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2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CPMT 1445 - Computer Systems Maintenance


Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
A study of the components within a computer system. Development of testing and troubleshooting skills.
Prerequisite: CPMT 1403  or ITSC 1301 ENGL 0304  or ESOL 0364  and ENGL 0306  or ESOL 0374  or ENGL 0302 MATH 0308  
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Describe the functions of components in a computer system. 2 - Demonstrate the effective use of computer related test equipment. 3 - Demonstrate the effective use of maintenance aids. 4 - Demonstrate the ability to remove computer cabinet and install or remove expansion boards and power supplies. 5 - Demonstrate the ability to remove/install/setup internal and external system drives. 6 - Demonstrate the ability to checkout/install/remove all system interconnect cabling. 7 - Be able to distinguish and install different memory modules. 8 - Demonstrate a “Basic Skills” mastery in installing an operating system (DOS and Windows) and operate the system in a selected work/task environment related to the checkout and maintenance of the system. 9 - Be able to distinguish, describe and identify various diagnostic tools. 10 - Discuss purpose of technical support. 11 - Demonstrate use of E-mail and Internet searches in troubleshooting problems. 12 - Demonstrate a “Basic Skills” mastery in diagnosing basic hardware, software and configuration problems and recommend solutions to those specified problems. 13 - Demonstrate a basic knowledge of RS232, serial ports, parallel ports, null modems, and SCSI interfaces. 14 - Define methods to maintain positive relations with others. 15 - Demonstrate accepted social and work behaviors.