Study Guide

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in assembling computers from parts and installing an operating system and other necessary applications in it. They will be able to perform the initial start-up of a computer and carry out the processes needed to maintenance computers and expand their functionality.

Content

- Structure of the more common peripheral devices for computers and how they function
- PC structure, processors, and connections
- RAM/ROM memory
- Magnetic and optic memory
- SSD Hard Drives
- Monitors, voice cards, scanners and printers

Materials

Teacher's lecture material.

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises and laboratory assignments

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 32 h
- of which autonomous studies: 48 h

Content scheduling

- Structure of the more common peripheral devices for computers and how they function
- PC structure, motherboard ,processors,RAM/ROM memories and connections
- Hard Drive and SSB
- power supply
- Magnetic and optic memory,graphics card

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2 The student knows the basics of computer structure.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4 The student is well versed in the basic concepts and methods of computer technology. He is able to apply to solve problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 The student is admirably familiar with the concepts and methods related to computer technology. He is able to apply them in a variety of ways to solve different types of issues and problems.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course assessment comprises the following:
- Lab work
- Assignment
- Exam

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.