ICE 4E1 Course Introduction

2005-2006

 

This course helps students understand network topologies (how computers are connected in networks) and associated hardware, and gain practical knowledge of hardware and software operations and trends. Students will install and maintain computer systems and networks, and diagnose and solve problems in them; develop maintenance and repair protocols; and customize utility and application software to meet user needs. As well as developing skills to communicate with customers, students will examine computer ethics and identify skill requirements for computer support positions.

Prerequisite: Computer Engineering, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation

Unit Plan

Unit

Unit Title

1

Hardware/Components/Peripherals using PowerPoint

2

System Configuration: Operating Systems

3

Software Applications & Trouble Shooting Using Excel

4

Networking and Programming: Using the Internet, HTML and Java Script

5

Introduction  to Electronics

6

Customer Service and Careers

7

Final Assessment: Networking The School Setup

 

Units

 

Unit 0: Intro: Introductions, Expectations, Ergonomics.

 

Unit 1:  Hardware/Components/Peripherals

This unit focuses on internal and external hardware components. Students disassemble, assemble, and upgrade computer components to configure computer hardware systems and recommend computer components and peripherals based on customer needs. Safety is emphasized when handling internal and external components.

 

Unit 2:  Current Software Applications and Troubleshooting

This unit focuses on troubleshooting hardware, software. Students develop an understanding of common computer hardware, and explore various software, and develop transferable problem-solving skills.

 

Unit 3:  System Configuration  

This unit focuses on the functions of hardware components and software of a typical computer system, including the internal BIOS and operating systems. Students also recommend computer system configurations based on customer specific application software and input/output requirements. Students also review employability skills and further explore careers in the computer industry, including software.

 

Unit 4: Networking: using the Internet & HTML.

This unit looks at the Internet to introduce Networking as a network of networks spanning the globe. Students will learn the basics and history of the Internet through on line searches and activities. They will also create Web pages that have an interactive component through the use of Java Script applets.

Unit 5:  Introduction to Electronic Circuits

The focus of this unit is on digital logic and how computers represent and process data. Students learn standard codes for internal numbering and character representation as well as binary, decimal, and hexadecimal number systems and their relation to computer logic. Through hands-on activities they learn to identify and hardwire circuits based on the fundamental logic gates.

 

Unit 6:  Customer Service

This unit focuses on customer service and career education in the computer field. Students are provided realistic customer opportunities to service and work on family, school, and community computers emphasizing record keeping and costing. They also explore the possibilities of self-employment in the field of computer maintenance and repair.

 

Unit 7:  Final Assessment Networking using PowerPoint

This unit focuses on basic network components, network cables, network types, and topologies. Students install network cards, activate computer operating systems for network access, install and configure computers for given network operating systems, and define computer network interfaces

This will count towards your final Examination.

 

Communication and Participation Rubric Evaluation.

Distinguished (9-10 pts)

Very Good (7-8 pts)

Satisfactory (5-6 pts)

Unsatisfactory (<5 pts)

Attends all but one or two class sessions.

Always well prepared for class. Evident that individual has completed all reading assignments prior to class

Exhibits positive, supportive attitude toward course and class members

Consistently contributes to class discussion

Consistently contributes to in-class activities

Participation is as good as one receiving a distinguished rating, but one or two elements are not quite a distinguished level.

usually does homework.

Gets assignments in with in  a day or two late

 

Usually respects teacher and other classmates.

Usually prepared for class with  a good attitude.

 

Participation is generally similar to one receiving a unsatisfactory rating, but there are one or two elements which are relatively well done.

 

Does homework at times

Assignments partially done.

Sometimes respects teacher and other classmates.

At times tired and lethargic.

 

Does not attend class on consistent basis.

Never prepared for class. Evident that individual has not completed reading assignments prior to class

Exhibits negative attitudes toward course and class members.

Does not contribute to class discussions or in-class activities

 

Evaluation will be based on the most recent and consistent work by the student!