CNIT 103M Apple Mac Hardware
Weds 6:40 - 9:30 SCI 08 (Ocean Campus)
Instructor information:
Emily Nahmanson
enahmanson@ccsf.edu
Office hours: Weds 6:00 to 6:30 (location TBD) or by appointment
How to submit homework:
Email your assignment to:
enahmanson@ccsf.edu with this as the subject:
<Your Name>Assignment<#>
So, if I was submitting assignment 1, my subject would be: Emily Nahmanson Assignment 1
Textbook: (OPTIONAL)
OS X Support Essentials 10.11 - Apple Pro Training Series (includes Content Update Program): Supporting and Troubleshooting OS X El Capitan, 1/E
Authors:Gordon Davisson,Kevin M. White
Catalog Description:
This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to service the hardware on various Apple Mac systems. Topics include hardware components, system configuration, hardware upgrades, troubleshooting techniques, Apple specific tools and safety procedures.
Schedule
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
Describe the characteristics, configuration and maintenance of the major hardware components on various Apple Mac systems,
Apply systematic troubleshooting procedures to analyze and resolve Apple Mac system faults.
Identify personal safety issues and proper handling of components.
Grading:
25% Homework
25% Participation
25% Midterm
25% Final (The final is *not* cumulative. It will test only the 2nd half of the semester)
About Apple Certifications and Exams:
ACMT 2016 Certification
With ACMT 2016 certification, you can service all Mac computers (some have additional requirements) after passing these exams, which are available beginning 2 May 2016.
Apple Service Fundamentals Exam (SVC-16A)
What is covered on SVC-16A?
ACMT 2016 Mac Service Certification Exam (MAC-16A)
AppleCare Technician Training