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(Course Title)
Course Code: PCMAIN
Prerequisite: None
Type of Course: Lecture / Laboratory
Units: 3

Course Description
This module contains information and suggested learning activities on Computer Hardware
Servicing NC II. It includes the following competencies: enumerate/discuss computer
systems parts and its functions, plan and prepare for installing computer system, and
develop/test computer network.

It consists of 3 learning outcomes. Each learning outcome contains learning activities

supported by each instructional sheet. Upon completion of this module, report to your teacher
to assess your achievement of knowledge and skills requirement of this module. If you pass
the assessment, you will be given a certificate of completion.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
LO1. Enumerate and discuss computer system parts and its functions.
LO2. Plan and prepare for installing computer system.
LO3. Develop and test computer network
Each of these LOs addresses the Degree Graduate Outcomes as follows:
Identify various I/O components and connectors.
Identify the major components of a PC system.
Define how these components work.
Understand the popular OS Features
Learn to install MS-Win98
Learn to install MS WinXP
Identify various types of computer network.
Actual developing of computer network and cabling.
Test computer networks.

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LO1. Enumerate and discuss computer system parts and its functions.

Learning Activities

Identify various I/O components and connectors.

Identify the major components of a PC system.
Define how these components work.

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Major Course Output Due Date:

As evidence of attaining the above learning outcome, students are required to do and
submit the following during the indicated dates of the term. The rubrics for these outputs must
be provided.
MCO1: Lecture-demonstration.
MCO2: Self-paced study.
MCO3: Group discussion

Rubrics

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Self-check
Hands-on practice

Topics/ Readings Class Schedule (Weeks)

What is a Computer? Week 1 to 3
There are two basic parts of a computer.

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LO2. Plan and prepare for installing computer system.

Major Course Output Due Date:

As evidence of attaining the above learning outcome, students are required to do and
submit the following during the indicated dates of the term. The rubrics for these outputs must
be provided.
MCO1: Lecture / Demonstration
MCO2: Self-paced instruction
MCO3: Group discussion

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Rubrics

Self-check
Hands-on practice

Topics/ Readings Class Schedule (Weeks)

Safety procedures
Basic computer configuration setup.
Systems specifications
Identifying common symptoms and problems associated
with each device. Week 4 to 7
Troubleshooting and isolating PC hardware problems.
Diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware conflicts
Knowledge in installing peripherals, network devices and
other I/O devices.

Learning Activities
Understand the popular OS Features
Learn to install MS Win98
Learn to install MS WinXP

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LO3. Develop and test computer network

Topics/ Readings Class Schedule (Weeks)
Identify various types of computer network.
Actual developing of computer network and cabling. Week 8 to 12
Test computer networks.

Learning Activities
Safety procedures
Basic computer configuration setup.
Systems specifications
Identifying common symptoms and problems associated with each device.
Troubleshooting and isolating PC hardware problems.
Diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware conflicts
Knowledge in installing peripherals, network devices and other I/O devices.

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Major Course Output Due Date:

As evidence of attaining the above learning outcome, students are required to do and
submit the following during the indicated dates of the term. The rubrics for these outputs must
be provided.
MCO1: Lecture / Demonstration
MCO2: Self-paced instruction
MCO3: Group discussion

Rubrics

Self-check
Hands-on practice
Oral Questioning

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Grading System
To pass this course, one must accumulate at least ______ through the course
requirements discussed above. The grade that a student can obtain through each
requirement is shown below.
Lec Gra = (Q*40%)+(CS*10%)+(E*50)
Lab Gra = (Q*40%)+(CS*10%)+(E*50)
TermGrade = (LecGra*60%)+(LabGra*40%)
SemGrade=(Prelim*30%)+(Midterm*30)+(Finals*40%)

Other Requirements and Assessments

Aside from the major course output above, this course has one other summative
assessment: a cumulative final exam. In addition, there are formative assessments of two
types: departmental exams and graded class activities. Graded class activities include (but
not limited to):
Written Test
Practical Test
Oral Test

Text/Materials
CBLM
Motherboard manual
Google.com
Yahoo.com
User driver manual
OS installation manual
References
Tanenbaum, Andrew S., Operating Systems: Design and Implementation, 1998.
Mc Laughlin, Robert, Sasser, Susan Ralston, Fix your own PC.
Marcelo, Antoinette R., Understanding PC Hardware, Philippines: Jemma Inc., 2007
www.computerhope.com
www.howstuffworks.com
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www.wikipedia.com

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