Franske CNT-2300-01 FA09 Schedule

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Information Technology & Careers PC Hardware & Software (A+)

CNT-2300-01 - 3 credits

Instructor: Dr. Ben Franske

Term: Fall 2009 (8/24/2009-12/17/2009)

Meetings: T Th 12:30pm-2:10pm

Location: B107 / B120

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
August 25 Introduction to the Course & PC Hardware
Topics Covered:
  • Course Syllabus and Schedule
  • Cisco Networking Academy Demonstration
  • Chapter 1: Introduction to the Personal Computer (Beginning through adapter cards)
Readings:
Due:
Session #2
August 27 Introduction to PC Hardware II
Topics Covered:
  • Introduction to PC Hardware (HDD/FDD through end)
Readings:
  • Chapter 1
Due:
Session #3
September 1 Lab Procedures and Computer Assembly
Topics Covered:
  • Lab Orientation
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
Readings:
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
Due:
  • Chapter 1 Online Assessment
Session #4
September 3 Computer Assembly
Topics Covered:
  • Chapter 3 (finish)
  • Teardown / Build Lab
Readings:
Due:
  • Chapter 2 Online Assessment
Session #5
September 8 LAB DAY
Topics Covered:
  • Finish Teardown / Build Lab
  • Boot Lab
  • BIOS Lab
Readings:
Due:
Session #6
September 10 LAB DAY
Topics Covered:
  • Open Lab
Readings:
Due:
  • Chapter 3 Online Assessment
Session #7
September 15 Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Topics Covered:
  • Chapter 4
Readings:
  • Chapter 4
Due:
Session #8
September 17 LAB DAY
Topics Covered:
  • Computer Maintenance Lab
Readings:
Due:
Session #9
September 22 Fundamentals of Operating Systems
Topics Covered:
  • Chapter 5
Readings:
  • Chapter 5
Due:
Session #10
September 24 LAB DAY
Topics Covered:
  • Windows Installation Lab
Readings:
Due:
  • Chapter 5 Online Assessment
Session #11
September 29 Fundamentals of Laptops & Portable Devices
Topics Covered:
  • Chapter 6
Readings:
  • Chapter 6
Due:
Session #12
October 1 LAB DAY
Topics Covered:
  • Laptop Lab
Readings:
Due:
  • Chapter 6 Online Assessment
Session #13
October 6 Fundamental Printers & Scanners
Topics Covered:
  • Chapter 7
Readings:
  • Chapter 7
Due:
Session #14
October 8 LAB DAY
Topics Covered:
  • Printer Lab
Readings:
Due:
  • Chapter 7 Online Assessment
Session #15
October 13 Fundamental Networks
Topics Covered:
  • Chapter 8
Readings:
  • Chapter 8
Due:
Session #
October 15 NO CLASS - FALL BREAK
Topics Covered:
Readings:
Due:
Session #16
October 20 LAB DAY
Topics Covered:
  • Basic Networking Lab
Readings:
Due:
  • Chapter 8 Online Assessment
Session #17
October 22 Fundamental Security
Topics Covered:
  • Chapter 9
Readings:
  • Chapter 9
Due:
Session #18
October 24 LAB DAY
Topics Covered:
  • Security Lab
Readings:
Due:
Session #19
October 29 Communication Skills
Topics Covered:
  • Chapter 10
Readings:
  • Chapter 10
  • Chapter 11
Due:
Session #20
November 3 LAB DAY
Topics Covered:
  • Triumph of the Nerds Video Segment
  • Open Lab Time
Readings:
Due:
Session #21
November 5 Advanced Operating Systems
Topics Covered:
  • Chapter 12
Readings:
  • Chapter 12
Due:
Session #22
November 10 LAB DAY
Topics Covered:
Readings:
Due:
  • Chapter 9 Online Assessment
  • Chapter 10 Online Assessment
  • Online Final Exam (Ch 1-10)
Session #23
November 12 Advanced Laptops & Portable Devices
Topics Covered:
  • Chapter 13
Readings:
  • Chapter 13
Due:
  • Chapter 11 Online Assessment
  • Chapter 12 Online Assessment
Session #24
November 17 LAB DAY
Topics Covered:
Readings:
Due:
  • Chapter 13 Online Assessment
Session #25
November 19 Advanced Printers & Scanners
Topics Covered:
  • Chapter 14
Readings:
  • Chapter 14
Due:
Session #26
November 24 LAB DAY
Topics Covered:
Readings:
Due:
  • Chapter 14 Online Assessment
Session #
November 24 NO CLASS - THANKSGIVING BREAK
Topics Covered:
Readings:
Due:
Session #27
December 1 Advanced Networks
Topics Covered:
  • Chapter 15
Readings:
  • Chapter 15
Due:
Session #28
December 3 LAB DAY
Topics Covered:
Readings:
Due:
  • Chapter 15 Online Assessment
Session #29
December 8 Advanced Security
Topics Covered:
  • Chapter 16
Readings:
  • Chapter 16
Due:
Session #30
December 10 LAB DAY
Topics Covered:
Readings:
Due:
  • Chapter 16 Online Assessment
Session #31
December 15 Exam Day
Topics Covered:
  • In-Class Skills Based Exam
Readings:
Due:
  • Online Final Exam (Ch 11-16)
  • Online Course Feedback

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.