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Lesson 1: Microcomputers

Topic 1A: A Brief History of Computers

Topic 1B: Number Systems

Topic 1C: Microcomputer System Components and Their Functions

Topic 1D: Software and Firmware

Topic 1E: Tools of the Trade

Lesson 2: Safety

Topic 2A: Basics of Electricity and Electronics

Topic 2B: General Safety Guidelines

Topic 2C: Fire Extinguishers

Topic 2D: Computer Equipment Disposal

Lesson 3: System Components

Topic 3A: Power Supply

Topic 3B: ROM BIOS

Topic 3C: Central Processing Unit

Topic 3D: System Board

Topic 3E: Memory

Lesson 4: Bus Architectures

Topic 4A: What is a Bus?

Topic 4B: The 8-bit bus

Topic 4C: The ISA Bus

Topic 4D: The EISA Bus

Topic 4E: Micro Channel Architecture Bus

Topic 4F: The PCI Bus

Topic 4G: Video Circuitry Buses

Lesson 5: Ports, Connectors, and Cables

Topic 5A: Overview of Input/Output Ports

Topic 5B: PS/2 Ports

Topic 5C: Serial Ports

Topic 5D: Parallel Ports

Topic 5E: Universal Serial Bus Ports

Topic 5F: Firewire Ports

Lesson 6: Expansion Boards

Topic 6A: Drive Controllers

Topic 6B: Video Cards

Topic 6C: Sound Cards

Topic 6D: Modem Cards

Lesson 7: Storage Systems

Topic 7A: Fixed Disk Drives

Topic 7B: Removable Media Disk Drives

Topic 7C: Tape Backup Systems

Lesson 8: Peripherals Devices

Topic 8A: Primary Input Devices

Topic 8B: Primary Output Devices

Topic 8C: Other Input/Output Devices