Franske CNT-2300-91 SU10 Schedule

Information Technology & Careers

PC Hardware And Software (A+) CNT-2300-91 - 3 credits Instructor: Dr. Ben Franske Term: Summer 2010 (6/8/2010-7/29/2010) Meetings: T Th 6:00pm-9:20pm Location: B142

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 8

Topics:

• Course Syllabus and Schedule
• Cisco Networking Academy 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 10

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 15

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 17

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 22

Topics:

• Windows XP Installation Lab

Readings:

Due:

Session 6: June 24

Topics:

• Chapter 6
• Laptop Lab
• Chapter 13
• Advanced Laptop Lab

Readings:

• 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

Due:

• Chapter 5 Online Assessment

Session 7: June 29

Topics:

• Chapter 7
• Printer Lab

Readings:

• Chapter 7

Due:

• Chapter 6 Online Assessment
• Chapter 13 Online Assessment

Session 8: July 1

Topics:

• Chapter 8

Readings:

• Chapter 8

Due:

• Chapter 7 Online Assessment

Session 9: July 6

Topics:

• Basic Networking Lab

Readings:

Due:

Session 10: July 8

Topics:

• Chapter 9
• Chapter 16
• Basic Security Lab

Readings:

• Chapter 9
• Chapter 16

Due:

• Chapter 8 Online Assessment

Session 11: July 13

Topics:

• Chapter 10
• Chapter 14
• Advanced Printer Lab

Readings:

• Chapter 10
• Chapter 14

Due:

• Chapter 9 Online Assessment
• Chapter 16 Online Assessment

Session 12: July 15

Topics:

• Chapter 12
• 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
• Online Final Exam (Ch 1-10) OPEN 2:00pm-10:00pm SUNDAY 7/18

Session 13: July 20

Topics:

• About the A+ certification
• Wiki page creation and editing

Readings:

• Chapter 11

Due:

• Chapter 11 Online Assessment
• Chapter 12 Online Assessment

Session 14: July 22

Topics:

• Chapter 15
• Advanced Networking Lab

Readings:

• Chapter 15

Due:

Session 15: July 27

Topics:

• In-Class Skills Based Exam

Readings:

Due:

• Online Final Exam (Ch 11-16) OPEN 3:59pm-11:59pm TODAY ONLY

Session 16: July 29

Topics:

• In-Class Skills Based Exam (Continued)

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 15 Online Assessment
• Online Course Feedback
• All Labwork
• CNT Project(s)