Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
1CPP101Computer Hardware3+0+035

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Computer Programming
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course In this course students learn how to setup hardware.
Course Content Properties of Hardware Materials, Mainboard, Processor and Memory Units, Disc Drivers, Peripheral Devices, BIOS
Course Methods and Techniques Face to face
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Kerem Çınar
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources COMPLETE A+ GUIDE TO IT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
Upgrading and Repairing PCs – Scott Mueller
The Hardware Hacker: Adventures in Making and Breaking Hardware – Andrew "bunnie" Huang
How Computers Work – Ron White
CompTIA® A+®
Complete Study Guide
Core 1 Exam 220-1101 and
Core 2 Exam 220-1102
Fifth Edition
Ders Notları
Vize ve Final Sınavları

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %0
Engineering %20
Engineering Design %25
Social Sciences %0
Education %0
Science %0
Health %0
Field %55

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Mid-terms 1 15 15
Final examination 1 25 25
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 124

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Students will be able to identify the basic hardware components of a computer (CPU, RAM, motherboard, storage units, power supply, input/output units, etc.), explain the functions of the components, and understand how these components interact with each other.
2 Students will be able to assemble a computer from start to finish, identify and resolve hardware problems, update hardware components, and optimize the computer's performance.
3 Students will be able to compare various storage technologies (HDD, SSD, RAID, etc.), determine appropriate storage and backup solutions, and implement effective backup methods for data security.
4 Students will be able to identify network hardware such as network cards, modems, routers, and switches, install network components, and perform basic IP addressing and network configurations.
5 Students will understand hardware security issues such as BIOS/UEFI configurations, security devices, and physical security measures, and will be able to use methods to effectively protect these systems.
6 Students will gain the basic computer hardware, networking, security, mobile devices and troubleshooting skills required for CompTIA A+ certification and will be able to successfully pass the exam.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course introduction and content General information about CompTIA A+ certification Introduction to the basic components of computer systems (Hardware and Software) IT basics, terminology and hardware parts COMPLETE A+ GUIDE TO IT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
2 Motherboard structure and components Processor (CPU) and memory (RAM) concepts Power supplies and hardware assembly Computer hardware recognition and component functions COMPLETE A+ GUIDE TO IT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
3 CPU building blocks, core count, clock speed RAM types, features, and performance CPU cooling systems and assembly Performance management and component upgrades COMPLETE A+ GUIDE TO IT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
4 Hard disks (HDD), Solid State Drives (SSD) Comparison of storage technologies The concept of RAID and data backup systems External and optical storage devices COMPLETE A+ GUIDE TO IT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
5 Types of keyboards, mice, scanners, monitors and printers USB, Thunderbolt and other data input and output ports Computer peripherals installation and management Audio and video hardware, driver installation COMPLETE A+ GUIDE TO IT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
6 Power supplies (PSU) and energy efficiency Calculating power requirements Computer cooling systems (fans, liquid cooling, etc.) Thermal management and cooling solutions COMPLETE A+ GUIDE TO IT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
7 Network card (NIC), modem, switch and router components Wired and wireless network hardware IP addressing and network topologies Basic network setup and network troubleshooting COMPLETE A+ GUIDE TO IT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
8 General review of the first 7 weeks Practice with CompTIA A+ question types Midterm exam COMPLETE A+ GUIDE TO IT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
9 Smartphones, tablets and laptops Hardware and operating systems for portable devices Mobile device setup and troubleshooting Battery management and performance tuning COMPLETE A+ GUIDE TO IT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
10 Hardware security and BIOS/UEFI configurations Physical security measures (Chassis locks, alarm systems) TPM, Trusted Platform Module and security devices Troubleshooting security devices COMPLETE A+ GUIDE TO IT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
11 Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud computing concepts Hypervisor types and virtualization software Effects of virtual machines on hardware Cloud services and virtual network configurations COMPLETE A+ GUIDE TO IT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
12 Hardware troubleshooting steps (CPU, RAM, HDD issues) Peripherals and network issues Hardware testing software and diagnostic tools Solutions and alternatives COMPLETE A+ GUIDE TO IT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
13 Performance testing and component evaluations Component upgrade strategies (RAM, CPU, GPU) Hardware optimization and performance enhancement Backup and system recovery methods COMPLETE A+ GUIDE TO IT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
14 General review of hardware components Sample exam questions for CompTIA A+ practice Comparison of components and critical differences Final exam preparation exercises COMPLETE A+ GUIDE TO IT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 2 2 5 3 4 4 4 1 4 4
C1 4 4 3 2 1 4 2 1 1 1
C2 3 3 5 4 1 4 1 1 3 1
C3 2 5 4 4 1 4 2 1 3 2
C4 3 4 4 2 1 3 3 1 2 1
C5 3 4 5 4 1 5 1 1 3 1
C6 3 5 5 3 1 5 4 1 2 2

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