ET-531: PC Essentials I
Course Information
Course, prefix, number, & title: ET-531 PC Essentials I
Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 3 Hours Lecture, 3 laboratory hours
Credits: 4
Pre-requisites (if any): MA-114, College Algebra and Trigonometry for Technical Students
Course Description in college catalog:
This course presents topics in digital hardware and PC computer systems. Binary numbers systems are discussed and electrical and digital circuits are explored. Students will explore PC computer hardware at the modular level. They will perform system upgrades, diagnose system failures, and make repairs.
Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:
General Education Outcomes: Below is a listing of General Education Outcome(s) that this course supports.
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Apply information management and digital technology skills useful for academic research and lifelong learning
Course-specific student learning outcomes:
Students will classify digital hardware and PC computer systems.
Students will understand binary numbers systems and electrical and digital circuits.
Students will explore PC computer hardware at the modular level. They will perform system upgrades, diagnose system failures, and make repairs.
Other program outcomes (if applicable).
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Integrate knowledge and skills in the program of study
Methods by which student learning will be assessed and evaluated; describe the types of methods to be employed; note whether certain methods are required for all sections:
Exams,Projects,classwork, Labs.Academic Integrity policy (department or College):
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Any violation of academic integrity is taken extremely seriously. All assignments and projects must be the original work of the student or teammates. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any questions regarding academic integrity should be brought to the attention of the instructor. The following is the Queensborough Community College Policy on Academic Integrity: "It is the official policy of the College that all acts or attempted acts that are violations of Academic Integrity be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. At the faculty member's discretion and with the concurrence of the student or students involved, some cases though reported to the Office of Student Affairs may be resolved within the confines of the course and department. The instructor has the authority to adjust the offender's grade as deemed appropriate, including assigning an F to the assignment or exercise or, in more serious cases, an F to the student for the entire course." Read the University's policy on Academic Integrity opens in a new window.
Disabilities
Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Accessibility Services in Science Building, Room S-132, 718-631-6257, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. You can visit the Office of Accessibility Services website.
