DE5409                             PC ENGINEERING 1

Level 5                                             Credits 15                                            Version July 2010

LEARNING TIME

RECOMMENDED PRE-REQUISITE

DE5403 Electrical and Electronic Principles 2

RECOMMENDED CO-REQUISITE

Nil

AIM/PURPOSE

To develop an understanding of the functions of personal computer hardware and software components, PC construction and maintenance methods, observing industry safety procedures.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.            Demonstrate knowledge of computer hardware and design concepts.

2.            Demonstrate and apply knowledge of computer hardware.

3.            Assemble a personal computer in accordance with given specifications.

4.            Install, configure, and troubleshoot computer operating systems.

5.            Connect a PC to the internet and another PC.

6.            Install, commission, and troubleshoot printers.

7.         Demonstrate knowledge of and apply preventive maintenance and troubleshooting techniques to a personal computer to ensure optimal performance.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

●          Computer design concepts and hardware in terms of operational processes and applications

●          Common computer hardware components, their purpose, and operating characteristics

●          Computer hardware conflicts are resolved in accordance with industry practice

●          Specifying, assembling and testing PC system

●          PC testing and troubleshooting

●          Installing computer operating systems

●          Methods of interconnecting PCs to each other and the internet

●          Installing and commissioning printers to a network

●          Safety, environmental protection, and preventative maintenance procedures relating to the servicing a personal computer

●          Troubleshooting techniques to identify hardware and software faults in personal computers