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This course is an introductory course on computer hardware repair and maintenance. Students will learn about motherboards, power supplies, memory, storage devices, operating systems, and troubleshooting. The course outline includes topics like installing Windows, identifying memory types, constructing power supplies, and networking fundamentals.

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Cist 0214

This course is an introductory course on computer hardware repair and maintenance. Students will learn about motherboards, power supplies, memory, storage devices, operating systems, and troubleshooting. The course outline includes topics like installing Windows, identifying memory types, constructing power supplies, and networking fundamentals.

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COURSE SYLLABUS

LAST REVIEW Spring 2021


COURSE TITLE Computer Repair and Maintenance
COURSE NUMBER CIST-0214
DIVISION Career and Technical Education
DEPARTMENT CIST
CIP CODE 15.1201
CREDIT HOURS 4
CONTACT HOURS/WEEK Class: 4 Lab: 0
PREREQUISITES CIST-0101 Computer Concepts and Applications
COREQUISITES None
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is specially designed as an introductory course in computers and their
hardware systems. Students will learn about motherboards, power supplies, memory,
ports, video, storage devices, and maintaining the operating system.

PROGRAM ALIGNMENT
This course is part of a program aligned through the Kansas Board of Regents and
Technical Education Authority. For more information, please visit:
https://kansasregents.org/workforce_development/program-alignment

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES


1. Ergonomically safe setup: Demonstrate the ergonomically safe setup of a
computer workstation (i.e. chair height, monitor height, keyboard position).

INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES


☐ Communication
☐ Computation and Financial Literacy
☐ Critical Reasoning
☒ Technology and Information Literacy
☐ Community and Civic Responsibility
☒ Personal and Interpersonal Skills

TEXTBOOKS
http://kckccbookstore.com/

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
A variety of instructional methods may be used depending on content area. These
include but are not limited to lecture, multimedia, cooperative/collaborative learning,
labs and demonstrations, projects and presentations, speeches, debates, panels,
conferencing, performances, and learning experiences outside the classroom.
Methodology will be selected to best meet student needs.

COURSE OUTLINE
I. Motherboards
A. Identifying motherboards
B. Research for manuals
C. Components on the motherboard
D. Installing a motherboard
E. Identify the CMOS chip and version
F. Motherboard CMOS setup
II. Supporting Windows OS
A. Installing Windows
B. Configuring Windows
C. Monitoring System Performance
D. Hardware Installations
E. Windows Registry
F. Computer auditing software
G. Troubleshooting
III. Memory
A. History of memory
B. Types of memory
C. Installing memory
D. Troubleshooting memory
IV. Power Supply
A. Construction of Power Supply’s
B. Identifying Power Supply connectors
C. Required Power Supply needs
D. Installing the Power Supply
V. Storage Devices
A. Hard Drives
B. Optical Drives
C. Partitioning and formatting a drive
VI. Purchasing a PC or Building your Own
A. Selecting a personal Computer to meet your needs
B. Preparing to Build a PC
C. Building your own PC
D. Setting up the CMOS
E. POST information
VII. Networking
A. An overview of Networks
B. Identifying the type of Network
C. Finding your Network Drivers
VIII. Viruses, Disaster Recovery, and Maintenance Plan
A. Viruses and Other Computer Infestations
B. Preventive Maintenance
C. Drive Backup
IX. Troubleshooting
A. Motherboards
B. Memory
C. Power Supply
D. Storage Devices
X. New Advances

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND COMPETENCIES


Upon completion of the course, the student will:

A. Describe different types of Motherboards.


1. Describe different types of motherboards.
2. Identify and research for motherboard manuals.
3. Enter the setup program and make basic changes.

B. Install an Operating System.


4. Install an operating system.
5. Identify the system requirements of an operating system.
6. Use computer auditing software on the operating system.
7. Monitor system performance.
8. Backup the registry.

C. Identify different types of memory.


9. Identify different types of memory.
10. Install system memory.
11. Run simple memory diagnostic software.

D. Identify components of a motherboard.


12. Identify the components of a motherboard reinforcement.
13. Describe the uses of the components on the motherboard.

E. Explain the construction of a power supply.


14. Explain the construction of a power supply.
15. Identify power supply connectors.
16. Estimate the requirements of the power supply
17. Install a power supply.

F. Describe the different types of hard drives.


18. Describe the different types of hard drives.
19. Partition and format a drive.
20. Install a drive.

G. Identify the different types of optical drives.


21. Identify the different types of optical drives.
22. Install an optical drive.

H. Explain the steps of purchasing a computer system.


23. Explain the steps of purchasing a computer system.
24. Research the components for a computer system.
25. Calculate the estimated cost of a computer system.

I. Explain the steps of building a PC.


26. Explain the steps of building a PC.
27. Build a basic computer system
28. Identify the different information displayed in POST.
29. Set up the CMOS.

J. Summarize a network.
30. Summarize a network.
31. Identify the components of a network.
32. Research for the drivers needed by a network.

K. Research for antivirus software.


33. Research for antivirus software.
34. Run antivirus software.
35. Backup a computer system.
36. Describe basic computer preventive maintenance.

L. Distinguish systemic methods of troubleshooting the computer.


37. Distinguish systemic methods of troubleshooting the computer.
38. Explain the use of flow charts in troubleshooting.
39. Use a flow chart in troubleshooting the different systems of the computer.

ASSESSMENT OF COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND COMPETENCIES


Student progress is evaluated through both formative and summative assessment
methods. Specific details may be found in the instructor’s course information
document.

COLLEGE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES


Student Handbook
https://www.kckcc.edu/files/docs/student-resources/student-handbook-and-code-
of-conduct.pdf
College Catalog
https://www.kckcc.edu/academics/catalog/index.html

College Policies and Statements


https://www.kckcc.edu/about/policies-statements/index.html

Accessibility and Accommodations


https://www.kckcc.edu/academics/resources/student-accessibility-support-
services/index.html.

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