CIS111M - Personal Computer Operating Systems Concepts
Spring 2007
Instructor
Information:
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Name: Robert Whetsel |
Office:
n/a |
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E-mail:
rwhetsel@frederick.edu In order to ensure a response, the
subject line for all e-mails pertaining to this course must use formatting as
directed by the Blackboard instructions found under Course Information. NOTE:
Use of [CIS111M] at the
beginning of the subject line in required. |
Phone
Number:
301-846-2505 (Academic Department Administrator) |
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Office
Hours: n/a |
Campus
Mail Box Number: |
Course
Information:
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Credits:
3 |
Last
Day to Drop: February 28, 2007 |
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Prerequisites:
None |
Co-requisites:
None |
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Meeting
Day(s): Wednesday |
Meeting
Time(s): 6:00 – 8:30 pm |
Course
Description:
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Explores
the practical use and operation of microcomputer operating systems. Students will function as system managers
and will be responsible for system setup and maintenance of directories,
menus and system files on a microcomputer based INTEL compatible
microprocessor. |
Core Learning
Outcomes: By
the completion of the course:
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The Students will
demonstrate college-level communications skills by: ·
Explaining the
basic software concepts and vocabulary of computer operating systems in
effective, clear and grammatically correct English. ·
Using research
techniques to locate current articles on issues related to OS functionality
of computers and summarizes research findings in a written report. The Students will
demonstrate critical thinking skills by: ·
Troubleshooting
and solving computer issues and explaining the solution. ·
Creating step
by step diagrams of the issue and solution. ·
Create
installation steps and procedures for the different operating systems
currently on the market. The Students will
demonstrate an understanding of technology and its uses by: ·
Identifying
differences between OS on the market. ·
Determine
procedures for isolating a problem and presenting a solution. ·
Determine
common OS issues. ·
Describing and
understand patching and updating process for an OS system. ·
Identify the
operating system’s function, structure, and major system files to navigate
the operating system and how to get to needed technical information ·
Identify basic
concepts and procedures for creating, viewing, and managing files and
directories, including procedures for changing file attributes and the
ramifications of those changes. ·
Identify
procedures for basic disk management. ·
Identify the
procedures for installing Linux, Windows 9x and Window XP. ·
Identify the
steps to perform an operating system upgrade. ·
Identify the
basic system boot sequences and boot methods, including the steps to create
an emergency boot disk with utilities installed for Linux, Windows 9x, NT,
2000 and XP. ·
Identify
procedures for loading / adding and configuring device drivers, applications
and the necessary software for certain devices. ·
Recognize and
interpret the meaning of common error codes and startup messages from the
boot sequence, and identify the steps to correct the issues. ·
Recognize
common problems and determine how to solve them ·
Identify the
networking capabilities of Windows including procedures for connecting to the
network. ·
Identify
concepts ad capabilities relating to the Internet and basic procedures for
setting up a system for Internet access. |
Instructional Methods:
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Discussion
boards, software demonstration, hands-on activities, and interactive labs. |
Texts and Materials for Course:
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A+ Guide to Software, Fourth Edition. Andrews, Jean, Course Technology, a division of Thompson Learning 2007 ISBN: 978-0-619-217600 |
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For A+ Guide to Software Lab Manual, Fourth Edition. Andrews, Jean, Course Technology, a division of Thompson Learning 2007 ISBN: 978-0-619-21765-5 |
Evaluation Methods:
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Final Grade
Scale |
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Hands-on problems/exercises Quizzes Project/Lab assignments* Weekly Review Questions On-Line Participation Final Project (NOTE: See the last page for point
values.) |
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90% - 100% |
A* |
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80% - 89% |
B |
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70% - 79% |
C |
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60% - 69% |
D |
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59% and below |
F |
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* Note: It will be necessary to hand in every assignment to receive an “A” grade in this course. |
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Assignments: Unless
otherwise instructed, all assignments are due by 9pm on the due date. If an assignment is late, ten percent (10%)
may be deducted for each calendar day.
Note no assignment will be accepted if more than 5 days late; and late
assignment will be accepted ONLY at the instructor’s discretion and provided
that the assignments have NOT been returned to the class. Absolutely no work (assignments or
laboratories) will be accepted after the last class. Make Up Tests: It is a
policy to not issue make up tests for this course. If, for extraordinary circumstances, a make
up test is permitted the type of make up test is left to the instructor's
discretion and may include an oral exam or short essay questions. |
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Progress Report:
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You
will receive your progress report by the end of the third week of class. However, feel free to discuss any problems
or conflicts concerning this course with your instructor at any time. |
Attendance/Behavior Policy:
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Students in this class are expected
to assume responsibility for attending class, their behavior during class
sessions and their desire to learn. Disruptive behavior diminishes the
learning environment for the entire class and will not be tolerated. Please refer to the Student Handbook for
more information on expected behavior. Students are expected to assume
responsibility for attending class.
Students will find that class attendance is required in order to
complete course work satisfactorily.
Students are expected to attend every class and to arrive to class on
time. There will be verbally issued
assignments and instructions for which absent students will still be held
accountable. If students miss class,
arrive late, or leave early they need to ensure a classmate will inform them
of missed work. Tests are normally
scheduled to be held the first few minutes of class and will not be available
for students who arrive late. Students
who attend regularly will be better prepared to complete testing and lab
requirements. The official class
attendance policy for this class is: On-Line attendance is required. Absence does not excuse a student from
completing assignments, tests, or other requirements of the course on
time. Excused absences include illness
(with doctor's note), emergencies deemed as such by your instructor,
religious holidays, and official College functions. Five percent will be deducted from the
student's final grade percent for every unexcused absence after one (1)
unexcused absence. |
Software Piracy:
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Software that is copyrighted is
intended for use in its original form.
Duplicate copies can be produced only if written the manufacturer
grants permission. The U.S. law states
that noncompliance may result in civil damages not exceeding $50,000 and
criminal penalties of up to one (1) year and/or a $10,000 fine. Note that minors are not exempt from
copyright law. |
Academic Honesty:
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Each
student is expected to perform his/her own academic work. If students work together, they are
expected to each be working on separate computers and completing assignments
on their own. Two students who work together but submit two copies of
the same assignment (even if minor changes like names are made) are violating college policies. Plagiarism
and other forms of academic dishonesty are considered extremely serious
offenses. As little as one sentence copied from the Internet (or another
source) into a Research Paper will result in, as a minimum, a zero for the
assignment and disqualification from presenting the paper. Students are personally responsible for
understanding the various forms of academic dishonesty as explained in the
"Student Code of Conduct" in the Student Handbook. Failure to comply with any requirement for
academic honesty may trigger disciplinary proceedings. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is considered grounds for failure of the course. |
Modification of Schedule:
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The
instructor reserves the right to adjust the assignments or schedule. This may also change the date(s) of one or
more of the tests. Any affected
assignment due dates may also be adjusted.
In the event the schedule is adjusted, the student will remain
responsible for all the assignments listed in this syllabus. |
Class Participation:
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Since the course requires many
in-class labs and hands-on activities, students are expected to attend every
class unless prior permission has been obtained from the instructor. Failure to follow this policy will result
in no make up work or assignments being accepted. Online class participation is an integral
part of successfully completing this course. Therefore, the instructor will
monitor discussion participation to determine a class participation portion
of the grade. To provide for
productive discussion and interaction, students will be expected to have read
the assigned material before attending class. |
