CMSY134 Introduction to Operating SystemsAfter successful completion of this course, the student will be able to define and explain the purpose of basic DOS and Windows operating system components. In addition, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in file management concepts in both DOS and Windows. This course is designed to meet the needs of students who want to work toward A+ certification.
| Credits: | 1 |
| Prerequisites: | Familiarity with a computer is strongly recommended. |
| Fees: | This course has fees totaling $10.00. |
| Instructor: | Cathy Sutton |
| Office Technology Classroom: | ELB-301 |
| Phone: | (410) 772-4876 |
| Email: | csutton@howardcc.edu |
Registered Students | Overall Course Objectives | Major Course Topics | Course Format | Orientation | Course Requirements | Materials | Exams |
Registered StudentsImmediately after enrolling, send Cathy Sutton an e-mail at csutton@howardcc.edu; include your name, the semester, the course and section. You will receive specific course instructions the week classes start.
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Overall Course ObjectivesOnce you have completed this course you will be able to:
Describe the purpose of hardware and software components.
Describe terminology specific to DOS and Windows.
Use internal and external DOS commands
Work with files and directories in DOS.
Work with files and folders in Windows.
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Course FormatThis course:
Is not self-paced. However, you may accelerate your pace so that you may finish the course in fewer than 14 weeks.
Does not require on-campus meetings. However, this course does require on-campus attendance for tests. Tests may be taken during any open hours in the Office Technology classroom. Please note, however, that all CMSY-134 online students are welcome to come to the Office Technology classroom to do classwork and/or to get personal help from an instructor.
Does not require real-time chats.
Uses email for communication.
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OrientationThis course does not have a face-to-face orientation. You will receive detailed course information the week classes start.
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Course Requirements Review the “Checklist for Registered Students” section of the Distance Learning Homepage.
Although there are no prerequisites for the course, familiarity with a computer is strongly recommended.
Come to the college periodically to take both written and computer tests, which have deadlines for completion.
Complete two homework assignments.
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Materials Required:Kemper, Mary. Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition. Course Technology, 2000.
Microsoft Windows 2000 MS-DOS Command Line. Course Technology, 2003.
Technical Requirements:Review the Technical Requirements link above. The course requires
Internet Explorer or
Netscape
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ExamsFor purposes of verification and assessing learning outcomes, this course has six exams, which have deadlines for completion. The exams must be taken at the college during any open hours in the Office Technology classroom. There are three theory exams (written) and three production exams (taken on the computer).
