Course Details
Course Information Package
| Course Unit Title | COMPUTER ENGINEERING PRACTICE | ||||||||
| Course Unit Code | ACOE399 | ||||||||
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| Number of ECTS credits allocated | 5 | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||||||
| Prerequisites | ACSC271,ACOE201 | Co-requisites | NONE | ||||||
| Recommended optional program components | NONE | ||||||||
| Course Contents | · Introduction to the Personal Computer: Identifying components of a computer system, including cases and power supplies, internal components, ports and cables, and input and output devices. · Safe Lab Procedures and Tool Use: Safe working conditions and procedures along with the tools and software used with personal computer components and implement proper tool use. · Computer Assembly – Step by Step: Open the computer case, install the power supply, attach the components to the motherboard, and install the motherboard, internal drives, drives in external bays, and adapter cards. Connect all internal cables, reattach the side panels, and connect external cables to the computer and boot the computer for the first time. · Basics of Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Explain the purpose of preventive maintenance and helps you identify the elements of the troubleshooting process. · Fundamental Operating Systems: Covering the fundamentals, properties and characteristics of operating systems. Install an operating system, navigate a GUI, apply common preventive maintenance techniques, and troubleshoot. Understand and implement dual boot systems and multiple operating systems with virtualization. · Fundamental Laptops and Portable Devices: Identify external laptop components, comparing and contrasting desktop and laptop components and maintenance. · Fundamental Printers and Scanners: In this chapter you learn the types of printers and scanners currently available and how to install and configure them. You also learn how to apply common preventive maintenance techniques and troubleshoot. · Fundamental Networks: The principles of networking are explained and the different types of networks, basic networking concepts and technologies, and the physical components of a network. Understand the OSI, TCP/IP and LAN topologies and architectures and can identify standards organizations and Ethernet standards. · Fundamental Security: You’ll learn why security is so important in this chapter, which describes security threats and identifies security procedures, and learn common preventive maintenance techniques for security. · Communication Skills: Developing PC technician and good communication skills. Ethics and legal aspects of working with computer technology. Modern call-centre environment and technician responsibilities. | ||||||||
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| Planned learning activities and teaching methods | This course includes both a workshop component as well as work placement. During the semester, students must attend and participate in a series of workshop session that aim to provide them with the competences needed to assemble, program, and maintain personal computers and computer networks. Furthermore, students are expected to work for 100 hours in the industry in positions related to the discipline of computer engineering. | ||||||||
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| Language of instruction | English | ||||||||
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