CS 80.15: IT Essentials 1

Eric Skagerberg

PROVISIONAL Semester Schedule (subject to regular change)

 AS OF: 9 December, 2013

Fall 2013

Section 0906
Tuesday 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

 
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However, in an emergency, you may connect remotely during class time:
Live Online Class via CCC Confer/Elluminate
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· Prepare first with the Recorded Lecture Archive Guide.

 

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Recorded Lecture Archive Guide

Recorded lectures appear in the Modules section of your Cisco Networking Academy course.

1 Tue 08/20
5:30 pm

Course introduction
Using your Cisco Networking Academy account
Skills Review Exam
CATE setup

Chapter 0. IT Essentials Introduction

ITE 5.0 Skills Review Exam

Chapter 1. Introduction to the Personal Computer


- Chapter 1 Supplementary References


0.2.2.2 Worksheet - Job Opportunities.pdf Recorded Lecture 08-20
2 08/27

Chapter 1. Introduction to the Personal Computer

- Chapter 1 Supplementary References

(Sun. 09/01: Last day to drop with full refund)

Chapter 1 Exam
1.1.1.4 Worksheet - Ohms Law.pdf
1.2.1.11 Worksheet - Research Computer Components.pdf
1.3.1.6 Worksheet - Build a Specialized Computer System.pdf
Recorded Lecture 08-27
3 09/03

Chapter 2. Lab Procedure and Tool Use

- Chapter 2 Supplementary References

Virtual Desktop hardware exercise
(Download & extract 63 MB "en_ITEPC_VA_Desktop_v40.zip")



(Sun 09/09: Last day to drop without "W")

Chapter 2 Exam
2.2.2.3 Worksheet - Diagnostic Software.pdf

Obtain a Tool Kit for next week's hands-on Lab
- see text section 2.2.1, and "Materials and Supplies" in the Course Description.
Some sources:
- Harbor Freight Tools, Santa Rosa
- Santa Rosa Computers
- Suggest more!

Recorded Lecture 09-03
4 09/10

Chapter 3. Computer Assembly

- Chapter 3 Supplementary References

SRJC IT Support Certificate
- SRJC Petition for Certificate

Lab: Computer Dissection - Please bring your tool kit! 
NOTE: Before opening a computer, you must first pass the online Chapter 2 Exam with at least 70%

Please see 2.2.4.7 Lab - Computer Disassembly.pdf
Chapter 3 Exam
Recorded Lecture 09-10
5 09/17 Chapter 4. Overview of Preventative Maintenance

- Chapter 4 Supplementary References
 
Lab: Computer Dissection, Round 2
Please bring your tool kit!
 
Chapter 4 Exam
Recorded Lecture 09-17
6 09/24 Chapter 5. Operating Systems

- Chapter 5 Supplementary References

Lab: Windows XP Installation
Bring your tool kit and a copy of 5.2.1.7 Lab - Install Windows XP.pdf from the online text.
Dell Optiplex 745 Drivers & Downloads - especially the latest network driver.
- You may download to your USB flash drive, and then install to your new XP system.  
(Sun 09/29: Last day to change to or from P/NP = CR/NC)
  Recorded Lecture 09-24
7 10/01

Chapter 5. Operating Systems

- Chapter 5 Supplementary References

5.2.1.5 Lab - Install Windows 7.pdf

Lab: Operating Systems: Windows 8

Chapter 5 Exam
5.1.2.3 Worksheet - Search NOC Certifications and Jobs.pdf
5.2.1.3 Worksheet - Answer NTFS and FAT32 Questions.pdf
Recorded Lecture 10-01
8 10/08

Chapter 6. Networks

- Chapter 6 Supplementary References


Cisco Packet Tracer 6.0.1 for Windows (with tutorials).exe
- Packet Tracer Documents
6.3.2.10 PT - Adding Computers to an Existing Network.pka
6.4.2.5 PT - Cabling a Simple Network.pka
6.5.1.2 PT - Physical Topologies.pka
6.8.2.9 PT - Install a Wireless NIC.pka
6.8.3.6 PT - Connect to a Wireless Router and Configure Basic Settings.pka
6.8.3.11 PT - Connecting Wireless PCs to a Linksys WRT300N.pka

Chapter 6 Exam
6.3.3.4 Worksheet - Protocol Definitions and Default Ports.pdf
6.8.2.2 Worksheet - Internet Search for NIC Drivers.pdf
6.9.1.6 Worksheet - Answer Broadband Questions.pdf
6.9.1.8 Worksheet - ISP Connection Types.pdf

 

Recorded Lecture 10-08
9 10/15

Chapter 6. Networks

- Chapter 6 Supplementary References

Midterm in classroom: ITE 5.0 Chapter 1-6 Checkpoint Exam
- You may use your notes on paper only -- either hand-written or printed. No on-screen material, other than the exam. 

  Recorded Lecture 10-15
10 10/22

Chapter 7. Laptops

- Chapter 7 Supplementary References

Lab: Laptop Dissection - Please bring your tool kit! 

Chapter 7 Exam
7.1.1.6 Worksheet - Research Docking Stations.pdf
7.3.1.3 Worksheet - Match ACPI Standards.pdf
7.5.1.4 Worksheet - Laptop RAM.pdf
7.5.2.3 Worksheet - Laptop Batteries.pdf
7.5.2.5 Worksheet - Laptop Screens.pdf
7.5.2.7 Worksheet - Laptop Hard Drives.pdf
7.5.2.13 Worksheet - Build a Specialized Laptop.pdf
7.7.2.2 Worksheet - Research Laptop Problems.pdf
7.7.2.3 Worksheet - Gather Information from the Customer.pdf
7.7.2.4 Worksheet - Investigating Support Websites and Repair Companies.pdf
Recorded Lecture 10-22
11 10/29

Chapter 8. Mobile Devices

- Chapter 8 Supplementary References

Chapter 8 Exam
8.2.4.4 Worksheet - Mobile Device Information.pdf

Recorded Lecture 10-29
12 11/05

Chapter 9. Printers

- Chapter 9 Supplementary References

Chapter 9 Exam
9.5.1.5 Worksheet - Search for Certified Printer Technician Jobs.pdf
Recorded Lecture 11-05
  11/12

* * No meeting: SRJC Professional Development Day * *

(Sun 11/17: Last day to drop with "W")

   
13 11/19

Chapter 10. Security

- Chapter 10 Supplementary References

Lab:
- Operating Systems
: Windows 8
- Security: Windows 7

Microsoft Security Essentials download

Chapter 10 Exam
10.1.1.7 Worksheet - Security Attacks.pdf
10.2.1.2 Worksheet - Answer Security Policy Questions.pdf
10.2.3.2 Worksheet - Third-Party Antivirus Software.pdf
10.2.4.8 Worksheet - Research Firewalls.pdf
10.3.1.2 Worksheet - Operating System Updates in Windows.pdf
10.4.2.2 Worksheet - Gather Information from the Customer.pdf
Recorded Lecture 11-19
14 11/26

Chapter 10. Security

- Chapter 10 Supplementary References

Lab:
- Network Sharing & Security: Windows 7

(Mon 12/02: Spring Priority Web Registration for continuing students begins)

 

 

Recorded Lecture 11-26
15 12/03

Chapter 11. The IT Professional

- Chapter 11 Supplementary References

Lab: Computer Dissection, Round 3
Please bring your tool kit!
 

Chapter 11 Exam
11.1.1.3 Worksheet - Technician Resources.pdf
Recorded Lecture 12-03
16 12/10

Chapter 12. Advanced Troubleshooting

- Chapter 12 Supplementary References

Hands-on Exam: Please bring your tool kit! 
- Computer Tear-down & Rebuild
- Windows 7 installation, user setup, security, network sharing

Microsoft Security Essentials download

(Mon 12/16: Spring Open Web Registration for ALL students begins)

Chapter 12 Exam

= All Worksheet PDF files due 12/10 =

Course Feedback (required)

Practice Final Exam

 
Final Tue 12/17 Final Exam in classroom
4:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
- You may use your notes on paper only -- either hand-written or printed. No on-screen material, other than the exam..