MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Business, Industry, and Technology

B.	Discipline: Information Technology - Networking

C.	Course Number and Title: ITEC1610 – IT Essentials

D.	Course Coordinator: Brian Baldridge

Assistant Dean: Toni Johnson, PhD

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

Lecture: 2 hours

Laboratory: 2 hours

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title: Provided

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: An external USB3.0 hard drive, 500 gigabytes or larger is required.

J.	Course Description: This course covers the fundamentals of computer hardware and software as well as more advanced concepts such as security, networking, and the responsibilities of an information and communications technology (ICT) professional. The curriculum helps students prepare for entry-level ICT career opportunities and the CompTIA A+ certification. CTAG: CTIT014

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Describe how to protect people, equipment, and the environment from accidents, damage, and contamination.	Week 1 tests, labs, midterm/final exam weeks 8 and 16
Define information technology (IT) and describe the components of a personal computer.	Weeks 3-5 tests, labs, midterm/final exam weeks 8 and 16
Upgrade or replace computer components based on customer needs.	Weeks 3-5 tests, labs, midterm/final exam weeks 8 and 16
Configure computers to connect to a network.	Week 6 tests, labs, midterm/final exam weeks 8 and 16
Demonstrate how to install and use a computer operating system.	Weeks 9-11 tests, labs, final exam week 16
Implement basic hardware and software security principles.	Week 12 tests, labs, final exam week 16
Perform preventive maintenance and advanced troubleshooting.	Week 13 tests, labs, final exam 16
Assess customer needs, analyze possible configurations, and provide recommendations for hardware, operating systems, networking, and security.	Weeks 14-15 tests, labs, final exam 16

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Week 1: LabSim Section 1 – Computing Overview

Week 2: LabSim Section 2 – PC Technician

Week 3: LabSim Section 3 – System Components

Week 4: LabSim Section 4 – Peripheral Devices

Week 5: LabSim Section 5 – Storage

Week 6: LabSim Section 6 – Networking

Week 7: LabSim Section 7 – Printing

Week 8: LabSim Section 8 – Mobile Devices

Week 9: LabSim Section 9 – Windows System Management

Week 10: LabSim Section 10 – System Implementation

Week 11: LabSim Section 11 – File Management

Week 12: LabSim Section 12 – Security

Week 13: LabSim Section 13 – Troubleshooting

Weeks 14-15: LabSim Section 14 – Capstone Exercises

Week 16: LabSim Practice Exams – PC Pro, 220-901, 220-902

N.	Course Assignments:

Labs

Tests

Midterm Exam

Term Project (optional)

Final Exam

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3