Course

Unit I

Hardware Basics – Basic Terms, Concepts, and Functions of System Modules, Front and rear panel view of system Motherboards: Components and Architecture. Popular CPU Chips and their Characteristics, Processor Architecture – Processor specifications – installing and uninstalling processor – CPU Overheating issues common problems and solutions

Unit II

Memory and Storage: Memory features Types of memory working – Installing and uninstalling memory modules maintenance and troubleshooting common problems and solutions. Storage devices Hard disk details Working and parts of hard disks Installing hard disks maintenance and troubleshooting.

Unit III

Power supply SMPS features types installing SMPS Specification for SMPS. Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Preventive Maintenance and Safety Procedures – Managing Replaceable Components.

Unit IV

Introducing Computer Networks: Overview – Types – Topology – Networks Defined by Resource Location – Client-Server Networks – Peer-to-Peer Networks – Dissecting the OSI Model – The TCP/IP Stack Layers of the TCP/IP Stack – Common Application Protocols in the TCP/IP Stack.

Unit V

Networking Devices Repeater, Hub, Switch, Router Basics of Types of cabling Crimping – Setting up a LAN.

Objectives: The course aims to give a general understanding of how a computer works. Students will be able to understand the basics of hardware and Networking technologies.

TEXT BOOKS / REFERENCE BOOKS 1.James K L, Computer Hardware: Installation, Interfacing Troubleshooting and maintenance, PHI Learning Press (Eastern Economy Edition, 2013) 2.Mark Dye, Rick McDonald, Antoon Rufi, Network Fundamentals: CCNA Exploration Companion Guide, Cisco Networking Academy, 2008 3.Kaveh Pahlavan, Prashant Krishnamurthy, Networking Fundamentals: Wide, Local and Personal Area Communications , Paperback, 2014