The mind is like a parachute; it
works much better when it's open.
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE TITLE: Operating Systems & Utilities COURSE NUMBER: CIS-116
INSTRUCTOR: Karl Wick
SEMESTER: All
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: "Guide to UNIX using Linux" Second Edition by Michael Palmer, Jack Dent & Tony Gaddis 2002 Course Technology, ISBN 0-619-12147-5
SUGGESTED BOOKS: "Windows XP Command Line" by Carolyn Z. Gillay & Bette A. Peat, 2003 Franklyn, Beedle and Associates. ISBN 1-887902-82-1
"Guide to Linux Installation and Administration" by Nicholas Wells 2000 Course Technology, ISBN 0-619-00097-x
Each student will also need about 10 double-sided, high-density 3-1/2" floppy
diskettes. A 100Mb Zip disk is also suggested.
INTERNET URL FOR POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL NOTES
AND HELP (Experimental): http://ulster2.eduprise.com http://www.stremy.net/UCCC.html
GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the advanced student with additional and more varied skills in working with computer operating systems. It is intended to build upon the general knowledge gained in CSC101 or other prior experience.
This course is designed for students seeking a technical degree in the fields of Computer Science/Computer Information Systems or Networking. This course is prerequisite for CIS215 - Microcomputer Hardware. The student should be generally familiar with Windows 9x computers and be comfortable using computers before registering for this course.
About 50% of the course is devoted to LINUX with the remainder covering Windows review, DOS, utilities and general OS structure.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: To aid the student in becoming familiar with the functions of and proficient in the use of popular computer operating systems with emphasis on LINUX. To assist the student in understanding the purpose of an operating system, and why such a thing is essential to most users.
COURSE OUTLINE:
1. Introduction
2. What is a computer?
3. Computer hardware vs. software
4. Basic types of software
5. Windows
6. DOS - venerable but still kicking
7. Batch files
8. Troubleshooting and Utilities - built in vs external tools
9. LINUX/UNIX
STUDENT ASSESSMENT:
Examinations: 30%
Labs/Homework: 20%
Quizzes: 30%
Class Participation: 20%
Optional
Final Examination: (10%)
ATTENDANCE: Attendance is expected at
all class sessions. The material presented will be varied, and some material
may be covered only a single time. In the case of unavoidable absence, arrangements
to make up missed assignments may be made at the discretion of the instructor.
Due to college rules, attendance must be taken and submitted to the administration.
Late arrival disrupts the class. Please enter only before class begins or during breaks. Late arrival will cause a penalty in the class participation part of your grade.
ASSIGNMENTS: All assignments should be submitted either before the class, during break (if there is one) or at the end of the class in which they are due, so as not to disrupt the class session. Any assignment may be submitted early. Late assignments will loose 10% per class session.
Every student is expected to submit all required work.
Makeups for absences may be allowed (at the discretion of the instructor)
and if allowed, will generally be somewhat more rigorous than the original
assignment. Makeups must be submitted as early as possible as the amount
of lateness will proportionately deduct from the grade received.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
'A Guide to Operating Systems Troubleshooting
and Problem Solving' by Badgett, Palmer,
Jonker Course Technology ISBN 0-7600-1142-7
'Computer Science an Overview' fifth edition by J. Glenn Brookshear Addison-Wesley
'Dr. Batch File's Ultimate Collection by Ronny
'You're Only Old Once' by Theodore Seuss Geisel 1986 Random House ISBN 0-394-55190-7
'Microprocessors And Interfacing - Programming and Hardware' by Douglas V. Hall McGraw-Hill
Excellent technical reference. Mostly beyond the scope of this course.
"Using Windows 95 Special Edition" by Ron Person 1995 QUE Corporation, ISBN 1-56529-921-3