ITSC 1325

Personal Computer Hardwa= re

Instructor Information

David Stephens

dstephens@tvcc.edu

(903) 675-6332

Office and Hours: Room 222 in the Baugh Technical Building. Office hours will be posted by the second week of the semester.=

Description

This course is a study of curre= nt personal computer hardware including personal computer assembly and upgradi= ng, setup and configuration, and troubleshooting. Objectives include:

· Assemble and upgrade personal computer systems

· Diagnose and isolate faulty components

· Optimize syst= em performance

· Install/connect peripherals=

Specific topic coverage includes:

· Hardware = Needs Software to Work

· PC Repair Fundamentals

· Form Fact= ors and Power Supplies

· Processor= s and Chipsets

· Motherboa= rds

· Upgrading Memory

· Hard Driv= es

· Installin= g and Supporting I/O Devices

· Multimedia Devices and Mass Storage

· PCs on a Network

· Notebooks, Tablet PCs, and PDAs

· Supporting Printers and Scanners

Required Text

Text: A+ Guide to Hardware; Managing, Main= taining, and Troubleshooting Fourth Edition by Jean Andrews

Course Requirements

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&m= iddot; = Do all assigned readings, related homework and lab assignments.

&m= iddot; = Come prepared to participate including taking notes, participa= ting in discussions, and completing lab work.

&m= iddot; = Bring your textbook and tools.

&m= iddot; = Come to class on time. Attendance counts for 10% of your grade. I take roll at the scheduled time.= If you come in after the roll, please let me know so I can correct the attenda= nce records. You will be = marked absent if you come in 10 minutes or more after the scheduled class time.

&m= iddot; = You will need to apply study, reading, and listening skills to= get the maximum result from this course.

&m= iddot; = Dress appropriately with due consideration for others in the class. Clothing that is inappropriate, offensive, incorrectly worn, overly immodest, or a distracti= on will not be allowed. Examples= of inappropriate clothing include sleepwear, pants worn where your underwear is visible, see through clothing, and so forth. If you think your clothing might b= e close to “not OK,” please choose something else.

&m= iddot; = Demonstrate a mature attitude at all times and participate enthusiastically in class.

EVALUATION/GRADING<= /o:p>

&m= iddot; = Homework and lab assignments will be graded on a standard 100 point scale.

Grades: &= nbsp;

90 - 100 =3D A = ; Homework &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 20 %

80 - 89.9 =3D B&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Major Tests and Final &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 70 %

70 - 79.9 =3D C&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Attendance &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 10 %

60 - 69.9 =3D D&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Total (course grade) = ; &n= bsp; = 100 %

Below 60 =3D F&= nbsp;

Attendance gradi= ng

Each unexcused abse= nce reduces your attendance grade by 2%. Each tardy reduces your attendance grade by 1%.

CELL PHONES AND DIGITAL MUSIC DEVICES (MP3 PLAYERS)

As a courtesy to me= and your classmates, cell phones and MP3 players shall be turned off/silenced a= nd put away before class begins. Do use answer or talk on your cell phone in the computer lab and do not place = your cell phone on your desk during class. I assume any cell phone sitting on a desk is available to further my knowledge of communications technology and will examine it in detail. I am not responsible for any impor= tant information lost as a result of my inexperience.

HONESTY AND INTE= GRITY

I live by a very si= mple code: I will not lie, cheat, = or steal nor will I tolerate those who do.&nb= sp; That means one strike and you are out. If you cheat in this class, you wi= ll either drop it or receive a grade of F.=

Chea= ting includes:

a. =

b. c. = d. e. = f. = g. h. i. = The unauthorized removal, in whole or in part, of a test from = the classroom.

j. = Using another student as a substitute during a test.

k. If you are using your roommates/friend/family member’s/etc., flash drive, I strongly suggest you delete any and all assignment files you did not personally complete. This is a zero tolerance policy.

Bottom line: You know what cheating is. Don’t do it. If you truly do not know what chea= ting is, please see me.

INCOMPL= ETE IN LIEU OF GRADE POLICY

An “INCOMPLETE” is only given in extreme circumstances = as stated in the TVCC Student Course Catalog.= If you believe such conditions exist submit a typed signed statement= to me explaining why you should be given an “INCOMPLETE” grade and when and how you intend to complete the course. You should include any proof of re= ason or need with the letter.

DEADLINES FOR TESTS AND ASSIGNMENTS

It is to your advantage to stay ahea= d in class if possible. If you kno= w that you will be absent, turn in your work early.

All tests are = to be taken when scheduled.

· = The instruc= tor will notify the class if any changes need to be made to the printed class schedule.

Makeup tests will be given only under exceptional any circumstances.=

·= ; = If a test requires two class periods to complete, and you miss one of the days, you will not get additional time to complete the test.

ASSIGNM= ENTS

Lab/homework (Lab/HW) and class assignments are graded using a standard 100 point scale.

Assignments may be turned in ea= rly.

Unless the instructor changes t= he due date, Lab/homework (Lab/HW) and class assignments are due no later= the due date shown on the assignment sheet.

LATE WORK WILL= NOT BE ACCEPTED. “Late” is defined as any assignment that is not tur= ned on or before the due date listed on the assignment sheet.=

· Assignments can be turned in the lab or in t= he instructor’s office or the second floor, room 222. If the instructor’s office d= oor is locked, slide your assignment under the door.

ATTENDA= NCE

The class attendance and absence policy in the TVCC catalog applies to this cla= ss and is stated as follows:

Responsibility for class attendance rests with you. Regular and punctual attendance at= all classes is expected. When a s= tudent has a legitimate reason for being absent (excused absence), the instructor = has the option of permitting you to make up work missed and may require an explanation for the absence.

The college reserves the right to evaluate individual cases of nonattendance. In general, st= udents are graded on the basis of intellectual effort and performance. In many cases, class participation= is a significant measure of performance, and nonattendance can adversely affect a student’s grade. When i= n the judgment of the instructor, you have been absent to such a degree as to jeopardize the chances of success in the course; the instructor may recomme= nd to the Counseling Office that you be dropped from the course. However, instructors are not re= quired to drop students from a course(s).

To provide some consistency to the attendance policy, instructors <= b>may drop students for non-attendance after they have accumulated the following number of absences:

9 absences – Monday, Wednesday, Friday classes= Summer Session

6 absences – Tuesday, Thursday classes = &nb= sp; 2 absences – Classes meeting 2 evenings per week

3 absences – Classes meeting one time per week &nbs= p; 4 absences – Classes meeting 4 days per week

It is your responsibility to officially drop a course or verify that the instructor has initiated the drop procedure.

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE POLICY, THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING CLASS ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCES APPLY IN THIS CLASS:

· = An “excused absence” is given in this class only in the following circumstances:

§ You presen= t a valid physicians statement of treatment.

o&nb= sp; If the treatment was a doctor or dentist office visit, then the statement must state that the student’s appointment was at the same time as the class time and that no other appointment times were available.<= /p>

§ Death that= can be verified in the immediate family.

§ School-spo= nsored trips where the faculty are notified of attendance. This notification must = be completed by the faculty sponsor or couch and must be in writing.

· = An absence not falling in the above “excused absence” categories w= ill be considered an “unexcused absence.”<= /p>

· = Students must make every effort to schedule appointments and activities during a time that does not prevent him/her from attending class.

· = No absences will be excused on a test day.&nb= sp; No exceptions!

· = Tardies: If you come to class within 10 minutes after the roll has been taken, you will be counted as tardy. If you come in more than 10 minutes after the roll has been taken, you will be counted absent.

BEHAVIOR

&m= iddot; = Please do not exhibit behavior that distracts me from teaching= or your fellow students from learning.

&m= iddot; = Please conduct yourself with the utmost consideration of the rights and property of others.

&m= iddot; = You will get more out of the class if you participate in gener= al class discussions.

&m= iddot; = I cannot talk over you. Please limit unrelated talking and other chatter.<= /p>

&m= iddot; = Please do not monopolizing discussions to the detriment of other’s rights to enter into class discussions.

&m= iddot; = You will be asked to leave if you continue to exhibit inappropriate behavior after I caution you.

&m= iddot; = Compliance with the Lab Agreement mandatory. Please use the lab computers for school-related work only.

CLASS COMMUNICATION

Remember, as a student in this class, the first place to solve any problem is to first contact me to discuss your difficulty. You can reach me in person during of= fice hours, via email or by telephone. I will make every effort to answer your question as soon as possible.

E-MAIL: dstephens@tvcc.edu<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:2'> &= nbsp; TELEPHONE: (903) 675-6332

COURSE CALENDAR

Wk	Chapter	Topics	Assignments
1	Ch. 1	Hardware Needs Software to Work	#1 Revi= ewing the basics, odd numbers, odd numbers #2 Lab: Project 1-3
2	Ch. 2	PC Repair Fundamentals	#3 Revi= ewing the basics, odd numbers #4 Lab:= Real problems 2-1
3	Ch. 3	Form Factors and Power Supplies	#5 Revi= ewing the basics, odd numbers #6 Lab:= Project 3-3
4	Ch. 4	Processors and Chipsets	#7 Revi= ewing the basics, odd numbers Lab: Pr= oject 4-2
5	Ch. 5	Motherboards	#8 Reviewing the basics, odd number= s #9 Lab: Project 5-1
6	Ch. 6	Upgrading Memory	#10 Rev= iewing the basics, odd numbers #11 Lab= : Project 6-2 #12 Lab= : Project 6-3
7	Review	Midterm Exam
8	Ch. 7	Hard Drives	#13 Rev= iewing the basics, odd numbers #14 Lab= : Project 7-2 #15 Lab= : Project 7-4
9	Break
10	Ch. 8	Installing and Supporting I/O Devices	#16 Rev= iewing the basics, odd numbers #17 Lab= : Project 8-4 #18 Lab= : Project 8-7
11	Ch. 9	Multimedia Devices and Mass Storage=	#19 Rev= iewing the basics, odd numbers #20 Lab= : Project 9-1 #21 Lab= : Project 9-1
12	Ch. 10	PCs on a Network	#22 Rev= iewing the basics, odd numbers #23 Lab= : Project 10-2
13	Ch. 11	Notebooks, Tablet PCs, and PDAs	#24 Rev= iewing the basics, odd numbers #25 Lab= : Project 11-1
14	Ch. 12	Supporting Printers and Scanners	#26 Rev= iewing the basics, odd numbers #27 Lab= : Project 12-3 #28 Lab= : Project 12-4
15		Review<= /span>
16	Final Exam