| Information Technology & Careers
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PC Hardware & Software (A+)
CNT-2300-91 - 3 credits
Instructor: Dr. Ben Franske
Term: Fall 2009 (8/24/2009-12/14/2009)
Meetings: M 6:00pm-9:20am
Location: B107 / B120
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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
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| August 24
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Introduction to the Course & PC Hardware
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| Topics Covered:
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- Course Syllabus and Schedule
- Cisco Networking Academy Demonstration
- Chapter 1: Introduction to the Personal Computer
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| Session #2
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| August 31
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Lab Procedures and Computer Assembly
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
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| September 7
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LABOR DAY - NO CLASS
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| Session #3
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| September 14
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LAB DAY
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 1 Online Assessment
- Chapter 2 Online Assessment
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| Session #4
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| September 21
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Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 3 Online Assessment
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| Session #5
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| September 28
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Fundamentals of Operating Systems
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| Session #6
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| October 5
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Fundamentals of Laptops & Portable Devices
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 5 Online Assessment
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| Session #7
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| October 12
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Fundamental Printers & Scanners
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| Topics Covered:
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| Readings:
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- Chapter 6 Online Assessment
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| Session #8
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| October 19
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Fundamental Networks
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 7 Online Assessment
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| Session #9
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| October 26
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Fundamental Security
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 8 Online Assessment
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| Session #10
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| November 2
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Communication Skills
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 10
- Triumph of the Nerds Video Segment
- Make-Up Open Lab Time
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| Session #11
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| November 9
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Advanced Operating Systems
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 9 Online Assessment
- Chapter 10 Online Assessment
- Online Final Exam (Ch 1-10) OPEN 3:59pm-11:59pm TODAY ONLY
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| Session #12
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| November 16
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Advanced Laptops & Portable Devices
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 11 Online Assessment
- Chapter 12 Online Assessment
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| Session #13
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| November 23
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Advanced Printers & Scanners
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 13 Online Assessment
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| Session #14
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| November 30
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Advanced Networks
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 14 Online Assessment
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| Session #15
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| December 7
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Advanced Security
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 16
- The A+ Certification and Discount Vouchers
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- Chapter 15 Online Assessment
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| Session #16
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| December 14
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Exam Day
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| Topics Covered:
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- In-Class Skills Based Exam
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- Chapter 16 Online Assessment
- Online Final Exam (Ch 11-16) OPEN 3:59pm-11:59pm TODAY ONLY
- Online Course Feedback
- All Labwork
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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.