Version: 3/20/2019 1
Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Personal Computer Hardware
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware
Division
Technology & Business
Department
Computer Science
Course Type
WECM Course
Course Catalog Description
Current personal computer hardware including assembly, upgrading, setup,
configuration, and troubleshooting.
Pre-Requisites
None
Co-Requisites
None
Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
3:2:2
Equated Pay Hours
3
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
2
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
0
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
0
Other Hours Breakdown
0
Approval Signatures
Title
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
Stephen Lyford
Digitally signed by Stephen Lyford
Date: 2020.06.04 19:50:08 -05'00'
Stephen Lyford
Digitally signed by Stephen Lyford
Date: 2020.06.04 19:50:22 -05'00'
David Kucera
Digitally signed by David Kucera
DN: cn=David Kucera, o=Wharton County Junior College, ou=Division of
Technology and Business, email=davidk@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.06.08 10:33:10 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.10 08:21:36 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.10 08:21:58 -05'00'
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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
• Configure and apply BIOS settings.
• Differentiate between motherboard components, their purposes, and properties.
• Compare and contrast RAM types and features.
• Install and configure expansion cards.
• Install and configure storage devices and use appropriate media.
• Differentiate among various CPU types and features and select the appropriate cooling method.
• Compare and contrast various connection interfaces and explain their purpose.
• Install an appropriate power supply based on a given scenario.
• Evaluate and select appropriate components for a custom configuration, to meet customer specifications or needs.
• Given a scenario, evaluate types and features of display devices.
• Identify connector types and associated cables.
• Install and configure various peripheral devices.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
• Assemble/setup and upgrade personal computer system
• Diagnose and isolate faulty components
• Optimize system performance
• Install/connect peripherals.
Methods of Assessment:
Projects
Tests and Quizzes
Lab Assignments
Final Exam
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
TestOut PC Pro - English 4.1.0 978-1-935080-42-8
Andrews, Verge. CompTIA A + Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC; Course Technology; ISBN-13: 978-1-
133-13508-1; ISBN-10 1-133-13508-0
USB drive
High-speed Internet Connection
Suggested Course Maximum:
20
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
• Sufficient hardware components for each student to build a functioning dual boot computer with Windows (current
version) and another operating system, such as Ubuntu.
• A PC for each student
• Data Projector
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Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Labs 05-30%
Tests 10-30%
Homework 0-30%
Project & Presentation 10-30%
Final Exam 05-10%
Attendance & Participation 0-20%
100 -90 = A
89 - 80 = B
79 - 70 = C
69 - 60 = D
and below = F
Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist