Course Information Form
Code
ETDA 252
Pre/co-requisites
Course Instructor
Behruz Mashrequi
Title
Computer Hardware
Web Page
EDTA 251
Email
Office
bmashrequi@asc.uob.bh
20C 122
Credit Hours
2-3-3
Course Coordinator
Behruz Mashrequi
Course Objectives
 Prepare students to support personal computer hardware, including current technologies with
expanded content on troubleshooting and PC repair fundamentals.
 Upgrade the level of students from a user level to technician level for PC hardware matters.
 Provide step-by-step troubleshooting procedures to help solve PC hardware problems.
 Discuss how to address computer hardware problems and using various tools available in the
Windows XP operating system and hardware diagnostic tools available in the market.
Course Description
An in-depth discussion of personal computer’s hardware focusing on new technology covering real
work of PC repair. It also covers some older technology that remains in widespread use and still needs
support. Preparation for the CompTIA A+ IT Essentials Certification Examination.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
 Understand the importance of hardware components in a personal computer.
 Know the step-by-step instructions on installation, maintenance, optimization, and
troubleshooting of computer’s hardware.
 Focus on newer hardware technologies.
 Develop an in-depth learning on different strategies and techniques to optimize the personal
computer’s performance.
 Gain substantial confidence to take the CompTIA A+ IT Essentials Certification Exam.
Textbook
CompTIA A+ Guide to Hardware Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting 4th Edition
by Jean Andrews; ISBN-13: 978-0-619-21762-4
References
A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, Sixth Edition, Comprehensive by Jean Andrews;
ISBN 13: ISBN 13: 978-0-619-21758-7 © 2007
ISBN 10: 0-619-21758-8
Course Assessments
Mid Term Exam
Laboratory
Quizzes/Assignments
Project
Final Exam
Mid 1: 15%
Mid 2: 15%
15%
10% and 5%
40%
Test Dates
Mid Term Exam
Final Exam
Midterm 1:
Midterm 2:
22 June 2009 2.30 – 4.30
TBA
TBA.
General Notes
a) Student Conduct in Class Policy. Any acts of classroom disruption that go beyond the normal
rights of students to question and discuss with instructors the educational process relative to subject
content will not be tolerated, in accordance with the Academic Code of Conduct describe in the
Student Handbook.
b) Electronic Devices in Class Policy. Cellular phones, pagers, CD players, radios, and similar
devices are prohibited in the classroom and laboratory facilities. Calculators, electronic dictionary and
computers are prohibited during examinations and quizzes, unless specified.
c) Examination and Quiz Policy. Three examinations (Midterm 1, Midterm 2 and Final) and a
minimum of 5 quizzes will be given. NO MAKE UP TESTS FOR ANY REASON.
 Preparing for Examinations: Attend lecture and read chapters. At least 90% of the questions
are taken directly from the reading material. Review the Chapter Summary and Key Terms
sections and answer the Chapter Exercises at the end of chapters on which you are being
tested.
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In Case You Are late or absent: It is your responsibility to get the course notes, handouts, and
laboratory assignments should you miss the class or be late.
d) NO LATE WORK/ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!
e) Cheating Policy. Students are expected to uphold the school’s standard of conduct relating to
academic honesty. Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the academic
work they submit. The guiding principle of academic integrity shall be that a student’s submitted
work, examinations, reports, and projects must be that of the student’s on work. Student shall be
guilty of violating the policy if they:
 Represent the work of others as their own.
 Use or obtain unauthorized assistance in any academic work.
 Give unauthorized assistance to other students.
 Modify, without instructor approval, an examination, paper, record, or report for the purpose
of obtaining additional credit.
 Misrepresent the content of submitted work.
The penalty for violating the policy is severe. Any student violating the policy is subject to receive a
failing grade for the course and will be reported to the Office of the Dean. If a student is unclear
about whether a particular situation may constitute a policy violation, the student should meet with
the instructor to discuss the situation.
For this class, it is permissible to assist in general discussions of computing techniques. General
advice and interaction are encouraged. Each person, however, must develop his or her own
solutions to the assigned homework and laboratory exercises. Students may not “work together” on
graded assignments. Such collaboration constitutes cheating, unless it is a grouped assignment. A
student may not use or copy (by any means) another’s work (or portions of it) and represent it as
his/her own. If you need help on assignment, contact your instructor or the demonstrator, not other
classmates.
f) Enforced Withdrawal (W/WF)
 If your unexcused absences exceed (25%) of the total number of lectures of the course in
this semester, a grade of (WF) will be recorded in your academic record and will be counted
towards your GPA.
 If your excused and unexcused absences exceed (25%) of the total number of lectures of the
course in this semester, a grade of (W) will be recorded in your academic record, and the
withdrawal regulation will be applied.
g) THE FINAL EXAMINATION IS COMPREHENSIVE.
h) THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY PORTION OF THIS SYLLABUS
AT ANY TIME.
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Course Weekly Breakdown
Week
1
2
Topics to be Covered
4
Chapter 3: Form Factors and Power Supplies
5
Continuation…
Chapter 3: Form Factors and Power Supplies
6
Continuation…
Chapter 3: Form Factors and Power Supplies
7
Chapter 4: Processor and Chipsets
10
11
12
13*
Quiz 1
Assignment 1
Quiz 2
Assignment 2
Chapter 2: PC Repair Fundamentals
Continuation…
Chapter 2: PC Repair Fundamentals
9
Project and
Assignment
Introduction to the Course
3
8
Notes
Midterm Exam 1
Continuation...
Chapter 4: Processor and Chipsets
Mid Semester Break
(for Students)
Chapter 5: Motherboards
Quiz 3
Assignment 3
Continuation…
Chapter 5: Motherboards
Chapter 9: Multimedia Devices and Mass
Storage
Continuation…
Chapter 9: Multimedia Devices and Mass
Storage
14*
Chapter 10: PC’s on a Network
15
Continuation...
Chapter 10: PC’s on a Network
16
Chapter 11: Notebooks, Tablet PCs, and PDAs
17
Review
Midterm Exam 2
Quiz 4
Assignment 4
Quiz 5
Assignment 5
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