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ELEC 2660 - Computer Servicing 2

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: ELEC 2650

Continuation of ELEC 2650. The course will acquaint the student with fundamental computer servicing concepts. The student will become familiar with computer equipment and peripherals, including monitors, mice, printers, CD-ROM drives and sound cards. Emphasis will be on troubleshooting and diagnostic routines and procedures.

Location: South Campus

Contact Hours: 4
Billable Contact Hours: 4
OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1:
Upon completion of this course, students will construct computers, use test equipment, and troubleshoot and repair computers and operating systems.

Objectives:

  1. Describe the basic functions of an operating system.
  2. Identify the procedures for installing Windows 9x and bringing the software to a basic operating level.
  3. Upgrade systems from Windows 9x or Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
  4. Outline steps for using a digital multimeters to perform voltage, resistance and current checks on a system, as well as identify common DMM tests associated with personal computers.

Outcome 2:
Upon completion of this course, students will identify, observe, and apply safety procedures.

Objectives:

  1. Outline steps for using a digital multimeter to perform voltage, resistance, and current checks on a system, as well as identify common DMM tests associated with personal computers.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

  • 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
  • 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
  • 3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
  • 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
  1. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Serial Ports
    1. RS232C
    2. Pin outs
    3. Connecting other terminals
    4. Speed
    5. Connectors
  2. Parallel Ports
    1. Printers
    2. Pin outs
    3. Bi‐directional
    4. External devices (tape drives)
    5. LL3
    6. Connectors
  3. Connectors and cable types
    1. Connectors
      1. DB25, Shell, 9 pin, RS232, Centronics
    2. Cable types
      1. Coax, ribbon , twisted pair
    3. Construction of your own cables
  4. Misc Adapter cards
    1. Types
      1. Network, 3270 emulation, 5250 emulation
    2. Recognizing adapters
    3. Obtaining replacement parts
  5. Networks
    1. Token ring
    2. Novell
    3. Logical and physical configuration
    4. Baseband
    5. Broadband
  6. Peripheral devices
    1. Tape drives
    2. CD ROM
      1. WORM, rewritable, Kodak
    3. External HD
    4. External diskette drives
  7. Languages
    1. Binary
    2. Hexadecimal
    3. Source code
  8. Types of computers
    1. Laptops
    2. Portable
    3. Integrate d displays
    4. Notebooks
    5. Towers
  9. Troubleshooting Hardware
    1. User level diagnostics
    2. Advanced diagnostics
    3. Trace cards
  10. Troubleshooting Software
    1. Traps
    2. Rem statements
  11. Technical support
    1. Manufacturer help desk
    2. Fax back systems
  12. Documentation
    1. Sams
    2. Instructions with devices
    3. Other service manuals
Primary Faculty
Dulinski, Kenneth
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Hinrichsen, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088


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