Course Title: Configure a desktop environment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: COSC6102C
Course Title: Configure a desktop environment
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4299 - Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking
Course Contact: Alex Buono
Course Contact Phone: 9925 4475
Course Contact Email: alex.buono@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Alex Buono
Ph: 99254475
Email: alex.buono@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course provides you with a well rounded introduction to a computer, focusing on both the hardware and software to enable you to troubleshoot and build computer systems
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICANWK408A Configure a desktop environment |
Element: |
1. Prepare to install a desktop operating system |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Prepare for work according to site-specific safety requirements and enterprise OHS processes and procedures |
Element: |
2. Install desktop operating system |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Install or upgrade desktop operating system using appropriate installationorupdatemethod |
Element: |
3. Configure desktop environment |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Configure hardware devices 3.2 Administer user environment |
Element: |
4. Operate command line interface |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Open a command line interface |
Element: |
5. Configure desktop security |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Modify default user settings to ensure that they match the organisational security policies |
Element: |
6. Monitor and test the desktop |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Test desktop environment to ensure that client, functionality and performance requirements have been met |
Learning Outcomes
This unit demonstrates the skills required in the use, building and configuration of a desktop environment.
Weekly Chapter Tests
As part of of ongoing assessments you will need to complete a series of online quizzes located on the Cisco website. This will aid you in your overall studying and will help identify areas in need.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install, configure and support a desktop or workstation operating system in a networked environment.
Teaching Schedule
6-Jul | 1 | Introduction to the PC, Preventative Maintenance |
Build a PC | |
13-Jul | 2 | OHS, Computer Assembly |
Build a PC | |
20-Jul | 3 | Operating Systems, Software |
Install an OS | |
27-Jul | 4 | Configuring an OS | Install Software, Configure an OS |
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3-Aug | 5 | Configure an OS | ||
10-Aug | 6 | Admin | Admin and Security | |
17-Aug | 7 | Security | Admin and Security | |
24-Aug | 8 | Admin and Security |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
All materials required for this course will be provided to you in class
Overview of Assessment
You will be required to complete 2 areas of assessment. The first assessment is an online exam to be completed through the Cisco Networking Academy. The second, will be a series of practical demonstrations to show your understanding in the areas outlined in the competency.
Assessment Tasks
1. Build a PC
2. Install an OS
3. Install Software
4. Configure an OS
5.Admin and Security
You must complete all elements to become competent in this course
Assessment Matrix
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Other Information
Access to an internet connected computer outside of class times – Internet connected computers are available in the School of Vocational Health and Sciences labs on levels 4, 6 or 8 of building 51, 81 Victoria Street, Melbourne.
Further lab access can be found in the student lab on level 3 (ground floor) of Building 8, in Swanston Street, Melbourne; as well as RMIT Libraries.
Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the RMIT website for more information on this policy. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1
Late work
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.
Extension of Time for submission of assessable work
A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original date. They must lodge the application form (available on the web: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least the day before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Building 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special consideration.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special consideration. Form available online at: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online.
For missed assessments such as exams and tests, you (and your doctor, if you are ill) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (e.g. medical certificate) prior to, or within 48 hours of the scheduled time of the exam or test.
If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.
If you have any questions about this assessment process, feel free to email me on:alex.buono@rmit.edu.au
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