MAVAC002 COMPUTER HARDWARE ASSEMBLING AND TROUBLESHOOTING

BOARD OF STUDIES (BoS)

 Chairperson :- Mrs. Siji Jacob (Asst. Prof. Department of Electronics)

Members:-

1. Kishore (Asst. Prof. Department of Electronics)
2. Regina Sebastian (Asst. Prof. Department of Electronics)
3. Jomy Joseph (Asst. Prof. Department of Electronics)
4. Jijo Sebastian (Asst. Prof. Department of Electronics)

INTRODUCTION

The Value-Added Courses aims to provide additional learner centric graded skill oriented technical training, with the primary objective of improving the employability skills of students

AIM OF THE PROGRAMME

Understanding various aspects of the subject and acquiring methodological knowledge of them. Application of this knowledge in a suitable manner in required fields.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSIONS

All UG and PG students from various departments of the college. The number of intakes to the course is limited. The course can be offered only if there are at least 5 students opting for it.

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION: English.

DURATION OF THE COURSE

The duration of value-added course is 30 hours (including the hours of final examination) of which 15hrs theory and 15hrs for laboratory/demonstration/experimental activities and the course can have a maximum of three hours a day.

The value-added courses will be offered beyond the usual class hours and days of the college. The value-added course will be a blend of theory classes / experimental learning / project-based learning / assignments / activity-based learning.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The main objectives of the program are;

1. To bring an awareness about Computer assembling.
2. To bridge the skill gaps and make them ready for industry 
3. To provide an opportunity to develop inter-disciplinary skill
4. With basic understanding of Computer assembling and practical knowledge making them able to configure a computer by themselves
5. The department provides value added courses for all staff members, villagers and students from all streams of courses.

COURSE OUTCOMES (Cos)

• Prepare students to get awareness about Computer assembling.
• To create and troubleshoot small computer assembling.
• CO3,To make them aware of using computer safely.

EVALUATION

1. The value-added courses shall be evaluated through an examination at the end of the course.
2. The duration of examination is two hours.
3. The total marks of the examination shall be 100

Pattern of questions Paper

4. A committee consisting of the Head of the Department, the course coordinator and a senior faculty member nominated by the Head of the department shall monitor the evaluation process.
5. The list of students along with the marks and the grades earned may be forwarded to the Principal/Chief Superintendent of Examinations.
6. The Dept. course coordinator is responsible for maintaining and processing the record with regard to the course, assessment marks and results.
7. Certificates will be issued to those students with 75% attendance, timely submission of assignment and project and a minimum of 40% marks in the qualifying examination.

Grading Pattern

Grades are given on a 7-point scale based on the total percentage of marks, (ISA+ESA) as given below: -

SYLLABUS

MAVAC002 Computer Hardware Assembling and Troubleshooting
Total hours of instruction: 30 Hours
Unit 1. (5 Hours)

Knowing computer: Concepts of Hardware and Software, Components of Computer
System, Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse, Other input/output Devices, familiarization of
input/output ports.

Unit 2. (5 Hours)
Motherboard: Form factor, components, chipset, expansion slots and add on cards, mother
board installation steps. SMPS

Unit 3. (5 Hours)
Microprocessor: Processor specifications, Popular Intel and AMD processors, Concept of
cache memory, Processor sockets, processor pin packages, processor installation steps.

Unit 4 (5 Hours)
Memory: RAM memory modules- types and installation, Hard disk-components, types and
installation steps, Hard disk partitioning and formatting.

Unit 5 (10 Hours)
PC Assembling: Installation of mother board, SMPS, RAM, Hard disk, DVD drive and add
on cards, Connecting input/output devices, familiarization of BIOS settings, identification of
faults and troubleshooting.

DEMONSTRATIONS/PRACTICALS (15 Hrs)
1. Demonstration of PC Components.
2. Training on PC Assembling
3. Demonstration of OS Installations.
4. Demonstration of Application software installation.
5. Training on PC Troubleshooting

Assignment and Project

REFERENCES
1. Upgrading and Repairing PCs, Scot Mueller
2. All About Printers/Keyboards/Mouse, ManaharLotia, BPB Publishers
3. All About Motherboards – Manahar Lotia, BPB Publishers