Hardware & Networking - DBM INSTITUTE

Course Overview

Computer hardware, networking, troubleshooting, and maintenance

6 Months

Duration

Modules

Topics

Offline

Mode

Syllabus

Semester 1 | Paper I - DBM/HM-01: Basics of Computer Hardware [Theory 45 hrs + Practical 75 hrs]

1. Power Supplies 30 hrs

SMPS working, testing and troubleshooting (Theory 10 + Practical 20 hrs)

2. Mother Board 35 hrs

Motherboard form factors, components and diagnostics (Theory 15 + Practical 20 hrs)

3. Chipset 15 hrs

Chipset architecture and functions (Theory 5 + Practical 10 hrs)

4. Primary and Secondary Memories 25 hrs

RAM, ROM, HDD, SSD installation and testing (Theory 10 + Practical 15 hrs)

5. Buses and I/O Ports 15 hrs

System buses, USB, display and legacy ports (Theory 5 + Practical 10 hrs)

Semester 1 | Paper II - DBM/HM-02: Peripherals and Data Storage Devices [Theory 45 hrs + Practical 75 hrs]

1. Mouse, Keyboard and Printers 35 hrs

Working, maintenance and repair of basic peripherals and printers (Theory 10 + Practical 25 hrs)

2. Display Devices and Data Storage Devices 40 hrs

Monitors, projectors, storage devices and their servicing (Theory 15 + Practical 25 hrs)

3. System Diagnostic Tools 45 hrs

Hardware diagnostic utilities and fault finding (Theory 20 + Practical 25 hrs)

Semester 1 | Paper III - DBM/HM-PR1: Hardware and Peripherals Practical [100 Marks]

1. Hardware Laboratory and Record 50 hrs

Assembly, testing, peripheral servicing with practical record

2. Semester Practical Examination 10 hrs

Practical examination with viva-voce

Semester 2 | Paper IV - DBM/HM-03: Computer Networking and Hardware [Theory 45 hrs + Practical 75 hrs]

1. Network Hardware Devices 45 hrs

Switches, routers, access points, structured cabling (Theory 15 + Practical 30 hrs)

2. Internet 40 hrs

Internet connections, configuration and network services (Theory 20 + Practical 20 hrs)

3. Bluetooth and Wireless Networking 20 hrs

Wireless standards, setup and security (Theory 5 + Practical 15 hrs)

4. Networking Diagnostic Tools 15 hrs

Ping, traceroute and network troubleshooting utilities (Theory 5 + Practical 10 hrs)

Semester 2 | Paper V - DBM/HM-04: Working and Maintenance of Systems [Theory 45 hrs + Practical 75 hrs]

1. Computer Hierarchy 15 hrs

Desktop, laptop, mobile and embedded systems overview (Theory 5 + Practical 10 hrs)

2. Processor 25 hrs

Processor families, sockets, installation and cooling (Theory 10 + Practical 15 hrs)

3. Laptop 35 hrs

Laptop architecture, servicing and upgrades (Theory 15 + Practical 20 hrs)

4. BIOS, Booting and POST Test 15 hrs

Firmware setup, boot sequence and POST diagnostics (Theory 5 + Practical 10 hrs)

5. OS and Application Software 15 hrs

OS and driver installation, application deployment (Theory 5 + Practical 10 hrs)

6. Virus Removal and Protection 15 hrs

Malware removal, protection tools and preventive maintenance (Theory 5 + Practical 10 hrs)

Semester 2 | Paper VI - DBM/HM-PR2 and On-the-Job Training [100 Marks]

1. Networking and Maintenance Practical 50 hrs

Network setup, OS installation and troubleshooting laboratory

2. On-the-Job Training - 60 hours 60 hrs

Supervised OJT with report and evaluation

Fee Structure

Offline (train + exam at centre)

Admission (one-time)	₹600
Monthly × 6	₹4,200
Exam & Certificate	₹200
Total	₹5,000

Online (exam-only, flat)₹3,000

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