HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
401 Thomas Run Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
Course Outline
COURSE NUMBER: CIS 104-01
COURSE NAME: Computer Operating Systems
DIVISION: Business, Computing & Applied Technology
LECTURE/DISCUSSION: Total Contact Hours - 45
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 3
Faculty and CIS web pages available through HCC Home Page: www.harford.edu
Textbook:
GUIDE TO OPERATING SYSTEMS-W/CD
Author
PALMER
Edition
4TH 12
Published Date 2012
ISBN
9781111306366
Publisher
CENGAGE L
Catalog Description
This course examines the importance of computer operating systems. Discussion includes how basic
computer concepts relate to an operating system and what functions the systems perform. Operating
systems for PCs and UNIX-based systems are discussed. Prerequisites: CIS 102. Course fee.
PROGRAM GOALS: Computer Information Systems is a career-oriented program focusing on the
use of computers in business. Students who successfully complete the Computer Information Systems
degree will:
1. Analyze the use of commercial software applications, hardware, networks, programming, and
other technologies in information systems at a level of competence appropriate to joining the
workforce.
2. Use, maintain and modify existing information systems.
3. Design and implement new information systems.
4. Demonstrate the skills to work in a business environment including working in teams, project
management, and professional and effective communication with a wider audience.
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Student Learning Objectives Linked to Program Goals:
1. Describe the basic hardware and software components of a computer system. (Program Goal 1)
2. Describe record formats, file structures, and file organizations. (Program Goal 1)
3. Evaluate the requirements of an operating system and choose an appropriate operating system.
(Program Goal 3)
4. Analyze specific VSE and/or MVS Job Control Language statements for syntax and logic
errors. (Program Goal 2)
5. Describe the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of common operating systems such
as MS DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, OS/2, UNIX, and MacOS. (Program Goals 1 & 2)
6. Describe the impact of networks, data communications, e-mail, and the Internet on operating
systems. (Program Goal 1)
7. Describe the ethical use of information technology. (Program Goal 4)
Course Outline:
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Operating System Theory
Operating System Hardware
File Systems
Installing & Upgrading Operating Systems
Configuring Input & Output Devices
Using & Configuring Storage Devices
Modems & Other Communications Devices
Network Connectivity
Resource Sharing Over a Network
Standard Operating & Maintenance Procedures
Instructional Methods:
Lecture/Demonstration
Cooperative Learning
Discussion
Labs
Interactive Lecture
Tutorials
COURSE POLICIES
HCC students are bound by the academic policies outlined in the most current HCC Catalog. It is the student’s
responsibility to review these policies prior to the start of the semester.
Attendance and Participation:
Regular and punctual attendance is required of all students. In the case of absence due to emergency
(illness, death in the family, accident), religious holiday, or participation in official College functions, it is the
student's responsibility to confer with the instructor about the absence and missed course work. Since the
majority of assignments are to be completed and/or discussed during the class sessions, attendance,
punctuality and participation in class are key components to success in this course.
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Grading Standards:
The final course grade is comprised of the student’s mastery of course requirements. Course grades are based
upon the following total mastery level:
A = 91-100%
B = 81-90%
C = 71-80%
D = 61-70%
F = 60% and below
Lab & Class Assignments
Homework Projects/Assignments
Quizzes
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
= 20%
= 20%
= 20%
= 20%
= 20%
Class Preparation:
All of the reading assignments must be completed before the class in which the material is to be discussed.
Additional handouts will be distributed regarding computer lab projects and cases at the appropriate time. It is
very important to read these materials before doing any assignment in the lab.
Disability Support Services
HCC is committed to serving students who have documented physical, learning, psychological, or
other disabilities. Students who have a disability are responsible for contacting Disability Support
Services at 443-412-2402 to discuss their needs and establish eligibility for services and reasonable
accommodations. Because accommodations can take time to implement, if you have not already
contacted DSS you should do so immediately. All information shared with Disability Support is kept
in accordance with relevant state and federal laws.
Academic Dishonesty
Students will be familiar with and adhere to the policy governing academic dishonesty and its
sanctions as outlined in the Code for Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct, which can be found
on OwlNet under the My Academic Life Tab or in the HCC online catalog. For example, the sharing
of computer files or completed worksheets, enabling a student to represent work done by another as his
or her own will be considered academic dishonesty for all users of the shared file or worksheet.
Student Conduct
Students will be familiar with and adhere to the “Code for Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct”,
which can be found on OwlNet under the My Academic Life Tab or in the HCC online catalog. The Code
outlines prohibited conduct, the disciplinary process, and possible sanctions. Students found responsible for
violating the Code will have a disciplinary record that will remain in the Office of the Associate Vice
President for Student Development for three years.
Computer Ethics:
Each student is responsible for knowing the college's policy relating to ethical behavior regarding all
intellectual property and in using the computer. Copying or using another’s work, including computer files, is
both illegal and unethical. See the Student Handbook.
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Course Policies
“HCC students are bound by the academic policies outlined in the most current HCC Catalog. It is the
student’s responsibility to review these policies prior to the start of the semester.”
Federal Credit Hour Definition
For a 15 week semester, each credit hour represents one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a
minimum of two hours of outside class-work per week. For terms that are less than 15 weeks, students should
also spend a minimum of two hours outside of class for every hour in class. Academic activities include, but
are not limited to reading, writing, studying, research, and completing worksheets. In addition, at least an
equivalent amount of out of class work is required for laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work, etc.
At Harford Community College, for all credit courses, students are expected to spend a minimum of 37.5
combined hours of direct instructional time and related coursework time per credit hour. This course is a 3
credit course. This course achieves the minimum of 112.5hours of combined instructional time by requiring
37.5 hours of direct instructional time and 75 hours of student work outside of direct instructional time.
Course Requirements:
Regular Punctual Attendance
Periodic Quizzes
Class & Homework Assignments
Lab Projects, cases and group work.
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Make-Up Policy: Please Read Carefully!
Midterm and Final Exams: There will be no make-up exams except through arrangement with the
instructor prior to the exam (and then only for reasons deemed valid enough to require the making-up
of a new exam, which may be more difficult.)
Quizzes: Quizzes will be given throughout the semester. There will be no make-ups given for any
reason. However, the lowest quiz grade will be dropped in this category, only.
Class Projects and Assignments:
All of the reading assignments must be completed before the class in which the material is to be discussed.
Assignments will be given to review the text reading; class projects will be provided to apply the concepts
from the assigned reading. This class meets twice per week, since many lab activities require exchanging the
existing workstation hard disk for an alternate, practice disk; the class schedule may be slightly modified to
accomplish “practice disk” projects in one of the two weekly class sessions.
Homework Projects and Presentations:
Group work will be conducted in class. Students may be called to make short presentations based on these
projects.
Due Dates:
To receive full credit, all assignments must be handed in by the due date. An assignment will be accepted up
to one week late and 5 points will be deducted per class meeting. It is the student's responsibility to justify any
absences and make up all assignments.
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Class Cancellation:
If any classes have to be canceled, tests will be rescheduled for the next class period; assignments will be
collected during the next class period. Unless otherwise directed, the published reading schedule will be
maintained. College Weather Number: 443-412-2322
Syllabus Modification:
The instructor reserves the right to modify and/or change the course syllabus with reasonable
notification to students.
Week of:
Course Content
8/31
Introduction to course with overview. Discussion of PC operating system timeline.
9/7
Overall design of any operating system and it interfaces with hardware and the user.
9/14
Current operating system options and common hardware classes.
9/21
Quiz on chapters 1 & 2. Followed by Operating system hardware components.
9/28
File systems.
10/5
Quiz on chapters 3 & 4. Followed by discussion of installing and upgrading O/S systems.
10/12
Configuring input and output devices.
10/19
Review of chapters 1-6 and Mid term. (Mid term covers chapters 1-6)
10/26
Using and Configuring Storage Devices
11/2
Modems and other communication devices. Hayes AT commands, telephone line data transmissions
11/9
Quiz on chapters 7 & 8. Plus Networking theory, communication protocols, topology and data transport.
11/16
Network resource sharing..
11/23
Operating and maintenance procedures and Project assignment and research
11/30
Project presentation and Final Exam Review
12/7
Final Exam Week December 10th through Dec. 16th
A note on Quiz and Exam content:
The Quizzes will not take the entire class meeting; other material will be presented at those class
sessions. Quizzes and Exams will follow the reading assignments; additional material may be
presented in class, or assigned as outside reading, to augment the information provided in the text. (For
example, Mainframe operations) This additional material may be included in the appropriate quiz or
exam. The Mid-Term and Final Examinations will test on all information covered up to the test date.
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Student Services may be accessed in two ways:
 Through OwlNet, click on the My Academic Life Tab main page , top right under Quick Links - right
under “Ask for Assistance” then Click on Link : Student Services Hours & Locations
Using your browser enter the URL:
http://www.harford.edu/student-services/student-services-department-listing.aspx
Week of
CIS 104 Class / Reading Schedule: Fall 2014
(Reading assignment to be completed prior to class meeting date given)
Topic
Chapter
8/31
Course Introduction / Course Obj. & OS Theory .............. 1
9/7
Operating System Theory................................................... 1
9/14
Popular Operating Systems ................................................ 2
9/21
Operating System Hardware Components ......................... 3
9/28
File Systems ........................................................................ 4
10/5
Installing and upgrading operating systems ....................... 5
10/12
Configuring Input and Output Devices .............................. 6
10/19
Mid Term
10/26
Using and Configuring Storage Devices ........................... 7
11/2
Modems and Other Communication Devices .................... 8
11/9
Network Connectivity ........................................................ 9
11/16
Resource Sharing Over a Network ..................................... 10
11/23
Standard Operating & Maintenance Procedures ................ 11
11/30
Assigned project research and presentation (will be announced in class)
12/7
Final Exam Week December 10th through December 16th
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