IFSM 310
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IFSM 310 Hardware and System Software
Spring Session 2, 2010 @ Yongsan
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News
- First Student to Pass the A+ : Maurice! Congrats!
- The final class is scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Description & Prerequisites
IFSM 310 Hardware and System Software (3)
Prerequisite: CMIS 102 or CMIS 102A. A survey of computer systems. Emphasis is on the interrelationships of hardware architecture, system software, and application software. Topics include the architectures of processors and storage systems and implications for system software design. Discussion also covers the effects of the design of hardware and system software on the development of application programs in a business environment. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CMIS 270, CMIS 310, CMSC 311, or IFSM 310.
Textbooks
- Required
- Recommended (Note: Make sure any book you purchase is for the 2009 A+ Exams! P.S. The book in the PX is for the old exam!)
Certification
- The latest version of CompTIA A+ is CompTIA A+ 2009 Edition.
- Two exams (of 100 questions each) are necessary to be certified:
- 220-701 - CompTIA A+ Essentials
- Passing Score: 675 on a scale of 100-900
- 220-702 - CompTIA A+ Practical Application
- Passing Score: 700 on a scale of 100-900
- 220-701 - CompTIA A+ Essentials
- Length of test: 90 minutes each
- Taking the A+ test at UMUC
- It takes a few days to create an account, and tests have to be scheduled at least 48 in advance - don't wait until the last minute!
- To take a test on-base, start here: Pearson Vue Military Page.
- Select Schedule Exam
- Select CompTIA
- For Yongsan, expand Armed Forces Pacific and select "NTC UMUC Yongsan - DoD only APO, Armed Forces Pacific", however, you can only schedule exams on Wednesday afternoons.
- See Computer-Based Testing for more information.
- Using the GI Bill to pay for Certifications
- Additional Study Materials
Mailing List
I have set up a mailing list for all the students in the class. We can use this list to discuss class topics, assignments, problems, tips, etc... I require all the students to sign up for this list. Be sure to use an email address you check daily, and that is recognizable to your real name.
This is your first graded assignment!
To subscribe to the list
- Send e-mail to: ifsm310-102-subscribe@thinairlabs.com
- Subject line: subscribe
- Body of message: subscribe
Note: It is best if you cut and paste this information. You are sending email to an automated program, not a person. Follow the directions exactly, and you will be added to the list. You will receive a confirmation email that you have to reply to.
Remember, everyone can read all messages sent to the mailing list. Send personal email to bjgleas 'at' gmail 'dot' com, but any and all class related message need to be sent to the mailing list.
Class Schedule and Notes
You should download and read the lecture notes before class. The lecture notes are in PDF format, you might have to download a reader for your machine.
You should visit the websites, and download the programs and run them.
Also, the lecture notes may not be complete, and should not serve as a substitute for attending class.
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Topic: Introduction
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Topic: A+ Domain 01
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Topic: Hardware, Data Representation
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Topic: [3] Data Representation (cont.)
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Topic: Chapter 4: Processor Technology and Architecture | |||
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Topic: Digital Logic, Processor Technology and Architecture
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Topic: Digital Logic, Secondary Storage
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Topic: Basic Networking | |||
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Topic: Windows 2000, System Performance
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Topic: Windows 2000 Server, I/O Devices
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Topic: TBD | |||
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Topic: Cloning Hard Drives
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Topic: Operating Systems
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Topic: TBD
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Topic: TBD
Final Exam |
Trivia High Scores
Just for Fun
| Name | Score |
| Anderson, Maurice | 2 |
| Chessman, Mark | 0 |
| Cicchillo, Chad | 1 |
| Dicks, Laurie | 0 |
| Wilson, Robert | 0 |
Links
- New Links of Interest
- Computer Humor
- Computer Problem Report Form - Check it out!
- 50 Ways to Confuse, Worry, or just Scare the Bejeezus out of People in the Computer Lab - Very funny - just don't do it in our lab.
- How to repair a PC - Not really
- You might be a computer geek if...
- The Illustrated Guide to Breaking Your Computer
- Programs
- PDF Reader - to read the lecture notes
- Winzip - Needed to work with zip files
- ASCII Table - online guide to the character set
- Bases BASES program used in class. (1.4MB).
- FAQ Files
- FAQs (at RTFM.mit.edu)
- Tutorials, References
- PC Mechanic - Lots of details
- Anandtech- The latest hardware reviews
- How to build your own computer - online book
- Upgrading a PC - online book
- Time Line of Microcomputers
- Hobbe's Internet Timeline
- The Computer Museum Network (start your personal tour)
- Triumph of the Nerds (1996 PBS Series)
- The Virtual Museum of Computing
- General Links
- DOWNLOAD.COM Where many of the programs in class are found.
- Computer Dictionary An online web based dictionary
- PC Webopaedia - resource for information about PCs
- Computer Almanac A lot of interesting Numbers about Computers
- What is? A really good online reference
- How Stuff Works - excellent detailed explainations
