PREREQUISITES:

IS/CS1003 or IS-1133

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

Popular operating environments. Competency in each environment and understanding of application variations from environment to environment. Criteria setting, comparison and contrast of various environments in the context of set criteria. Selecting environments for productivity.

EXPECTED COURSE OUTCOMES:

. Describe what an operating system does and name several types of operating systems.

. Discuss single versus multi-tasking and differentiate between single-user and multi-user environments.

. Summarize the basic components of a PC and of common PC operating systems.

. Identify the basic functions common to all file systems and describe the prevalent file systems in use in current

operating systems.

. Recognize the decision factors in upgrading an operating system.

. Describe how an operating system interacts with input, output, and storage devices including driver installation

methods for those devices for current operating systems.

. Discuss basic networking theory and determine which networking protocols are used in specific operating system

environments.

. Explain the principles behind resource sharing on a network.

. Explain and perform routine file maintenance for common operating systems.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: (Required Textbook & Materials)

. Holcombe and Holcombe. Survey of Operating Systems, 2^nd Edition, 2005. McGraw Hill

ISBN: 0-07-222511-4

. NSU computer account – call EXCELS at 918-458-0888 to obtain your USERID (user identification) and password.

STUDENT PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES: (Attendance/Punctuality)

Consistent and punctual attendance is both expected and required for your successful completion of the course. More than 2 late arrivals will count as an absence. Students will be expected to make up any work missed as a result of absence, whether or not the absence was justified.

NOTE: Illness is not an excused absence. The only excused absence is one necessitated by participation in an official University-sponsored event accompanied by official notification from the faculty sponsor.

Unannounced Pop Quizzes may not be made up. Students earning perfect attendance will earn extra credit toward the next exam.

ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES:

You are expected to be present for each class session and to participate in all class activities. You are required to complete all assignments on time. All assignments are to be prepared and submitted according to directions given for the assignment (both oral and written). Each assignment must be keyed (no handwritten work will be accepted). Assignments that do not meet specifications will receive a grade of “0.” Assignments are due at the beginning of the class period on the date indicated when the assignment is given. Any assignment turned in during or after that class period is late and no credit will be given. Late work will not be accepted except in emergency situations for legitimate, validated reasons (at the professor’s discretion). Full credit will not be given for late work; no work will be accepted after two school days or after the assignment has been returned to the class. Work received within two school days will receive a maximum of 50% credit. Extended illness, injury, or emergency situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

An absence for an excused validated school activity requires that the student submit work due or take tests scheduled PRIOR TO that absence. If a test will be missed, the student must confer with the professor prior to the absence. Make-up unit tests will not be given except for absences due to VALIDATED illness or emergencies (at the professor’s discretion). The student must contact the professor immediately if a test is missed; DO NOT wait until the next class session, or later, to contact the professor regarding the test.

STUDENT EVALUATION:

The final grade will be based on classroom/outside assignments, examinations, classroom participation, and a constructive/productive attitude.

Daily Assignments (including labs) 10% Grade Scale

Written Assignments & Oral Presentation 20% A 90 – 100

Quizzes (6) 60% B 80 – 89

Final Examination 10% C 70 – 79

D 60 - 69

The final examination will be:

Thursday, May 3, 1:00pm-2:50pm

Leaving the classroom with testing materials (quiz, test copy, completed Scantron form, etc.) will result in a zero score for that test and possible dismissal with an F for the course.

Tentative Schedule

Date (week of)	Activity/Material
8 January	Syllabus	Comprehensive Exam	Practice Test
15 Jan.	Ch. 1	Introduction/Overview
22 Jan.	Ch. 1		Quiz – Ch. 1 Thurs.
29 Jan.	Ch. 2	DOS
5 February	Ch. 2	DOS	Quiz – Ch. 2 Thurs.
12 Feb.	Ch. 3	Windows Desktop	GUI Design Presentation
19 Feb.	Ch. 4 and Ch. 5	Windows NT and 98	Quiz Ch. 4 & 5 Thurs.
26 Feb.	Ch. 6 and Ch. 7	Windows 2000 and XP	Quiz Ch. 6 & 7 Thurs.
5 March	Ch. 9	Linux	Research-Linux Pres.
12 Mar.	Ch. 9	Linux
19 Mar.	Spring Break
26 Mar.	Ch. 9	Linux	Linux Pres. (Cont.) Quiz – Ch.9 Thurs.
2 April NOTE: Fri., Apr. 6th	Ch. 8 Last day to drop course &	MAC receive “W” grade	Quiz – Ch. 8 Thurs.
9 Apr.	Ch. 10	Network Server
16 Apr.	Ch. 10	Network Server	Ntwrk Design Research
23 Apr.			Ntwrk Design Presentation
30 Apr.	Comprehensive FINAL EXAM	Thurs., May 3 @ 1:00p.m.

ADA COMPLIANCE:

If any member of the class feels that he/she has a disability and needs special accommodations of any nature whatsoever, the instructor will work with you and the University's Office of Student Affairs to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that you have a fair opportunity to perform in this class. Please advise the instructor of such disability and the desired accommodations at the first class attended.

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NOTE: Students are responsible for downloading complete syllabus and detailed instructions from Instructor’s web site: http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/~starkwea

INCLEMENT WEATHER / DISASTER POLICY:

The following are basic premises for the inclement weather policy at Northeastern State University:

1. Classes are expected to be held if at all possible.

2. It is the student's responsibility to receive the information when weather is questionable.

3. Neither students nor faculty are expected to risk life or limb.

4. Faculty members are obligated to hold classes if the University is not closed, unless the faculty member is unable to get to campus.

Policy: During times of inclement weather, decisions concerning day classes will be made by 6:00 a.m. in order for the media to be notified and for students to receive the announcement before they leave home. Decisions concerning night classes will be made by 3:00 p.m.

The following media will be notified regarding closing of the campus:

Radio Stations: Television Stations:

KRMG 740 AM Tulsa KJRH Channel 2 Tulsa

KAYI 107 FM Tulsa KOTV Channel 6 Tulsa

KTLQ 1350 AM Tahlequah KTUL Channel 8 Tulsa

KEOK 102 FM Tahlequah KFSM Channel 5 Fort Smith

KBIX 1490 AM Muskogee Cable Channel 96 Tahlequah

KMMY 97 FM Muskogee

KVOO 1170 AM Tulsa

The automated attendant message on 918-456-5511 will be modified to include information concerning campus operations during inclement weather.

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NOTE: Students are responsible for downloading complete syllabus and detailed instructions from Instructor’s web site: http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/~starkwea