Syllabus

459 Switch Road Wood River Junction, RI 02894
 * COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY **
 * CONTACT INFORMATION: **
 * Instructor: ** Mr. Gianni Petteruti
 * Office Hours: ** Tuesday 2:05 PM - 3:05 PM
 * Phone: ** (401) 364-6869
 * Email: ** gtpet@chariho.us
 * Mail:** Chariho Career and Technical Center

The Computer Technology program strives to help students meet the increasingly technical demands and expectations of the 21st century by facilitating a classroom environment that results in a the development of a computer literate, technologically competent, problem solving, computer specialist with the skills necessary for success in the Digital Age. This course maps fully to CompTIA’s A+ Exam objectives. The course is designed to be a complete, step-by-step approach for learning the fundamentals of supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware and software. Refer to the school handbook regarding attendance. We will adhere to the school policies regarding attendance. I believe that there is academic value in a student's being present in class, in hearing the explanations of teachers, in discussing subjects with other students.
 * GOAL OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY: **
 * COURSE OBJECTIVES: **
 * ATTENDANCE: **

** SEATING POLICY: ** Class seating will be assigned. Should a student have any need for preferential seating they should address this with the instructor and accommodations will be made. Students must be in their seats and ready to work at the bell.

** GRADING POLICY: ** Grades will be based on a variety of assessments including: Quizzes Tests Projects / Lab Work Class work (includes participation and daily grades) Course Technology Incorporated, 2007 This course maps fully to CompTIA’s new 2006 A+ Exam objectives. The course is designed to be a complete, step-by-step approach for learning the fundamentals of supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware and software. Specific topic coverage includes : I. Introducing Hardware II. Introducing Operating Systems III. PC Repair Fundamentals IV. Form Factors and Power Supplies V. Processors and Chipsets VI. Motherboards VII. Upgrading Memory VIII. Hard Drives IX. Installing and Supporting I/O Devices X. Multimedia Devices and Mass Storage XI. Installing Windows 2000/XP XII. Maintaining Windows 2000/XP XIII. Supporting Windows 2000/XP Users and Their Data XIV. Troubleshooting Windows 2000/XP Startup XV. Windows 9x/ME Commands and Startup Disk XVI. Supporting Windows 9x/ME XVII. PCs on a Network XVIII. PCs on the Internet XIX. Securing your PC and LAN XX. Notebooks, Tablet PCs, and PDAs XXI. Supporting Printers and Scanners XXII. The Professional PC Technician
 * COURSE OUTLINE: **
 * Computer Technology **
 * Text: ** Jean Andrews**, __A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining your PC, Sixth Edition__**.
 * Course Objectives **

__Comptia's 2009 A+ Update__ available online at www.comptia.org [|CompTIA_A_220-701.pdf] [|CompTIA_A_220-702.pdf]

__**Overview of Program**__


 * Computer Technology I**

The Computer Technology Program is a three-year program designed to provide the student with a complete understanding of computer hardware and software. The first year of the program immerses the student in understanding computer hardware. This program has two articulation agreements with New England Institute of Technology. After successful completion of the program, students wishing to pursue their post-secondary education at NEIT will be awarded up to 15 credits. In this course, students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for expectations 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the Chariho High School Graduation Portfolio


 * Computer Technology II**

The second year of this program immerses the student in understanding computer software and operating systems. The second year also introduces students to electronics. Hands-on activities will include building and testing electronic circuits. Hands-on computer repair, installation, modification, and upgrades will also be a part of everyday activities. In this course, students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for expectations 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the Chariho High School Graduation Portfolio.


 * Computer Technology III**

In the third year, the student will concentrate on computer repairs related to both hardware and software, as well as Operating System Technologies and computer networks. The student will have multiple opportunities to concentrate on his or her interests by working on independent projects. In this projects-based school year, the student can choose projects in areas such as computer problems, building computers for prospective customers, and installing software. The program will prepare the student to become A+ certified. This certification is internationally recognized and is designed for the computer technician. Throughout the school year, students will work with simulated A+ Exams and become familiar with the types of questions asked, and formats used on the actual exam. Once certified, the student can use this certification for an entry level position as a computer technician. In this course, students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for expectations 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the Chariho High School Graduation Portfolio. __**Year by Year**__ __** Computer Technology 1 **__ (class meets every day) Intro to Class – 1 day

Basic Safety – 1 day // Chapter 1 //. Introducing Hardware – 3 Weeks // Chapter 3 //. PC Repair Fundamentals – 3 Weeks // Chapter 4 //. Form Factors and Power Supplies – 3 Weeks // Chapter 5 //. Processors and Chipsets – 3 Weeks // Chapter 6 //. Motherboards – 3 Weeks // Chapter 7 //. Upgrading Memory – 2 Weeks End of Semester 1 (class meets every other day) // Chapter 8 //. Hard Drives – 7 Weeks // Chapter 9 //. Installing and Supporting I/O Devices – 7 Weeks // Chapter 10 //. Multimedia Devices and Mass Storage – 5 Weeks

__** Computer Technology 2 **__ (class meets every day) Intro to Class – 1 day

Basic Safety – 1 day // Chapter 2 //. Introducing Operating Systems – 3 Weeks // Chapter 11 //. Installing Windows 2000/XP – 3 Weeks // Chapter 12 //. Maintaining Windows 2000/XP – 5 Weeks // Chapter 13 //. Supporting Windows 2000/XP Users and Their Data – 3 Weeks // Chapter 14 //. Troubleshooting Windows 2000/XP Startup – 3 Weeks End of Semester 1 (class meets every other day) // Chapter 15 //. Windows 9x/ME Commands and Startup Disk – 3 Weeks // Chapter 16 //. Supporting Windows 9x/ME – 5 Weeks // Chapter 19 //. Securing your PC and LAN – 7 Weeks

Electronics Electricity and Electronics Textbook Chapters 1-8

__ ** Computer Technology 3 ** __ (class meets every day all year) Intro to Class – 1 day

Basic Safety – 1 day // Chapter 20 //. Notebooks, Tablet PCs, and PDAs – 6 Weeks // Chapter 21 //. Supporting Printers and Scanners – 3 Weeks // Chapter 22 //. The Professional PC Technician – 3 Days // Chapter 17 //. PCs on a Network – 5 Weeks // Chapter 18 //. PCs on the Internet – 4 Weeks

Long Term Project

Prep for A+ Certification Exams

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