D2L Corporation
2015-07-28T19:51:28-04:00
2015-07-28T19:51:28-04:00
D2L Corporation
Computer Engineering
The curriculum content framework Computer Engineering supports the course that prepares students for the following career roles, which in turn correspond to the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) codes listed below. The courses may be sequenced with a variety of career and technical courses to form a specialization to prepare students for careers and support additional education and training in the computer industry.
2015-07-19
2004
State of Arkansas Department of Workforce Education
A:
Duty
Ensuring Safety
A001
Task
Identify various preventive maintenance products and procedures used with computers
A002
Task
Identify issues, procedures, and products designed to protect people, hardware, and the surrounding workspace within the computer environment
B:
Duty
Investigating Careers
B001
Task
Describe primary responsibilities of a computer systems technician
B002
Task
Research career opportunities in computer systems technology
C:
Duty
Using Diagnostic and Troubleshooting Techniques
C001
Task
Identify common symptoms and problems associated with various computer components
C002
Task
Demonstrate basic troubleshooting procedures
C003
Task
Recognize common PC hardware problems and determine how to resolve them
C004
Task
Preventing power system failure
D:
Duty
Configuring a Computer System
D001
Task
Identify basic terms, concepts, and functions of computer system components
D002
Task
Describe the way each computer system component works during normal operation and during the boot process
D003
Task
Demonstrate basic procedures for adding and removing field-replaceable units for both desktop and portable computer systems
D004
Task
Identify available IRQs, DMAs, and I/O addresses and procedures for device installation and configuration
D005
Task
Identify common computer peripheral ports, associated cabling, and their connectors
D006
Task
Demonstrate procedures for installing and configuring computer IDE/EIDE devices
D007
Task
Demonstrate procedures for installing and configuring computer SCSI devices
D008
Task
Demonstrate procedures for installing and configuring computer peripheral devices
D009
Task
Identify methods of upgrading computer system hardware performance, including procedures for replacing basic subsystem components
D010
Task
Identify unique computer components and determine criteria for their use
E:
Duty
Identifying Motherboards, Processors, and Memory
E001
Task
Compare popular computer CPU chips in terms of basic characteristics
E002
Task
Identify the categories of computer RAM by terminology, locations, and physical characteristics
E003
Task
Identify popular types of computer motherboards, their components, and their architecture
E004
Task
Identify the purpose of computer CMOS, its settings, and the procedures for changing its basic parameters
F:
Duty
Demonstrating Knowledge of Operating System Functions
F001
Task
Compare computer operating systems in current use in terms of functions, features, and benefits
F002
Task
Identify the functions, structure, and major system files used to navigate the Windows operating system
F003
Task
Describe various means of obtaining technical information
F004
Task
Identify the basic concepts and procedures for creating, viewing, and managing files, directories, and disks
G:
Duty
Installing and Configuring an Operating System
G001
Task
Identify the procedures for installing the operating system and bringing the software to a basic operational level
G002
Task
Identify the steps to perform an operating system upgrade
G003
Task
Identify the basic system boot sequences and boot methods, including the steps to create an emergency boot disk with utilities installed
G004
Task
Identify procedures for loading or adding and configuring application and hardware device drivers
G005
Task
Identify where to obtain software and resources related to the operating system
G006
Task
Identify the procedures for installing the network operating system and bringing the network software to a basic operational level
H:
Duty
Diagnosing and Troubleshooting a PC Operating System
H001
Task
Recognize and interpret the meaning of common error codes and startup messages created during the boot sequence
H002
Task
Demonstrate steps to correct the problems identified by PC error codes and startup messages
H003
Task
Recognize common PC operating system problems and determine how to resolve them
I:
Duty
Understanding Basic Network Concepts
I001
Task
Identify basic networking concepts, including its operation and the ramifications of repairs on a network
I002
Task
Identify the functions of a network administrator
I003
Task
Identify concepts and capabilities related to the Internet and the basic procedures for setting up a system for Internet access
I004
Task
Identify the functions, features, and benefits of different web browsers
J:
Duty
Diagnosing and Troubleshooting a Network Operating System
J001
Task
Recognize and interpret the meaning of common network error codes and startup messages created during the boot sequence
J002
Task
Demonstrate steps to correct problems identified by network error codes and startup messages
J003
Task
Recognize common network problems and determine how to resolve them
K:
Duty
Installing and Configuring Printers
K001
Task
Identify basic concepts related to primary printer types, including operation and components (laser, inkjet, dye sublimation, and dot matrix)
K002
Task
Demonstrate care and service techniques for common problems with primary printer types
L:
Duty
Examining Computer-Related Security, Privacy, and Ethical Issues
L001
Task
Identify and remove viruses, worms, bombs, and Trojan horses
L002
Task
Examine issues of computer-related business ethics
L003
Task
Examine issues of copyright ownership and infringement
L004
Task
Examine issues of computer-related privacy
L005
Task
Identify functions of a network firewall
L006
Task
Identify computer security issues
L007
Task
Identify harassment issues involving computer use
L008
Task
Identify employer-employee issues of electronic documentation ownership
GS:
Duty
General Safety Practices
GS001
Task
Follow personal safety guidelines
GS002
Task
Utilize tools and equipment safely
GS003
Task
Comply with fire and hazardous material guidelines
GS004
Task
Report injuries
GS005
Task
Inspect work place for safe working environment
GS006
Task
Report unsafe personal, environmental, and equipment safety hazards
GS007
Task
Participate in safety training programs
GS008
Task
Practice safe lifting and carrying procedures