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The students will gain hands-on computer experience providing routine maintenance, installing components, connecting peripheral interface card and other expansion cards. Laptop and mobile device hardware and maintenance is also covered. Students completing this course will have begun the preparation necessary for success in the following industry-recognized certifications: CompTIA A+ 220-1001 (Core 1) . (Note: Preparation for the A+ certifications should include NTWK 2053 and NTWK 2153) (Outside lab time will be required. )  \nPrerequisites  \nNone.  \nCredit Hours  \n3  \nContact hours  \n45  \nLoad hours  \n3  \nSemesters Offered  \nSpring, On Demand  \nACTS Equivalent  \nN/A  \nGrade Mode  \nA-F  \nLearning Outcomes  \nStudents will:  \n• Identify PC mother board components  \n• Identify and install correct memory types for different motherboards  \n• Install and troubleshoot I/O devices  \n• Enumerate hard disk types and describe differences  \n• Identify PC form factor and power supplies  \n• Enumerate and discuss differences in motherboard types  \n• Utilize Windows-and DOS-based utilities for troubleshooting PC hardware difficulties  \n• Replace PC hardware components on assigned lab computers  \n• Completely construct a PC from the motherboard up by assembling the necessary components and installing the operating system  \nGeneral Education Outcomes Supported  \n• Students will demonstrate technological fluency.  \nStandard Practices  \nTopics List  \n• Electrical and ESD safety  \n• Cases  \n• Power supplies  \n• Voltage, wattage, power fluctuations  \n• Motherboards  \n• CPUs  \n• CPU architecture  \n• Cooling systems  \n• Memory – ROM, RAM  \n• Adaptor cards  \n• Hard drives, SSDs, and other storage media  \n• RAID  \n• Ports, connectors, and cables  \n• Input devices  \n• Output devices  \n• Printers  \n• Computer assembly  \n• POST, BIOS, CMOS, UEFI  \n• Installing an operating system  \n• Installing third party software  \n• Upgrading hardware  \n• Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting  \n• Networking fundamentals  \n• Types of networks  \n• Network protocols and services  \n• Network devices  \n• Security devices  \n• Network cables  \n• Network addressing  \n• Network configuration  \n• Laptop components  \n• Mobile device components  \n• Email  \nLearning activities  \n• Students will build a functioning microcomputer.  \n• This course requires some in class, hands-on work and also additional handson work in a virtual or on-campus computer lab.  \nAssessments  \n• Homework  \n• Lab assignments  \n• Hands-On activities  \n• Quizzes  \n• Projects  \n• Exams  \n• Skills exams  \nGrading guidelines  \n• A = 90-100  \n• B = 80-89  \n• C = 70-79  \n• D = 60-69  \n• F = 59 & below  \nRevision Date  \nApril 25 , 2023","cbCaisH2yQDhwWMg","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisH2yQDhwWMg","pdf",222121,"English","# Learning Outcomes\n## Topics List\n## Learning activities\n## Assessments\n## Grading guidelines\n## Revision Date","[{\"question\":\"What skills will students develop in NTWK 2053?\",\"answer\":\"Students will identify and install motherboard components and correct memory types, install and troubleshoot I/O devices, enumerate hard drive types, and replace hardware components on lab computers. 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