I. COURSE NUMBER, TITLE, AND HOURS Spring 2019
Info 450 section 610
Computer Hardware Issues and OS
Technologies
3 Credit Hours: IS Elective 7:00-8:15 Thursdays PH 353
II. INSTRUCTOR
Fati Salimian
Office: Perdue Hall 341 Office Phone:
543-6321
Office Hours: T, Th: 11:00 AM -12:00
PM,
and by appointments.
E-Mail: FXSALIMIAN@SALISBURY.EDU
Webpage: Facultyfp.salisbury.edu/fxsalimian
III. COURSE
MATERIAL
Recommended:
Online:
LabSim PC Pro (A+ 220-1001, 220-1002 ) Online Training Material
This term you will need to use LabSim Online Labs. Through a special agreement with TestOut, we have arranged for you to be able to purchase the two required A+ LabSim titles at a significant discount from the professional cost.
Cost
Exam#
LabSim Title
ISBN#
$129
220-1001/1002 PC Pro (A+ latest year
objectives)
18-Month License ISBN:
978-1-935080-42-8
Through special agreement the following titles are also available at a reduced price:
Following
is your info to order direct:
TestOut
Student Direct Orders:
1 - Visit www.TestOut.com
2 - At the middle top of the page click on purchase and enter Price Code
14-232TA to get the discounted price.
3 - Select items to purchase and add to shopping cart (Testout PC Pro)
4 - Follow shopping cart directions to place your order
5 - When prompted enter school name exactly as Salisbury
University
6 - Follow instructions on the order confirmation screen and /or your emailed
invoice for accessing LabSim.
. Go To www.testout.com
2. Create a LabSim Account (If you have used LabSim in another class, skip to step 3)
a. At the LabSim login screen, click “Create an Account”
b. Select your country, and enter your desired login and password and your first and last name
c. Enter your activation code
d. Click “Create”
Note: If you have more than one activation code, you will enter your additional codes later (see step 4)
3. Log In
a. Go to www.testout.com
b. Enter your credentials in the login section
c. Click “login”
4. Activate Additional LabSim courses
You entered one activation code when you created your account. To activate additional courses:
a. From inside your LabSim account home screen click the link on the right that says “Add a LabSim”
b. Enter your activation code
http://www.pass-guaranteed.com/A+plus-certification.htm
Online resources:
Click HERE to access many useful
and free ebooks.
You can borrow these books for
A+ Certification Preparation.
Hardware information , Hardware Central
IV. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prerequisites: ISMN/INFO 211 and will be enforced.
Topics & Objectives: This course is an introduction to technical
topics related to microcomputer systems with a special emphasis on hardware
architecture, operating systems, basic networking, and applications software compatibilities
issues. Students will be practically
exposed to microcomputer hardware architecture studying and assembling PC
components and installing various operating systems and applications software
in the lab environment. Upon completion
of this course students should qualify to receive A+
certification.
Grading and Examination: The final grade for the course will be
determined according to the following:
By the time you are done with this course, you should be able to do following:
- Set
up a new computer.
- Identify
system requirements when purchasing a new computer.
- Understand
the technology and specifications used to describe computer components,
and make informed choices about which device characteristics are required
for your situation.
- Install
or upgrade the operating system.
- Manage
external devices.
- Troubleshoot
common computer problems that can be resolved without replacing internal
components.
- Connect
to a small home network.
Grading system for the course:
LAB ACTIVITIES &
CLASS PARTICIPATION
10%
HARDWARE ISSUES PRESENTATION PresentationFormat
10%
OPERATING SYSTEMS PRESENTATION
10%
NETWORKING CONCEPTS PRESENTATION
10%
MIDTERM EXAM 20%
FINAL EXAM 20%
LAB NOTES AND
IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS 20%
TOTAL 100%
WATC: The
University writing across the curriculum requirement will be fulfilled through
various written assignments and the 3 presentations.
V. COURSE
CONTENT ( Video of the Day )Fall 2016
PC Parts
A. Hardware Issues eBook
, (how to
build a computer) , (My
Super PC) , RAID
PowerPoint PC
Build Powerpoint
1. Installation, Configuration and
upgrading. Intel
System and AMD
System See Performance
Comparison
2.
Mainboards,
Processors, and Memory.
3.
Storage Devices, Printers, and Computer
Peripherals.
4.
Basic Networking Concepts.
5.
Diagnostics and Trouble shooting.
6.
Preventive maintenance and performance
optimization.
B. Operating Systems Issues RAID
PowerPoint AMD
RAID Xpert
1. Basic Concepts. VM
VirtualBox for Windows (32/64 bit)
2. DOS
3.
Windows 7
4. Windows 8
5. Windows 10
6. Linux , Android, iOS Operating systems
C. Networking Concepts
1. Basic Home/Office Network Structure.
2. TCP/IP Fundamentals.
3. Internet Access and Network Connectivity
4. Routine Maintenance,
5.
Security issues and Firewall
6.
Virus Protection
7. Anti spyware programs
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Week # beginning with |
Topics |
Chapter Readings |
Exams |
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1 Thursday January 31 |
Introduction to the course, textbook and software basic skills a student should have before taking A+ Essentials and A+ practical application
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2 Thursday Feb. 7 |
concepts about the components that make up computer systems. You will learn about the BIOS, power supplies, motherboards, processors, memory, expansion cards, video cards, audio cards, cooling systems, peripheral devices, and notebook components. LabSim: Module 1 |
Chapter 1 |
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3 Thursday Feb. 14 |
LabSim:Module 2 – PC Technician
Assessment Test |
Chapter 2 |
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4 Thursday Feb. 21 |
System Components
Module 3– System Components
Hardware presentations Teams 1 & 2
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Chapter 3 |
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5 Thursday Feb. 28 |
Module 4– Peripheral Devices Presentations Teams
3, 4, 5 |
Chapter 4 |
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6 Thursday Mar. 07 |
EXAM I Modules
1 through 4 Questions
from presentations
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Chapter 4 and 5 |
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7 Thursday Mar. 14 |
concepts about the storage of digital data. Students will become familiar with file systems, partitions and disks, strategies for adding storage space to existing volumes, and using RAID arrays. LabSim: Module 5– Storage |
Chapter 1 through 5 |
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8 Thursday Mar. 28 |
Windows System Implementation LabSim: Module 5 and 10
Build a computer Continued |
Chapter 6 |
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9 Thursday April. 4 |
File Management Presentations Teams 1 & 2
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Chapter 7 and 8 |
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10 Thursday Apr. 11 |
System Management Module 12 Presentation |
Chapter 10 and 11 |
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11 Thursday Apr. 18 |
Printing LabSim: Module 8 Presentation
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Chapter 12 and 13 and 19 |
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12 Thursday Apr. 25 |
Presentations Teams 2 & 3
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Chapter 14 and 15 |
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13 Thursday May 02 |
Networking LabSim: Module 6, 7
Presentations Teams 4 & 5 |
Chapter 16,17 and 18 |
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14 Thursday May 09 |
Security Capstone exercises
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15 Thursday May 16 |
Review and EXAM |
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PC PRO certification Exam 7:00 - 9:30 |
You may register to take the A+ exams by contacting Prometric at 800-776-4276
220-901 powerpoint:
901 objectives
1001 Objectives
220-902 powerpoint: 902
objectives 1002 Objectives
Please visit
www.compTIA.org for
information on A+ and many other IT related certifications.