Contra Costa College
Course Outline
CCT 273
Computer Repair Technology
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Department &Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Challenge Policy
Co-requisite
Challenge Policy
Advisory
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Hours By Arrangement
Activity Hours
Units
18
3
3
0
0
4
COURSE/CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course provides a study in the construction and design of personal computers. Included will be diagnosing
and methods of troubleshooting all areas of microcomputer hardware. Differentiation between hardware and
software failure and compatibility will be discussed.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
UNDERSTAND THE FUNCTION AND THEORY ASSOCIATED WITH COMPUTER HARDWARE
INSTALL, CONFIGURE AND APPLY SYSTEM BOARDS, EXPANSION CARDS AND MODULES
ISOLATE AND IDENTIFY FAILURE MODES USING ELECTRONIC TEST EQUIPMENT AND
PROGRAMS
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
40
% STUDY OF COMPUTER COMPONENT FUNCTIONS, TYPES AND THEORY
30
% INSTALL, CONFIGURE AND APPLY SYSTEM BOARDS, EXPANSION CARDS AND
MODULES
30
% ISOLATE AND IDENTIFY FAILURE MODES USING ELECTRONIC TEST EQUIPMENT
AND PROGRAMS
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
LECTURE: 3 HOURS PER WEEK
PRACTICAL APPLICATION LAB ASSIGNMENTS: 3 HOURS PER WEEK
DEMONSTRATIONS WILL BE GIVEN DURING LAB HOURS
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
Troubleshooting the PC with A+ Preparation
Patrick Regan
Pearson
3rd Ed,/2006
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Hours per week
Weekly Reading Assignments
Weekly Writing Assignments
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
3
0
0
3
1
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
60
%
OBJECTIVE EXAMINATIONS ON EACH UNIT TAUGHT IN LECTURE
30
%
SKILL DEMONSTRATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL LAB
10
%
SEMESTER RESEARCH PAPER
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
X
Letter Grade
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Credit / No Credit
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
Prepared by:
Rick Figuera
Date: Semester/Year
Spring/2008
Revised 02/07
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Be low 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit