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Course Requirements:

• Attendance & Participation in class discussions and activities. 20 Points
• Complete individual and class assignments. 40 Points
  There will be a total of 4 formal assignments assigned throughout the course. Please see the for instructor due dates. You will need to post the work for each of these assignments on the web and linked to your portfolio page. Each of these assignments will be evaluated via a rubric.
• Proficiency Demonstrations (4) 40 Points.  Throughout the course, you will be asked to demonstrate one or more topics discussed in class.  These demonstrations will be announced each week.

Possible Tools (Do NOT purchase these!  Bring in a Phillips screwdriver if you have one!):

• Phillips Screwdriver
• Flat Screwdriver
• Floppy Disks
• Small container for miscellaneous parts
• Needle nose pliers
• Wire Snips
• Micro Flashlight

To All 2005 Students.  Do NOT try to purchase these issues or find them. During your first class meeting, you will have a list of reading materials.

Text 1: PC Troubleshooting - Smart Computing Learning Series Vol. 9, Issue 4 http://www.smartcomputing.com/
PC HOW-TO Guide - Windows #11 Harris Publications
Text 2: Using Windows XP - Smart Computing Learning Series Vol. 9, Issue 6 http://www.smartcomputing.com/
Text 3: Smart Computing In Plain English - Vol. 14, Issue 6 June 2003 http://www.smartcomputing.com/
Text 4: Windows A-Z Smart Computing Reference Series Summer 2003 - Strongly recommended if you are going to service various Windows operating systems. http://www.smartcomputing.com/
Recommended Text
PC Upgrade & Maintenance Guide 2003 Edition www.sybex.com
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Last Update: 05/07/2006 09:09:03 PM.