PC MAINTenance syllabus
Objective
The major focus is learning how electronic components and sensors function together by dismantling computers , applying electronic theory on Arduino boards, and understanding network security using VMWare or Raspberry Pis. Course Outline Unit 1 Safety and Environmental Issues (10 days) Unit 2 Electronic Components (40 days) Unit 3 Mobile Devices (10 days) Unit 4 Computer Repair (10 days) Unit 5 IoT and Printers (10 days) Unit 6 Operating Systems (20 days) Unit 7 & 8 Networking and Security ( 25 days) Unit 9 PC Troubleshooting (10 days) Course Assignments Quarter Grade = 0.25 * HW_&_Notebook + 0.35 Projects_Test_Portfolio + 0.1* Professionalism_Substitute + 0.2*Quizzes_ExitSlip + 0.1 * Blog Digital Website Portfolios will be presented to the community |
Supplies - two 8 x 10 inch grided notebooks. Pencil sharpener, color pencils, 8 GB or larger USB thumbdrive. yellow highlighter, two packs of Post-It notes,
Furthermore, CLICK and register to create the following accounts: www.gmail.com quizlet.com www.remind.com students.weebly.com In addition, you will use use technician tools, Autodesk 123D Circuits, Google Drive and virtual ware to apply the your new knowledge and skills. Working in teams, you will learn about documenting your solutions, solving problems, and communicating your solutions to other students and members of the professional community . For more information, visit www.nyos.org or contact me at Mr. Villavicencio [email protected] |
Text and References
There is no assigned text. All test material will be taken from daily notes and lecture. However, materials are available upon request. Students will be required to keep a notebook that will include notes on all lecture material and lab work. Your notebook will be worth a portion of your final grade. Notebooks must be kept neat and in order by date to have points awarded.
There is no assigned text. All test material will be taken from daily notes and lecture. However, materials are available upon request. Students will be required to keep a notebook that will include notes on all lecture material and lab work. Your notebook will be worth a portion of your final grade. Notebooks must be kept neat and in order by date to have points awarded.
All students will take a test and it will serve as their final exam grade for the course.
Total Test Retakes (excluding the End of Course Exam) If the student would like the opportunity to retake a failed test/assessment the student must:
1. Arrange with the instructor to receive remediation
2. Arrange with the instructor to re-test outside of class time within 3 class periods or by the end of a six week grading period, which ever comes first.
3. Sign a contract with the instructor agreeing to the above terms. Note: The student will receive a maximum of 70% on the retake. Late work Work must be turned on time. Any assignments turned in within one class period of the time it's due is penalized 10%. Any assignment turned in within three class periods of the time it's due will be penalized 20%.
Absence-Related Late Work Late work related to an excused absence will be accepted according to district policy,(one class period per class absence plus one day.) Long term assignments are due on scheduled due date regardless of absences. Student success is dependent upon good communication. If there are concerns about absences or student work, it is imperative that the student communicates with the instructor. A work schedule can be developed to insure student success.
Without communication, the above late work and absence-related work policies will be followed.
Total Test Retakes (excluding the End of Course Exam) If the student would like the opportunity to retake a failed test/assessment the student must:
1. Arrange with the instructor to receive remediation
2. Arrange with the instructor to re-test outside of class time within 3 class periods or by the end of a six week grading period, which ever comes first.
3. Sign a contract with the instructor agreeing to the above terms. Note: The student will receive a maximum of 70% on the retake. Late work Work must be turned on time. Any assignments turned in within one class period of the time it's due is penalized 10%. Any assignment turned in within three class periods of the time it's due will be penalized 20%.
Absence-Related Late Work Late work related to an excused absence will be accepted according to district policy,(one class period per class absence plus one day.) Long term assignments are due on scheduled due date regardless of absences. Student success is dependent upon good communication. If there are concerns about absences or student work, it is imperative that the student communicates with the instructor. A work schedule can be developed to insure student success.
Without communication, the above late work and absence-related work policies will be followed.