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New Course Form
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New Course – Course not previously offered.
Type of Action
1.
Catalog Prefix and Number*: CIT 111
2.
Course Title:
Hardware and Software Systems Concepts
Pilot Course Information:
Are you requesting pilot status only at this time?
Implementation Date?
Yes
No
Are you requesting pilot status in addition to regular approval process? Yes
Implementation date? Fall or Spring?
Year?
Has this course been previously approved as pilot status
3.
4.
Yes
No
No
Justification for requested action.
This new course will combine the objectives currently covered in separate hardware and software core
classes (CIT 110 and ETE 134) into a single four hour course that eliminates duplication of material.
Submitting Entity:
Curriculum Committee:
Or College: Bluegrass Community and Technical College
5. Person(s) Primarily Responsible for Proposal (Complete item only if course is not part of a curriculum
package. Verify that members are still current and active prior to submission.):
Name
Teaching Area
College
Dana Brown
CIT
BCTC
Robert Chirwa
CIT
BCTC
Don Halcomb
CIT
BCTC
Debbie Holt
CIT
BCTC
Richard King
CIT
BCTC
James Kolasa
CIT
BCTC
Thomas Papanicolaou
CIT
BCTC
Sandy Swanson
CIT
BCTC
Cindy Tucker
CIT
BCTC
Tim Unruh
CIT
BCTC
Melanie Williamson
CIT
BCTC
Involvement of Others (Identify Individuals):
6.
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System Office Staff:
Mary Kleber
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7.
Others:
8.
Will this course be offered at other colleges?
9.
If Yes, have these colleges been involved in the development of this course?
10.
Credit / Contact Hours:
Yes
No
Yes
10a. Semester Credit Hours:
Minimum
4
10b. Semester Contact Hours:
60
If lab, etc., ratio of
contact hours to credit
hours. (See contact/
credit hour ratio
chart)
11.
Grading Basis:
Letter Grades
12.
Repeat for additional credit:
Pass/Fail
Yes
Maximum
No
4
Letter Grades/No GPA
No
If yes, complete the following:
Total credit earned in course:
Open Entry – Open Exit:
13.
Total completions:
Yes
No
14a. Components (Check all components that require scheduling. For each component that is checked, enter the
credit hours and contact hours for each component that is checked.):
Component
Credit
Contact
Component
Credit
Contact Hours
Hours
Hours
Hours
Lecture
4
60
Practicum
Laboratory
Co-Op
Clinical
Discussion
OR
14b. Integrated Components (If components are integrated, and only one component (lecture or lab) needs
scheduling, rather than both lecture and lab, complete this section.)
Lecture/
Lab
15.
Lecture
Credit
Lecture Contact
Lab Credit
Lab Contact
Requisites:
Pre-requisite
Yes
No
If yes, list: CIT 105 or consent of instructor
Co-requisite
Yes
No
If yes, list:
Pre-requisite
or
Co-requisite
Yes
No
If yes, list:
16. Implementation Term (Course scheduled beginning this term,
ex. Fall 2009):
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Fall 2009
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17. Proposed Course Description (Course description as it will appear in the catalog.):
Provides a conceptual and practical view of client operating systems and the hardware systems required to
run them. Covers computer hardware components, operating system interfaces and management tools,
peripheral device management, computer security, and basic networking components. Includes hands-on
experience with hardware and software, and exposure to multiple operating systems.
Course Proposal Rationale:
18.
Will this course be a part of an approved curriculum/curricula?
If yes, which curriculum/curricula?
Yes
No
Computer & Information Technologies
(Submit a New Curriculum or Revision Form)
Course Competencies and Delivery:
19. Proposed Course Competencies/Student Outcomes (If part of an organized curriculum, how does it relate to
program competencies /outcomes? Begin statement with a capital letter and end with a period.):
Upon completion of this course, the student can:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Use multiple user interfaces, including graphical user interfaces and command syntax, to perform
operating system management tasks.
Use and manage file systems, backup programs, and optimization techniques for multiple
operating systems.
Identify, install and configure internal and peripheral computer hardware and select appropriate
components to upgrade computer systems.
Describe operating system functions and compare characteristics of multiple client operating
systems.
Diagnose and repair common hardware and software problems.
Identify common tools, basic diagnostic procedures and basic troubleshooting techniques for
networks.
Identify tools, basic diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for laptops and portable
devices.
Identify tools, diagnostic procedures and basic troubleshooting techniques for managing and
maintaining security on client computers.
Identify tools, diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for printers and scanners.
20. Course Outline (Two-level outline required. Although courses may have more than two levels, the third level is
not necessary.)
I.
II.
III.
IV.
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Introducing Hardware
A.
PC Hardware Components
B.
Hardware and Software Together
Introducing Operating Systems
A.
Operating Systems Past and Present
B.
Operating System Components
PC Repair Fundamentals
A.
PC Support Technician Tools
B.
Personal Computer Preventive Maintenance
Form Factors and Power Supplies
A.
Computer Case, Motherboard, and Power Supply Form Factors
B.
Measures and Properties of Electricity
C.
Protecting Your Computer System
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V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
XI.
XII.
XIII.
XIV.
XV.
XVI.
XVII.
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Processors and Chipsets
A.
Processors
B.
The Chipset
C.
Heat Sinks and Cooling Fans
D.
Installing a Processor
Motherboards
A.
Selecting a Motherboard
B.
Configuring and Supporting a Motherboard
C.
Replacing a Motherboard
Upgrading Memory
A.
RAM Technologies
B.
How to Upgrade Memory
C.
Troubleshooting Memory
Hard Drives
A.
How Hard Drives Work
B.
Hard Drive Interface Standards
C.
Selecting and Installing a Hard Drive
D.
Troubleshooting Hard Drives
Installing and Supporting I/O Devices
A.
Basic Principles of I/O Device Support
B.
Keyboards, Mice and Other Pointing Devices
C.
Specialty Input Devices
D.
Monitors, Projectors, and Video Cards
E.
Using Ports and Expansion Slots for Add-on Devices
F.
Troubleshooting I/O Devices
Multimedia Devices and Mass Storage
A.
Multimedia on a PC
B.
Optical Storage Technology
C.
Hardware Used for Backups and Fault Tolerance
Installing Windows Operating Systems
A.
Features and Architecture of Windows Client Operating Systems
B.
Planning a Windows Installation
C.
Installing Windows
Maintaining Windows Operating Systems
A.
Installing Hardware Under Windows
B.
Protecting and Maintaining Windows System Files
C.
The Windows Registry
D.
Optimizing the Windows Environment
Supporting Windows Users and Their Data
A.
Managing User Accounts
B.
Tools For Supporting Users and Their Data
C.
Supporting Hard Drives
Troubleshooting Windows Startup
A.
Understanding the Windows 2000/XP Boot Process
B.
Troubleshooting Tools to Solve Startup Problems
Introducing Linux
A.
Features and Architecture of Linux Client Operating Systems
B.
Planning a Linux Installation
C.
Installing Linux
D.
Optimizing the Linux Environment
Introducing the MAC OS
A.
Features and Architecture of the MAC Operating System
B.
Using the MAC OS
Computers on a Network
A.
Network Types
B.
Windows on a Network
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XVIII.
XIX.
XX.
XXI.
C.
Using Resources on the Network
Securing your PC and LAN
A.
Securing Your Desktop or Notebook Computer
B.
Securing Your Wired or Wireless Network
C.
Dealing with Malicious Software
Notebooks, Table PCs, and PDAs
A.
Supporting Notebooks
B.
Replacing and Upgrading Internal Parts
C.
Troubleshooting Notebooks
D.
Tablet PCs and PDAs
Supporting Printers and Scanners
A.
How Printers and Scanners Work
B.
Installing and Sharing a Printer
C.
Troubleshooting Printers and Scanners
The Professional PC Technician
A.
Job Roles and Responsibilities
B.
Support Calls: Providing Good Service
C.
Protecting Software Copyrights
21. List of experiments/activities (Courses with components other than lecture. e.g., laboratory, clinical,
practicum, etc., must include a sample list of experiment topics or activities. Does not have to be all
-inclusive.):
None
22. Indicate sample suggested classroom resources for course (Should not have publishing date greater than five
years.)
SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES FOR THIS COURSE
Andrews, J. (2006). A+ Guide to managing and maintaining your pc (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Course Technology.
23. Provide a rationale for using textbook/references older than five years.
None
Signatures: Complete and submit a signature page for every proposal.
*The System Office assigns new course numbers. Contact Mary Kleber at [email protected]
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