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CATALOG
DESCRIPTION
Introduces the organization,
structure and functions of an operating system for a microcomputer.
Presents the student with operating system concepts such as commands,
error messages, interrupts, function calls, device drivers, the system by
creating solutions, and implementing and maintaining the system.
Structure, files and organizations concepts will be incorporated into
practical applications.
MAJOR
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will
be expected to:
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Identify the operating system's functions, structure, and major
system files to navigate the operating system and how to get to
needed technical information. |
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Identify basic concepts and procedures for creating, viewing and
managing files, directories and disks, including
procedures for changing file attributes and the ramifications of
those changes (for example, security issues). |
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Identify the procedures for installing Window9X, Windows 2000,
Windows XP, Vista, or future operating systems for bringing the
software to a basic operational level. |
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Identify steps to perform an operating system upgrade. |
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Identify the basic system boot sequences and boot methods,
including the steps to create an emergency boot disk with utilities
installed for Window operating systems. |
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Identify procedures for loading/adding and configuring
application device drivers, and the necessary software for certain
devices. |
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Recognize and interpret the meaning of common error codes
and startup messages from the boot sequence, and identify steps to
correct the problems. |
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Recognize common problems and determine how to resolve them. |
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Identify the networking capabilities of Windows including
procedures for connecting to the network. |
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Identify concepts and capabilities relating to the Internet and
basic procedures for setting up a system for Internet access. |
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include-
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Operating System Theory
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Memory Management Recent Systems
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Process Management
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Processor Management
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Concurrent Processes
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Device Management
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File Management
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Network Organization Concepts
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Management of Network Functions
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System Management
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MS-DOS Operating Systems
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Windows 2000 Operating System
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Vista Operating System
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UNIX Operating System
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Other Operating Systems
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Course
Activity Disclaimer
The instructor reserves the right to
alter the type and sequence
of activities scheduled for this course.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
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Students failing to log in to
Distance Learning site
during the first two
weeks of the semester will be dropped from the class.
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Students who have earned 0% by the
mid-term may be withdrawn from the class.
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There are no "attendance" points for this
course. Your grade is a result of skills mastered and work completed.
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Extensions will only be granted by prior written arrangement and for
verifiable medical or family emergencies.
ASSIGNMENTS
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Review Questions:
Complete the end of chapter Review Questions
from your textbook submitting both questions and complete answers.
- I have added masters of the end
of chapter Review Questions, on the Assignments page of
Distance Learning site, so you don't have to spend time typing. You
can copy and paste these into Word, complete, save as CH.xxRQ.
Please be sure your answers are
complete ( no "A" or "B's" please), correct, and that you
have included the page number where you found your answer.
The correct answer and the page number are required. |
- You will submit work using the
appropriate links in Distance Learning site.
- Work containing errors will not
be graded. You will be notified by e-mail if your
work needs to be corrected and resubmitted.
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Chapter Quiz:
Complete each Chapter Quiz located under the "Testing" link of
Distance Learning site. There is an on-line Practice Quiz that you can
use as a study guide. You may take the Practice Quiz as many
time as you like to prepare for the actual Quiz.
I suggest that you print the Practice Quiz
and complete it as you read the chapter.
There are "0" possible points for the Practice Quiz. |
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LabSim Assignments:
You will use the LabSim Software throughout the course.
There are detailed instructions for each chapter on the Assignments
page of Distance Learning site.
Note: The LabSim software is NOT the Linux software that comes with
your book. It is a separate program that you should have
purchased in addition to your textbook. |
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Hands-on
Projects and Case Problems:
These are the Labs at the end of each chapter.
There are detailed instructions for each chapter on the
"Assignments" page of Distance Learning site.
I suggest
that you print these instructions and refer to them as you complete
the labs. |
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Discussions:
There are four Discussions located under "Discussion" page of
Distance Learning site.
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You need to complete the first Discussion,
"Who am I" within the first 10 days of the class.
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The second Discussion is an open board where you can post
questions to your fellow students. I suggest a Tuesday
check in to see if students have posted questions or comments.
This is a good place to get and give help and feel more engaged with
the material. I will monitor this discussion, but will not join it.
Questions for the instructor should not be posted here.
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Discussion 3, The Appendix A, B, C will
ask you to share your thoughts about Command Lines, locating system
information, and Vista. Your comments should reflect an
understanding of the reading, and any questions or concerns it
created.
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Discussion 4, The Appendix D, E, F will
ask you to share your thoughts about Mac, Linux "flavors", and
Windows server. Information (citations please) you have found that will add to the discussion is welcome.
Discussions three and four, will take the
place of a final exam and should be taken seriously.
"I don't like Microsoft", is not a substantive posting! |
Because this course allows a great deal of
flexibility, it is
important that assignments and testing be completed in a timely fashion.
For those of you who work better with guidelines...A suggested schedule
is offered below.
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Chapter |
Topic |
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1 |
Operating System
Theory |
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2 |
Current PC
Operating Systems |
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3 |
File Systems |
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4 |
Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems |
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5 |
Configuring Input and Output Devices |
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6 |
Using and Configuring Storage Devices |
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7 |
Modems and other
Communications Devices |
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Network Connectivity |
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Resource Sharing
Over a Network |
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Standard Operating and Maintenance Procedure |
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11-16 You can complete the course at this point by
moving on to the Appendix Assignments |
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Appendix |
A, B, C-Discussion |
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Appendix |
D, E, F-Discussion |
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GRADING |
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Final
grades will be a combination of:
Please be aware of the weight of each section as you work. |
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Chapter
Review Questions 1-10 |
20% of Class Grade |
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LabSim Labs |
25% of Class Grade |
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Hands on Projects |
30% of Class Grade |
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Chapter Quiz |
15% of Class Grade |
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Appendix Discussions 3 and 4 |
10% of Class Grade |
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Note: There
is no mid-term or final exam. |
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METHOD(S) OF EVALUATION
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A
B
C
D
F |
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90 to 100 %
80 to
89 %
70 to 79 %
60 to 69 %
0 to 60 %
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TEXT/CURRICULUM MATERIALS
Guide to Operating Systems Enhanced.,
Palmer, Walters, Course Technology, Cambridge,
Massachusetts, Copyright 2007
ISBN: 1-4188-3719-9 ISBN 13: 978-1-4188-3719-8
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LabSim for A+ Essentials,
TestOut,
Course Technology, ISBN 1-4180-7305-9
On-line book order form:
The best way to find the correct book and material is by using the
course CRN number located at the top of the Syllabus.
http://www.ivytech.bkstr.com
COURSE INFORMATION
You are required to read this material.
All submissions and e-mails MUST
contain: Your Name, Class
number, Chapter or Quiz number, and your preferred return e-mail
address. First Name Last Name
yourname@youremail
CIS XXX
Assignments are to be submitted thought
the appropriate links in Distance Learning site.
LabSim Help
You can access the Discussion by clicking
on the DISCUSSION button on Distance
Learning site.
Discussion Help
Campus Connect:
https://cc.ivytech.edu
For Campus Connect help go to:
http://www.ivytech.edu/sos
For login or password assistance for Distance Learning site contact
lkirkner@ivytech.edu.
For course or content related
questions contact your Instructor.
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