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SAULT COLLEGE OF APPLIED
ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
SAULT STE. MARIE,
ONTARIO
COURSE OUTLINE
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| COURSE TITLE: |
PC Management |
| CODE NO. : |
OEL829 |
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| PROGRAM: |
Computerized
Business Systems |
| AUTHOR: |
Lynn Dee
Eason / Ulrike Landry |
| DATE: |
January 2005 |
PREVIOUS OUTLINE
DATED: |
January 2004 |
| TOTAL CREDITS: |
3 |
| PREREQUISITE(S): |
None |
| HOURS/WEEK: |
3 |
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Copyright © 2005 The Sault
College of Applied Arts & Technology
Reproduction of this document
by any means, in whole or in part, without prior
written permission of Sault
College of Applied Arts & Technology is prohibited.
For additional information, please contact Pat Gibbons, Dean
School
of Continuing Education, Business and Hospitality
(705)759-2554, Ext. 656
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I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Managing and maintaining the personal computer (PC) has become a skill that
is demanded in today's workplace. COM200 will familiarize the student with the
inner workings of both the hardware and operating systems commonly in use and
the routine procedures to maintain them. Students will also research hardware/software
purchases and troubleshoot problems that may arise during installation and operation
of common hardware and software.
II. LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ELEMENTS
OF THE PERFORMANCE:
Upon successful completion of this course,
the student will:
- Work with a variety of common operating systems (O/S) such as DOS, Windows
9x, Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Students will use a simulated
environment to familiarize themselves with each O/S.
Elements of the Performance:
- Install or upgrade common operating systems
- Compare and contrast common operating systems
- Describe the BOOT process
- Use system disks
- Use commands in DOS
- Perform basic functions in common operating systems
- Create files and folders in each operating system
- View the registry
- Identify and install network components
- Discuss the setup, configuration and testing of networks
- Understand the operation and maintenance of the main inner components and
common peripherals of a PC.
Elements of the Performance:
- Benchmark a PC
- Change CMOS values
- Follow and troubleshoot the Boot Process
- Protect against electrostatic discharge
- Identify system board components
- Install memory and expansion cards
- Work with ports
- Resolve minor resource conflicts
- Install and troubleshoot floppy drives
- Discuss the installation and configuration of a hard drive
- Manage a hard drive
- Identify common problems with laptop accessories
- Work with video cards, sound cards, modems, and printers
- Examine and install different types of RAM
- Manage memory
- Compare and contrast CD and DVD technology
- Discuss power supply problems and how to avoid them
- Set up and execute appropriate maintenance routines for a personal computer.
Elements of the Performance:
- Utilize system tools provided by the operating system
- Apply appropriate virus protection procedures
- Apply advanced file handling techniques
- Prepare backups
- Create a preventative maintenance plan
- Troubleshoot hardware/software problems using written/online documentation
and the Internet.
Elements of the Performance:
- Identify errors and follow a logical solution path
- Set up and tend an error/maintenance log
- Access manufacturer's web sites to view product information and download
patches
- Participate in Internet user groups to find current information
- Acquire and install/uninstall software and hardware.
Elements of the Performance:
- Search out and acquire available software from retailers and the Internet
- Install/uninstall acquired software
- Maintain documentation of install/uninstall procedures
III. TOPICS
- Working with Operating Systems
- Exploring Control settings
- Learning Computer Hardware Basics
- Working with Floppy Drives
- Working with Hard Drives
- Using Windows 9x/Me
- Troubleshooting
- Working with Peripherals
- Installing and Managing Memory
- Powering a System
- Working with Multimedia
- Looking at Communications
- Networking with PC's
- Maintaining a System
- Installing Basic Components
- Finding Resources
IV. REQUIRED RESOURCES / TEXTS /
MATERIALS:
Enhanced A+ CBT for Managing and Maintaining Your PC - set of 2 CD-ROM's
and a Pocket Guide, by Jean Andrews, published by Thomson/Course Technology,
2003. ISBN: 0-619-18621-6
V. EVALUATION PROCESS /
GRADING SYSTEM
| Tests: |
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Test 1 - Chapters 1 - 9
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40%
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Test 2 - Chapters 10 - 18
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40%
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| Assignments: |
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Weekly Assignments
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20%
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Total
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100%
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Passing grade at Sault College is 50%. Your registering college will convert
the percentage grade to the letter grade.
VI. SPECIAL NOTES:
- If you are a student with a disability
please identify your needs to the tutor and/or the Centre for Students with
Disabilities at your registering college.
- Students, it is your responsibility
to retain course outlines for possible future use to support applications
for transfer of credit to other educational institutions.
- Course outline amendments: The
Professor reserves the right to change the information contained in this course
outline depending on the needs of the learner and the availability of resources.