IOS110 Fall 2007
Getting Acquainted & Course Expectations
Welcome!
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This course introduces you to micro processor
operating systems using Windows XP
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An excellent example of a micro-computing
environment because Window XP is:
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Secure
Robust
Scalable
Excellent Developer Platform
Over 90% of the world market — knowledge
transportable
What will you learn?
Key hardware & networking concepts
 How to install and administer XP
 How application and system software work
together from a programming perspective
 Windows Shell scripting to automate tasks
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Overall to make you a skilled user so that you
can solve programming, administration, or help
desk problems
Student Centered
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3 hour student centered lab – collaborative setting
teacher present for 2 hours, lab monitor for 3 hours
For Success…
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Print the lab from the course web site
Read the lab carefully as you complete each step
If you have a problem ask your classmate if he/she has a
solution, if not…
Ask the instructor or lab monitor for help
Write the solution so you will remember how to correct the
problem yourself
Redo the lab a second time for reinforcement – the
Labs are everything!
Instructor Centered
2 hour lecture in classroom setting
 For Success…
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Prepare for the lecture by reviewing your text
and slides before class
 Be on time
 Take lots of good notes
 Ask relevant questions
 Be respectful of the learning environment of
your fellow classmates
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Graded work
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Online Assignments (5) 15%
Test #1
5%
Test #2
10%
Test #3
15%
Completed Labs
10%
Practical Lab Test
15%
Final
30%
Total
100%
Week of
Week 3,4,5,8,9
Week 4
Week 6
Week 12
Weekly(8 out of 10)
Week 11
Week 14
To pass this course…
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You must get 55% or more on the
overall course, and…
You must get 55% or more on the final
exam, and…
 Your weighted test + exam mark must be
55% or more, and…
 You must complete 8 out of 10 labs
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Class Policies
Late Policy
 Missed Tests/Quizzes
 Cheating and Plagiarism
 Information Technology
Acceptable Use Policy
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Late Policy
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Late Assignments:
20% per College Day
This means that to receive full marks for labs they
must be completed by the beginning of the
following lab. (exception is Lab 1 due week 3)
Note: even if the Lab Assignment is 0, it must be
completed to receive a final grade
Class Behavior
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You have a right to study and work in “an
environment that asserts the personal worth
and dignity of each individual”
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regardless of origin, age, sex, colour, physical or
mental ability, language, politics or status, all
students will be treated with respect
Missed Tests
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If you miss a scheduled test a Doctor’s Note
or other supporting document must be
provided before a makeup test can be
written
Cheating and Plagiarism
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You are expected to
be honest and
forthright in your
academic endeavors
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Click here to view Seneca Academic Honesty Policy
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Falsifying research
results
Stealing the words or
ideas of others
Cheating on an
examination
Zero Tolerance
Information Technology
Acceptable Use Policy
Basically:
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Do not use another student’s account
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Do not use the facilities for commercial gain
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Do not view/store Pornographic material
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Do not create a “denial of service” attack
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Do not copy/remove information not in your
home directory without permission
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Failure to adhere to this Policy:
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could result in suspension of usage privileges, or other
discipline as appropriate
Your professor…
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Raymond Chan
TEL Building Room 2093
Teaching at Seneca since 2000
First time teaching Windows OS at Seneca
Did UNIX and Windows Administration
Developed and maintained POS system
Love Free Software like GNU/Linux
Do not go to work without Knoppix
Taught courses in CNS, CTY, BSD, IFS and ISA
How about you?
Introductions of Partner
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What is your partner’s name?
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What are your partner’s hobbies/interests?
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What does your partner hope to do after
graduating?
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What does your partner hope to learn from
taking this course?