Franske CNT-2300-91 SP10 Schedule

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Information Technology & Careers 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

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
January 11 Introduction to the Course & PC Hardware
Topics Covered:
  • Course Syllabus and Schedule
  • Cisco Networking Academy Demonstration
  • Chapter 1: Introduction to the Personal Computer
Readings:
Due:
Session #
January 18 NO CLASS: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Topics Covered:
Readings:
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
Due:
Session #2
January 25 Lab Procedures and Computer Assembly
Topics Covered:
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
  • PC Disassembly Lab
Readings:
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
Due:
Session #3
February 1 Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Topics Covered:
  • 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
February 8 Fundamentals of Operating Systems
Topics Covered:
  • Chapter 5
Readings:
  • Chapter 5
Due:
  • Chapter 3 Online Assessment
Session #
February 15 NO CLASS: Presidents' Day
Topics Covered:
Readings:
Due:
Session #5
February 22 Fundamentals of Operating Systems II
Topics Covered:
  • Windows XP Installation Lab
Readings:
Due:
Session #6
March 1 Fundamentals & Advanced Laptops and Portable Devices
Topics Covered:
  • Chapter 6
  • Laptop Lab
  • Chapter 13
  • Advanced Laptop Lab
Readings:
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 13
Due:
  • Chapter 5 Online Assessment
Session #
March 8 NO CLASS: Spring Break
Topics Covered:
Readings:
Due:


Session #7
March 15 Fundamental Printers & Scanners
Topics Covered:
  • Chapter 7
  • Printer Lab
Readings:
  • Chapter 7
Due:
  • Chapter 6 Online Assessment
  • Chapter 13 Online Assessment
Session #8
March 22 Fundamental Networks
Topics Covered:
  • Chapter 8
  • Basic Network Lab
Readings:
  • Chapter 8
Due:
  • Chapter 7 Online Assessment
Session #9
March 29 Fundamental Networks II
Topics Covered:
  • Basic Networking Lab
Readings:
Due:
Session #10
April 5 Fundamental & Advanced Security
Topics Covered:
  • Chapter 9
  • Chapter 16
  • Basic Security Lab
Readings:
  • Chapter 9
  • Chapter 16
Due:
  • Chapter 8 Online Assessment
Session #11
April 12 Communication Skills, Advanced Printers & Scanners
Topics Covered:
  • Chapter 10
  • Chapter 14
  • Advanced Printer Lab
Readings:
  • Chapter 10
  • Chapter 14
Due:
  • Chapter 9 Online Assessment
  • Chapter 16 Online Assessment
Session #12
April 19 Advanced Operating Systems
Topics Covered:
  • 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 ONLY
Session #
April 26 NO CLASS: Project Time
Topics Covered:
Readings:
  • Chapter 11
Due:
  • Chapter 11 Online Assessment
  • Chapter 12 Online Assessment
Session #13
May 3 Advanced Networks
Topics Covered:
  • Chapter 15
  • The A+ Certification and Discount Vouchers
  • Advanced Networking Lab
Readings:
  • Chapter 15
Due:
Session #14
May 10 Exam Day
Topics Covered:
  • In-Class Skills Based Exam
Readings:
Due:
  • Online Final Exam (Ch 11-16) OPEN 3:59pm-11:59pm TODAY ONLY
  • Online Course Feedback
  • All Labwork
  • CNT Project(s)

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.