CEIT217 INFORMATION SYSTEMS HARDWARE
| Course Code: | 4300217 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.0 |
| Department: | Computer Education and Instructional Technology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | |
| Offered Semester: | Fall 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
Hardware used in ICT field; computer logic and architecture; components of personal computers (motherboard, CPU, chipset, memory and memory types (ROM, RAM technology and cache memory); input/output units; slot types (PCI, PCIe, and other); expansion cards; storage units; data transfer technology; cloud computing; installing computer chases; smart boards; projection devices; smart devices (tv, phone, etc.); wireless network devices; use and maintenance of information systems hardware; interoperability of ICT devices; printers and scanners; wearable technologies; human-computer interfaces; hardware security; troubleshooting hardware problems; hardware analysis.
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