SYLLABUS HANDOUT
For
Winter Quarter, 2003
Operating Systems I
MCT 260 7A
Alan R. Reinarz
WELCOME TO METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE!
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SECTION I: THE CLASS AND THE INSTRUCTOR
COURSE SECTION AND TITLE:
ACADEMIC YEAR/QUARTER:
INSTRUCTOR’S NAME:
LOCATION OF CLASS:
LOCATION OF LABS:
METHODS OF CONTACTING INTRUCTOR:
areinarz@metropo.mccneb.edu
MCT 260 7A
Operating Systems I
Winter, 2003
Alan R. Reinarz
SOC 141
SOC 127
http://cot.mccneb.edu/areinarz
METRO OFFICES
HOURS*
LOCATION
PHONE
FAX
T/Th: 10:00a-11:00a
T/Th: 2:00p-3:00p
T/W: 4:00p-5:00p
SOC MAH 300
738-4089
738-4553
*Stated office hours may need to be changed due to special circumstances or events. If the student wishes to meet with
the instructor at a time other than scheduled office hours, the student should make an appointment with the instructor.
Home phone:
(402) 556-3071
IMPORTANT DATES:
DATE CLASS BEGINS:
DATE CLASS ENDS:
LAST DATE TO DROP CLASS:
DATES CLASS DOES NOT MEET:
Tuesday, December 02, 2003
Thursday, February 26, 2004
Thursday, February 12, 2004
Tuesday, December 23, 2003, through Sunday,
January 4, 2004
Monday, January 19, 2004
SECTION II: THE COURSE
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to teach the student how to effectively utilize the Command Line Interface
(CLI) and Microsoft Windows operating systems to manage microcomputer operations. Emphasis
is placed on defining basic operating system terminology, locating and using built-in help features,
executing routine disk management and maintenance techniques, and performing routine file and
system management. This course helps prepare the student for the A+ certification in the Operating
System portion of the A+ examination.
COURSE PREREQUISITES: MCT 103 Microcomputer Fundamentals
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Understand the functions, terminology, and evolution of operating systems
Locate and use built-in help features
Understand and utilize operating system interfaces
Understand and navigate the file system
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5. Perform routine file management
6. Manipulate text files using built-in text editors
7. Customize the user interface
8. Execute routine disk management techniques
9. Execute routine system management
10. Access resources on a network
REQUIRED/SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Title
Edition
Author
Publisher
ISBN
MS Windows 2000 MS-DOS
Command Line
Brief
Harry L. Phillips, Eric Skagerberg
Course Technology
0-619-18552-X
Title
Microsoft Windows XP
Edition
Author
Publisher
ISBN
Aug 2002
CustomGuide Inc.
CustomGuide Inc.
N/A
Four 3 ½” Disks
One 3-Ring Binder
This course uses the Windows XP OS
Materials
SECTION III: STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
METHODS OF LEARNING:
The student will have specific assignments to read and master. The instructor will outline these assignments. The student should have read the material prior to the class meeting date.
This course requires students to work an average of 4.5 hours per week in hands-on, lab activity.
Students are responsible for completing all lab work outside of the classroom. While you may
choose to do this lab work someplace other than the College, Metro provides computer labs for
students who do not have the required resources or facilities available to them.
ATTENDANCE STATEMENT:
The course will be covered partially by assigned portions of the text and may be presented in a sequence different from the text. Material will also be covered that is not in the text. Attendance is
necessary to understand the course material. Excessive absences or unsatisfactory progress will
subject the student to administrative withdrawal from the course. If a student should miss a class
for any reason all work must be made up to the satisfaction of the instructor. Students are expected
to recognize the importance of class attendance and promptness.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL:
If you cannot attend and complete this course, you should officially withdraw by calling Central
Registration, 457-5231. Failure to officially withdraw will result in either an instructor withdraw
(IW) or failing (F) grade. The last date to withdraw is identified on the first page of this syllabus
handout.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT:
The College imposes specific actions in response to incidents of student dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.) that may include receiving a failing grade on a test, failure in the course, suspension
from the College, or dismissal from the College. The disciplinary procedures are available in the
Counseling/Advising Centers.
Unless otherwise designated, the student should assume that assignments and tests are designed
for individual solution, using only the resources provided for in the syllabus, the classroom presentations, handouts, and references; or, for tests, such resources that are designated by the test. Limited assistance for assignments may be obtained from lab personnel and MCC tutors. Lab personnel or tutors are not under any condition to provide the student with answers or solutions to any
assignment or test or any part thereof. No other collaboration or resources are authorized. The
student is responsible for safeguarding his or her work so that it is not shared, deliberately or accidentally, directly or indirectly, with any other student of the course, current or future.
The above constitutes a “first warning”. Any evidence of a violation of the above will result in a
grade of 0 for the work in question, and constitute a “second warning”. Any evidence of a subsequent violation will result in a grade of “F” for the entire course, and constitute a “third warning”. This policy complies with the MCC disciplinary procedures referenced above.
USE OF STUDENT WORK:
The ownership of student works submitted in fulfillment of classroom requirements shall remain
with the student(s): By enrolling in classes offered by Metropolitan Community College, the student gives the College license to mark on, modify, and retain the work as may be required by the
process of instruction, as described in the course syllabus. The institution shall not have the right to
use the work in any other manner without the written consent of the student(s).
Nothing in this section should be deemed to contradict the “ACADEMIC HONESTY
STATEMENT” above.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM:
Metropolitan Community College is committed to continuous improvement of teaching and learning. You may be asked to help us to accomplish this objective. For example, you may be asked to
respond to surveys or questionnaires. In other cases, tests or assignments you are required to do for
this course may be shared with faculty and used for assessment purposes.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:
As you pursue your educational objectives, you may be required to use computer information technology resources at Metropolitan Community College. Use of these resources is a privilege and carries with it a responsibility to respect the rights and privacy of others, the integrity of facilities, and
to follow Student Conduct Guidelines and College Policies.
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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM AREA IDENTIFICATION:
Program Area
Academic Dean
Academic Dean’s office phone
Computer Technology and Visual Arts
Tom Pensabene
457-2660
The Office of the Academic Dean should be contacted with any questions or problems that your instructor is not able to resolve to your satisfaction.
SECTION IV: INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
In each lecture during this course, the instructor will cover material the student needs to learn and
accomplish. In addition, written handouts will be provided from time to time. These will be used to
supplement the text material and expand the course. The use of the Internet as a resource is encouraged at all times. This does not authorize the use of the Internet or other networking or communications technology in any way that would violate the “ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT”
above. The student should fully reference and footnote all resources used in preparation of assignments and tests.
Instruction will consist mainly of lecture material presented by the instructor. In most classes, group
discussion and demonstration will be utilized. In all meetings, discussion opportunities will be provided and the student is encouraged to ask questions and clarify information as the instructor is lecturing and/or presenting material.
METHODS OF ASSESSING STUDENT PROGRESS:
There will be homework and lab assignments each week. These assignments will correspond to the
material presented in class and covered in the textbooks or handouts. There will be two timed exams (Midterm and Final). These exams will include both a written and a hands-on portion.
The homework and labs are open book. The homework may consist of fill-in the blanks, multiple
choice, matching, true/false, and essay questions. All assignments will be completed according to
the format discussed during the first period. The student will have one week to complete the assignments.
CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING FINAL COURSE GRADE:
Grading Scale
Letter Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Percent
Range
92-100
82-91
72-81
62-71
Below 62
Course Requirements
Activity
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Participation,
Homework,
And Labs
Exams
5
Weight of
Grade
50%
50%
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MAKE-UP TEST PROCEDURES:
Students MUST be present on the day of an announced test. If the instructor is informed before the
test concerning a valid absence, other arrangements MAY be made. There will be no retakes of
tests. Test dates are not firm and are therefore subject to change.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS:
If a student is absent from class on the day an assignment is distributed, it is entirely up to that student to receive his/her assignment from the instructor. Ten percent will be deducted from each assignment turned in late. Homework or lab assignments not turned in will receive a grade of zero.
Late assignments will not be accepted after the midterm or final exam is given.
MAINTENANCE OF STUDENT RECORDS:
The homework/lab assignments and exams will be returned in class one week after they are turned
in to the instructor, when possible. Grades may be reflected on the returned items. Students may
obtain their current cumulative grade from the instructor before or after class. The exams will be
reviewed in class but retained by the instructor.
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SECTION IV: SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS:
Win = Windows XP Textbook
Week
Topic
Review Syllabus
1
12/2/2003 Functions, Terminology,
and Evolution of
12/4
Operating Systems
Operating System Help
2
Features
12/9
Operating System Inter12/11
faces
Navigating the File Sys3
tem
12/16
12/18
File Management
4
1/6/2004
1/8
File Management
5
1/13
Review for Midterm
1/15
6
Mid Term Exam
1/20
1/22
Working with Text Files
7
Customizing the User
1/27
Interface
1/29
8
2/3
2/5
9
2/10
2/12
10
2/17
2/19
CLI = MS Windows 2000 MS-DOS Command Line
Assignment
Read
Win
CLI
Lab
Homework
pp 11-13
pp 1-20,
1: Functions of
1: OS Terms
Handouts
an OS
and Types
Chap 1
pp 24-26,
p34, pp 3942, pp 52-64
2: Online Help,
pp 49-59
pp 116-117,
pp 129-159
3: Operating System Interfaces
4: Navigating the
File System
pp 60-94
pp 79-84, pp
117-122
5: File Management 1
2: Basics of
Windows XP
3: The File
System
4: Working
with Files
6: File Management 2
Written Exam
Practical Exam
pp 87-88,
pp 96-116
Chap 3 and 4
Disk Management
pp 137-149
pp 34-39, pp
114-116
System Management
pp 150-170
pp 29-33
Accessing Network Resources
Chap 6;
Handouts
7: Text Files
8: Modify the
DOS and Win
XP User Interface
9: Perform Routine Disk Management
10: Optimizing
your Computer
5: Disk
Management
6: System
Management
11: Accessing
Network Resources
Review for Final Exam
11
2/24
2/26
Final Exam
Written Exam Practical Exam
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