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Course Development Guide |
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October 1, 2007
Course Title
Computer Repair and Troubleshooting I
Course Description
Students will prepare for positions related to the maintenance of computers and computer-related equipment through hands-on and project-based learning, textbook assignments, and Internet research. The focus of this course is in the hardware area.
Contact
Carrie DeMuth
405-743-5426
cdemu@okcareertech.org
| OCAS Codes | OHLAP Credit | Course Length | Prerequisites |
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8501
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Yes |
120 Hours
120 hours is based on a Carnegie unit, which accounts for 175 forty-five (45) minute class periods per school year. |
Business, Marketing and Information Technology Core desired, but not required |
Knowledge and Skills
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Understand basic terms concepts, and functions of system components, including how each component should work during normal operation and during the boot process.
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Demonstrate the basic procedures for adding and removing field replaceable units for both desktop and portable systems.
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Identify the following problems for device installation and configuration €”IRQs, DMAs, and I/O addresses.
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Identify common peripheral ports, associated cabling, and their connectors and understand proper procedures for installation and configuration
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Understand concepts and procedures relating to BIOS.
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Demonstrate methods of upgrading equipment.
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Diagnose, troubleshoot and isolate problems.
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Provide preventive maintenance procedures.
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Practice correct procedures for protecting against hazards to people, hardware, the workplace, and the environment.
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Identify popular CPUs, motherboards, and RAM and their characteristics.
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Demonstrate knowledge of basic printer concepts, operations, and components.
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Understand basic networking concepts, how to swap and configure network cards, and repairs on the network.
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Demonstrate and apply knowledge of hardware design, operation and maintenance.
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Demonstrate knowledge of CPU components.
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Install computer system (e.g., monitor, keyboard, disk drive, and printer).
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Perform hardware installation, configuration, and upgrades.
The new CompTIA A+ 2006 objectives can be found at http://certification.comptia.org/resources/objectives.aspx
Microcomputer Repair Technician - CTTC
http://www.okcareertech.org/testing/Skills%20Standards/Information_Career_Cluster.htmBrainbench - http://www.brainbench.com
Accountability Measures, Assessments, or Evaluation Procedures
- CompTIA - http://certification.comptia.org/
- Brainbench - http://www.okcareertech.org/certify
- Microcomputer Repair Technician - http://www.okcareertech.org/testing/Skills%20Standards/Information_Career_Cluster.htm
Industry Alignments
(Select one of the following options)
CompTIA (select 1):
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A+ Core Hardware
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A+ Essentials (2006 Exam)
Brainbench (2 exams required):
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Information Technology Terminology
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Computer Technical Support
Curriculum Resources
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Introduction to Operating Systems: A survey course, 2nd edition, Mary Gorman & Todd Stubbs - Thomson Course Technology
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All in One A+ Certification by Mike Meyers, 4th edition - McGraw Hill (Osborn)
- Practical PC, 3rd edition, by Parsons and Oja - Thomson Course Technology
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Career Cluster Resources for Information Technology - http://www.careerclusters.org/resources/ClusterDocuments/itdocuments/ITFinal.pdf
Additional Resources:
Test Out Software - Core & OS
Self-Test Software