| A+ computer curriculum by Ravi, 2009 | |||||
| minutes | |||||
| 30 | attendence, yesterday quiz, theory | each class period is 3 hours. First 30 mins is on theory, then 50mins lab work | |||
| 50 | lab work. Hands on experience | ||||
| 15 | break | 15 mins break time, | |||
| 20 | theory #2 details, mistakes | 20 mins theory wrap up and 50 mins lab work | |||
| 50 | lab work. Hands on experience | ||||
| 15 | quiz or questions and discussions | ending with 15 mins for Quiz where appropriate, or questions and discussions. | |||
| 180 | minutes total per class | 180 hrs total, 100 mins actual hands on (75-80%), excluding breaks | |||
| Below is the breakdown of Hardware and OS lessons using CompTIA A+ guidelines | |||||
| module | |||||
| m1.1 | PC hardware and assembly | introduction - cases, AT, ATX | |||
| m1.2 | Back panel | ps2 keyboard, mouse, serial, parallel, usb, audio, video | |||
| m1.3 | Front panel | power switch, reset switch, Power and HDD LED | |||
| m1.4 | Motherboard | Slots, power, north/south bridge, super i/o, | |||
| m1.5 | Powersupply | wattage, P20 pinouts, P20+4, molex, mate/lock, sata | |||
| m1.6 | assembly 1 | remove all components, write down component details | |||
| m1.7 | assembly 2 | remove and reinstall all components. | |||
| m1.8 | cmos/bios/firmware, flash | entering bios, setting and removing passwords | |||
| total hours | 24 | ||||
| m2.1 | Windows XP installation | windows XP, difference of home and professional | |||
| m2.2 | partitioning/formating | partition 2,3. install os and data partitions | |||
| m2.3 | installing os | Full install of OS, computer name, user name | |||
| m2.4 | drivers | installing and finding drivers, ZIP files | |||
| m2.5 | setup dialup, broadband, wifi | modem, network, usb wifi adaptors, | |||
| m2.6 | Applications/utilities | Antivirus, messengers, outlook express, alt. browsers | |||
| total hours | 18 | ||||
| m3.1 | PC Hardware troubleshooting | Indentify hardware problems and solutions | |||
| m3.2 | BIOS , Power Supply | Testing loads on powersupply, BIOS issues | |||
| m3.3 | cdrom drives | speeds, read, write, rewrite, cd vs. dvd | |||
| m3.4 | hard drives | speeds, technology, tracks, sectors, clusters | |||
| m3.5 | keyboard, mouse, | AT, (serial), PS/2, USB, (mechanical/optical) | |||
| m3.6 | case study | Indentify hardware problems and solutions | |||
| total hours | 18 | ||||
| m4.1 | Windows XP troubleshooting | Starting up XP, before the desktop appears | |||
| m4.2 | Case Study - Recovery console | booting from cd, using recovery console | |||
| m4.3 | Case Study - Repair | booting from cd, repairing XP core files. | |||
| m4.4 | 5 hives, S S S S D | windows/repair folder, system info folder | |||
| m4.5 | Case Study - Safe Mode | entering safe mode, removing drivers and passwords | |||
| m4.6 | Case Study - Reinstall 2nd copy | boot from cd, install another clean copy of windows | |||
| m4.7 | File And Setting Transfer Wizard | backing up data to ext.drive or cd/dvd | |||
| m4.8 | VISTA? | Virus, Infection, Spyware, Trojans, Adware | |||
| total hours | 24 | ||||
| m5.1 | Other Operating Systems | ISO files, OS file formats | |||
| m5.2 | windows 95 / 98 / 98se | Fdisk, partitions, FAT32, | |||
| m5.3 | DOS commands, Int/Ext | Syntax of DOS commands, switches, parameters | |||
| m5.4 | windows 2000 w/SP4 | Partitioning/ Formatting, using NTFS | |||
| m5.5 | windows vista | Intro to WinFS, AERO, setting for Classic look | |||
| m5.6 | windows 7 beta | Beta Exposed!. Pros and cons, | |||
| m5.7 | ubuntu / GOS | Partitioning/ Formatting, using EXT3 | |||
| m5.8 | linspire / Iinpus | MutilBoot, fat32, ntfs (XP), unix | |||
| total hours | 24 | ||||
| m6.1 | Windows 2003 server | what is server and roles it plays | |||
| m6.2 | Installation and support | installing, understanding CAL, | |||
| m6.3 | DHCP & DNS | router functions, using switch | |||
| m6.4 | Active Directory, add user | adding uses and groups, | |||
| m6.5 | Permissions | permissions to user folders and groups | |||
| m6.6 | File & Printer sharing | sharing public folders, files and printers | |||
| m6.7 | Running a Game server | running a game server, cyber café | |||
| m6.8 | Network 2 servers | how to attach to multiple servers using xp home, 2000, 98, unix | |||
| total hours | 24 | ||||
| m7.1 | Laptop Troubleshooting | removable laptop parts, power adaptors, voltages, amps | |||
| m7.2 | Beginer laptop assembly | removing/replacing HDD, CDROM, memory, battery | |||
| m7.3 | Intermediate laptop | removing/replacing screen, hinges, frame | |||
| m7.4 | Battery, memory, hdd | battery, memory, hdd techology | |||
| m7.5 | Advanced - motherboard | removing and installing motherboard, resetting bios | |||
| m7.6 | LCD screen | Screen technology, layers, backlight, inverter | |||
| total hours | 18 | ||||
| m8.1 | Network Fundementals | what is a network? Client/server based | |||
| m8.2 | OSDI model, topology | 7 layers, bus, ring, star, mesh | |||
| m8.3 | Hub, Router, Switch, Repeater, Transeiver | what are the functions, pros and cons. | |||
| m8.4 | CAT5 cable assembly | indentifing cables, and crimping tools | |||
| m8.5 | X cross over cables | using xover from pc2pc, static ip vs. APIPA | |||
| m8.6 | remote access | using remote control to fix issues | |||
| m8.7 | teamviewer, VNC | download client/host programs | |||
| m8.8 | logmein | taking control over the web | |||
| total hours | 24 | ||||
| m9.1 | Printer Troubleshooting | printer usages, functions | |||
| m9.2 | dot matrix | dot matrix 9/24 pin, serial, parallel. | |||
| m9.3 | dot matrix | consumables.. Ribbon, print head. | |||
| m9.4 | ink jet | technology, inkjet, bubble jet, thermal, gel | |||
| m9.5 | inkjet | gears, sensors, belts | |||
| m9.6 | lazer | lazer vs. LED | |||
| m9.7 | lazer | toners, fuser (maintenance kits), rollers, pickup pads | |||
| m9.8 | wrap up | Questions, and handing out certifications | |||
| total hours | 24 | ||||
| 66 | days totalling ========== hours ===== | 198 | 20 days /month = 3 months | ||