Course: BPC225 First Term: 1994 Summer I
Final Term: Current
Final Term: 2018 Summer
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Lec + Lab 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 1.7 Load
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Subject Type: OccupationalLoad Formula: S |
MCCCD Official Course Competencies | |||
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1. Identify individual computer operating systems, hardware, and software requirements. (I)
2. Install and exchange various peripherals including random access memory (RAM), and hard/floppy drives. (I) 3. Describe techniques for installation of software applications. (I) 4. Maximize performance of RAM storage through the use of the read only memory (ROM) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) contained on the complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) chips. (II) 5. Upgrade hardware through replacement of RAM, hard drives, and CMOS chips. (II) 6. Identify pros and cons of various operating systems. (III) 7. Optimize computer performance through memory management features and interface choices. (III) 8. Differentiate between hardware and software problems, and identify possible solutions for each. (IV) 9. Implement solutions for computer problems. (IV) | |||
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. Computer Configuration
A. Individual Requirements 1. Operating System 2. Software 3. Hardware B. Hardware Installation 1. RAM 2. Storage Memory (Hard/Floppy Drives) 3. Peripherals 4. Upgrades C. Software Installation 1. Operating System 2. Application Installation 3. Upgrades II. Hardware Configuration/Optimization A. RAM Management (CMOS) B. Storage Maximization (CMOS) C. Upgrades III. Software Configuration/Optimization A. Operating System Choice 1. Pros 2. Cons B. Memory Management C. Interface Choices D. Upgrades IV. Troubleshooting Computer Problems A. Problem Identification 1. Hardware 2. Software B. Solution Analysis C. Solution Implementation | |||
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:
3/22/1994 |