Oxford High School

Courses in Technology Education

 #        Computer Construction and Repair (9-12)      One Semester            . 5 Credit

This is a technically demanding course for students who are interested in learning how to design, build, and repair PCs.  The purpose of the course is to help learners diagnose and repair common computer problems, swapping parts, complex software installations, and even build their own machines from scratch.  There may be opportunities for entrepreneurship as well.  This course is a prerequisite for the Technology Team.

1. Enduring Understandings (broad ideas, usually grounded in the discipline):

• Evaluate the effects of existing and emerging technologies on people and the environment over time;
• Recognize the scope of technology and evaluate the impact and influence technology has on society, culture and the environment – past, present and future;
• Develop and use strategies for adjusting to new technologies and changing interactions among science, technology and society;
• Develop cognitive and psychomotor problem-solving skills through applied research, design, production, operation and analysis of technological systems (informational, physical and biological);
• Safely and effectively use resources, processes, concepts and tools of technology;
• Create devices for solving problems, using creativity and concepts of design and technology; and
• Understand the influences of technology on consumer and career choices.

2. Course Specific Goals (aligned with Content Standards):

•  Learn how to design, build, and repair PCs.

• Learn to diagnose and repair common computer problems.

• Utilize research tools and techniques to assess, evaluate and synthesize information in order to answer questions, solve problems, and/or defend positions.

• Demonstrate the ability to identify and analyze problems and support conclusions using appropriate methods and technology.

• Utilize technology to research and communicate effectively.

• Demonstrate the ability to broaden their own intellectual interests.
   

3. Expected Performances (aligned with state Expected Performances)

• Perform PC hardware maintenance.

• Perform PC component upgrades.

• Perform PC expansion board installation.

• Perform PC board replacement.

• Perform PC basic system software installation.

• Perform network client software maintenance.

Computer Construction and Repair:  Scope and Sequence Calendar