CNIT 345: Windows 7 Tech Support
Spring 2010 Sam Bowne
Scores posted 3-1-10
Open Lab Hours for Sci 214
Description · Schedule · Lectures · Projects · Links · Home Page
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CNIT 345: Windows 7 Tech SupportSpring 2010 Sam BowneScores posted 3-1-10Open Lab Hours for Sci 214Description · Schedule · Lectures · Projects · Links · Home Page |
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Provides students with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to install, configure, and maintain Windows 7. Students will get their own free copy of Windows 7 and perform many hands-on exercises to strengthen their skills. This course helps prepare students for the "Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows 7, Configuration" certificate. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:A. Explain Windows 7 editions B. Install Windows 7 C. Explain upgrade paths to Windows 7 D. Install Windows 7 in a multi-boot configuration, and on a virtual machine E. Install and Use Windows XP Mode on Windows 7 F. Configure Windows Aero Graphics G. Describe known problems associated with installations and upgrades of 7 H. Apply updates and service packs I. Troubleshoot system startup and user login problems J. Interpret error messages and suggest appropriate solutions to problems K. Configure and troubleshoot hardware devices L. Set up and troubleshoot a small network including HomeGroups M. Perform routine maintenance N. Optimize and monitor system performance O. Troubleshoot Windows errors and recover from a computer crash, using the Windows Recovery Environment and other tools P. Explain and edit the structure of the registry Q. Manage disks and drives R. Control access to files and folders with NTFS permissions, including the changes to NTFS permissions in Windows 7 S. Configure Internet Explorer 8 |
Schedule | ||||
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| Date | Quiz & Projects | Topics | ||
| Mon 1-25 | Chapter 1. What's New in Windows 7 Chapter 2. Installing and Configuring Windows 7 | |||
| Mon 2-1 | Chapter 3. Obtaining Help and Support Chapter 4. Personalizing Windows 7 | |||
| Fri 2-5 | Last Day to Add Classes | |||
| Mon 2-8 | Quiz Ch 1-4 Proj 1-2 due |
Chapter 5. Adding, Removing, and Managing Programs Chapter 6. Using Internet Explorer 8 | ||
| Mon 2-15 | Holiday - No Class | |||
| Fri 2-19 | Last Day to Fulfill an Incomplete | |||
| Mon 2-22 | Last Day to Request pass/no pass Grading | |||
| Mon 2-22 | Quiz Ch 5-6 Proj 3-4 due |
Chapter 7. Adding Windows Live Programs and Services Chapter 8. Organizing and Finding Files and Information | ||
| Mon 3-1 | No Quiz Proj 5-6 due |
Chapter 9. Advanced Search Tools and Techniques Chapter 10. Advanced File Management and Synchronization | ||
| Mon 3-8 | Quiz: Ch 7-10 Proj 7-8 due |
Chapter 11. Backup and Restore Chapter 12. Playing and Organizing Digital Media Files | ||
| Mon 3-15 | Quiz: Ch 11-12 Proj 9-10 due |
Chapter 13. Sharing and Syncing Digital Media Chapter 14. Using Windows Media Center | ||
| Mon 3-22 | Quiz: Ch 13-14 Proj 11-12 due |
Chapter 15. Security Essentials Chapter 16. Managing User Accounts, Passwords, and Logons | ||
| Mon 3-29 | Spring Recess 3-27 through 4-4 - No Class | |||
| Mon 4-5 | Quiz: Ch 15-16 Proj 13-14 due |
Chapter 17. Setting Up a Small Office or Home Network Chapter 18. Troubleshooting and Recovering from Problems | ||
| Tue 4-6 | Mid-Term Grades Due | |||
| Mon 4-12 | Quiz: Ch 17-18 Proj 15-16 due |
Chapter 19. Advanced Networking Chapter 20. Tuning Up and Monitoring Performance | ||
| Mon 4-19 | Quiz: Ch 19-20 Proj 17-18 due |
Chapter 21. Performing Routine Maintenance Chapter 22. Using Advanced System Management Tools | ||
| Fri 4-23 | Last Day to Withdraw | |||
| Mon 4-26 | Quiz: Ch 21-22 Proj 19-20 due |
Chapter 23. Troubleshooting Windows Errors and Crashes Chapter 24. Automating Windows 7 | ||
| Mon 5-3 | Quiz: Ch 23-24 Proj 21-22 due |
Chapter 25. Setting Up and Configuring Hardware Chapter 26. Managing Disks and Drives | ||
| Mon 5-10 | Quiz: Ch 25-26 Proj 23-24 due |
Chapter 27. Using Windows 7 on a Notebook Chapter 28. Using Touch, Voice, and Other Unconventional Input Devices | ||
| Mon 5-17 | No Quiz All Extra Credit Proj due |
Last Class: Review | ||
| Mon 5-24 | Final Exam: 6 pm | |||
LecturesPolicy | |
| PART 1: GETTING STARTED | |
| 1 - What's New in Windows 7 | Ch 1-2 Lecture Notes PowerPoint |
| 2 - Installing and Configuring Windows 7 | |
| 3 - Obtaining Help and Support | Ch 3-4 Lecture Notes PowerPoint |
| 4 - Personalizing Windows 7 | |
| 5 - Adding, Removing, and Managing Programs | Ch 5-6 Lecture Notes PowerPoint |
| 6 - Using Internet Explorer 8 | |
| 7 - Adding Windows Live Programs and Services | Ch 7-8 Lecture Notes PowerPoint |
| PART 3: FILE MANAGEMENT | |
| 8 - Organizing and Finding Files and Information | |
| 9 - Advanced Search Tools and Techniques | Ch 9-10 Lecture Notes PowerPoint |
| 10 - Advanced File Management and Synchronization | |
| 11 - Backup and Restore | |
| PART 3: DIGITAL MEDIA | |
| 12 - Playing and Organizing Digital Media Files | |
| 13 - Sharing and Syncing Digital Media | |
| 14 - Using Windows Media Center | |
| PART 4: SECURITY AND NETWORKING | |
| 15 - Security Essentials | |
| 16 - Managing User Accounts, Passwords, and Logons | |
| 17 - Setting Up a Small Office or Home Network | |
| 18 - Tweaking and Troubleshooting a Small Network | |
| 19 - Advanced Networking | |
| PART 5: TUNING, TWEAKING, AND TROUBLESHOOTING | |
| 20 - Tuning Up and Monitoring Performance | |
| 21 - Performing Routine Maintenance | |
| 22 - Using Advanced System Management Tools | |
| 23 - Troubleshooting Windows Errors and Crashes | |
| 24 - Automating Windows 7 | |
| PART 6: WINDOWS AND YOUR PC | |
| 25 - Setting Up and Configuring Hardware | |
| 26 - Managing Disks and Drives | |
| 27 - Using Windows 7 on a Notebook | |
| 28 - Using Touch, Voice, and Other Unconventional Input Devices | |
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The lectures are in Word and PowerPoint formats. If you do not have Word or PowerPoint you will need to install the Free Word Viewer 2007 and/or the Free PowerPoint Viewer 2007. | |
Last Updated: 3-1-10 5 pm