SYLLABUS IN ELC 724318

Course Number: ELC 724318 Course Title: Install Computer System and Networks Course Credit: Three (3) Credit Hours Prerequisites: None Placement in Curriculum: Computer Hardware Servicing NC II Instructor: Lornilo S. Alimpuangon

Semester, Academic Year:

1st Semester, 2010-2011

Course Description: This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills of the students in accordance with industry standards. It provides them with the computer operation knowledge and basic skills prior to the conduct of servicing computer hardware and software components which are essentials towards becoming competent individuals especially using information and communication technological advancement. It also provides computer hands-on activities which give students the opportunity to apply and master what they have learned through the actual use of computer. The student will be able to use computer terms properly and computer software competently. They will be able to learn how to assemble and disassemble a PC, partition and format a windows installation, and install applications and utility software. It is a perfect way for those who have little or no experience with computers to establish a strong and competent career and be a part of Information and Communication Technology industry.

Course Objectives: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

By the end of the semester, the students will be able to:

Understand the computer system concepts. Identify and explain functions of computer parts and its peripherals. Follow the standard operating procedures (SOP) in software and hardware components installations. Recognize and practice the Occupational Health and Safety Procedures. Understand uses of computer tools and the BIOS Setup program. Install computer hardware, operating system software and device drivers. Demonstrate computer hardware and software installation procedure. Make an illustrative project(s) showing the parts of computer and its functions.

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To understand the nature of computer, computer system and its essential components.

1. Nature of Computers 1.1 What is Computer? 1.2 Fundamental characteristics and capabilities of Computer 2. The Computer System Concepts 2.1 The input-process-output system 2.2 Computer Categories

Teachers lectures and presentation followed by discussions with the students

Whiteboard, Wyteboard marker, Computer Unit

Advance student actual presentation of computer unit, recitation, and a short written quiz Written quiz, recitation, assignment Contest type scored activities, written quiz

1.5 Hour

To acquire knowledge on how does computer processes the data in its system and the computer categories.

Teachers elicitation on the students previously acquired knowledge followed by teachers presentation and discussions with the students Group research presentation following small group brainstorming

Whiteboard, Wyteboard marker, PowerPoint, Computer Unit

3 Hours

To acquire knowledge on latest and different types of input or output devices.

3. Hardware: The Basic Components of a Computer 3.1 Basic Computer parts and descriptions 3.2 Peripheral Devices

Whiteboard, Wyteboard marker, Students output of research Computer Unit Screwdriver, screws/bolts, long nose pliers, PC cables and connectors of a Computer Unit Whiteboard, Wyteboard marker, manila paper Computer tools and materials Computer unit Whiteboard, Wyteboard marker, Computer Unit

Group project, assignments

1.5 Hours

To acquire demonstration skills of connecting cables in a PC and to recognize the internal parts of different terms and functionality.

4. System Unit 4.1 Ports and definitions 4.2 Cables and connections 4.3 Basic Internal Parts

Teachers elicitation on facts and demonstration skills being presented followed by individual hands-on re-demonstration

Demo quiz, recitation, assignment

3 Hours

To acquire knowledge and demonstration skills in conducting an inventory on materials, tools and devices/equipments. To acquire knowledge on what are data, information and files and other file related information.

5. Hardware Device Specifications 5.1 Computer hardware devices, tools and equipments 5.2 Ways to identify device specifications

Teachers lectures and illustrations in conducting inventory and making a checklist followed by discussions with students Teachers lectures and actual presentation of different file types followed by discussions with students

Written quiz, recitation

3 Hours

6. Data, Information and Files 6.1 What are Data, Information and Files? 6.2 Storage Sizes 6.3 Examples of Data Files 6.4 File Management 6.5 Computer Viruses

Written quiz, recitation

6 Hours

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6.6 File Formats

To acquire knowledge on software basics and to recognize its differences in terms of uses and types.

7. Software: Operating system and Application software Basics 7.1 Two main types of software 7.2 The system software 7.3 The GUI 7.4 Operating System : Hidden Software 7.5 Application Software 7.6 Buying and installing software 8. Installation of Device Drivers 8.1 Installation of Ethernet/LAN, Audio and Display drivers

Teachers lectures of different software types followed by discussions with students

Software copies, Internet Access, Computer Unit

Written quiz, brainstorming and individual written reports

6 Hours

To acquire demonstration skills in installing different device drivers.

Teachers skills demonstration and knowledge presentation followed by an advanced student re-demonstration Teachers elicitation on information presented followed by advance student redemonstration.

Device Driver CD, CD/DVD Drive, Computer Unit

Students Redemonstration Written/oral quiz,

1.5 Hours

To acquire knowledge on the booting process in a computer, its power-up checklist, selftesting or POST, Beep codes and safe mode.

9. The Boot Process 9.1 Six major events happens during boot process 9.2 Power-up checklist 9.3 The POST 9.4 Beep Codes 9.5 Safe Modes 10. Occupational Health and Safety 10.1 The ESD 10.2 The PPE 10.3 Health and Safety policies

Whiteboard, Wyteboard marker, Computer Unit

Recitation, Group work with individual written report

3 Hours

To understand, familiarize and observe the health and safety precautions and advises.

Teachers presentation of the knowledge followed by discussions with the students

Whiteboard, Wyteboard marker, Computer Unit

Recitation, Written quiz

1.5 Hours

To acquire knowledge and basic skills of using different computer tools, materials and equipment

11. Computer Tools 11.1 PC repair and maintenance tools, materials and equipments.

Teachers lectures of different computer tools, materials, and equipments followed by

Whiteboard, Wyteboard marker, Computer Unit

Group project and presentation,

3 Hours

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in repairing and maintaining a PC. To recognize the uses and functions of BIOS setup program in a computer. To acquire demonstration skills prior to the conduct of servicing a computer following the standard operating procedure set by the industry. 12. BIOS Setup Program 12.1 EEPROM 12.2 BIOS Menu Bar 13. Computer Hardware Installation 13.1 Setting up your computer 13.2 Two Standard types of computer case 13.3 Operation instructions in computer assembly and disassembly 13.4 Computer Hardware and Software standard requirements 13.5 Test Run 14. Installation of Windows XP Professional Edition 14.1 Standard Installation procedures of Operating System

discussions with students

Teachers presentation on the BIOS Setup Program and its menus. Teachers elicitation on the skills which has been presented followed by individual redemonstration on computer hardware installations.

Computer Unit

Recitation, Written quiz

3 Hours

Screwdriver, Paintbrush, Anti-static wrist wrap, Computer Unit(s)

Demo quiz, written quiz

9 Hours

To acquire knowledge and demonstration skills in installing a Windows Setup.

Simulation using a PowerPoint Software on the procedure of installing Windows in presenting the knowledge to students followed by group redemonstration Teachers elicitation on topic presented followed by individual demonstration on different hardware setup.

OS-CD Installers, CD/DVD Drive, Computer Unit(s)

Written Quiz, Recitation Group or Individual Demonstration

6 Hours

To acquire knowledge on some particular hardware components of a PC and its installation procedures.

15. Overview on Hardware Setup 15.1 Motherboard overview 15.2 System Memory and its installation steps 15.3 Processor and its installation steps 15.4 Expansion cards 15.5 Jumpers Pin Settings 15.6 Review on Rear Panel Connectors 15.7 Motherboard internal connectors 15.8 Review on the Driver Menu

Computer hardware components / devices of a Computer Unit/s

Group or Individual Demonstration, Written Report

3 Hours

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Consultation Hours: The consultation schedule will be every Friday, 8:30-10:30 am.

References: MEYERS, MIKE (2006).Introduction to PC Hardware and Troubleshooting. McGraw-Hill Education and Training.National BookStore PARSONS, JUNE JAMRICH ( 2007). Computer Concepts Sixth Edition. National BookStore PARSONS, JUNE JAMRICH AND OJA, DAN ( 2008). Computer Concepts Ninth Edition. National BookStore MARCELO, ANTOINETTE (2008).Understanding PC Hardware. Jemma, Inc., Philippines

Electronic References: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/build-a-computer.html http://basichardware.com/glossary.html http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/ http://en.wikipedia.org http://www.build-your-own-computer-tips.com

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