Syllabi for Young
Course Title: CET2178C-20737 A+ Concepts (Hardware)
Catalog Course Description: Hands-on laboratory-oriented course. An introductory course in microcomputer hardware and related applications.The course is designed to introduce the student to the operation, support, and troubleshooting of PCs. Major topics in this course are hardware concepts, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance and support of PCs.
Class Time and Location: TBD; Room 11-262
Textbook: Complete Deluxe Study Guide 3rd edition, ISBN: 978-1-119-13793-1
Professor’s Information: Name: Robert Young / Email: ryoung38@valenciacollege.edu
Grading Policy: Final grades are determined by a weighted average of midterm and final examinations, quizzes, laboratory assignments, class participation, and attendance.
Your final grade in the course will be based on the following:
| Laboratory Experiments | 25% |
| Quizzes | 25% |
| Midterm Exam (50 Questions) | 25% |
| Final Exam (100 Questions) | 25% |
After your numerical grade has been calculated,
your letter grade will be determined as follows:
| A | 90–100% of the total percentage points possible |
| B | 80–89% of the total percentage points possible |
| C | 70–79% of the total percentage points possible |
| D | 60–69% of the total percentage points possible |
| F | less than 60% of the total percentage points possible |
| Date | Material to be covered |
| Meeting 1
| Introduction, Course Overview & Syllabus Chapter 1: Motherboards, Processors, and Memory CompTIA 220-901 objectives covered: 1.1 Given a scenario, configure settings and use BIOS/UEFI tools on a PC. 1.2 Explain the importance of motherboard components, their purpose, and properties. 1.3 Compare and contrast various RAM types and their features. 1.6 Install various types of CPUs and apply the appropriate cooling methods. LAB #1 –Identifying Parts Quiz #1 on Syllabus |
| Meeting 2
| Quiz #2 on Chapter 1: Motherboards, Processors, and Memory Chapter 2: Storage Devices CompTIA 220-901 objective covered: 1.5 Install and configure storage devices and use appropriate media. 1.8 Install a power supply based on given specifications. LAB #2 – Disassembly of a PC |
| Meeting 3
| Quiz #3 on Chapter 2: Storage Devices Chapter 3: Peripherals and Expansion CompTIA 220-901 objectives covered: 1.4 Install and configure PC expansion cards. 1.7 Compare and contrast various PC connection interfaces, their characteristics and purpose. 1.11 Identify common PC connector types and associated cables. 1.12 Install and configure common peripheral devices. LAB #3 – Hard Drives |
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Meeting 4
| Quiz #4 on Chapter 3: Peripherals and Expansion Chapter 4: Display Devices CompTIA 220-901 objective covered: 1.10 Compare and contrast types of display devices and their features. LAB #4 – Motherboards & Processors |
| Meeting 5
| Quiz #5 on Chapter 4: Display Devices Chapter 5: Custom Configurations CompTIA 220-901 objective covered: 1.9 Given a scenario, select the appropriate components for a custom PC configuration, to meet customer specifications or needs. LAB #5 – Custom Computer Builds |
| Meeting 6
| Quiz #6 on Chapter 5: Custom Configurations Chapter 9: Understanding Laptops CompTIA 220-901 objectives covered: 3.1 Install and configure laptop hardware and components. 3.2 Explain the function of components within the display of a laptop. 3.3 Given a scenario, use appropriate laptop features. LAB #6 – Laptops Quiz #7 on Chapter 9: Laptops |
| Meeting 7
| MID-TERM on chapters 1-5,9 |
| Meeting 8
| Chapter 10: Understanding Mobile Devices CompTIA 220-901 objectives covered: 3.4 Explain the characteristics of various types of other mobile devices. 3.5 Compare and contrast accessories & ports of other mobile devices. LAB #7 – Mobile Devices |
| Meeting 9
| Quiz #8 on Chapter 10: Understanding Mobile Devices Chapter 11: Installing Printers CompTIA 220-901 objectives covered: 1.13 Install SOHO multifunction device/printers and configure appropriate settings. 1.14 Compare and contrast differences between the various print technologies and the associated imaging process. 1.15 Given a scenario, perform appropriate printer maintenance. LAB #8 – Printers |
| Meeting 10
| FLEX for Time Off |
| Meeting 11
| Quiz #9 on Chapter 11: Installing Printers Chapter 6: Networking Fundamentals CompTIA 220-901 Objectives: 2.1 Identify the various types of network cables and connectors. 2.2 Compare and contrast the characteristics of connectors and cabling. 2.7 Compare and contrast Internet connection types, network types, and their features. 2.8 Compare and contrast network architecture devices, their functions, and features. LAB #9 – Wireless and Wired Networking |
| Meeting 12
| Quiz #10 on Chapter 6: Networking Fundamentals Chapter 7: Introduction to TCP/IP CompTIA 220-901 objectives covered: 2.3 Explain the properties and characteristics of TCP/IP. 2.4 Explain common TCP and UDP ports, protocols, and their purpose. LAB #10 – Introduction to TCP/IP |
| Meeting 13
| Quiz #11 on Chapter 7: Introduction to TCP/IP Chapter 8: Installing Wireless and SOHO Networks CompTIA 220-901 objectives covered: 2.5 Compare and contrast various Wi-Fi networking standards and encryption types. 2.6 Given a scenario, install and configure SOHO wireless/wired router and apply appropriate settings. 2.7 Compare and contrast Internet connection types, network types, and their features. LAB #11 - Basic Networking |
| Meeting 14
| Quiz #12 on Chapter 8 Chapter 12: Understanding Operational Procedures CompTIA 220-901 objectives covered: 2.9 Given a scenario, use appropriate networking tools. 4.1 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU, and power with appropriate tools. 4.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot hard drives and RAID arrays with appropriate tools. 4.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common video, projector and display issues. 4.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot wired and wireless networks with appropriate tools. 4.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot and repair common mobile device issues while adhering to the appropriate procedures. 4.6 Given a scenario, troubleshoot printers with appropriate tools. LAB #12 – Troubleshooting |
| Meeting 15
| Quiz #13 on Chapter 12: Understanding Operational Procedures Clients: How to Effectively Help & Survive Them CompTIA 220-901 objectives covered: Not a CompTIA objective as of Jan 2016 LAB #13 - Final Lab |
| Meeting 16
| Final Exam – Comprehensive Grades viewable in Atlas |