ESCUELA SUPERIOR POLITÉCNICA DEL LITORAL Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering

COURSE SYLLABUS PC Software and Hardware

1. CODE AND NUMBER OF CREDITS CODE

FIEC05660 NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5

Theoretical: 5 1 Practical: O

2. COURSE DESCRIPTION

PC Software and Hardware course cover fundamental and advanced concepts related to software and hardware. At the end of the course, the student should describe the PC interna' components, assemble an informatics system, instan the operating system and troubleshoot a PC. The students could connect a PC to internet and share resources. The course includes several topics, for example, laptops, mobile equipment and wireless connection security, environment and communications.

3. PRE-REQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES

PRE-REQUISITES CELEX00075 Intermediate English A CO-REQUISITES

4. CORE TEXT AND OTHER RE UIRED REFERENCES FOR THE TEACHING OF THE COURSE CORE TEXT 1. IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide, 3rd Edition,

by David Anfinson - Kenneth Quamme, Cisco System, Inc

REFERENCES 1. Michael Meyers, A+ Certification Ali-in-one Exam Guide, 4th Edition, Hungry Minds. 2. Marcelo Giovinazzo, PC Zoom: Curso de reparación de computadoras

5. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Introduces to the students to information technology and data communications. 2. Practice using laboratories focusing on preventive techniques 3. Assemble a computer and install different operating systems

6. COURSE PROGRAM I. Introduction to the Personal Computer (2 sessions — 5 hours)

• Explain IT industry certifications • Describe a Computer System • Identify the names, purposes, and characteristics of different elements • Explain system resources and their purposes

II. Safe Lab Procedures and Tool Use (1 session — 2.5 hours) • Explain the purpose of safe working conditions and procedures • Identify tools and software used with personal computer components and their purposes • Implement proper tool use

III. Computer Assembly — Step by Step (4 sessions — 10 hours) • Open the Case • Install the Power Supply • Attach the components to the motherboard and install the motherboard • Connect all interna) cables • Re-attach the side panels and connect external cables to the computer • Boot the computer for the first time

IV. Basics of Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting (4 sessions — 10 hours) • Explain the purpose of preventive maintenance • Identify the steps of the troubleshooting process

V. Introduction to the Operating Systems (4 sessions — 10 hours) • Explain the purpose of an operating system • Describe and compare operating systems to include purpose, limitations, and compatibilities

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• Determine operating system based on customer needs • Install, configure, and optimize an operating system • Navigate a GUI (Windows) • Troubleshoot operating systems

VI. Fundamental Laptops and Portable Devices (2 sessions — 5 hours) • Compare and contrast desktop and laptop components • Explain how to configure laptops • Select laptop components

VII. Fundamental Printers and Scanners (2 sessions — 5 hours) • Identify and apply common preventive maintenance techniques for printers and scanners • Install and configure a local printer and scanner • Describe how to share a printer and a scanner on a network • Upgrade and configure printers and scanners • Troubleshoot printers and scanners

VIII. Introduction to the Networks (3 sessions — 7.5 hours) • Explain the principies of networking • Explain OSI and TCP/IP data models • Design a network based on the customer's needs • Determine the components for your customer's network • Implement the customer's network • Upgrade the customer's network • Troubleshoot the network

IX. Fundamental Security of Information (2 sessions — 5 hours) • Explain why security is important • Outline security requirements based on customer needs • Select security components based on customer needs • Implement customer's security policy • Perform preventive maintenance on security • Troubleshoot security

X. Communication Skills (2 sessions — 5 hours) • Explain the relationship between communication and troubieshooting • Describe good communication skills and professional behavior • Explain ethics and legal aspects of working with computer technology

XI. Advanced Personal Computers (4 sessions — 10 hours) • Give an overview of field, remote, and bench technician jobs • Explain safe lab procedures and tool use • Describe situations requiring replacement of computer components • Upgrade and configure personal computer components and peripherals • Identify and appiy common preventive maintenance techniques for personal computer components • Troubleshoot computer components

7. WORKLOAD: THEORY/PRACTICE

Sessions per week: two (2) Hours per session: two (2) hours and thirty minutes

8. CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE TO THE EDUCATION OF THE STUDENT

This course contributes in the design area of an Electrical Engineer formation, specifically in the design strategies for PC assembiy and system installation

BASIC TRAINING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

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9. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE AND THE LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE DEGREE PROGRAM

LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE DEGREE PROGRAM*

CONTRIBUTION (High, Medium,

Low)

LEARNING OUTCOMES OF

THE COURSE**

THE STUDENT MUST:

a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering

Low Realize components estimation for assembly a PC

b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, and to analyze and interpret data

Medium Interpret the system output after assembly and installation

c) An ability to design a system, component or process to satisfy realistic constraints d) An ability to function on rnultidisciplinary teams

Low Actively collaborate in the practice "s groups

e) An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems

Low Troubleshot PC assembly and software installation

f) An understanding of ethical and professional responsibility g) An ability to communicate effectively

Low Present alternative design solutions in oral way

h) A broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a social, environmental, economic and global context

Low Talk about the actual system problems

i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

Low Read and look for state of the ad technology

j) A knowledge of contemporary issues

Low Research about new technologies

k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for engineering practice

High 3 Apply techniques and tools for assembling computers and troubleshoot operating systems

I) Capacity to lead, manage and undertake projects

10. EVALUATION IN THE COURSE

Evaluation activities Exams X Tests X Homework/tasks X Projects Laboratory/Experiments X Class participation Visits Other X

11. PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CREATION OF THE SYLLABUS AND THE DATE OF ITS CREATION

Created by

Nestor Arreaga Date

22/Mar/2013

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12. APPROVAL

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