CISC128 Comparative Operating Systems
Department of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics: Computer/Information Science
- I. Course Number and Title
- CISC128 Comparative Operating Systems
- II. Number of Credits
- 4 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 3000
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- Demonstrations, research, and laboratory experiences are an integral part of the course. Students whose program of study requires CISC105 should take CISC128 instead. There will be a departmental final exam.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- The course introduces the student to the functional components of the operating system software, which manages the physical resources of the computer system. Microprocessor based operating systems are emphasized.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- explain the components and capabilities of an operating system;
- demonstrate the features of varied operating systems; and
- install and configure selected operating systems.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
Course Outline:
- Introduction
- History and background
- Overview
- Types of Operating Systems
- Single-user
- Multi-user
- Distributive
- Graphical User Interfaces
- Background
- Common tasks
- Keeping current
- Support issues
- Glossary
- Crystal ball
- Command Line Interfaces
- Background
- Common tasks
- Keeping current
- Support issues
- Glossary
- Crystal ball
- Other Operating Systems
- Networks
- New developments
- Comparison/Contrast/Evaluation
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
The assessment of Course Learning Goals is based on written tests, labs, and other assignments, as well as performance-based tasks as appropriate. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Departmentally-selected textbook. Details provided by the instructor of each course section. See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 9/98; Revised 6/09; New Core 8/2015