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Fall 2026 Syllabus
Instructor
Zachary McConnell
Email: zamcconnell@ysu.edu
Course Description
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Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| CompTIA Tech+ Study Guide Exam FC0-U71, 3rd Edition, Author: Quentin Docter, Published by Sybex, Print ISBN: 9781394288793 |
Weekly readings of each chapter.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1 | Ch. 1 Core Hardware Components | Quiz 1 & Lab 1 due 8/31 |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2 | Ch. 2 Peripherals and Connectors | Quiz 2 & Lab 2 due 9/9 |
| 9/7 | Chapter 3 | Ch. 3: Computing Devices and The Internet of Things | Quiz 3 & Lab 3 due 9/14 |
| 9/14 | Chapter 4 | Ch. 4: Operating Systems | Quiz 4 & Lab 4 due 9/21 |
| 9/21 | Chapter 5 | Ch. 5: Software Applications | Quiz 5 & Lab 5 due 9/28 |
| 9/28 | Chapter 6 | Ch. 6: Software Development | Quiz 6 & Lab 6 due 10/5 |
| 10/5 | Chapter 7 | Ch. 7: Database Fundamentals | Quiz 7 & Lab 7 due 10/12 |
| 10/12 | Review Chapters 1-7 | Midterm Review | Midterm: Friday 10/16 |
| 10/19 | Chapter 8 | Ch. 8: Networking Concepts and Technologies | Quiz 8 & Lab 8 due 10/26 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 9 | Ch. 9: Cloud Computing and Artificial Intelligence | Quiz 9 & Lab 9 due 11/2 |
| 11/2 | Chapter 10 | Ch. 10: Security Concepts and Threats | Quiz 10 & Lab 10 due 11/9 |
| 11/9 | Chapter 11 | Ch. 11: Security Best Practices | Quiz 11 & Lab 11 due 11/16 |
| 11/16 | Chapter 12 | Ch. 12: Data Continuity and Computer Support | Quiz 12 & Lab 12 due 11/23 |
| 11/23 | Review Chapters 1-12 for presentation content | Thanksgiving Break (no class 11/25 & 11/27) 11/23: Final Presentation Prep and discussion |
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| 11/30 | Review Chapters 8-12 for Final Exam | ABC order presentations and final exam review | |
| 12/7 | Review Chapters 8-12 | Final Exam on chapters 8-12 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.