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Microcomputer Set Up and Maintenance
Course: BPC125

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   1.0 Credit(s)   1.0 Period(s)   1.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load


Description: How to install and maintain a microcomputer (personal computer). Steps used to set up a new or add options to a previously installed microcomputer. Installation of internal options (memory, graphics, modems, etc.), as well as external options and devices (printers, monitors, communications, etc.). Troubleshoot (identify and repair or have repaired) microcomputer problems.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Install a new microcomputer. (I)
2. Install internal options, set necessary switches, and pull unneeded devices as applicable to selected microcomputer. (II)
3. Install external options and solve interface problems for a selected microcomputer. (III)
4. Troubleshoot microcomputer problems including startup, operation, keyboard, display, and interface problems. (IV)
5. Install and document microcomputer software for special internal and external options. (V)
6. Perform proper care and protection of microcomputer. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Install a new microcomputer system
II. Install internal options in a microcomputer
   A. Memory
   B. Co-processors
   C. Multiple communications
III. Install external options on a microcomputer
   A. Select compatible options
   B. Solve interface problems
IV. Troubleshoot microcomputer problems
   A. Startup problems
   B. Run problems
   C. Keyboard problems
   D. Display problems
   E. I/O interfacing
      1. Parallel
      2. Serial
      3. Modems
V. Install and use specialized microcomputer software
   A. Software required for internal/external options
   B. Diagnostic software for self evaluation and internal/external components
   C. Document specialized microcomputer software
VI. Proper care and protection of microcomputers
   A. Protection from physical problems
   B. Provision for proper operating environment
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/25/2003

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