Course Syllabus
COURSE NUMBER:
TITLE:
CREDITS: 5
EET 131
IT Essentials- A+ Certification
Fall 2013
COURSE LENGTH:
11 Weeks
Tuesday or Thursday 6:00pm-9:00pm
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is part one of a two course series that addresses the body of knowledge
required for the current Comptia A+ Certification test. The emphasis is on the
fundamentals of installing, maintaining and configuring, computer hardware, operating
systems, networks and security. Computer lab fee
INSTRUCTOR:
Tim Fiegenbaum
Phone: 206-934-0181
Office 2320B (above bookstore)
E-mail: tim.fiegenbaum@seattlecolleges.edu
http://facweb.northseattle.edu/tfiegenb/eet/
Office Hours
During class lab hours
Required Course Resource
LabSim PC Pro
ISBN 978-1-935080-42-8
Price: $125
Accessible for 3 full years.
It can be purchased from NSCC bookstore or TestOut.com. The price is the same.
Directions for getting started using LabSim activation code purchased from bookstore:
http://www.testout.com/home/student-resources/how-to-tutorials/students-not-activatedby-teachers
Below are directions for purchasing LabSim PC Pro directly from the publisher
TestOut.com.
http://facweb.northseattle.edu/tfiegenb/EET131/testout/Student%20start%20up%20Guide
.pdf
COURSE OUTCOMES/LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the class students will be able to:
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1. Practice skill sets of a PC technician.
2. Identify the function and purpose of standard personal computer hardware.
3. Install and configure system components, peripheral devices, storage devices, and
printers.
4. Install and configure basic computer networks.
5. Install and configure printers.
COURSE OUTLINE
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Computing Overview
PC Technician
System Components
Peripheral Devices
Storage
Networking
Printing
READING ASSIGNMENTS & APPROXIMATE COURSE SCHEDULE
LabSim PC Pro: See Canvas calendar, https://canvas.northseattle.edu/login for specific
due dates. Since the class will meet only once per week, it is the student’s responsibility
to get started and complete assignments based on Canvas calendar dates. Canvas will not
be available until the day before class starts.
Chapter
Chapter Title
Days
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Computing Overview
4
2
PC Technician
6
3
System Components
15
4
Peripheral devices
8
5
Storage
14
6
Networking
18
7
Printing
6
Total
Number of days per quarter will vary:
72
* Schedule is subject to change at any time at the discretion of the instructor.
PROCESS:
Students will works through the LabSim videos, lab simulations and assessments at their
own pace though there are specific deadlines concerning when work is required to be
completed which are addressed in the Canvas calendar. “At the students pace” means the
student can watch the videos and perform the lab simulations as many times as they need
to gain mastery. At the end of each section the student must pass an assessment prior to
moving on to the next section. The bulk of student work will be in LabSim and the
embedded assessments will make up 35% of their grade. It will also be the modality for
taking the midterm and final which make up another 50% of the student grade.
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The Learning Management System (LMS) Canvas will be used in this course.
https://canvas.northseattle.edu/login. The login will be your student ID number and your
password will be the first six letters of your last name. At this time Canvas will be used
primarily to:
1. Access assignments, listed under, “Assignments”
2. View due dates posted in, “Calendar.”
3. The grading function in Canvas will not be in use.
4. Communication between students and faculty:
a. It is requested that the Canvas “Inbox” be used for e-mail
communication.
b. Faculty will make every attempt to answer e-mail in 24-48 hours.
c. If the concern is of an urgent nature the instructor e-mail mentioned
above may be used.
d. If it is a question about curriculum or issues other students might have
feel free to make a post in the discussion forum.
5. A discussion forum is available in Canvas and is available for asking
questions and making comments about course content.
a. Faculty will post questions, but it is primarily for students to interact in
both asking and answering questions.
b. On many occasions other students working through the curriculum
may provide a quicker answer than the faculty.
c. Details about Netiquette and forum use is posted at:
http://facweb.northseattle.edu/tfiegenb/eet/discussion/discussion.htm
d. Weekly participation on the discussion page will make up 5% of your
grade.
6. Problems accessing Canvas, LabSim or any of the instructional materials
should be addressed to:
a. Your instructor-contact info above
b. NSCC e-Learning
http://www.virtualcollege.org/resource/technicalhelp_index.htm
During on campus class time students will participate in labs with real systems, brief
lecture and in-class assessments.
There will be graded assignments. You will work in teams of two, but labs will be
graded on an individual basis. All labs require the instructor or lab assistant’s initial on
the weekly assignment sheet upon completion. Assignments will be accepted up to one
week late. Assignments over a week late will receive limited or no credit. If your lab
partner is absent during a lab day, continue to work on your labs. It will be your lab
partner’s responsibility to catch up.
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Student Supplies: Each student is required to have the following items.
1.
Wrist Strap (ESD). The following link is included only as an example of what a
wrist strap looks like, and what to expect to pay for it. They can be purchased at most
computer, and electronics stores.
2.
Basic tools: Philips head (#1) and flat head screwdriver or inexpensive computer
tool kit (Sample: Tool Kit search at Amazon.com)
3.
A USB flash drive with at least 1 gig of available space.
4.
It is required that students take the A+ Certification test at the completion of EET
131 and EET 132.
5.
Audio headphones for listening to LabSim PC Pro curriculum through computer
audio connections.
STUDENT EVALUATION METHOD
Grades will be based on the following:
Category
LabSim Average score
Approx. #
101
Percentage of Grade
35
(Average lowest & highest exam)
In class labs
Discussion in Canvas
Mid Term (LabSim)
Final (LabSim)
7
1
1
10
5
25%
25%
100.0% Total
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Grade Assignment
96 - 100 %
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94
93
92
91
90
89
88
87
86
85
84
83
82
81
80
79
78
77
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.1
3.0
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.3
2.2
2.1
4.0
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.5
76
75
74
73
72
71
70
69
68
67
66
65
64
63
62
2.0
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
.9
.8
.7
.0
NSCC Grading System: See Student Handbook
PARTICIPATION/TEAMWORK/CONDUCT:
Your success in this course will be strongly influenced by your participation, conduct and
ability to work as a team player. In industry these are referred to as soft skills and
possession of them is critical to your success.
You are responsible for attendance. Punctuality is expected. Missed lecture and lab
material may be obtained from your fellow students. As this is largely a lab
environment, safety and appropriate behavior will be stressed. Behavior deemed
disruptive to the class may be cause for dismissal under the provisions of the Student
Code of Conduct.
We will be sharing this classroom with other classes. It is imperative that we leave this
room ready for the next class. That includes a functional computer and a tidy workspace.
INTERNET USE:
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It is the NSCC policy not to restrict student Internet access. It may be deemed disruptive
behavior to view Internet material offensive to those around them. Use of the Internet,
which is deemed disruptive behavior during lecture or labs, may lead to dismissal
under the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct.
COMPUTING SERVICES SOFTWARE COPYRIGHT POLICY.
It is the intent of the Seattle Community College District to adhere to all provisions and
amendments of Section 117, Title 17 of the United States code that regulates copyright
laws in the area of microcomputer programs.
Quoted below is the relevant part of the Policy:
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II.
III.
Illegal copies of copyrighted software may not be made or used on college
equipment.
When copyrighted software is used on a disk sharing system, efforts will be made
to secure this software from copying.
No employee of the District shall encourage or allow any student to
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electronic bulletin board.
ACCOMMODATIONS
In my commitment to student learning I want to support all students. If you have a
disability that will affect your performance in this class please let me know. Students
with disabilities are encouraged to use disability services for support in implementing
reasonable accommodations for their disabilities.
For Academic Accommodations: https://northseattle.edu/disability-services
NSCC SERVICES https://northseattle.edu/services
HOLIDAYS:
http://www.seattlecolleges.edu/DISTRICT/calendar/academiccalendar.aspx
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