Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
GRAD-0010
Organization's ID:
S1 - 118616408; S2 - 118616411
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
4 weeks (120 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Basic Computer Hardware, Cybersecurity, or Networking Fundamentals
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to teach students to install, repair, and troubleshoot computer hardware systems; perform preventative maintenance practices; learn techniques for maintaining computer hardware security; communication skills and professionalism in troubleshooting situations will be emphasized.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain the need for information security and protection
  • Describe how to protect your personal information
  • Describe the different types of security compliance, networks, and cabling system used for them
  • Describe the effects mobile computing has had on the development of web pages and the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing
  • Describe the process of installing hardware, moving data from old hardware to new, and installing new hardware
  • Identify IEEE security enhancements, the criteria for selecting media, the different cable categories, and the pros and cons of cabling systems
  • Differentiate between the different media types and be familiar with media standards
  • Describe the different types of cables and types of media connectors
  • Define authentication, authorization, auditing, the different types of networking protocols and cloud computing
  • Identify security risk, how to protect against them, and the need for personal security
  • Identify the different types of cables, connectors, storage solutions needed to support a network's infrastructure and hardware requirements
  • Describe the risk to wireless security, the best practice and policies for workplace wireless security, and the way to implement and test your wireless security
  • Define the methods for increasing wireless security and the best practices for personal wireless device security
  • Describe how to perform cable installation, including troubleshooting.

General Topics:

  • Emerging technology trends
  • Selling your product
  • Planning and testing
  • Security, risks, and safeguards
  • Networking fundamentalsequipment
  • Installation and configuration
  • Information security
  • Infrastructure systems
  • Troubleshooting
  • Disaster recovery
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

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