Clyde Cox Cit 231

CIT 1111 Fall 2010

CLYDE COX CIT 1111 COD Office phone #: 630-942-2520 Fall 2010 E-Mail: [email protected] OFFICE: OCC124 B COD Web page: http://www.cod.edu/people/faculty/coxclyde

Course Name: CIT 1111 – Computer Hardware Maintenance

Credit and Contact Hours 3 Credit Hours (2 Lecture hours, 2 lab Hours)

Prerequisites: Required: CIT 1100 PC Maintenance & Upgrading Recommended:

Textbook* (required): A+ Guide to Hardware. 7th Edition, by Jean Andrews Course Technology; ISBN: 10: 1-4354-9778-3 Lab Material (required): Labconnection On-Line dti Publishing 1111128278 *Bookstore offers a bundled package with everything included.

Course Description: Operational characteristics and applications of personal computers. Emphasis on computer power supplies, memory devices, disk drives and internal support circuitry.

Note, this class is a hybrid class requiring addition lab work to be performed on a home PC, DVD, Printer, Internet access

Course Objectives:

1. Expose students to hardware troubleshooting procedures 2. Demonstrate the proper safety procedures used when working on computers 3. Cover the specific areas as outlined in the CompTIA Core competency exam 4. Introduce advanced troubleshooting techniques

Topical Outline: 1. Computer operation *. Historical and current technology 2. PC organization *. Distribute system; stand alone system; 3. Interaction between software and hardware and firmware 4. Data storage devices *. magnetic remanence; optical remanence 5. The main system board CIT 1111 Fall 2010

Course Requirements:

Attendance Policy Class attendance and participation are essential if students are to receive maximum benefit from this class. Students are expected to complete assignments by the due dates, handed in assignments are to be typed. Attendance and class participation is an integral part of the overall grade. 10 Points will be deducted for any work submitted late.

Make-up Policy: The mid term and final exams are shown on the schedule; if you are unable to attend you must notify me before class to arrange a makeup exam. All labs reports must be completed before the final exam.

Academic Honesty: Any violation of College of Du Page policies regarding academic honesty and/or integrity will be referred automatically to the appropriate college authorities for disposition. See appropriate pages in the course catalog for definitions and regulations.

General Note: In order to achieve the course objectives, it is essential that you enjoy the class in addition to complying with the above requirements and the rules and policies of College of Du Page contained in the catalog and other college materials. If you are having course/college related problems, please feel free to talk to me so we can resolve them to your satisfaction and benefit.

Evaluation Methods:

Point Distribution: Points Attendance / Participation …..……………………………………… 100 Chapter Review Questions .…...………….………………………. 100 Tests (2 @ 50 pts/ea) ...……………………………..……………... 100 Lab assignments ...…………………………………………………....100 Mid-Term ..…………..…………………………….………………..... 100 Final Exam……………………………..……………………… …… 100

Final grades will be assigned as follows: CIT 1111 Fall 2010

600 - 540 Points ….…………………………………………………… A 539 - 480 Points ………………………………………….……….…… B 479 - 420 Points …………………………………………………..…… C 419 - 360 Points ……………….………………………………….…… D 359 - Fewer Points …….……………………………………………… F CIT 1111 Fall 2010

CIT 1111 Fall 2010 Tues / Thur August Mon Tues Wed Thur Introduction Chapter 1 Week 1 Overview 23 24 25 26 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Test #1 Week 2 30 31 Sept 2 Labor Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Week 3 Day 6 7 8 9 Chapter 8 LAB Week 4 13 14 15 16 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Week 5 20 21 22 23 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Week 6 27 28 29 30 LAB Week 7 Chapter 21 Test #2 October 4 5 6 7 Exam Cram Final Exam Week 8 11 12 13 14 CIT 1111 Fall 2010

Office Hours Mon/Wed: 8:00– 9:00 / 12:00–1:00 Tue Thur: 8:00-9:00 / 11:00–12:00 Friday 4:00 – 6:00