Online Assessment

==Session 11: July 17==
'''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

* Advanced Printer Lab

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

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 9 Online Assessment
* Chapter 16 Online Assessment

==Session 12: July 19==
'''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

* Advanced Windows XP Lab

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 12

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 10 Online Assessment
* Chapter 14 Online Assessment
* '''Online Final Exam (Ch 1-10) OPEN 3:59pm-11:59pm TODAY'''

==Session 13: July 24==
'''Topics:'''
* About the A+ certification
* Windows 7

* Windows 7 Lab

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

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 11 Online Assessment
* Chapter 12 Online Assessment

==Session 14: July 26==
'''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

* Advanced Networking Lab

'''Readings:'''
* Chapter 15

'''Due:'''

==Session 15: July 31==
'''Topics:'''
* In-Class Skills Based Exam

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''
* Chapter 15 Online Assessment
* Windows 7 Online Assessment

==Session 16: August 2==
'''Topics:'''
* In-Class Skills Based Exam (Continued)

'''Readings:'''

'''Due:'''
* '''Online Final Exam (Ch 11-16) OPEN 3:59pm-11:59pm TODAY'''
* Online Course Feedback
* All Labs/Homework

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BenFranske: /* Session 16: August 2 */

BenFranske at 23:01, 19 July 2012

BenFranske: moved Franske CNT-2300-91 SU12 Schedule to Franske CNT-2300-61 SU12 Schedule

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