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BPC170:
Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep
Course Home Page
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| Instructor: Gary R. Smith |
Office: J112 |
Phone: (602) 787-6701 |
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| This is the home page for
BPC170: Computer Maintenance: A+ Prep. Students should check this
site at least once per week to insure you are informed of any updates to the
schedule or assignments. It expected that each student read all course
documents during the first week of class. |
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Course Description: Technical aspects of the microcomputer,
including system setup (hardware and software) and basic troubleshooting.
Emphasis on basic troubleshooting, use of tools, hardware components and
hardware/software interfacing. Prerequisites: CIS105 or permission of
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Course
Competencies:
- Identify the fundamental principles
of using personal computers. (I)
- Install, configure, optimize,
upgrade and perform preventive maintenance on personal computer
components using appropriate tools, diagnostic procedures and
troubleshooting techniques. (I)
- Identify the fundamental principles
of using laptops and portable devices. (II)
- Install, configure, optimize,
upgrade and perform preventive maintenance on laptops and portable
devices using appropriate tools, diagnostic procedures and
troubleshooting techniques. (II)
- Identify the fundamentals of using
operating systems. (III)
- Install, configure, optimize,
upgrade and perform preventive maintenance on operating systems using
appropriate tools, diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting
techniques. (III)
- Identify the fundamental principles
of using printers and scanners. (IV)
- Identify basic concepts of
installing, configuring, optimizing and upgrading printers and
scanners using appropriate tools, basic diagnostic procedures and
troubleshooting techniques. (IV)
- Identify the fundamental principles
of networks (V)
- Install, configure, optimize and
upgrade networks using appropriate tools, diagnostic procedures and
troubleshooting techniques. (V)
- Identify the fundamental principles
of security. (VI)
- Install, configure, upgrade,
optimize and perform preventive maintenance with respect to security
using appropriate tools, diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting
techniques. (VI)
- Describe the aspects and importance
of safety and environmental issues including potential hazards and
proper safety procedures with respect to computer maintenance. (VII)
- Use job-related professional
behavior including communication skills, tact, notation of privacy,
confidentiality and respect for the customer and customers’ property.
(VIII)
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| URL:
http://www.maricopa.edu/curriculum/A-C/084bpc170.html |
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