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 * //A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining your PC Seventh Edition// **

**COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY**

**3 Year Syllabus**

** General Course Information **

**Instructor:** Mr. /Sgt. Richard Abel **Office Hours:** Tuesday 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM **Phone:** (401) 364-6869 ext 7094 (Voice Mail Only) **Email:** reabe@chariho.k12.ri.us **Mail:** Chariho Career and Technical Center 459 Switch Road Wood River Junction, RI 02894 **Web site:** www.ctc-comptech.wikispaces.com ** Classroom: CTC-110 ** ** Class Times: Dependant on Computer Technology Class Schedule **

** COURSE OUTLINE: **

** Computer Technology **

**Textbooks:**

Jean Andrews, //A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining your PC, Seventh Edition//. Course Technology/Cengage Learning Incorporated, 2010, ISBN-13: 978-1-435-49778-8 Gerrish/Dugger/Roberts, Electricity and Electronics, Goodheart-wilcox Company, Inc, ISBN: 1-59070-207-7, Chapter 1-8 (Computer Technology III Only) Mike Meyers Guides – ** // Mike Meyer’s CompTIA Guide: Practical Application, Third Edition (Exam 220-702) // **

** GOAL OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY: **

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.

** Course Objectives ** Students will gain a complete, step-by-step approach for learning the fundamentals of supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware and software. This course maps fully to CompTIA’s latest 2009 A+ Exam objectives.

Specific topic coverage includes:

Introducing Hardware Introducing Operating Systems Working with People in a Technical World Form Factors, Power Supplies, and Working Inside a Computer All about Motherboards Supporting Processors Upgrading Memory Supporting Hard Drives Installing and Supporting I/O Devices Multimedia Devices and Mass Storage PC Maintenance and Troubleshooting Strategies Installing Windows Maintaining Windows Optimizing Windows Tools for Solving Windows Problems Fixing Windows Problems Networking Essentials Networking Practices Security Essentials Security Practices Supporting Notebooks Supporting Printers

** COURSE OBJECTIVES: **

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.

**ATTENDANCE:**

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.

**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.

** Web Site **

Supplementary information for the course is available at www.ctc-comptech.wikispaces.com. The Web site contains class notes, PowerPoint slides, class announcements, the course syllabus, test dates, and other information for the course.

** E-Mail **

All students are requested to obtain an e-mail account. If you have any questions about the course or need assistance, please contact me in person or by telephone during office hours; or by e-mail at any time. Also, you may submit the chapter project and lab assignments in class on the due date or by e-mail with a date stamp at or before 5:00 P.M. on the due date. E-mail submissions should be submitted as an attachment in Microsoft Word format.

** GRADING POLICY: **

Grades will be based on a variety of assessments including:

ü Home Work/Class Participation ü Major Course Assessments ü Projects / Lab Work ü Quizzes ü Tests

For the current school year the following weights and categories have been placed in power school:

1. 75% of final grades consist of: a. Home Work/Class Participation – possible total points 100 b. Projects / Lab Work – possible total points 100 c. Quizzes – possible total points 100

2. Tests – possible total points – 100 - (25% of final grade) 3. Formative tests – 100 – (Not included in final grade)

Any questions regarding grades can be posed to the instructor either by email or telephone call.

** 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 12 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. Students will learn how to install, manage, maintain and troubleshoot an operating system. 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 the computer repairs related to hardware and software, as well as operating system technologies and computer networks. Students will learn about computer networking and security. As the new Instructor for the Computer Technologies Classes I am in the process of developing a project that will help enhance the employability of the seniors. The student will also 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

__ ** Computer Technology Daily / Weekly Grade Sheet ** __

Students will be graded every other week for a Participation / Daily Grade using the following rubric. Much of this class consists of work and projects done during class time and students will be graded for that work. Homework assignments are few and mostly pertain to Computer Technology I and II students. The student grades are transferred to Power School where both Parents and Students can readily see the progress being made. These rubrics are taken in to consideration through out all grades and do not show up as separate grades.

** Name: ** A top of 100 % can be achieved by scoring 4 on all days of class (e.g. if the students class meets every other day for 1 block on weeks where they meet 3 times a score of 12 would yield a 100 %. On days where students meet twice a score of 8 would yield 100 %. If you meet for double blocks then just double the scores.)
 * 4 ||  3  ||  2  ||  1  ||
 * Student always uses classroom project time well. || Student usually uses classroom project time well. || Student usually uses classroom project time well. || Student does not use classroom project time well ||
 * Conversations are primarily focused on the project and things needed to get the work done and are held in a manner that typically does not disrupt others. || Most conversations are focused on the project and things needed to get the work done and are held in a manner that typically does not disrupt others. || Most conversations are not focused on the project. Occasionally distracts others from their work. || Typically is disruptive to the work of others. ||
 * Always has a positive attitude about the task(s). || Often has a positive attitude about the task(s). || Sometimes has a positive attitude about the task(s). || Has a negative attitude about the task(s). ||