Southwest Texas Junior College Lynn Masterson
207 Wildcat Drive Del Rio campus, Room E1
Del Rio TX 78840-8402 (830) 703-1573
(830) 775-1612 lemasterson@swtjc.edu
ITSC 1325
Personal Computer Hardware
ITSC 1325 – Personal Computer Hardware -- 3 sem. hrs. (2 lecture, 4 laboratory, 0 external hours per week)
A study of current personal computer hardware including personal computer assembly and upgrading, setup and configuration, and troubleshooting. Basic computer skills required and will be tested the first week of school. If skills are not met, student will be advised to register for COSC 1401.
TSI Requirement: M1; R0; R2C; W1.
Prerequisites: none
Lab Fee: $24.
This course is highly focused on the personal computer.
Course Outcomes:
Assemble/setup and upgrade personal computer systems; diagnose and isolate faulty components; optimize system performance; and install/connect peripherals.
Andrews, Jean. CompTIA A+ Guide to Hardware: Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting, 5th edition. Course Technology 2010. ISBN ten digit format: 1-4354-8738-9, ISBN thirteen digit format: 978-1-4354-8738-3.
The following list of master course outcomes will be addressed in the course.
1. Assemble/setup and upgrade personal computer systems
2. Diagnose and isolate faulty components
3. Optimize system performance
4. Install/connect peripherals
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform tasks related to the following:
1. Identify the fundamental principles of using personal computers
2. Install, configure, optimize, and upgrade personal computer components
3. Identify tools, diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for personal computer components
4. Perform preventative maintenance on personal computer components
5. Identify the fundamental principles of using laptops and portable devices
6. Install, configure, optimize and upgrade laptops and portable devices
7. Identify tools, basic diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for laptops and portable devices
8. Perform preventative maintenance on laptops and portable devices
9. Identify the fundamental principles of using operating systems
10. Install, configure, optimize and upgrade operating systems
11. Identify tools, diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for operating systems
12. Perform preventative maintenance on operating systems
13. Identify the fundamental principles of using printer and scanners
14. Identify basic concepts of installing, configuring, optimizing and upgrading printer and scanners
15. Identify tools, diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for printer and scanners
16. Identify the fundamental principles of networks
17. Install, configure, optimize and upgrade networks
18. Identify tools, diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for networks
19. Identify the fundamental principles security
20. Install, configure, upgrade and optimize security
21. Identify tools, diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for security
22. Perform preventative maintenance tor computer security
23. Describe the aspects and importance of safety and environmental issues
24. Identify potential hazards and implement proper safety procedures including Electro Static Discharge (ESD) precautions and procedures, safe work environment and equipment handling
25. Identify proper disposal procedures for batteries, display devices and chemical solvents and cans
26. Use good communication skills, including listening and tact/discretion, when communicating with customers and colleagues
27. Use job-related professional behavior including privacy, confidentiality and respect for the customer and customers' property (e.g. telephone, computer)
Student Contributions
Attendance and punctuality are critical for successful progress in this course. Each student is expected to study two hours outside of class for each hour in class, take an active role in lectures, laboratories, participate fully in group activities, and assume a self-directed approach to completing class work and home work.
Your performance will be evaluated by satisfactory mastery of the learning objectives listed above. Four exams will be given during the course. The point system below will be used to determine your grade:
All regular exams 300 points (3 exams 100 points per exam)
Laboratory work 10 points per lab
Final exam 100 points
After your numerical grade has been calculated, your letter grade will be determined as a percentage of points possible:
A 90–100% B 80–89% C 70–79% D 60–69% F less than 60%
Plagiarism, the representation of someone else's work as your own, or cheating on an examination will not be tolerated. Either case will result in a grade of zero on work or examination in question. Two or more infractions will be reported to the Dean of Instructional Services for disciplinary action.
Laboratory assignments are imperative. Students must turn in completed assignments by appropriate deadlines.
Attendance will be taken during each class meeting.
Safety will follow general safety practices.
Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments is requested to speak directly to the Counseling Department (see below) as early in the semester (preferable within the first week) as possible. All discussions will remain confidential.
Crystal City Idalia De La Cruz (830/374-2828) Del Rio Marilyn Casson (830 775-1560)
Eagle Pass Brenda Hoffman (830/758-4102) Uvalde Melissa Deleon (830/591-7352)
The class meets for two lecture hours and four laboratory hours per week starting a 4:00 PM and ending at 9:50 PM Wednesday at the Del Rio campus in Room 8. (Total Contact hours: 96)
Office Hours:
Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday
Will be posted as soon as possible
ITSC 1325 – Developed/Revised: January 16, 2010