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Instructor: Gwen Hammaker (see Wake Tech course schedules,
class and section, for the actual instructor)
Email:
gwhammaker@waketech.edu
Office: PLM, 250
Phone: (919) 866.5320
Office Hours: TBA
Textbook(s):
Title: Guide to Parallel Operating
Systems with Windows XP and Linux
Author: Ron Carswell,
Heidi Webb, Terrill Freese
ISBN: 1-4188-3725-3 Publisher:
Course Technology
Credit Hours: Three (3) Semester Hours
Pre-requisites: RED 090
Co-requisites: none
Course Description:
The course covers operating system concepts which are necessary for
maintaining and using computer systems. Topics include disk, file, and
directory structures; installation and setup; resource allocation,
optimization, and configuration; system security; and other related topics.
Upon completion, students should be able to install and configure operating
systems and optimize performance.
Course Goals:
- Students will demonstrate
knowledge of general operating system concepts.
- Students will install
operating systems.
- Students will demonstrate a
mastery of navigation, folder/directory structure creation, security,
and file management in both a GUI and command line environment.
- Students will set operating
system preferences.
- Students will use the
operating system for basic network interactions by sharing files, disks,
and printers.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate (through
completion of class work and assignments):
- Knowledge of general
operating system concepts. Operating system theory: API, kernel and
other support functions. Types of operating systems, Accessing and using
various commands at command line interfaces (CLI). Partition management
through the utilization of various commands at the command line and
graphical user interface (GUI) Specific and common functions of file
systems. Platform architecture, including: CPU design types, system
speed, RAM, cache. Operating system interaction with input and output
devices Network connectivity, resource sharing, and communications.
Security: System, Network, Directory Structures, Accounts and Passwords,
Groups. Internet Standard maintenance procedures, including
backup/restore procedures, finding and deleting files, optimizing
software installation, and tuning the operating system.
- Installation of operating
systems: Pre-installations preparation, installation, and updates.
Hardware requirements Peripheral device installation, and driver
installation and updates.
- A mastery of common commands
in different operating system environments, file system navigation, GUI
and command line folder sturcture and file
creation, file security, batch files.
- Appropriate skill level in
the areas of maintaining, optimizing and troubleshooting through the
utilization of various commands and utilities. Disk Defragmenter and
Check Disk, Disk Cleanup, Backup and Restore, Emergency Repair Disks,
Boot Menu/Startup Options.
- Management of operating
system preferences: Start Menu, Taskbar, Windows Control Panel: Add
Remove Programs, Administrative Tools, Updates, Display, Folder Options,
Internet Options, Mouse, Keyboard functions, Device Manager, Power
Options, Scheduled Tasks, System, Users and Passwords.
- Basic network interactions by
sharing files, Managing user accounts, Mapping
a drive, Making resources available through sharing, Downloading files,
Basic TCP\IP.
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The Core Values of Wake Technical Community
College
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Respect
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Instructor and students will foster an environment that is
respectful of all.
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Responsibility
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Instructor and students will foster an environment that
promotes taking responsibility for one's actions and obligations.
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Critical Thinking
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Instructor and students will strive to improve the critical
thinking skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
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Communication
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Instructor and students will strive to ensure that both written
and oral communications are clearly understood.
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Collaboration
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Instructor and students will strive to develop collaborative
skills.
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Grading Is As
Follows:
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Exams
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50
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Theory and Practical
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Quizzes
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20
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Theory and Practical
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Project Book
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30
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Theory and Practical
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Classroom Policies:
- Students are responsible for
all of the information presented in the Wake Technical
Community College
Student Handbook.
- Please note that computers
are to be used at all times for official course purposes. Use of computers
for general web surfing, email, chat rooms, etc. is not allowed.
Violation of this rule will result in a grade deduction and possible
loss of computer privileges.
- The college forbids the use
of audible electronic equipment (cell phones, pagers, etc.) during
instructional time.
- If you miss a lecture or
arrive late, you are responsible for the material presented, handouts
distributed, and any announcements made that day. The instructor will
not provide notes for missed classes.
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Tentative Schedule
Note: This schedule is subject to some changes/modifications per Instructor
-- This offered as only a study guide. The pace of each class differs
according to the instructional needs of the students in the class. Always
consult with your instructor. Note** A Final Project may be assigned in leiu of a Final Exam.
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Unit
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Coursework
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Textbook/Assignments
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Week
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Topics
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Chapter
Readings
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1
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Hardware Components
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Chapter 1
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2
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Software Components
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Chapter 2
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3
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File Systems
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Chapter 3
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4
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File Systems
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5
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Directory Commands
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Chapter 4
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6
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Files and Attributes
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Chapter 5
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7
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Review
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Mid-Term
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8
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Text Editors
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Chapter 6
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9
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Command Line
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Chapter 7
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10
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Command Line
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11
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Graphical User Interface
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Chapter 8
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12
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Applications
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Chapter 9
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13
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Operating Systems Managements
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Chapter 10
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14
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Operating Systems Management
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15
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Review
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16
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Final Exam
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Disability Support
Services is available for students who require academic accommodations due
to any physical, psychological, or learning disability. To determine
eligibility, contact the office at 108-S Holding Hall or call
662-3405 (TDD 779-0668)
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