Verizon Next Step Program Course Outline. Telecommunications Technology: Verizon

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1 Verizon Next Step Program Course Outline Course Title: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 2 Curriculum: Telecommunications Technology: Verizon Credit Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 4 Date of Revision: 9/16/03 Valid for F 03, S 04 Revision Entered By: Prepared By: Curriculum Leader: Electrical Faculty Subcommittee Kevin Crawford, CCRI, Leader Rainer Weschke (Lotus Notes Address) Suffolk C.C. 533 College Road Selden, NY Voice: Fax: weschkr@sunysuffolk.edu Gary Mullett Springfield Technical C.C. 1 Armory Square Springfield, MA Voice: Fax: gmullett@stcc.mass.edu Prerequisite(s): Digital Electronics 1 Electronics 2 Co-requisite: Telecommunications 2

2 Course Description: Text(s): This course is designed to train students in the organization, architecture and hardware aspects of digital computer systems. Topics include an introduction to microprocessors, types and characteristics of different chips, microprocessors architecture, introduction to programming, PC system organization, operating systems, motherboards, bus structures, memory, I/O interface devices, disk drives, video displays, and printers. Serial and parallel buses are discussed. Applications include the interfacing of peripherals, data communications between computers, and a team project. A + Guide to Software: Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting, Second Edition, Jean Andrews, April, 2003 Course Technology, ISBN Lab Manual for A + Guide to Software: Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting, Second Edition, Jean Andrews, March, 2003 Course Technology, ISBN: A+ Guide to Hardware: Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting, Second Edition, Jean Andrews, April, 2003 Course Technology, ISBN: Lab Manual for A+ Guide to Hardware: Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting Second Edition, Jean Andrews, March, 2003 Course Technology, ISBN: The four texts and lab manuals identified above are sold as a bundle as ISBN: x PC Architecture Fundamentals, CBT, MATEC, 1999 Each college has the option to select a text of their choice to support the microprocessor hardware available at their college. For Faculty: RK: A + Guide to Hardware, 2/e, ISBN: RK: A + Guide to Software, 2/e, ISBN: Hardware: Software: Laptop Computer, Scientific Calculator Microsoft Office MuliSim

3 Supplemental Resources: Blackboard and the internet are to be used as an initegral part of the course delivery process Attendance Policy: Next Step students are expected to attend all classes. It is the responsibility of the student to make up any material missed due to absence. Course Objectives: Instructors shall make every effort to incorporate the following umbrella competencies: Problem solving Teamwork Project leadership Quality Contextual learning Technology and service delivery Consumer focus. Upon completion students shall be able to: Use the computer as an analytical tool Use the computer for simple data communications Describe microprocessor-based system organization including the microprocessor, memory, I/O devices and bus structure Describe microprocessor architecture including the ALU, PC, SP, registers, and sequencing of operations Differentiate between the different types of instructions and be able to write simple programs Describe digital computer organization and operation including the CPU, motherboard, memory, maps and segmentation s, speed, clock, bus sizes and ports Explain different types of storage devices including SRAM, DRAM, ROM, EPROM, FD and HD and organization, and CD-ROMs Describe input/output devices such as keyboards, lightpens, touch screens, mouse, barcode readers, video displays, and various printing devices Describe the difference between serial and parallel data communications such as RS-232C and Centronix Know how to establish serial and parallel communication between two computers Know how to select various subsystems to use in the construction of a working computer Know how to develop a technical report (using a computer) in one of the areas described above Use the library facilities, Internet and other sources to collect supplemental information to write a technical report which includes and introduction, main body and summary

4 Know how to develop a formal laboratory report including objectives, theory, procedures, equipment list, schematics, calculated and measured data and conclusion Develop a computer-based project Work productively as a team, practicing project leadership, interpersonal skills and conflict resolution Practice problem solving via the planning and organizing of a project Obtain materials needed for a project and construct the unit Test the unit to specifications and create necessary documentation Assess the overall quality of the teamwork and project Develop and deliver a 10-minute oral presentation Apply mathematical procedures and quantitative methods, logically troubleshoot electronic circuits and propose corrective measures Course Delivery: Faculty are encouraged to use all available technologies and methodologies to create an active, student centered learning environment appropriate for the adult learner. Evaluation: Two tests on material 35% Comprehensive final exam 15% Lab Work 25% Homework 10% Project 15% Topical Outline Week (hrs) Topics Reading Assignment 1 Course Introduction: Introduction to Microprocessors History and evolution Basic architecture of a computer Review of Binary/Hexadecimal Number systems and arithmetic Review of Memory Devices (RAM, ROM, EPROM, etc.) Review of Flip Flops (Latch, D, JK) Special Gates for Microprocessors Compilers, interpreters, & assemblers

5 2 Microprocessor Architecture, Microprocessor Signals, Timing, and Operation Microprocessor internal architecture Three-bus architecture Register Sets and Programming Models Introduction to Debug Signal Lines Physical Addressing Memory and Memory Maps Timing (Read/Write Cycles) Fetch/Execute Cycles Assembling and Executing Instructions with Debug 3 Instruction Set Overview Addressing Modes Data Transfer Instructions Arithmetic Instructions Logical Instructions I/O and Program Control I/O instructions (IN, OUT) Program Control Instructions (JMP, LOOP) Subroutines Stack Operations (PUSH, POP) 4,5 BIOS and Hardware Related Operating System Concepts Hardware/OS Common Interface Setup Partitions Configuration Files 32 bit access Multitasking Operating System Installation 6 Introduction to PC Hardware Basic Tools, Supplemental Tools, Basic Software ESD Overview of Processors: to Pentium Speed, Data and Address Size, Architecture and Ports Bus architectures: ISA, EISA, VL, PCI, PCMCIA, MCA Mass Storage Devices: types, geometry, setup, troubleshooting

6 7 Communications Ports and Devices Interrupts & Interrupt Controllers DMA Controller Serial Ports including UARTs Parallel Ports Serial and parallel port troubleshooting and testing - DEBUG, internal testing, external testing 8 Memory SRAM, DRAM, CACHE (primary and secondary), Speed, Access Time, Refresh, Memory Maps ROM (EPROM, EEPROM, Flash Memory) RAM Video Memory Extended and Expanded SIMMS - upgrading and replacing 9 Peripherals Modems - standards, modulation, error correction, data compression, FAX Other Peripheral Devices Keyboard Mouse Light pen Touch Screen Bar Code Readers Printers Displays (Mono, CGA, EGA, VGA, SVGA) 10 Applications Commercial Packages Games & Educational Packages, etc. 11 Power Supplies Types Testing Replacement Power Protection Surge Suppressers Line conditioners UPS's

7 Printers Types Setup Troubleshooting 12 PC Troubleshooting POST Error codes (audio & display) System Tools (BACKUP, RESTORE, SCANDISK, etc.) Diagnostic Software Recovery Software Viruses PM (cleaning, replacement) 13 High Level Language Programming 14 Project Presentations 15 Final Exam Laboratory Activities Lab Number Description Reference 1 Introduction to Microprocessors 2 Introduction to the instruction set. 3 Elementary program development. 4 Advanced programming techniques. 5 Advanced programming techniques. 6 During weeks 6-14, 7 exercises will be performed 8 in the A+ Lab Manual as 9 the equipment at each institution 10 will allow. Students will also 11 use some days in this time 12 period to develop and construct 13 their group projects Project presentations.

ITIS 104: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ITIS 104: Information Technology 1 ITIS 104: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Discipline ITIS - Info Tech & Info Systems Course Number 104 Course Title Information Technology Catalog Course Description This course