CNIT 1302
PC OPERATING SYSTEMS

Course Number: CNIT 1302
Course Title: PC Operating Systems
Credit Hours: Lecture: 3
Prerequisite: CNIT 1401 or Instructor Approval
Corequisite: None

Catalog Description
A course on Microsoft’s Disk Operation System for IBM and IBM-compatible microcomputer. This course will train new DOS users and improve the skills of the experienced DOS user. Students learn to take full advantage of a microcomputer’s disk operating system by working with common commands and utility programs, designing a subdirectory structure, streamlining work be developing operation procedures with BATCH files, and customizing DOS sessions with AUTOEXECT.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files. Students will conduct an in-depth study of how MS-DOS manages disks, memory and devices. Students will have and introduction to the Windows environment. Spring only. Lab fee required. (SCANS 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9) Prerequisite: CNIT 1401 or instructor approval.

Textbook

Supplies
2 - 3 1/2" High Density Floppy Diskettes

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate competency in computer system organization;
2. Demonstrate competency in understanding the function of an operating system;
3. Demonstrate competency in evolutionary process in the history of operating systems;
4. Demonstrate competency in structure of operating systems;
5. Demonstrate competency in role of user interface;
6. Demonstrate competency in role of file management;
7. Demonstrate competency in role of memory management;
8. Demonstrate competency in role of process management;
9. Demonstrate competency in computer hardware concepts;
10. Demonstrate competency in organization of DOS;
11. Demonstrate competency in MS DOS file naming conventions;
12. Demonstrate competency in important DOS terms;
13. Demonstrate competency in writing batch programs;
14. Demonstrate competency in organizing hard disks;

Course Requirements
See the Instructor Information Sheet for specific course requirements.

Method of Evaluation
The general weighting of exams, assignments and final exam for the Final grade in this particular course are:
Major Exams: 55%
Assignments:30%
Final Exam: 15%

Grading Scale
A - 90-100
B - 80-89
C - 70-79
F - below 70
NOTICE: There will not be a Final grade of "D" given in this course!
See the Instructor Information Sheet for specific method of evaluation.

Retake Tests
See the Instructor Information Sheet for specific details.

Academic Ethics
You are expected to create, edit format and print out your own assignments, take tests without notes or other outside assistance. ALL WORK IS EXPECTED TO BE YOUR OWN. If unethical behavior is detected The questioned material and a report of the ethics violation will be submitted to the department chair for further action as deemed necessary by the department chair.

Student Assistance
The following resources are available to assist you in successful completion of this course:

A. Conferences: Instructors are available during posted office hours or by appointment. Part time faculty members are available by appointment only.

B. LRC - large selection of books and articles about computers and information processing.

C. Tutoring Center Services - call 335-6612 or stop by LRC 200A

D. Student assistants - are usually available in the labs (CT-119, CT-121 or CT-123) to assist on first come basis.

Scheduled classes have priority,

D. Computer Availability - Computers in the CNIT COSC labs are available (on a space available basis) for your use outside of regularly scheduled class or lab time. Lab hours: 8am - 10pm Mon - Thurs: 8am - 5pm Friday. If classes are being conducted in a lab during the time you would like use a computer, see the instructor permission to use the lab before the class starts. As you would expect, scheduled labs take precedence over other computer use and you will be asked to log off the computer if space is not available. DO NOT interrupt a class!