Micro computer technology

Structure Type: Course
Code: KL25AA40000
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Anttonen, Alpo
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
AUTE-2013KAUT   1 autumn   3.0   2013-09-01   2013-12-31  
AUTE-2013SAUT   1 autumn   3.0   2013-09-01   2013-12-31  
TITE-2013   1 autumn   3.0   2013-09-01   2013-12-31  
AUTE-2014KAUT   1 autumn   3.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
AUTE-2014SAUT   1 autumn   3.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
TITE-2014   1 autumn   3.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
AUTE-2015KAUT   1 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
AUTE-2015SAUT   1 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
TITE-2015   1 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
AUTE-2016KAUT   1 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
AUTE-2016SAUT   1 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
TITE-2016   1 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in assembling computers from parts and installing an operating system and other necessary applications in it. They will be able to perform the initial start-up of a computer and carry out the processes needed to maintenance computers and expand their functionality.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 40 h
- of which autonomous studies: 40 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Structure of the more common peripheral devices for computers and how they function
- PC structure, processors and connections
- Magnetic and optic memory
- Monitors, voice cards, scanners and printers

Recommended or Required Reading

- Lähteinen & Pietikäinen: Uusi PC-tekniikan käsikirja, Helsinki Media

- Flyktman R. Inside PC-laitetekniikka. IT Press.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, exercises and laboratory assignments

Assessment Criteria

5 Students are able to commendable rate issues and know how to apply them.
4 -3 Students are able to rate the key issues
2- 1 Students are able to rate the basics.

Assessment Methods

The course assessment comprises the following:
- Lab work
- Assignment
- Exam

Work Placement

None

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