CEIT213 COMPUTER HARDWARE
| Course Code: | 4300213 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Computer Education and Instructional Technology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ÖMER DELİALİOĞLU |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- Describe and analyze the system architecture of a computer.
- Identify different input-output devices, cords, cables, connectors and system busses.
- Describe the architecture and components of a mother board.
- Install baby cards such as control or display cards to expansion slots and improve system capabilities.
- Compare the features and distinguish between various microprocessor types and sockets.
- List and compare the features of different memory components.
- Install, upgrade and manage main memory in computers.
- Describe the working principles and compare the features of solid state, magnetic and optical storage units.
- Install, manage and optimize storage devices.
- Compare various system bus structures, such as ISA, EISA, PCI, PCIe, IEEE1394 and USB.
- Connect and remove I/O Devices from the computer system.
- List the hardware requirements to have networked computers.
Course Content
This course presents information about the installation, operation, maintenance and support of PC hardware. It will enable students to learn more about maintaining a personal computer system. The course provides fundamental information about personal computers, microprocessors, RAM, power supplies, motherboards, BIOS, CMOS, the expansion bus, input/output devices and other critical hardware components of an idealized PC.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completing a course/learning process successfully, students will be able to:
- Select components, design, and build computer systems.
- Make safety and preventive maintenance to; motherboard, processor, memory, printers, mobile systems and other computer hardware components.
- Troubleshoot common computer hardware problems.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | They have the skill and knowledge to use information technologies. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | They use information technology to access information, and they analyze, synthesize, and evaluate knowledge by adapting to new situations. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | They use strategies and techniques based on learning theories and apply them to solve instructional problems in a systemic and systematic way | ✔ | |||
| 4 | They have skill and knowledge in analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation in instructional design process. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | They implement learning-teaching methods and techniques in computer education. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | They have knowledge, skill and competency about computer hardware, operating systems, computer networks and programming languages. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | They determine measurement and evaluation methods and techniques used in computer education. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | They have the ability to conduct and present results of intra-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary researches in the field of instructional technology. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | They comprehend project management processes and implement and present projects electronically. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | They have critical thinking and problem solving skills. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | They have social communication and cultural exchange skills. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | They have legal knowledge, skills and attitudes required for teaching profession and apply them in the learning environment. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution