Unit 1

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 2

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 3

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

Unit 4

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 5

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.

Course Outcomes

1. James K L, ”Computer Hardware: Installation, Interfacing Troubleshooting and maintenance”,  PHI Learning Press (Eastern Economy Edition, 2013)

• Mark Dye, Rick McDonald, Antoon Rufi, ”Network Fundamentals: CCNA Exploration Companion Guide”, Cisco Networking Academy, 2008

• Kaveh Pahlavan, Prashant Krishnamurthy,” Networking Fundamentals: Wide, Local and Personal Area Communications “, Paperback, 2014