Maricopa Community Colleges  ELT271AA   19966-20005 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  06/25/96  
ELT271AA     19966-20005 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Microcomputer Maintenance
Theory of operation of microcomputers and the setup and maintenance of microcomputers as stand alone systems and in a networked environment. Prerequisites: ELT183AA or department approval.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ELT271AA   19966-20005 Microcomputer Maintenance
1. Explain the system features of a microcomputer. (I)
2. Describe the primary system components of a microcomputer. (I)
3. Explain the functional and physical organization of the system components. (II)
4. Explain the functional and physical organization of microcomputer peripheral devices. (II)
5. Disassemble and inspect a microcomputer system. (III)
6. Assemble a microcomputer system. (III)
7. Install the microcomputer operating system. (III)
8. Use diagnostic programs and troubleshooting techniques to analyze and correct microcomputer malfunctions. (IV)
9. Explain the function of microcomputers in a network. (V)
10. Describe the hardware and software necessary to use the microcomputer in a network. (VI)
11. Install the hardware and software necessary to use the microcomputer in a network. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ELT271AA   19966-20005 Microcomputer Maintenance
    I. Microcomputer system
        A. System features
        B. Primary components
          1. Motherboards
          2. Microprocessors
          3. Memory
          4. Power supply
          5. Keyboard
      II. Peripherals
          A. Standard adapters
          B. Display devices
          C. Storage devices
        III. System teardown, inspection, and assembly
            A. Tools
            B. Teardown
            C. Assembly
            D. Software
          IV. Diagnostics
            V. Troubleshooting
              VI. Networked microcomputers
                  A. Hardware
                  B. Software
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