Weekly Schedule - LECTURES	Lecture Notes (ppt)	Workshop + Tasks
Week 1 - introduction to hardware	Intoppt (108kb)	Class1 (303kb)
Week 2 - the system unit - cpu |bus speeds	Systemunit (41kb)	Class2 (40kb) Bus Structures (25kb)
Week 3 -Main memory- bios | bits and bytes | pc technical demo	Main Memory (147kb)	Class3 (30kb) BIOS (434kb) Bits and Bytes (33kb)
Week 4 - Class test on weeks 1-3 / assignment 1 briefing / recap on previous topics	Class Test / Workshop *Assignment 1 is issued	ClassTest (296kb) Microprocessors (83.5kb) - Note this document discusses CPU's in detail- you will not be tested on this! It is a good document if you wish to learn about the CPU further.
Week 5 - Introduction to Software	Intro Software (99kb) *Assignment 2 is issued	Class5 (46kb)
Week 6 - Operating Systems	OperatingSystems (91kb)	Class6 (39kb) Configuring the ROM BIOS (21kb) Installing new software (21kb) Modifying OS files (21kb)
Week 7 - Workshop catch up session - Assignment 1 and 2	*Assignment 1 should be handed in *Assignment 3 is issued	Tasks
Week 8 - hardware Components Practical-workshop assignment 3	In class practical	GroupWorkDoc (32kb) Tasks
Week 9 - Demo of installing an application	In class demo Timetabled slots for student demo's (week 10) *Assignment 3 should be handed in	Tasks
Week 10 - Student Demos - Installing software	-=Timetabled Slots=-	*While you await your demo: You should work on Assesment 4 - Macros
Week 11 - Assignment 4 workshop & catchup session	-=Workshop=-	Tasks
Week 12 - demo of bios paramater setup	In class demo Timetabled slots for student demo's (week 13) *Assignment 4 should be handed in	Tasks
Week 13 - Assignment 5 workshop	-=Workshop=-	-=In class brief=-
Week 14 - Student Demos - BIOS paramater setup	-=Timetabled Slots=-	*While you await your demo: You should work on Assessment 5 - System Testing & Diagnostics - You will be given a in class briefing on this!
Week 15 - Student Demos - BIOS paramater setup + Assess,ent 6 workshop	-=Timetabled Slots=- *Must hand in Asessment 5 + Start Assessment 6	*While you await your demo: You should work on Assessment 6 - Problem and Solution Report- You will be given a in class briefing on this!
Week 16 - AssessMent 6 workshop + hardware demos	+ Start Assessment 6	*While you await your demo: You should work on Assessment 6 - Problem and Solution Report- You will be given a in class briefing on this!
Week 17 (FINAL LESSON)- AssessMent 6 workshop + CATCHUp session + Portfolio building	*CHECK DEADLINES BELOW	*Note this is the final class for unit 4. You can work on assessment 6 and catchup on any other work you have missed.

:: Below are the deadline dates for the assignments. Refer to the Unit 4 log book for further information. Your tutor will give you the instructions for submitting work.

Assesments	Deadline Dates
Assessment 1 - computer system specification	-=Monday 16/12/02=-
assessment 2 - computer system upgrade	-=Monday 06/01/03=-
assessment 3 - Templates	-=Monday 20/01/03=-
assessment 4 - MACROS	-=Monday 10/02/03=-
assessment 5 - System Testing & Diagnostics	-=Monday 10/03/03=-
assessment 6 - Problem and Solution Report	-=Monday 31/03/03=-
assessment 7 - Final Report	-=Monday 31/03/03=-
Portfolio *ALL work must be in portfolio BY:	-=Monday 31/03/03=-

system installation and configuration workshop

:: Below are tutorials in how to install hardware and configure a PC sytem. You will find useful information and pictures in how to configure a system effectively. The workshop topics are related to the lecture topics covered in your weekly classes.

Workshop Topic	Documents
standard ways of working & safety procedures	-=Handout- See Tutor=-
installing a motherboard	-=To be uploaded=-
installing system memory	-=To be uploaded=-
Configuring Rom BIOS	ws_rombios (21kb)
Modifying Operating system files	ws_systemfiles (21kb)
installing new software	ws_newsoftware (21kb)

Practicals

Ensure you have completed the following practicals. Note these must be arranged with your tutor and be observed. A witness statement will be signed to provide evidence you have done this. Consult your tutor for further information.

Practical	Dates
Software installation / uninstall
bios paramater setup + system configuration
installing hardware