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Introduction to Technical Support Schedule

COURSE SCHEDULE AND CONTENT:

WEEKS 1/2: Intro to "End User Computing"

Supprting Computer Users

Customer Service Skills

Chap 1

Chap 2

Chap 3

WEEKS 3/4: Troubleshooting Computer Problems

Common Support Problems

Help Desk Operations

What is professionalism paper

Chap 4

Chap 5

Chap 6

WEEKS 5/6: User Support Management

MIDTERM - 24 SEP 2008

Product Evaluation

Analyze User Needs

Chap 7

Chap 8

Chap 9

WEEKS 7/8: Computer System Installation

Training Computer users

Chap 10

Chap 11

WEEKS 9/10: Professionalism paper due 22 OCT 2008

Writing for End Users

Computer Facilities Management

FINAL EXAM - 29 OCT 2008

Chap 12

Chap 13

CALENDAR

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Lecture and demonstrations with extensive lab work.
Internet access is at:  www.egloballibrary.com/ppc

COURSE EVALUATION AND GRADING PROCEDURE: Students will receive a grade based on the following:

EXERCISES 10%
PROFESSIONALISM PAPER 20%
MIDTERM 30%
FINAL 40%

Lab proficiency includes, but is not limited to, aptitude in removing and replacing components, care in handling tools and equipment, ability to work unsupervised, and the ability to work well with others.