| Information Technology & Careers
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PC Hardware And Software (A+)
CNT-2300-91 - 3 credits
Instructor: Dr. Ben Franske
Term: Spring 2010 (1/11/2010-5/10/2010)
Meetings: M 6:00pm-9:30pm
Location: B107
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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
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| January 11
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Introduction to the Course & PC Hardware
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| Topics Covered:
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- Course Syllabus and Schedule
- Cisco Networking Academy Demonstration
- Chapter 1: Introduction to the Personal Computer
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| January 18
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NO CLASS: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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| Session #2
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| January 25
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Lab Procedures and Computer Assembly
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- PC Disassembly Lab
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| Readings:
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- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
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| Session #3
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| February 1
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Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 4
- Boot/BIOS Lab
- Advanced BIOS Lab
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting Lab
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| Readings:
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- Chapter 1 Online Assessment
- Chapter 2 Online Assessment
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| Session #4
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| February 8
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Fundamentals of Operating Systems
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 3 Online Assessment
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| February 15
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NO CLASS: Presidents' Day
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| Session #5
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| February 22
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Fundamentals of Operating Systems II
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| Topics Covered:
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- Windows XP Installation Lab
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| Session #6
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| March 1
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Fundamentals & Advanced Laptops and Portable Devices
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 6
- Laptop Lab
- Chapter 13
- Advanced Laptop Lab
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| Readings:
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- Chapter 5 Online Assessment
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| March 8
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NO CLASS: Spring Break
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| Session #7
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| March 15
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Fundamental Printers & Scanners
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 6 Online Assessment
- Chapter 13 Online Assessment
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| Session #8
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| March 22
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Fundamental Networks
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 8
- Basic Network Lab
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- Chapter 7 Online Assessment
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| Session #9
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| March 29
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Fundamental Networks II
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| Session #10
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| April 5
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Fundamental & Advanced Security
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 9
- Chapter 16
- Basic Security Lab
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- Chapter 8 Online Assessment
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| Session #11
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| April 12
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Communication Skills, Advanced Printers & Scanners
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 10
- Chapter 14
- Advanced Printer Lab
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- Chapter 9 Online Assessment
- Chapter 16 Online Assessment
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| Session #12
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| April 19
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Advanced Operating Systems
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 12
- Advanced Windows XP Lab
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- Chapter 10 Online Assessment
- Chapter 14 Online Assessment
- Online Final Exam (Ch 1-10) OPEN 3:59pm-11:59pm TODAY ONLY
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| April 26
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NO CLASS: Project Time
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 11 Online Assessment
- Chapter 12 Online Assessment
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| Session #13
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| May 3
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Advanced Networks
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 15
- The A+ Certification and Discount Vouchers
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| Session #14
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| May 10
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Exam Day
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| Topics Covered:
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- In-Class Skills Based Exam
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- Online Final Exam (Ch 11-16) OPEN 3:59pm-11:59pm TODAY ONLY
- Online Course Feedback
- All Labwork
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The instructor reserves the right to modify and adjust the schedule and assignments as needed during the course of this class. The most up to date version will always be available on the course website or from the instructor.