Basic Computer EngineeringMeade School District

1、meade school district 46-1“to build knowledge and skills for success today and tomorrow”high school basic computer engineeringcourse plannercourse description:basic computer engineering or explornet is an elective course in the computer/vocational education department. in this course, students learn

2、 how to build, upgrade, and troubleshoot computers. the curriculum will also give students the technical and customer satisfaction skills to test for the a+ certification exam, and internationally recognized validation of the skills required of an entry-level computer service technician.even if the

3、student does not want to be a computer technician, the course will help students understand computers beyond what they ever expected to know. the student will be able to do a lot of troubleshooting with his own computers. he will also learn that by purchasing components separately, he can get more c

4、omputer for his money.for those students who are considering a possible career in computer service, this course will help with the transition into higher education or the workplace.the text, a+ core hardware fundamentals, will teach students how to install and maintain pc hardware. it has been writt

5、en to help students pass the a+ core hardware exam. students will learn about system hardware components, their function and what to do when failures occur. they will have opportunities to apply what they learn in practical situations through a series of hands-on labs. the course is appropriate for

6、persons working in any technical or support position and meets all of the test objectives of the a+ core hardware exam.the text, a+ operating system fundamentals, will teach students how to work with windows 95, windows 98 (including windows 98 second edition), windows nt and the windows 2000 operat

7、ing systems. students will gain experience in installing and managing the windows family of operating systems. they will learn how to recognize and correct common operating system errors. they will practice what they have learned through a series of hands-on labs and instructor demonstrations. the c

8、ourse is appropriate for persons working in any technical or support position and meets all of the test objectives of the a+ operating systems exam.instructional philosophy:students will be expected to meet the course goals listed and be able to demonstrate required concepts. method of instruction w

9、ill include, verbal instruction, demonstration, video, and numerous hands-on and written lab work. students will have the opportunity to work in teams and independently on a wide variety of projects and activities. assignments will require students to draw upon previously learned computer skills and

10、 academic skills in mathematics, physics, language arts and science. the grading program used in meade 46-1 allows the parents to access students grades and attendance/tardies on a daily basis. communication between the classroom instructor and the parents is made possible through the e-mail functio

11、n in the program.course goals:after completing a+ core hardware fundamentals, the student will be able to: explain basic pc functions and operational theory. identify key system components and peripherals. recognize when startup errors occur and decode error messages to determine their probable caus

12、e. describe power supply function and identify power supply types. identify concerns about and sources of high-voltage shock hazards and electrostatic discharge (esd). identify, remove and replace key motherboard components, including the system microprocessor and system memory. describe common type

13、s of computer memory and their applications. use the basic input/output system (bios) setup program to view and modify system configuration parameters. identify the purpose and use of expansion buses currently in use. configure and install common adapter boards. remove and replace storage devices. i

14、dentify standard ports, their associated cables and their use. install and configure external peripherals. install and configure the hardware required for network access. identify preventive maintenance tools and procedures. eliminate potential environmental risks. remove and replace system componen

15、ts and modules. recognize common errors and identify probable solutions.after completing a+ operating system fundamentals, the student will be able to: identify common operating system functions. compare and contrast windows 9x, windows nt and windows 2000 operating system features. navigate the win

16、dows 9x and 2000 desktop environments. install and configure windows 98 as a clean installation. install and configure windows 2000 as a clean installation for a dual-boot configuration. describe the procedures for windows 9x and windows nt/2000 upgrade installations. identify legacy, windows nt, wi

17、ndows 9x and windows 2000 core operating system files. start up windows 9x and windows nt/2000 in normal mode and safe mode. identify and correct common operating system startup errors. create and test emergency boot disks for windows 9x, nt and 2000 systems. install, configure and troubleshoot devi

18、ce drivers for common devices. install and configure printers for windows 9x, nt and 2000 systems. manage hard disk partitions, logical drives (volumes) and file systems. create and manage folder and files. configure windows 9x and windows 2000 network support and share selected resources to the net

19、work. configure windows 9x and windows 2000 for dial-up networking internet access. identify and correct common operating system errors for windows 9x, windows nt and windows 2000.foundations skills:by completing this course, students will demonstrate the following transferable skills:basic skills:

20、reading, writing, listening, speaking, arithmetic/mathematics.thinking skills: creative thinking, decision making, problem solving, reasoning, locating, mental visualization.personal qualities: responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self management, integrity/honesty.competencies:resources: textb

21、ook, internet, hardware components, software operating systems, instructional cds, various computer tools.interpersonal: participate as a member of a team, exercises in leadership, handle diversity.information: acquire and evaluate information, use computers to process information.major course proje

22、cts: identify key system components and peripherals through assembly/disassembly. use the bios setup program to view and modify system configuration parameters. configure and install common adapter boards. configure and install external peripherals. configure and install the hardware required for ne

23、twork access. remove and replace system boards and modules. recognize common errors and identify solutions. format and partition hard disk drives. install windows 98 and windows 2000 professional for a dual-boot configuration. create and test emergency boot disks for various operating systems.instru

24、ctional delivery planintroduction to class operation:the instructor will introduce the class to the basic computer engineering course as a component of the computer/vocational program at sturgis brown high school. classroom policies, attendance and tardiness will be addressed. the instructor will ou

25、tline class procedures, such as what to do if absent and how to handle make-up lab work. the evaluation and grading system will be introduced at the beginning of the course to advise students of the standards they will be expected to meet to pass the course and to possibly achieve a+ certification.

26、the course syllabus, textbooks, computer tools, instructional cds, safety devices, and necessary hardware computer equipment will be distributed. the teacher will announce the hours of lab operation for before and after school make up opportunities.class operation: the instructor provides direction,

27、 facilitates the class, and provides students with rubrics, and examples for major course projects/assignments. the teacher lectures, and provides interactive activities to demonstrate understanding of particular concepts. the instructor provides reading guides for text reading, study guides for lec

28、ture notes, and discussion questions for videos. some assignments require students to use resources such as the internet, community resources, journal articles, and other scientific based research.monitoring, evaluating, and grading performance: the teacher facilitates class discussions to emphasize

29、 key points and check student understanding. students are called upon to explain selected concepts to the class. the instructor will monitor individual and group presentations/projects to ensure the standards are being met. the evaluation system, which is used to measure qualitative as well as quant

30、itative aspects of student performance, is clearly stated at the beginning of the semester.assessment plan:student evaluation will be based on: daily participation and behavior lessons turned in to be graded various projects, quizzes, and tests attitude in class attendance and tardies as outlined in

31、 the student policy handbook.letter grades for the course are based on the following guidelines:100-96 = a92-91=b+85-84=c+ 77-76=d+69 & below=f95-93=a-90-88=b83-80=c75-72=d87-86=b-79-78=c-71-70=dunits/projectscontent standards(power standards)resourceslesson 1: computer fundamentals1.1 identify hard

32、ware components appropriate for specific tasks1.6 describe ergonomic principles in the configuration of computer work stationstextbook, video, lecture, internet, hands-on lab, periodicalslesson 2: component overview1.2 explain the purpose, operation, and care of hardware componentstextbook, video, l

33、ecture, internet, hands-on lab work, periodicalslesson 3: system power1.1 identify hardware components appropriate for specific taskstextbook, video, lecture, internet, hands-on lab, periodicalslesson 4: motherboard1.1 identify hardware components appropriate for specific tasks1.3 identify examples

34、of emerging hardware technologytextbook, video, lecture, internet, hands-on lab, periodicalslesson 5: installation and configuration1.5 illustrate various configurations of hardware componentstextbook, video, lecture, internet, hands-on lab, periodicalslesson 6: disk drives1.1 identify hardware comp

35、onents appropriate for specific tasks1.2 explain the purpose, operation, and care of hardware componentstextbook, video, lecture, internet, hands-on lab, periodicalslesson 7: peripherals1.1 identify hardware components appropriate for specific tasks1.2 explain the purpose, operation, and care of har

36、dware components1.6 describe ergonomic principles in the configuration of computer work stationstextbook, video, lecture, internet, hands-on lab, periodicalslesson 8: system upgrades1.1 identify hardware components appropriate for specific tasks1.3 identify examples of emerging hardware technology1.

37、7 remove, upgrade, store, and install computer hardwaretextbook, video, lecture, internet, hands-on lab, periodicalslesson 9: networking9.10 transfer files between varying types of computers, both local and remote9.12 identify the types of networks and their features and use9.17 explain network topo

38、logies and compare their strengths and weaknesses9.22 apply knowledge of protocol standards to solve connectivity problems9.23 maintain and manage networks and communications systemstextbook, video, lecture, internet, hands-on lab, periodicalslesson 10: system maintenance1.2 explain the purpose, ope

39、ration, and care of hardware componentstextbook, video, lecture, internet, hands-on lab, periodicalslesson 11: troubleshooting1.4 diagnose hardware problems1.8 repair computer hardware problemstextbook, video, lecture, internet, hands-on lab, periodicalslesson 1: operating system overview3.1 describ

40、e various types of operating systems, environments, and utilities3.2 describe emerging operation systems technologytextbook, video, lecture, internet, hands-on lab, periodicalslesson 2: operating system installation and upgrade3.8 install and customize operating systems, environments, and utilitiest

41、extbook, video, lecture, internet, hands-on lab, periodicalslesson 3: operating system fundamentals3.3 use operating system commands3.5 compare and contrast the functions and features of different operating systems, environments, and utilites.3.6 select operating systems, environments, and utilities

42、 appropriate to specific hardware and softwaretextbook, video, lecture, internet, hands-on lab, periodicalslesson 4: device management3.3 use operating systems commandslecture, internet, hands-on lab, periodicalslesson 5: disk management3.3 use operating systems commands3.7 organize and maintain dire