COWLEY COLLEGE & Area Vocational Technical School

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1 COWLEY COLLEGE & Area Vocational Technical School COURSE PROCEDURE FOR COMPTIA A+ ESSENTIALS CIS Credit Hours Student Level: This course is open to students on the college level in either the Freshman or Sophomore year. Catalog Description: CIS1756 COMPTIA A+ ESSENTIALS (3 hrs) This course will prepare students for the hardware portion of the CompTIA A+ certification. The topics will include computer components, motherboards, processors, memory, power systems, hard drives, storage systems, I/O devices, printers, and basic networking. Prerequisites: None. Co-requisites: None Controlling Purpose: This course is designed to prepare students to work on computer hardware. These concepts provide a foundation for further courses involving electronic hardware and preparation for the A+ certification test. Learner Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to explain the components of computers, printers, and basic networking. The student will be able to install/troubleshoot motherboards, processors, memory, power systems, hard drives, storage devices, I/O devices, networking, and printers. Units Outcomes and Clock Hours of Instruction for Core Curriculum: The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows. Evaluation Key: A = All major and minor goals have been achieved and the achievement level is considerably above the minimum required for doing more advanced work in the same 1

2 field. B = All major goals have been achieved, but the student has failed to achieve some of the less important goals. However, the student has progressed to the point where the goals of work at the next level can be easily achieved. C = All major goals have been achieved, but many of the minor goals have not been achieved. In this grade range, the minimum level of proficiency represents a person who has achieved the major goals to the minimum amount of preparation necessary for taking more advanced work in the same field, but without any major handicap of inadequacy in his background. D = A few of the major goals have been achieved, but the student s achievement is so limited that he is not well prepared to work at a more advanced level in the same field. F = Failing, will be computed in GPA and hours attempted. N = No instruction or training in this area. UNIT 1: Computer Parts and Tools Demonstrate knowledge of the internal components of a computer along with the tools that are used in repair. Identify the various parts inside a desktop computer case and describe how they connect together and are compatible Identify the various ports, slots, and internal components of a laptop computer and explain special concerns when supporting and maintaining laptops Describe various hardware components in mobile devices and types of wired and wireless connections mobile devices can make Describe the purpose of various tools you will need as a computer hardware technician UNIT 2: Working Inside Desktop Computers and Laptops and a laptop Demonstrate the knowledge necessary to replace the inner components of a computer Take apart a desktop computer and put it back together Explain the special considerations when supporting laptop computers that are different than supporting desktop computers Take apart a laptop computer and put it back together 2

3 UNIT 3: Motherboards Explain the different features of a motherboard, configure/maintain a motherboard, and install/replace a motherboard Describe and contrast various types and features of motherboards Configure a motherboard using BIOS or UEFI firmware Maintain a motherboard, including updating drivers, flashing UEFI/ BIOS, and replacing the CMOS battery Select, install, and replace a motherboard Replace a laptop system board UNIT 4: Supporting Processors and Upgrading Memory and memory Explain the features of processors and memory as well as install/upgrade a processor Compare characteristics and purposes of Intel and AMD processors used for personal computers Install and upgrade a processor Compare the different kinds of physical memory and how they work Upgrade memory UNIT 5: Supporting the Power System and Troubleshooting Computers Describe the techniques of cooling of systems and troubleshoot different types of hardware issues of computer systems. Describe the methods and devices for keeping a system cool Select a power supply to meet the power needs of a system Demonstrate an organized approach to solving any computer problem, especially hardware problems occurring during the boot Troubleshoot problems with the electrical system Troubleshoot problems with the motherboard, processor, and RAM Troubleshoot hardware problems with mobile devices 3

4 UNIT 6: Supporting Hard Drives and Other Storage Devices Explain the design of hard drives and other storage devices along with utilizing installation techniques Discuss technologies used inside a hard drive and how a computer communicates with a hard drive Install and support a hard drive Identify tape drives and tape cartridges Support optical drives and flash memory devices Troubleshoot hard drives UNIT 7: Supporting I/O Devices Install / troubleshoot I/O devices and video adaptor cards Describe the general approach technicians use to install and support I/O devices Install and configure several I/O devices, such as barcode readers, biometric devices, digital cameras, webcams, graphic tablets, and touch screens Install and configure adapter cards Support the video subsystem, including selecting a monitor and video card and supporting dual monitors and video memory Troubleshoot common problems with I/O devices UNIT 8: Connecting To and Setting Up a Network Explain how windows uses TCP/IP protocols and standards to create/manage network connections, connect a computer to a network, and setup a small network Explain the TCP/ IP protocols and standards Windows uses for networking Connect a computer to a wired or wireless network Configure and secure a multifunction router on a local network 4

5 UNIT 9: Supporting Network Hardware Explain how to support a small network and perform basic troubleshooting. Describe network types and the Internet connections they use Identify, compare, and contrast hardware used to build local networks Set up and troubleshoot the wiring in a small network UNIT 10: Supporting Printers and Customizing a System Explain the different types of printers and troubleshoot printer problems Discuss printer types and features Install and share printers and manage printer features, add-on devices, and the printer queue Perform routine maintenance tasks necessary to support printers Troubleshoot printer problems Customize a computer system to meet customer needs Projects Required: Varies, refer to syllabus. Textbook: Contact Bookstore for current textbook. Materials/Equipment Required: None Attendance Policy: Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus. Grading Policy: The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus. Maximum class size: Based on classroom occupancy Course Time Frame: 5

6 The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format. Refer to the following policies: Academic Code of Conduct Student Appeal of Course Grades Student Code of Conduct Disability Services Program: Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability. If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class and which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator. 6