BCC - Spring 2010 Syllabus
Course Name : CIS-24
Course Description : The Microcomputer Environment
Instructor : Igor Kholodov Igor.Kholodov@bristolcc.edu
Office : K211
Telephone: 508-678-2811 ext. 3328
URL of this file: http://www.c-jump.com/CIS24/CIS24syllabus.htm

CIS-24 The Microcomputer Environment

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Catalog Description

This course covers the operating system requirements for the CompTIA A+ certification. It concentrates on file and memory management using the diagnostic and troubleshooting tools available in the operating systems covered. The course also covers installation, configuration, and upgrading of the three operating systems.

Course Objectives

• The purpose of this course is to provide students with a thorough understanding
  of microcomputer fundamentals.
• This course will concentrate on the function, structure, and operation of, Win 9X,
  Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems for file and memory management using
  the diagnostic and troubleshooting tools available in those operating systems.
• Installation, configuration, and upgrading these operating systems will also be
  presented.
• The course takes a hands-on approach to learning the steps to installing, troubleshooting
  and supporting the most common operating systems in use on the personal computer.
• This course covers the material in the DOS/Windows module of the examination for
  the A+ Certification.
• The course begins with a general overview of how software and hardware actually
  relate to each other on a computer.
• Other topics include supporting hard drives from a software point of view, supporting
  and troubleshooting Windows.

Introduction

The course will concentrate on the function, structure and operation of DOS, and Windows operating systems for file and memory management using the diagnostic and troubleshooting tools available in those operating systems. Installation, configuration and upgrading of these operating systems will also be presented. This course covers the materials in DOS/Windows module of the examination for A+ Certification.

Texts

A+ Guide to Software: Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting, Fifth Edition. Publisher: Cengage, (c) 2010.

ISBN: 9781435487376

Requirements

Evaluation: You are responsible for all assigned readings and for material covered in class. The course will include a variety of projects, four exams, and a two-hour final exam.

Projects and Labs

There will be a series of projects assigned throughout the semester. Homework is assigned at the end of every class, and due before the beginning of the next. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to check the course website for homework assignments.

Late assignments will have five points deducted from its grade for each day late. Projects more than 1 week late will NOT be accepted.

Class Participation

Be sure to do the required reading and assignments before attending class. You cannot successfully enter into discussion without some understanding of the material.

Attendance and lateness: After two absences, a student may be withdrawn from the course. After one warning about lateness and/or absences, your final grade will be lowered ten points for each day the student is late or absent from that point. In Case You Are Late or Absent, it is your responsibility to get the course notes.

Examinations

There will be several exams. A two (2) hour exam will be given at the end of the course.

Grading and Evaluation Criteria

Lab Assignments will be graded using the following system

Final Grades will be assigned as follows:

Teaching Methodology

The lecture will be the principal teaching method used in this course. "Handouts" and other information will be available on the class web page. Class discussions will be conducted pertaining to the Lab assignments before each assignment is made and after it is due. Software and Operating system demos using a portable PC and overhead will also be used.

Office Hours

Office Hours will be posted and appointments can be arranged via e-mail or during class breaks.

COURSE SCHEDULE: THURSDAY, 9:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Note: This syllabus is a suggested course outline and will be generally followed, subject to change according to the instructor's discretion and needs. Academic flexibility is important.