Standard |
CIS 173 – PC Operating Systems
Concepts
Provides a study of underlying command prompt functions in personal
computer (PC) operating systems in terms of its functions and structure, for
managing files and directories, and running programs. It also includes
navigating through the operating system from command line prompts and procedures
for accessing and retrieving information. Provides a study of
installing, configuring and upgrading PC operating systems. This includes
a study of system boot sequences and minimum hardware requirements. Provides a study of diagnosing and troubleshooting common problems
relating to PC Operating systems. This includes understanding normal
operation and symptoms relating to common problems. Provides a
study of network capabilities of PC operating systems and how to connect to
networks on the client side, including what the Internet is about, its
capabilities, basic concepts relating to Internet access and generic procedures
for system setup. The scope of this topic is only what is needed on the
client side to connect to a network.
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Competency
Areas |
Hours | |
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Operating System Fundamentals |
Class |
4 |
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Installation, Configuration and Upgrading |
D. Lab |
4 |
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Diagnosing and Troubleshooting |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Networks |
Credit |
6 |
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Operating System Utilization |
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Prerequisite/Corequisite: |
CIS 106 |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
section, the student will: |
Hours | ||
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Class |
D. Lab |
P.
Lab/ O.B.I. | ||
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OPERATING SYSTEM
FUNDAMENTALS |
14 |
10 |
0 | |
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Identify the operating system’s functions, structure, and major system files to navigate the operating system and how to get to needed technical information. |
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Identify basic concepts and procedures for creating, viewing and managing files, directories and disks. This includes procedures for changing file attributes and the ramifications of those changes (for example, security issues). |
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INSTALLATION, CONFIGURATION AND
UPGRADING |
7 |
5 |
0 | |
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Identify the procedures for installing operating systems (e.g., Windows 9x, and Windows 2000) for bringing the software to a basic operational level. |
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Identify steps to perform an operating system upgrade. |
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Identify the basic system boot sequences and boot methods, including the steps to create an emergency boot disk with utilities installed for operating systems (e.g., Windows 9x, and Windows 2000) |
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Identify procedures for loading/adding and configuring application device drivers, and the necessary software for certain devices. |
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DIAGNOSING AND
TROUBLESHOOTING |
14 |
18 |
0 | |
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Recognize and interpret the meaning of common error codes and startup messages from the boot sequence, and identify steps to correct the problems. |
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Recognize common problems and determine how to resolve them. |
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NETWORKS |
5 |
7 |
0 | |
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Identify the networking capabilities of operating systems including procedures for connecting to the network. |
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Identify concepts and capabilities relating to the Internet and basic procedures for setting up a system for Internet access. |
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Suggested Resources |
Suggested Resources include textbooks shown below or most current edition.
“A+ Certification – Operating Systems”, elemnetkpress, Judith A Kling and Rozanne M. Whalen, 2001