CIS111M - Personal Computer Operating Systems Concepts
Summer
2009
Instructor
Information:
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Name: Sandra
Marshall |
Office: n/a |
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E-mail: smarshall@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: 89 |
Course
Information:
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Credits: 3 |
Last Day to Drop: July 28, 2009 |
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Prerequisites: None |
Co-requisites: None |
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Meeting Day(s): Wednesday |
Meeting Time(s): 6pm to 10pm |
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: 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 |
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. |
Students with Disabilities
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If you
currently receive services from the SSD office, please submit your Student
Success Plan to me and make an appointment with me to discuss your
accommodations and needs in class. I
will hold any information you share with me in strict confidence unless you
give me permission to do otherwise. |
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. |
