IT Essentials Schedule

CS 80.15: IT Essentials 1
Eric Skagerberg	PROVISIONAL Semester Schedule (subject to regular change)		AS OF: 30 April, 2014
Spring 2014	Section 8351 Tuesday 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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Session	Date	Topics	Assignments
1	Tue 01/14 5:30 pm	Course introduction Using your Cisco Networking Academy account SRJC IT Support Certificate - SRJC Petition for Certificate Chapter 0. IT Essentials Introduction ITE 5.0 Skills Review Exam Chapter 1. Introduction to the Personal Computer - Chapter 1 Supplementary References	Due 01/21 0.2.2.2 Worksheet - Job Opportunities.pdf Chapter 1 Exam 1.1.1.4 Worksheet - Ohms Law.pdf 1.2.1.11 Worksheet - Research Computer Components.pdf 1.3.1.6 Worksheet - Build a Specialized Computer System.pdf
2	01/21	Chapter 2. Lab Procedure and Tool Use - Chapter 2 Supplementary References Virtual Desktop hardware exercise (Download & extract 63 MB "en_ITEPC_VA_Desktop_v40.zip") (Sun. 01/26: Last day to drop with full refund)	Due 01/28 Chapter 2 Exam 2.2.2.3 Worksheet - Diagnostic Software.pdf Obtain a Tool Kit for next week's hands-on Lab - see text section 2.2.1, and "Materials and Supplies" in the Course Description. Some sources: - Harbor Freight Tools, Santa Rosa - Santa Rosa Computers - Suggest more!
3	01/28	Chapter 3. Computer Assembly - Chapter 3 Supplementary References Lab: Computer Dissection - Please bring your tool kit! NOTE: Before opening a computer, you must first pass the online Chapter 2 Exam with at least 70% Please see 2.2.4.7 Lab - Computer Disassembly.pdf (Sun 02/02: Last day to drop without "W")	Due 02/04 Chapter 3 Exam
4	02/04	Chapter 4. Overview of Preventative Maintenance - Chapter 4 Supplementary References Lab: Computer Dissection, Round 2 Please bring your tool kit!	Due 02/11 Chapter 4 Exam
5	02/11	Chapter 5. Operating Systems - Chapter 5 Supplementary References Lab: Windows XP Installation Bring your tool kit and a copy of 5.2.1.7 Lab - Install Windows XP.pdf from the online text. Dell Optiplex 745 Drivers & Downloads - especially the latest network driver. - You may download to your USB flash drive, and then install to your new XP system.	Due 02/25 Chapter 5 Exam 5.1.2.3 Worksheet - Search NOC Certifications and Jobs.pdf 5.2.1.3 Worksheet - Answer NTFS and FAT32 Questions.pdf
6	02/18	Chapter 5. Operating Systems - Chapter 5 Supplementary References 5.2.1.5 Lab - Install Windows 7.pdf (Sun 02/23: Last day to change to or from P/NP = CR/NC)
7	02/25	Chapter 5. Operating Systems Lab: Windows 7 User Accounts Chapter 6. Networks - Chapter 6 Supplementary References Cisco Packet Tracer 6.0.1 for Windows (with tutorials).exe - Packet Tracer Documents 6.3.2.10 PT - Adding Computers to an Existing Network.pka 6.4.2.5 PT - Cabling a Simple Network.pka 6.5.1.2 PT - Physical Topologies.pka 6.8.2.9 PT - Install a Wireless NIC.pka 6.8.3.6 PT - Connect to a Wireless Router and Configure Basic Settings.pka 6.8.3.11 PT - Connecting Wireless PCs to a Linksys WRT300N.pka	Due 03/11 Chapter 6 Exam 6.3.3.4 Worksheet - Protocol Definitions and Default Ports.pdf 6.8.2.2 Worksheet - Internet Search for NIC Drivers.pdf 6.9.1.6 Worksheet - Answer Broadband Questions.pdf 6.9.1.8 Worksheet - ISP Connection Types.pdf
8	03/04	Chapter 6. Networks Lab: Windows 7 Security and Networking Microsoft Security Essentials The Networking part will use a modified form of: 6.8.4.7 Lab - Share a Folder Create a Homegroup and Map a Network Drive in Windows 7.pdf - Chapter 6 Supplementary References
9	03/11	Chapter 6. Networks - Chapter 6 Supplementary References Midterm in classroom: ITE 5.0 Chapter 1-6 Checkpoint Exam - You may use your notes on paper only -- either hand-written or printed. No on-screen material, other than the exam.	Midterm in classroom: ITE 5.0 Chapter 1-6 Checkpoint Exam
	03/18	* * No meeting: Spring Break * *
10	03/25	Chapter 7. Laptops - Chapter 7 Supplementary References Lab: Laptop Dissection - Please bring your tool kit!	Due 04/01 Chapter 7 Exam 7.1.1.6 Worksheet - Research Docking Stations.pdf 7.3.1.3 Worksheet - Match ACPI Standards.pdf 7.5.1.4 Worksheet - Laptop RAM.pdf 7.5.2.3 Worksheet - Laptop Batteries.pdf 7.5.2.5 Worksheet - Laptop Screens.pdf 7.5.2.7 Worksheet - Laptop Hard Drives.pdf 7.5.2.13 Worksheet - Build a Specialized Laptop.pdf 7.7.2.2 Worksheet - Research Laptop Problems.pdf 7.7.2.3 Worksheet - Gather Information from the Customer.pdf 7.7.2.4 Worksheet - Investigating Support Websites and Repair Companies.pdf
11	04/01	Chapter 8. Mobile Devices - Chapter 8 Supplementary References	Due 04/08 Chapter 8 Exam 8.2.4.4 Worksheet - Mobile Device Information.pdf
12	04/08	Chapter 9. Printers - Chapter 9 Supplementary References	Due 04/15 Chapter 9 Exam 9.5.1.5 Worksheet - Search for Certified Printer Technician Jobs.pdf
13	04/15	Chapter 10. Security - Chapter 10 Supplementary References Lab: - Operating Systems: Windows 8 -Network Sharing & Security: Windows 7 Microsoft Security Essentials download (Sun 04/20: Last day to drop with "W")	Due 04/29 Chapter 10 Exam 10.1.1.7 Worksheet - Security Attacks.pdf 10.2.1.2 Worksheet - Answer Security Policy Questions.pdf 10.2.3.2 Worksheet - Third-Party Antivirus Software.pdf 10.2.4.8 Worksheet - Research Firewalls.pdf 10.3.1.2 Worksheet - Operating System Updates in Windows.pdf 10.4.2.2 Worksheet - Gather Information from the Customer.pdf
14	04/22	Chapter 10. Security - Chapter 10 Supplementary References
15	04/29	Chapter 10. Security - Chapter 10 Supplementary References Lab: Computer Dissection, Round 3 Please bring your tool kit! (Mon 05/05: Summer Priority Web Registration for continuing students begins)
16	05/06	Chapter 11. The IT Professional - Chapter 11 Supplementary References Lab: Windows 7 installation, user setup, security, network sharing (Mon 05/12: Summer Open Web Registration for ALL students begins)	Due 05/13 Chapter 11 Exam 11.1.1.3 Worksheet - Technician Resources.pdf
17	05/13	Chapter 12. Advanced Troubleshooting - Chapter 12 Supplementary References Hands-on Exam: Please bring your tool kit! - Computer Tear-down & Rebuild - Windows 7 installation, user setup, security, network sharing Microsoft Security Essentials download	Due 5/20 Chapter 12 Exam Course Feedback (required) Practice Final Exam
Final	Tue 05/20	Final Exam in classroom 4:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. - You may use your notes on paper only -- either hand-written or printed. No on-screen material, other than the exam..