Syllabus for CNT 50 / CIS 65 Intro to Desktop Operating
CNT 50 / CIS 65 Intro to Desktop Operating Sys
2.00 Units
By performing numerous hands-on labs, students in this class will gain an understanding of desktop operating systems using command line and GUI interfaces. Students will use virtualization software to install and configure operating systems and user applications on a class room computer. Students will also experiment with remote computing and storage. Current operating systems for portable devices will be demonstrated. The role of hardware, application software and the operating system and how they interact with each other will be explored.
Strongly Recommended: CIS 50
College: Las Positas College
Division: CATSS
CRN 20440 (Fall 2016)
Start and End Date
AUG 17, 2016
DEC 20, 2016
Days and Times
Th 03:30 PM - 05:20 PM
Th 05:30 PM - 06:20 PM
Room
L800 804
Required Text
Survey of Operating Systems 4ed by Jane Holcombe (Author), Charles Holcombe (Author)
ISBN-10: 0073518182 or ISBN-13: 978-0073518183
Student Learning Outcomes
Installing Desktop Operating Systems
Measurable Objectives
identify the operating system’s functions, structures, and major system files and to explain the function of each
compare the features of various operating system
identify basic concepts and procedures for creating, viewing, and managing files, and folders for different operating systems
use and explain command prompt functions on different operating systems
perform disk maintenance operations such as backup, restore, defragment, scan disk
install/upgrade Windows and Linux operating system
explore Apple operating system and online desktops
describe and troubleshoot the bootup and start sequence
recognize common problems and determine how to resolve them
identify concepts and capabilities relating to the Internet and basic procedures for setting up a system for Internet access
identify networking capabilities of an operating system and the procedures for connecting a workstation to a network
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Course Outline
Lesson 1 Reading Chapter 1: Introduction to Operating Systems
Slides Lesson 2 Reading Chapter 2: Computer Security Basics
Slides Lesson 3 Reading Chapter 3: Desktop Virtualization
Slides Lesson 4 Reading Chapter 4: Windows 7
Slides Lesson 5 Reading Chapter 5: Windows 8
Slides Lesson 6 Reading Chapter 6: Under the Windows Desktop: Supporting and Troubleshooting Windows
Slides Lesson 7 Reading Chapter 7: OS X on the Desktop
Slides Lesson 8 Reading Chapter 8: Linux on the Desktop
Slides Lesson 9 Reading Chapter 9: The Command-Line Interface
Slides Lesson 10 Reading Chapter 10: Connecting Desktops and Laptops to Networks
Slides Lesson 11 Reading Chapter 11: Mobile Operating Systems
Notice
Syllabus subject to change on notification by instructor. If you have any questions about this syllabus contact your instructor.