Franske CNT-2300-91 SU10 Schedule
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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: 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 1
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 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)