MCCCD Program Description

Software Installation - MS Windows

Course: BPC278

First Term: 1998 Fall

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s) 3.7 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Installing and configuring microcomputer software. Emphasis placed on the installation, configuration, upgrade, and related problem resolution of microcomputer operating system and applications software

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain issues related to installation and configuration of a Windows operating system on a Personal Computer. (I) 2. Identify system resources requirements for software installations. (I, III, IV) 3. Prepare a computer for an operating system installation. (II) 4. Describe various booting options in Windows. (II) 5. Install and configure a Windows operating system. (III) 6. Optimize Windows. (III) 7. Describe accessibility features of Windows. (III) 8. Summarize the file management system under Windows. (III) 9. Summarize Windows Registry and system files. (III) 10. Summarize Plug and Play features of Windows. (III, X) 11. Identify issues related to removing software (uninstallation). (IV) 12. Summarize how Windows handles the printing process. (IV) 13. Install and configure software and hardware for multimedia devices. (V) 14. Install and configure communications software. (VI) 15. Use software diagnostic tools to evaluate computer system. (VII) 16. Resolve software conflicts. (VII) 17. Summarize network security. (VIII) 18. Identify issues related to degrading software to a previous version. (IX) 19. Analyze similarities and differences between various operating systems. (X)
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. Issues Related to Installing and Configuring Microcomputer Software A. Relationship between hardware and software B. Sources for obtaining software - commercial, shareware, public development C. Estimating system resource requirements D. Relationship between operating system software and applications E. Software compatibility and cross-platform issues F. File types and file formats G. Network considerations H. Software support services and documentation II. Computer System Preparation A. System resource inventory B. CMOS settings C. Special device driver software D. Hard drive partitioning and formatting III. Operating System Installation and Configuration A. System resource requirements B. Operating system installation C. Device drivers for components and peripheral equipment D. Configuring operating system E. Plug & Play and/or other auto configuration technologies F. Registry and system files IV. Software Applications Installation and Configuration A. System resource requirements B. Software applications installation C. Software suites D. Removing software applications E. Microsoft Plus! Companion F Printers V. Multimedia Software A. Issues B. Drivers C. Configuration VI. Communications Software A. Issues B. Terminal emulation C. Network client D. Current topics VII. Diagnostics A. Issues B. Software tools C. Resolving conflicts VIII. Software Security A. Issues B. Virus protection C. Resource sharing D. Password protection E. Piracy prevention methods F. Hardware and software keys IX. Upgrading Software A. Issues B. Operating system C. Applications D. Degrading software versions X. Comparing Software Installation With a Different Operating System A. Operating system sofware installation differences and issues B. Software applications installation differences and issues

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/23/1998

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