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FACULTY OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
SCHEME OF WORK
Code : IMD 163
Course : Computer System Operation
Level : Diploma
Credit Unit : 3
Contact Hour : 3
Part : 2
Course Status : Core

(Core/Non Core)
Prerequisite : None
Course Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:-
1. Discover the computer hardware and software functions based on topics ( C4 )

2. Create a new idea related to educational development tool ( P3 )
3. Demonstrate the computer hardware and software installation ( C3 )
Course Description
This course is intended to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills on computer
hardware and software including simple maintenance and troubleshooting to enhance their
ICT knowledge and skills. In short, this course will bring students from the just-a-user level to
the i-can-fix-this level for computer hardware and software. Generally, computer system
technicians perform computer and peripheral set-up, installation and tests of computer
hardware and software, operating system installation and maintenance, network connectivity
set-up, as well as maintenance and basic repair of equipment. In addition, they may also be
responsible to keep records of software and equipment, taking details of user problems by
phone, in person or via e-mail, and identifying and solving computer problems.
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Syllabus Content
Week Date Chapter/Topic Assessment
Introduction to Computer
1 20/03/2023 -  Computer History
24/03/2023  How Computers Work
 Components of a Computer
Components of a motherboard
 BIOS Chip & CMOS
 Battery
 Jumpers
 Chipset chips
 Voltage Regulator
 I/O Bus Slot
 Processor socket
2 27/03/2023 -
 Memory socket
31/03/2023
 Cache socket
 Power connector
 Pin Connector
 Port & Header
 Motherboard manual
 Cables
 Central Processing units
Understanding and managing memory Discussion

3 03/04/2023 -  System memory PC Assembling
07/04/2023  Virtual memory
 Physical memory
 RAM Drive
System resources Discussion
 Types of system resources Courseware
 Logical Devices Development (IT
 How hardware and software works Related)
4 10/04/2023 - together
14/04/2023  System configuration
 Resource conflict and conflict resolution
 Plug n Play
 Storage devices

Week Date Chapter/Topic Assessment
Electricity and Power Supplies

5 17/04/2023 -  Basic Electricity Supplies
21/04/2023  Problem with the Power Supply
 Surge Protection and Battery Backup
Cuti Pertengahan Semester / Cuti Khas Perayaan

22/04/2023 - 01/05/2023
Operating system (OS) Discussion
6 02/05/2023 -  Physical/Virtual Environment OS
05/05/2023  Installing Windows Installation
 Configuring the OS Environment
 Managing System Policies
 Managing File System
 Managing Partitions
 Supporting Applications
 OS Networking Environment
 OS Network Services
 OS Boot Process
 Troubleshooting Resources
Quiz
7 08/05/2023 -
12/05/2023
Networking Fundamentals
8 15/05/2023 -  Overview of OSI Layer Network
19/05/2023 Model
 Networking Hardware
 Internet
 Connection to the Internet
 IP Address
 Domain Name
 Domain Name Resolution
 TCP/IP Configuration
Troubleshooting fundamental & Infestation
9 22/05/2023 -  Hardware problem
26/05/2023  Software problem
 Printer problem
Cuti Khas Perayaan

29/05/2023 – 05/05/2023
Computer Infestation
10 06/06/2023 -
09/06/2023
PC Assembling assessment
11 12/06/2023 -
16/06/2023
12 19/06/2023 - Courseware Development (IT Related)
23/06/2023 assessment
Cuti Khas Perayaan
26/06/2023 – 02/07/2023
Revision OS
03/07/2023 - Installation
13 07/07/2023 submission
14 10/07/2023 - Final Test

14/06/2023
Teaching Methodology
Demonstrations
Lectures
Practical
Classes
Project-based Learning
Assessment
Course Work Percentage

Test 30%
Quiz 10%
Final Test 20%
Online Tasks (Group): 70%

PC Assembling 30%
Courseware Development (IT Related) 20%
OS Installation 20%
Total marks 100%
References
1. Books, Hephaestus (2011) . Computer Peripherals, Including: Computer Monitor, Fax,

Hard Disk Drive, Stored Energy Printer, Peripheral, Plug and Play, Auto-Configuration,
Game Port, Hot Swapping, Autodetection, Surge Protector, Remote Terminal Unit,.
Western Digital Media Center.Hephaestus Books, Lightning Source Uk Ltd. ISBN-13:
978-1-242-97956-9
2. Jyoti Snehi. (2006). Computer Peripherals and Interfacing. Firewall Media. ISBN-13:
978-81-7008-929-2
3. R.A. Penfold. (2005). How to Set Up Your New Computer. Bernard Babani Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-85934-559-0
4. Robert B J Warnar (2012). Computer Peripheral Memory System Forecast (Volume
500-545). General Books. ISBN-13: 978-1-235-71266-1

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FACULTY OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

Code : IMD 163

Course : Computer System Operation

Course Status : Core

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:-

1. Discover the computer hardware and software functions based on topics ( C4 )

© Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA

Week Date Chapter/Topic Assessment

Understanding and managing memory Discussion

© Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA

Electricity and Power Supplies

Cuti Pertengahan Semester / Cuti Khas Perayaan

Cuti Khas Perayaan

14 10/07/2023 - Final Test

Course Work Percentage

Online Tasks (Group): 70%

1. Books, Hephaestus (2011) . Computer Peripherals, Including: Computer Monitor, Fax,

© Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA

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