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 aLAN.

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 CompanionGuide”, Cisco Networking Academy, 2008
3. Kaveh Pahlavan, Prashant Krishnamurthy,” Networking Fundamentals: Wide, Local and Personal AreaCommunications “, Paperback, 2014