BIT1301 Practical Skills Development

The students will have hands on training on implementing projects. This course provides hands-on training in the installation, configuration, optimization and upgrading of computer systems. As a practical course, the focus is to impart useful skills on the students in order to enhance ability to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain computer systems. Topics to be covered include introduction to computer systems, computer system parts, maintenance techniques, approaches and tools; diagnostic techniques; system assembly and installation; troubleshooting and repair of computer systems and accessories; portable computers.

Course Objectives
The objectives of this course are to: 

• introduce students to the installation, configuration, optimization and upgrading of computer systems. 
• introduce students to troubleshooting and maintaining the computer system.
• provide students with opportunities to develop basic techniques with respect the hardware of a computer system

Expected Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 

• explain how a PC works, and understand the relationship between hardware and software
• classify and explain the function of different computer hardware components
• understand purpose and functions of an operating system (OS)
• understand the purpose and functions of the computer peripherals
• understand diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques to personal computers, portable devices, operating systems and computer peripherals
• install, configure, optimize and upgrade personal computers
• install, configure, optimize and upgrade the portable computers
• install, configure, optimize and upgrade the operating system
• perform diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques to personal computers, portable devices, operating systems and computer peripherals.