INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER HARDWARE / SYSTEM
Weeks 1-9 (Sep 02 - Oct 31)
Call it "Boot Camp" if you will, these first weeks will be the hardest but the most informative.  You will learn the core concepts behind a computer and why it works:

 

  • Computer history and relevance

  • Safety to you and your computer

  • Tools and equipment

  • Preventive maintenance

  • Electronic principles

  • Terms, concepts, functions and identification

  • Components, ports, cables and connectors

  • Operation and architecture


Web Handout
Lab Project
Quiz
Links
Notes
DATE TOPICS CURRICULUM
October
30		 Install XP: Part2 - finish install, WindowsUpdates, Customization, Utilities addition.  
October
28		 Install XP: Part1 - Prep hard drive, manual install of XP  
October
23		 Network Gaming: UT - Learn why computer industry technology revolves around gaming.  Install, setup and preparation of PC Game Unreal Tournament with practice play.  
October
21		 Internet Research: Lab - Practice what you have learned, review Internet Research  
October
16		 Internet Research: Daily Lookups - Use DailyRotation.com for daily computer technology exposure.  
October
14		 Internet Research: TechLinks 2- Use bookmarks of internet links to major sites for aiding the computer technician.  
October
9		 Internet Research: TechLinks - Use bookmarks of internet links to major sites for aiding the computer technician.  
October
7		 Internet Research: Lab - Practice what you have learned, review of web engines/forums.  
October
2		 Internet Research: Web Forums Part 2 - Project based example of searching, posting and replying.  
September
29		 Internet Research: Web Forums Part 1 - Acknowledgement of web based forums and history.  
September
25		 Internet Research: Web Engines Part 2 - Project based example of full use and extended features.  
September
23		 Internet Research: Web Engines Part 1 - Professional use of Google search engine.  
September 18 Basic Electricity
September 18 Computer Basics / Binary
September
16		 Movie - AntiTrust  
September 11 Hardware and Software Tools.
September 09

Computer and Personal Safety.
September 04 Assignment of Personal Computer (clean,inventory,label), lab coat and tool issue, setup of classroom/lab, walkthrough of laptop center, photo session.
September 02 First Day of Class! - Teacher and students introduce each other, class overview and function, questions and comments session.