Syllabus for CET 2178C
A+ Concepts
(Hardware)
Spring 2004
Instructor: Heith K. Hennel
Phone: (407)582-2629
E-Mail: hhennel@valenciacollege.edu
Office: Building 1
Room 335
Final Exam Date: May
3rd @
Withdrawal date:
Course Description: Hands-on
laboratory-oriented course. An introductory course in
microcomputer hardware and related applications. The course is designed
to introduce the student to the operation, support, and troubleshooting of
PCs. Major topics in this course are hardware concepts, troubleshooting,
repair, maintenance and support of PCs. This course will prepare the
students for the hardware examination of the A+ certification.
Course Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course
Textbook: A+
Guide to Hardware (Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting) Second ed. By Jean Andrews, Ph.D. Course
Technology/Thomson Learning
Lab Manual: Lab Manual for A+ Guide to Hardware
(Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting) Second Ed.By
Jean Andrews, Ph.D. Course Technology/Thompson Learning
Method of Instruction: This class will consist of lectures, in-class discussion on
course topics, and hands-on computer assignments.
Expected Student Conduct:
Grading and Evaluation Criteria: The final grade in this course is composed of the following:
Homework and attendance/participation: 30 percent
Lab Projects: 25 percent
Quizzes: 25 percent
Final Exam: 20 percent
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Total 100 percent
Late work will not normally be accepted but will be handled on a case by case situation.
Grade Values:
A 90 – 100 percent
B 80 – 89 percent
C 70 – 79 percent
D 60 – 69 percent
F Below 60 percent
The student is responsible for saving all graded, returned
work. There will be no discussion of grade discrepancies unless the
student has a graded copy of the work in question.
Class work requirements: Students should have the correct materials with them in
class. Those students not having textbook, diskettes, or other required
materials will lose class work credit, in addition to losing note taking
necessary for examinations. Students who miss a class should check with
the instructor for the make up class work assignment.
Academic Honesty Policy:
You are expected to do your own work. Providing information to another students or
receiving information concerning quizzes or exams is considered cheating. The professor reserves the right to determine
the appropriate penalties within
CLAST Competencies: Some CLAST competencies will be covered in this class.
Computer/Equipment Use Policy: Use of computers in the Information Technology classrooms at Valencia College is restricted to those activities designated by the instructor to enhance the class materials. Any other use is strictly forbidden. Inappropriate use includes, but is not limited to:
Use of computer to send E-mail
or access Internet sites not specifically assigned in class.
Use of
computer for job, internship, homework or other activities not assigned in
class.
Modifying any
hardware or software system configuration or setting.
Activities not in accordance with the Valencia Student Code of Conduct
Use of computers in the Business Students open lab (Building 2 Room 304) is limited to those activities involved with preparing homework or coursework in the IT or business departments and is subject to the same restriction as listed above.
Computer use is remotely monitored; any student using computers inappropriately may be subject to dismissal from class or banishment from the lab. Subsequent offense may be sent to the campus administration for further disciplinary action.
Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accomodations must provide a letter from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accomodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities.
Open Lab Hours:
CET 2178C (All open labs for this course are in 2-305B)
Wed.
Wed.
Mon.
Fri.
Sat
Disclaimer Statement: As many factors may affect the development and progress of a class, the instructor reserves the right to alter the schedule as may be required to assure the attainment of the course objectives.