COURSE SYLLABUS
Windows Operating System
CIT 131
INSTRUCTOR’ S DETAILS
Name:
Sami Binyamin
Dist: Al-Rehab, Jeddah Community College, 1st Floor,
Office:
Room: 201, Computer Information Technology Department
Telephone No:
2870026 Ext. 430
E-mail:
aaayameen9@kau.edu.sa
COURSE SCHEDULE
Day
Time
Room
Mon
09:00 — 11:00 PM
103A
Thu
06:00 — 07:00 PM
102B
SYNOPSIS
This course provides intermediate level Windows Operating System
concepts. It provides hands on experience for how to excel in using a
Windows interface, e.g. different ways to run a program, controlling the
appearance of the desktop, managing files, perform disk maintenance
operations, using
help topics,
searching for
information,
installing
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hardware/software, using administrative tools etc. Also, this course helps
the students to prepare for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
exam with this official Microsoft study guide to work at their own pace
through the lessons and hands-on exercises.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing the course, students should be able to:
1.
Perform boot-up and shutdown procedures on the computer
2.
Operate and utilize the on-screen, desktop menus
3.
Use start button to explore the menu tree of Windows
Track the status of application programs currently being used
4.
through the taskbar function
5.
Open, minimize, restore and close on-screen windows
6.
Use the Help utility to obtain information
7.
Use the Explorer to locate and manage folders and files
8.
Create desktop shortcuts and start-up programs
9.
Load and operate specific application programs
10. Use basic DOS commands and run functions
11.
Perform disk maintenance and locate files and folders through the
Find function
Register specific file types by command line, icon, and associated
12.
13.
action
Utilize system resources through the computer desktop icons and
system information
14. Add new hardware and software to the Windows operating system
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COURSE OUTLINE
I. Boot and shut down procedures
a. Powering on the computer
b. Shut down
1 .Powering off
2 .Restarting
II. Desktop functions
a. Components of the desktop
1 .Desktop icons
2 .Taskbar
b. Using the mouse to select objects
c. Change color schemes
d. Choose screen saver
e. Work with patterns and wallpapers
III. Start button
a. Start button menu
b. Cascading submenus
c. Resting pointer vs. a single click
IV. Taskbar functions
a. Concept of taskbar buttons
b. Time/date indicator
c. Positioning of the taskbar
V. Open, minimize, restore, and close windows
a. Double click to open a window
b. Minimize icon to set an application aside
c. Restoring windows
d. Closing windows
VI. Help utility
a. Help contents
1 .Book
2 .Page
b. Alphabetical topics list
c. Key word search
VII. The explorer
a. Explorer 's primary features
b. Characteristics of the explorer window
c. Folder pane
1 .Expanding folders
2 .Collapsing folders
d. File pane
1 .Icons
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2 .Registered file types
3 .Level of detail
e. Folder management
1 .Creating
2 .Moving
3 .Renaming
4 .Deleting
f. File management
1 .Copying
2 .Moving
3 .Renaming
4 .Deleting
VIII. Desktop shortcuts and start-up programs
a. Desktop shortcut icons
1 .Explorer window
2 .File/new/shortcut
3 .Drag/drop shortcut to desktop
b. Start-up programs
1 .Start-up submenu of programs
2 .Add a folder entry
3 .Autoexecutes upon boot
IX. Run programs
a. Programs submenu of the start menu
b. Cascading system of program groups
c. Running a program
X. MS-DOS Commands
a. Copy Files
b. Display of change date
c. Display Directory
d. Remove files
e. Renaming Files
f. Display or change time
g. Display file contents
h. Special keys and functions
1 .Check disk integrity
2 .Filter commands
XI. Disk maintenance and find function
a. Locating system tools
b. Use scandisk
c. Use disk defragmentor
d. Use backup
e. Use find
XII. Register file types
a. Definition of file types
b. Registered vs. Unregistered
c. Explorer - view - options - file types
1 .Register a new file type
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2 .Unregister an existing file type
XIII. System resources
a. My computer desktop icon
1 .Drive icon(s )
2 .Control panel
3 .Printers
b. System information
1 .General
2 .Device manager
3 .Hardware profiles
4 .Performance
XIV. New hardware and software
a. Hardware
1 .Settings - control panel
2 .New hardware Wizard
b. Software
1 .Settings - control panel
2 .Add/remove programs icon
c. Printers
1 .Settings - control panel
2 .Add printer Wizard
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WEEKLY PLAN
Dates
Week
Chapter
Topic
1
1
Introduction to
Windows XP
operating Systems
2
2
Basics of using
Windows XP
3
3
Customizing the
Windows XP
interface
09/02—15/02
16/02—22/02
23/02—01/03
02/03—08/03
4
3
09/03—15/03
5
4
6
4
16/03 – 22/03
Customizing the
Windows XP
interface
Working with
applications and
documents
Working with
applications and
documents
Assignments
Quizzes
Mid Exam
Remarks:
Submission Deadline
for Assignments
Assignment 1
Assignment 1
Due Date: 24/02/2014
Chapter 1, 2
Quiz 1
Date: 03/03/2014
Semester Break
23/03 To 29/03
30/03—05/04
7
5
Managing Files
and Folders
8
5
Managing Files
and Folders
06/04—12/04
13/04—19/04
9
6
20/04—26/04
10
7
27/04—03/05
Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4
Windows and the
Internet
Quiz 2
Windows and the
Internet
12
8
Windows
Accessories
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Due Date: 07/04/2014
Mid Exam
7
To Be
Announced
Assignment 2
More on Files and
Folders
11
04/05—10/05
Assignment 2
Date: 14/04/2014
Chapter 5, 6
Date: 21/04/2014
FINAL EXAMINATION
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ASSESSMENT BREAKDOWN & POLICY
Students’ assessments in this course are based on the following:
1.
2.
Carry Marks or Course Work Marks:
Marks %
a.
Assignments
20%
b.
Mid-Semester Examination
30%
c.
Quizzes
10%
Final Examination:
40 %
Total
100 %
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance is mandatory. Instructor is required to keep attendance records and report
absences. Due to the interactive nature of this course, attendance is an essential part of the
educational experience. JCC expects students to exercise good judgment regarding
attendance. Students accept full responsibility for ensuring that work does not suffer from
absence. Punctuality is important. The instructor may not allow student(s) to enter the
classroom if he/she is a habitual latecomer.
 Students with ZERO absence will be upgraded to the next grade, if passed.
 Registration to a course and dropping procedure is a student’s responsibility
 The proof of registration should be shown in the first class
 The students are expected to be in class from the beginning of class
 Proof of valid reasons for absences will be verified by authority after receiving DN
 Those who come in the class within 10 minutes are considered LATE
 After ten (10) minutes the students are marked absent
 After three weeks equivalent absence, a grade of “DN” (Denied) will be
issued
 It's responsibility of the student to keep the record of his absences
 Electronic devices must be turned off during all class and Lab times. Otherwise he
may be asked to leave class and will be marked absent.
REFERENCES
Main Reference:
1.
Required Text: " The Windows XP ", Venit, S, Extended Edition,
Scott/Jones
Additional Reference:
1.
“Windows XP Professional”, 3rd Edition, by Mark Minasi.
3.
http://emestest.kau.edu.sa
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