SYLLABUS

CDA 1302 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION

3 Credit Hours

General Course Information

Instructor:  Professor Norval Bell

Office: (904) 766-6663        Fax: (904) 766-5565

Online Delivery: Blackboard http://bb6.fccj.edu

Email: nbell@fccj.edu

Classroom:              Room A122

Hardware Lab:        Room A168

Prerequisites:         CGS 1060 or CGS 1100 or CGS 1570

The program manager for this course is:
Ms. Janice Hall
(904) 766-6705
jhall@fccj.edu
 

Catalog Description:

Students learn how to install, configure, maintain and upgrade microcomputer hardware and attached peripherals. Although this course is not a certification preparation course, it may include much of the related CompTIA A+ certification material. Students taking this course should also register for CDA 1403 at the same time.  Four contact hours: three lecture hours; one laboratory hour. A.S., A.A.S.

Textbooks: 

1. A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, Fifth Edition, ISBN: 0619213248
2. LAB MANUAL for a guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC (Fifth Edition)

Web Site:

Supplementary information for the course is available at (http://www1.fccj.edu/nbell). The Web site contains the Hardware Matrix for CDA 1302.

E-Mail:

All students are requested to obtain an e-mail account. If you have any questions about the course or need assistance, please contact me in person, by telephone during school hours or by e-mail at any time.

Course Rationale:

To provide an opportunity for students to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to service microcomputer hardware and supported peripherals, build a computer from parts, and prepare for a successful result on the CompTIA A+ PC Hardware exam.

Course Objectives:

Upon conclusion of this course, students will be able to:

·        Identify all parts of a PC

·        Discuss the functions and interactions of all PC subsystems

·        Identify and troubleshoot common PC hardware problems

·        Select quality PCs and constituent components based on performance and cost

·        Install, replace, and upgrade PC hardware components

·        Install and troubleshoot PC peripherals such as printers and modems

Attendance:

Students are expected to be present and punctual for all scheduled classes and labs.

The instructor will make a concerted effort to respond to all e-mail within a 24-48-hour period except on holidays.  If it is an emergency, please put “Emergency response needed” in the subject line of the e-mail.  All e-mail correspondence to me shall include the course title and session number in the subject line.   

 This course syllabus is a working outline for our semester and can be modified at the Professors discretion, depending on the flow of the class.

 Dropping a Class:

The student is responsible for understanding the procedure for dropping a class. If you fail to attend classes but do not follow the procedure for dropping the class, you may receive a failing grade. If you wish to withdraw from the college (i.e., drop all your classes), (http://www.fccj.edu/resources/catalogs/2006_2007/academics/gradingsystem.html).  Failure to properly withdraw from classes can have a detrimental effect on your grade point average and your future educational goals.

 Dishonesty: http://www.fccj.org/resources/catalogs/2005_2006/rights/expectations.html#dishonesty any student found cheating will receive a 0 for the assignment/test and may be subject to further disciplinary action.

 Grading Rationale:

 In this class, students will be evaluated according to performance in the following categories:

·        4 Quizzes at the instructor’s discretion

·        Lab Simulation activities

·        1 Mid-Test

·        In-class assignments, homework, and class participation

·        A final Project

 Course Knowledge Assessment tasks:  

Class work	Class work	Class work	5	100
Lab Sims	Lab Simulations	Lab Sims	20	100
Quiz_1	Chapter 1	Quiz 1	10	100
Quiz 2	Chapters 5 & 6	Quiz 2	10	100
Quiz 3	Chapters 10 & 11	Quiz 3	10	100
Mid-Test	Chapters 7, 8 & 22	Mid-Test	15	100
Quiz 4	Chapters 17 & 18	Quiz 4	10	100
Final Project	Build a PC	Final Project	20	100

 
Grade achievement levels are as follows:

Grade                         Range

A                                 90%+
B                                 80-89%
C                                 70-79%
D                                 60-69%
F                                  0-59%

Special Accommodations:

If you have a special learning need or issue, it works to your advantage to notify your instructor immediately if special devices or assistance will help you in this class. To request academic accommodations for a disability, students are required to provide documentation of disability to Disability Support Services prior to receiving accommodations.

 Classroom Etiquette:

Pagers and cell phones will be turned off or set to vibrate mode during class. Please show courtesy to the class by restricting conversation to in-class topics, and raise your hand to gain attention when asking a question or raising a point of discussion.