MODULE 1: COMPUTER ENGINEERING

COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the end of this course you will learn the following about the computer such as computer identification & functionality disk preparation and system, upgrading hardware and software configuration, Trouble shooting Techniques, Setting up wired and wireless LAN, Structured Cabling, Wireless configuration Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure, Managing client and WAN server network, Configuration of Active Directory Service, Security Configuration and Analysis, Memory Configuration, Configuration of mother board jumpers, Installation of operating system, system trouble shooting techniques, Backup and Data recovery, component, System maintenance i.e corrective and preventive maintenance,-File systems (FAT, NTFS, HPFS), Configuration of systems resources (IRQ, DMA, I/O Address),Disk configuration settings. Ghosting & so much more.

TARGET AUDIENCE
• Students with the knowledge of desktop publishing that wants to further their knowledge in the IT world
• Students with little or no knowledge in IT, this is due to the fact that we train our students from the basics
• Software professionals that needs practical knowledge on hardware (this will help them troubleshoot their computers when necessary)

STUDENTS WILL LEARN
• The practical aspect of computer engineering
• How to identify computer components and their functions
• How to assemble a system unit and installation of software
• How to fix computer related problems (troubleshooting)
• How to place several machines on the network and make them communicate
• How to network systems together
• How to setup cyber café
• Troubleshooting a network
• E.t.c





A: INTRODUCTION
• Introduction and definitions
• Computer appreciation/preparatory class
• Generations of computers
• Identification and functionality of computer peripherals

B: Computer Architecture Assembly (CAA)

• System unit components identification and functionality
• Compatibility and assembling
• System unit upgrade

C : Operating system (OS)

• MS DOS windows operating system
• Disk preparation (partitioning and formatting)
• Internal and external commands
• File systems (FAT, NTFS, HPFS)


D: Installation Maintenance and repair (IMR)

• Installation of windows operating system
• Dual booting and upgrading
• Configuring hardware and software resources
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Back up


E : Basic and Digital Electronics (BDE)

• Electrical components identification and functionality such as: diode, capacitor, resistor, transformer
• Soldering and de-soldering
• Components test using multi meter
• General repairs on:
o Power pack
o Monitor
o Printer
o UPS




F: SYSTEM ENGINEERING
• Conflict avoidance and management
• IRQ, DMA, I/O ADDRESS
• Processor upgrade
• Internal components of an HDD
• Understanding setup environments (BIOS) AWARD, AMI, PHOENIX

G: TROUBLESHOOTING AND DATA RECOVERY

• Software and hardware troubleshooting
• Data back up and data recovery
• Use of third party utilities such as: EZ, DM, GHOST 6.0, STARTUP DISKETTE
• Cloning of an HDD

MODULE II : NETWORKING ENGINEERING

• LAN CONCEPT AND CONFIGURATION
• IP Addressing and Subnetting
• Network Performance and Troubleshooting
• Cable Types and Cabling
• Café Setup and Billing
• Dial Up Networking and Internet Sharing
• Network Administration (Window 200 Server)
• DHCP, DNS, Active Directory
• WIRELESS ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
• Wireless LAN (Ad Hoc and Infrastructure)
• Bridging Wireless and Wired Network
• STRUCTURED CABLING
• Patch panel termination,
• Patch cords construction,
• Trunking,
• Termination on face plate

DELIVERY METHOD
Instructor shall deliver lectures along side with all the required practical equipment with the aid of symmetric diagrams. He shall also lecture with soft copy of the course for better understanding along side with a projector for clarity especially n a large class. Writing materials and text book shall be supplied to all students free of charge. The lecture room is academic friendly; it is spacious enough with constant power supply.

Duration: 12 Weeks WEEKEND CLASSES: 12 Saturdays
REGISTRATION FEE N3,000 TUITION FEES: N30,000