Republic of the Philippines NOTRE DAME OF SALAMAN COLLEGE College of Information Technology Lebak, Sultan Kudarat COURSE SYLLABUS

IN IT 302 2nd Semester S.Y. 2013-2014 Course No. : IT 302 Course Title : Prin. Of Basic PC Troubleshooting No. of Units : 3 units No. of Weeks : 19 Weeks Pre-requisite :________ Course Description: This course covers the basic learning fundamental of troubleshooting and the actual implementation and approach as one of the major core subjects in molding students into a more equip person in the community as set in learning Information Technology. General Objective: As the college of higher learning in the region, Notre Dame of Salaman College shall continuously offer relevant and quality education for manpower and sustainable development of its resources. Course Objective: At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Understand the basic computer terminologies as Computer Troubleshooting is concerned. Enumerate input devices. Diagnose computer errors and faults. Know how to repair computer. Know how to reformat computer system. Understood the functions of every part in the computer system. Differentiate the functions of software drivers from operating system.

8. Know the basic safety measures before handling computer troubleshooting. 9. Understand the OHS (Occupation Health and Safety) guidelines 10.Repair and troubleshoot defective computers.

Course Content and Methodology: Topics/Outline Objectives Activities/Strategi es Lectures Reporting Group Discussion Demonstration Evaluation Date/Month Week 1-3

1. Computer System - What is computer system? - What is computer? - Function of a Computer. - What is computer Hardware? - Components of the Computer. 2. Computer Hardware Types and Functions - Parts of the Computer - Input Devices - Motherboard - Types of motherboard - Storage Devices - System Unit parts - Types of System Unit - Central Processing Unit - Memory Cards - IDEs/Buses - Power Supply - Optical Disc - Jumpers - Hard Copies - Expansion Slots

o Describe computer system. o Learn what is computer. o Learn what are the functions of the every parts of the computer system. o Name the Hardware components. o Know the input devices. o Know the functions of the different computer hardware. o Enumerate the types of motherboard. o Enumerate the System Unit types. o Explain the purpose of every parts attach to the motherboard. o Explain what hard copy is.

Class Participation Quiz Written Exam Oral/Actual Exam

Lectures Reporting Group Discussion Demonstration

Class Participation Quiz Written Exam Oral/Actual Exam

Week 4-8

- Lectures - Reporting - Group Discussion

- Class Participation - Quiz - Written Exam

Week 9-12

o PCI o AGP - Monitor o CRT o LCD - Software drivers/Programs - Operating System - OS Reformatting o OHS o Safety Measures in Troubleshooting o Steps in Repairing Corrupted OS o Steps in Reformatting System 3. Diagnosing and Troubleshoot System PPE (personal protective equipment) Memory Detections Short Circuit Problems Error Handling Computer Reformatting

- Demonstration o Know what software drivers are. o Understood the role and functions of the operating system. o Enumerate the Occupation Health and Safety. o Understood every healthy measure. o Know the process of repairing and reformatting computer system. o Diagnose different system faults. o Emphasize the importance of the PPE. o Implement the process of maintaining system. o Develop critical thinking in computer errors.

- Oral/Actual Exam

Lectures Reporting Group Discussion Demonstration

Class Participation Quiz Written Exam Oral/Actual Exam

Week 13-15

Lectures Reporting Group Discussion Demonstration

Class Participation Quiz Written Exam Oral/Actual Exam

Week 16-19

TOTAL References:

19 Weeks

Using Information Technology (third edition) by Bryan K. Williams, Stacey C. Sawyer, and Sarah E. Hutchinson TESDA MODULE ON TROUBLESHOOTING Module in Intro to Basic Computer by ELMER D. OLIVEROS. http://www.computerhope.com/basic.htm

Grading System 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Quizzes Minor Exams Class Participation Examination Lab Exercises/Projects Total

Measures: % Equivalents 15% 15% 5% 50% 15% 100%

Prepared: MARLON B. QUINTO I.T. Instructor Approved:

Noted: ARCHELLE D. OCTAVIANO Info. Tech Department Head

DANILO D. LAGO College Dean