I. PREREQUISITE For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

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1 INFT 241 Note: Course content may be changed, term to term, without notice. The information below is provided as a guide for course selection and is not binding in any form, and should not be used to purchase course materials. Page 1 of 5

2 COURSE SYLLABUS INFT 241 COMPTIA A+: COMPUTER HARDWARE AND OPERATING SYSTEMS CERTIFICATION COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will introduce hardware, software, operating systems, and trouble-shooting. Students will learn basic skills in building and trouble-shooting computers, installing/configuring operating systems, and basic networking. RATIONALE CompTIA A+ is the entry-level certification into information technology career fields. This is the first certification the student earns when beginning a computer career. This course covers job retraining, veterans educational benefits, and provides the basic computer skills needed to become an IT professional. I. PREREQUISITE For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog. II. III. IV. REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASE Click on the following link to view the required resource(s) for the term in which you are registered: ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment B. Internet access (broadband recommended) C. Microsoft Office MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: A. Demonstrate the fundamentals of computer technology, installation and configuration of PCs, laptops, related hardware, and basic networking. B. Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot computer problems and apply proper repair procedures. C. Demonstrate the ability to install and configure PC operating systems, as well as configuring common features (e.g. network connectivity and ) for mobile operating systems, Android and Apple ios. Page 2 of 5

3 V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS A. Textbook readings and lecture presentations/notes B. Course Requirements Checklist After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1. C. Discussion Board Forums (2) Discussion boards are a collaborative learning experience. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be at least 250 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 1 other classmate s threads. Each reply must be at least 150 words. D. Pre-tests (2) Each Pre-test is designed to demonstrate content area knowledge and help the student focus on the study activities. The student earns full credit for completing the assignment. E. Quizzes (6) Each quiz will cover the Reading & Study material for the modules/weeks in which it is assigned. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes and is structured so that the student must score at least 80% to earn credit. The student may take each quiz as many times as necessary to meet the pass threshold. F. Exam Practices (2) The student must complete the 2 Exam Practices with a score of 80% prior to taking the Exam 901 and 902 Assessments. The student may take each Exam Practice as many times as necessary to meet the pass threshold. G. Exam Assessments (2) The student will complete 2 exams in preparation for the 901 and 902 certifications. Page 3 of 5

4 VI. COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES A. Points B. Scale Course Requirements Checklist 10 Discussion Board Forums (2 at 50 pts ea) 100 Pre-tests (2 at 20 pts ea) 40 Quizzes (6 at pts ea) 3 Exam Practices (2 at 100 pts ea) 200 Exam Assessments (2 at 150 pts ea) 300 Total 1010 A = B = C = D = F = C. Disability Assistance Students with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Online s Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu to make arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be found at Page 4 of 5

5 COURSE SCHEDULE INFT 241 Textbook: Andrews, CompTIA A+ Guide to IT Technical Support (2017). MODULE/ WEEK READING & STUDY ASSIGNMENTS POINTS 1 Andrews: chs. 1 6, 9, 14 15, 19 Course Requirements Checklist Class Introductions Pre-test 1 Quiz Andrews: chs. 1 2, 4 6, 9, 15, 19 Quiz 2 3 Exam 901 Practice CompTIA A+ Exam Assessment Andrews: chs. 7 8, 10 14, 16 18, 20 2 presentations DB Forum 1 Pre-test 2 Quiz Andrews: chs. 7, 10, 14, Andrews: chs. 12, 18, Appendix A Quiz 4 Quiz 5 7 Andrews: chs , 16, 18, 20 DB Forum 2 Quiz Exam 902 Practice CompTIA A+ Exam Assessment TOTAL 1010 DB = Discussion Board NOTE: Each course module/week (except Module/Week 1) begins on Tuesday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Monday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final module/week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday. Page 5 of 5