MSU-BOTTINEAU
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER, CREDITS: CIS 219 Micro Computer Hardware 3 credits Fall semester T,Thur. 9:00-10:15 Greg Livedalen Greg.Livedalen@misu.nodak.edu Thatcher 213 -- 228-5419
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None This is a comprehensive study of the hardware components of the
COURSE DESCRIPTION: PC.
REQUIRED TEXT: A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, Fifth Edition, by Jean Andrews COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course students will be able to understand the internal workings of the PC. #3 Be able to diagnose and repair. #2 Be able to build a computer from components. #3 Be more prepared to take the CompTIA A+ Core Hardware Exam. COURSE CONTENT: 1. Introducing Hardware 2. How Hardware and Software work together 3. Understanding the Boot Process and Command Line 4. Electricity and power Supplies 5. The Motherboard 6. Managing Memory 7. Floppy drives 8. Understanding and Installing Hard Drives 9. Optimizing and Protecting Hard Drives 10. Supporting I/O Devices 11. Multimedia Devices and Mass Storage 12. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Fundamentals COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION: Students will be expected to attend all classes. Numerous assignments will be collected, graded, along with quizzes and tests. Grading will be on a 90-80-…system.