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
- Chapter 3
- PC Disassembly Lab
Readings:
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
Due:
Session 3: June 15
Topics:
- Chapter 4
- 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
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
- Chapter 13
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)