Version: 3/20/2019 2
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
