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Master Syllabus
Course information:Semester:Spring / Year: 2010
Course #:IS 110 / Title:Operating Environments
CRN #:22746 / Credits:3
Class Hours: Monday’s 4:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.Classroom: Rm101 Computer Lab
Instructor information:
Stephen Miller
257-2120(Office)
Office hours: Immediately before and after each class or by appointment room 216.
Rationale for student taking this course:
This class is a requirement for the Computer Technology, Associate of Applied Science degree.
Commitment
In addition to attending EVERY class, the student should expect to spend an ample amount of time outside of class doing a thorough job of reading the text, completing the homework assignments, and designing projects. Obviously, the time required to do this will vary from student to student, but you should expect to spend a MINIMUM of 3 hours each week in addition to class time to finish successfully.
Course Description:
Three credit hours. The main goal of this course is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the multiple operating systems commonly found in the Information Technology field today. You will learn the theory behind operating systems and some basic to advanced components of each operating system. This course walks you through current hardware and how it interacts with operating systems. You will learn basic functions and design of file systems found in Windows, UNIX, and Macintosh operating systems. This course discusses how operating systems interface with input, output, and storage devices. You will learn basic network theory and how to setup network resources through the multiple versions of software. There are many hands-on projects and case projects that provide you with real experience in supporting multiple operating systems.
Prerequisites: IS 151 or consent of instructor.
Text(s)/Study Guides(s), Manuals:
A Guide to Operating Systems, Third Edition, Course Technology Incorporated, 2004,ISBN: 0-619-21347-7
Required Course Supplies
A 128 MB or larger Jump/Flash drive, notebook, paper and pen / pencil.
Expected student outcomes or competencies:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- (10%) Understand Operating System Theory.
- (10%) Understand PC Operating System Hardware and interaction with the Operating System.
- (10%) Understand File Systems.
- (10%) Understand and apply Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems.
- (10%) Understand and apply Configuring Input and Output Devices.
- (10%) Understanding and Using and configuring Storage Devices.
- (10%) Understand Modems and Other Communication Devices.
- (10%) Understand Network Connectivity.
- (10%) Understand Resource Sharing Over a Network.
- (10%) Understand Standard Operating and Maintenance Procedures.
Requisites for the course:
CIS 151 or consent of instructor.
Integration of critical skills:
Writing – Each student will compose a narrative for each web page using correct grammar and punctuation.
Critical thinking – Each student must pick multiple topics on which to create a web page and then determine the best design, layout, colors, images, and content to appeal to the intended viewer.
Computer use – Each student must create files and folders of web pages, install browser software, use an application, and move data between computers.
Public speaking – Each student must present and defend their designs to their classmates.
Group work – At least one web site will be created as a group project.
Requirements for course outline:
Assignments:
The textbook in this course is heavily used, for both lab and homework assignments. Students are required to read the textbook and complete lab and homework assignments prior to each class meeting. Please be prepared to participate in class discussions. All homework assignments and projects will be due at the beginning of the class period for which they were assigned. Late assignments will be penalized, and will not be accepted at all after 48 hours.
Tests & Exams:
There will be a test over each major section covered as well as a midterm and comprehensive final exam. "Makeup" tests and exams will not be allowed except in very extenuating circumstances. Instructor should be contacted in advance.
Extra Credit:
This will be evaluated on a student by student basis with a maximum of 10 extra credit points available.
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend all class sessions and participate in class activities. If a class is missed, it is up to the student to be prepared for the next class session. (2 excused absence is allowed, but assignments/tests/class exercises must be completed in advance to receive a grade). Contact me if you have any questions about the material that you missed. Students who feel that they cannot complete the course requirements must submit the necessary paperwork for withdrawal to the registrar. A grade of “W” cannot be given by the instructor at any time. The college requires that an attendance report be submitted for each student at the end of the semester.
Administrative Withdrawal for Nonparticipation
Instructors will recommend that a student be withdrawn from their class if that student has two consecutive, unexcused absences OR misses 20% of the regularly scheduled class meetings. Instructors will recommend administrative withdrawal for online students if they do not access the course for 10 consecutive days without contacting the instructor. Course withdrawal for nonattendance will be initiated by Instructors, reviewed by a Student Advisor, and approved by the Vice President for Student Learning.
Note: Students should be aware that administrative withdrawal for nonparticipation may reduce the amount of financial aid they receive, delay their graduation, or necessitate repayment of aid already received.
Grading Scale
90-100%= A
80-89%= B
70-79%= C
60-69%= D
Below 60%= F
Method of Evaluation:
Attendance10%
Homework, Lab work & Quizzes20%
Special Projects (2)40%
Mid-term and Final exam30%
Total100%
No Smoking on Campus - A new NM State Statute became law June 15, 2007. The Dee Johnson Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits smoking at all workplaces and public facilities. In order to comply with the new provisions of the law, effective immediately, smoking is banned inside, or within 30 feet of any ENMU property or leased facilities including RuidosoHigh School, Lincoln County Works, the Construction Trades shop, and any other location where classes are held.
Cell Phones Prohibited in Classrooms–Cell phones, whether set to audibly ring or vibrate, are prohibited from all classrooms. Students needing a cell phone for emergency use may seek instructor approval prior to bringing a cell phone to class.
Student Code of Conduct – For the complete Student Code of Conduct please refer to the Student Handbook available at Instructors at ENMU-Ruidoso will not tolerate poor student behavior including plagiarism. Plagiarism is:
- Offering the work of another as one's own;
- Offering the work of another without acknowledgment or
- Failing to give credit for quotations or essentially identical expressions of material taken from books, encyclopedias, magazines, other reference works, term papers, reports or sources of any other individual.
Punishment is left up to the instructor and may range from a written warning to expulsion from the university.
Americans with Disabilities Act:
If you have physical or learning needs that require accommodation, contact your instructor or Sue Kluthe, Student Affairs Coordinator (257-2120) at the beginning of the semester. All efforts will be made to accommodate these needs or to provide equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course. Discussions and documentation will be kept confidential.
Course cancellation policy:
Classes may not be cancelled by the instructor. If the instructor is ill or unable to hold class for reasons beyond his or her control, a substitute instructor will hold class or students will be given the opportunity to make up missed class time through an alternative meeting time (agreeable to all students) or by completion of an outside assignment.
Course Calendar (Tentative)
Week/(Date) / Topic and Reading Assignment / Homework, Labs, and Projects1 (1/25) / Course Orientation & Introduction
Ch 1: Operating System Theory / Ch1 Review Questions
2 (2/1) / Ch 2: PC Operating System Hardware / Ch2 Review Questions
3 (2/8) / Ch 3: File Systems / Ch3 Review Questions
(2/15) / President’s Day Holiday (No Class)
4 (2/22) / Ch 4: Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems / Ch4 Review Questions
5 (3/1) / Ch 4: Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems (Continued)
6 (3/8) / Midterm Exam (Chapter 1 – Chapter 4)
(3/14 – 3/20) / Spring Break
7 (3/22) / Ch 5 Configuring Input and Output Devices / Ch5 Review Questions
8 (3/29) / Ch 6: Using and Configuring Storage Devices / Ch6 Review Questions
(4/2) / Withdrawal Deadline
9 (4/5) / Ch 7: Modems and Other Communications Devices / Ch7 Review Questions
10 (4/12) / Ch 8: Network Connectivity / Ch8 Review Questions
11 (4/19) / Ch 9: Resource Sharing Over a Network / Ch9 Review Questions
12 (4/26) / Ch10: Standard Operating and Maintenance Procedures / Ch10 Review Questions
13 (5/3) / Class Project Demonstration
14 (5/10) / (Final Exam)
Student Agreement
I have reviewed and understand the entire content of this syllabus and agree to perform in accordance with the information contained therein.
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(Student signature)Date
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