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1 BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS SYLLABUS ITSC 1305: INTRODUCTION TO PC OPERATING SYSTEMS (DOS/WINDOWS) Face-to-Face COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY & OFFICE ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT CATALOG DESCRIPTION ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems (DOS/Windows). CIP A study of personal computer operating systems. Topics include installation and configuration, file management, memory and storage management, control of peripheral devices, and use of utilities. (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 2 lab) Prerequisite: None. Required skill level: College-level Reading. PREPARED BY: RECOMMENDED BY: RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED: INSTRUCTOR DIVISION CHAIRMAN DEAN DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE: The Brazosport College District shall not discriminate against, or exclude from participation in any benefits or activities either on the staff or in the student body, any person on the grounds of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or handicap.

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3 BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE SYLLABUS ITSC 1305 PC Operating Systems (DOS/WINDOWS) STUDENT EVALUATION COURSE EVALUATION A. Labs and quizzes will account for no more than 30% of the total grade. B. Tests will account for no more than 50% of the total grade. C. Final will account for no more than 20% of the total grade. INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION A. Students will be given an opportunity to evaluate their instructor and the course content. B. The instructor will review and evaluate in terms of withdrawal rate. C. Final grades given will be reviewed in an effort to determine if a pattern of high or low grades exists. DEPARTMENT EVALUATION OF COURSE A. Faculty and the Division Chair will review student grades and withdrawal trends. B. Faculty and the Division Chair will review the Course Competencies and Perspectives Assessment.

4 BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE SYLLABUS ITSC 1305 PC Operating Systems (DOS/WINDOWS) GENERAL GOALS/OBJECTIVES COURSE CONTENT Computer operating systems installation and configuration, file management, memory and storage management, control of peripheral devices, and use of utilities. SPECIFIC GOALS/OBJECTIVES The following list of course goals will be addressed in the course. 1. Understanding the Basics of Using PC Operating Systems. 2. Command Line - Basic Commands. 3. Installing an operating system. 4. Programming Batch Files (Command Line). 5. Understand the logical and physical disk storage strategies. 6. Working with Applications and Documents in Windows. 7. Using Windows Efficiently. 8. Customizing Windows with Control Panel. 9. Maintaining Your Computer System. 10. Adding, removing and modifying user accounts. 11. Understanding the Windows printer subsystems. 12. Adding, removing and modifying printers and print jobs. 13. Performing remote connections. 14. Monitoring the Windows environment. 15. Install, manage, and remove software. 16. Create and use Restore Points and backups. 17. Networking and Communications (Brief Description).

5 BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE SYLLABUS ITSC 1305 PC Operating Systems (DOS/WINDOWS) LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Apply the basics of using PC operating systems. Performance will be satisfactory if student can identify basics with 70% accuracy on a written exam and apply basics in given laboratory exercises. 2. Use basic DOS (command line) commands. Performance will be satisfactory if the student can identify correct syntax for given commands with 70% accuracy on a written test and can apply the commands to given situations in assigned laboratory exercises. 3. Create and name files. Performance will be satisfactory if the student can identify correct procedures for creating and naming files on a written exam with 70% accuracy and apply the procedures in given laboratory exercises. 4. Install an operating system. Given appropriate software and a list of procedures, the student will install an operating system on a PC. Performance will be satisfactory if the operating system is installed and the installation conforms to the parameters outlined in the procedures. 5. Manage files, folders, and disks in Windows. Performance will be satisfactory if the student lists correct procedures used for managing files, folders, and disks with 70% accuracy on a written exam and applies said procedures in given laboratory exercises. 6. Customize Windows with the Control Panel. Performance will be satisfactory if the student uses the Control Panel to customize Window in given laboratory exercises.

6 BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE Syllabus ITSC 1305 PC Operating Systems (DOS/WINDOWS) Instructor: Ron Bonnette Office Phone: (979) Alt. Phone: (979) Office: D.200A ron.bonnette@brazosport.edu Office Hours: Hours are posted on the window of my office and online at COURSE DESCRIPTION A study of personal computer operating systems. Topics include installation and configuration, file management, memory and storage management, control of peripheral devices, and use of utilities. CIP (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 2 lab) PREREQUISITES Courses: None. Required skill level code: College-level Reading TEXTBOOK OR COURSE MATERIAL INFORMATION Clemons: Illustrated Microsoft Windows 10 - Intermediate; Cengage Learning Publishing. 2017, ISBN: Required course materials are available at the Brazosport College bookstore, on campus or online at A student of this institution is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college bookstore. The same textbook is/may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. LAB REQUIREMENTS You will need to purchase a USB drive (the smallest size you can find will be the best) and it will need to be dedicated for use only in this course as it may be formatted several times during the course.

7 ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES Students are expected to read the textbook and complete all lab assignments. Attendance is critical in this class in lecture and lab. Students will be dropped if they miss more than 20% of the classes before the drop date. Tardiness and leaving early will count as part of an absence. Fall and Spring 15-week Semesters Class Meetings Maximum absences before being dropped One per week 2 Two per week 4 It is the student's responsibility to withdraw from a course if circumstances occur that could prevent the student from successfully completing that course. Students should notify instructor of decision to withdraw and must not expect nor assume the instructor will complete the paperwork for the student. The instructor will complete required paperwork only if the instructor decides to drop a student for cause. Failure to notify instructor of withdrawal could result in the student failing the course. Please note that changes in the Texas Education Code state that students enrolling for the first time in a Texas public institution of higher education in the fall of 2007 or after, will not be permitted to withdraw from more than a total of six courses (no minimum number of credit hours on each course) in which the student is officially enrolled during the student's period of undergraduate study at all such institutions (this includes any course a transfer student has dropped at another institution of higher education). See for more information. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING POLICY All labs, tests, and the final are worth 100 points. Each category is given the following weight: Labs & quizzes 30% Tests 50% Final 20% 100% TESTING There will be three major exams for this course on dates listed on the class schedule. There will be a comprehensive final exam for this course. MAKE-UP POLICY Letter grade will be assigned as follows: 90%+ A 80%-89% B 70%-79% C 60%-69% D 0%-59% F

8 Quizzes may be given at the beginning (be on time) of every lecture day (see weekly schedule) and will include material from the previous week and material for the current week (which means you are expected to come to class prepared read the chapter BEFORE coming to class!). Quizzes CANNOT be made up. At the end of the semester, the instructor will drop the lowest quiz grade. Refer to the weekly schedule for test dates. You have one week to make up a test if the instructor feels you missed the test for a legitimate reason. Labs are due one week from the date of assignment at the beginning of class. Late assignments will be refused unless arrangements have been made with the instructor in advance. You will receive a zero for late assignments. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Students are expected to fully participate in the course. The following criteria are intended to assist you being successful in this course: a. Time Management b. Understanding the syllabus requirements c. Utilizing online components ( such as WebCT) d. Communicating with the Instructor e. Completing course work 1. Students are expected to read the text assignment on the schedule prior to coming to class, complete all homework and lab assignments and actively participate in class discussion. Missing a class is not an excuse for not missing assignments. 2. Attendance is critical in this class in lecture and lab. Students may be dropped by the instructor if they miss more than 20% of the classes before the drop date (See Attendance and Withrawal Policy above). Tardiness and leaving early will count as part of an absence. 3. Cell phones/beepers: If you bring a cell phone or beeper into the classroom you are expected to turn it off or have it on silent/vibrate mode during class. Use of any electronic equipment is prohibited during exams. Students are also expected to take care of the equipment in the classroom. PLEASE DO NOT BRING FOOD, DRINKS, ACTIVE CELL PHONES, PAGERS, OR UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS INTO THE CLASSROOM. Students will be given an opportunity to evaluate the course and the method of presentation.

9 SCANS COMPETENCIES: The Secretary s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) identified competencies in the area of Resources, Interpersonal, Information, Systems, and Technology; and foundation skills in the areas of Basic Skills, Thinking Skills, and Personal Qualities. This course is part of a program in which each of these competencies and skills are integrated. For application of specific SCANS competencies and skills in this course, see Addendum A. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Brazosport College is committed to providing equal education opportunities to every student. Brazosport College offers services for individuals with special needs and capabilities including counseling, tutoring, equipment, and software. Please contact the Special Populations Counselor at (979) for further information. ACADEMIC HONESTY Brazosport College assumes that students eligible to perform on the college level are familiar with the ordinary rules governing proper conduct including academic honesty. The principle of academic honesty is that all work presented by you is yours alone. Academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and collusion shall be treated appropriately. Please refer to the Brazosport College Student Guide for more information. This is available online at Click on the CATALOGS AND SCHEDULES link under STUDENTS. Academic dishonesty violates both the policies of this course and the Student Code of Conduct. In this class, any occurrence of academic dishonesty will be referred to the Dean of Student Services for prompt adjudication, and will, at a minimum, result in 0 for that assignment in this course. Sanctions may be imposed beyond your grade in this course by the Dean of Student Services. OTHER STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION Information about the Brazosport College Library is available at or by calling (979) Information about study skills and tutoring for math, reading, writing, biology, chemistry, and other subjects is available in the Learning Assistance Center (LAC) (See or call (979) ). To contact the Computer Technology & Office Administration Department, call (979) or (979) Student Services provides assistance in the following: Counseling and Advising (979) Financial Aid (979) Student Activities (979) To reach the Information Technology Department for computer, , or other technical assistance, call the Helpdesk at (979)

10 Competency Reference 1. Resource Time Management, Facilities/Materials, Human Resources 2. Interpersonal Leadership, Part. as Team Member, Works with Diversity 3. Information Acquiring, Organizing, Interpreting 4. Systems, Understanding Organizational Systems, Technological Systems, Social Systems 5. Technology Selecting, Applying, Maintaining 6. Basic Skills Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Speaking, Listening 7. Thinking Skills Decision Making, Problem Solving, Learning Techniques 8. Personal Qualities Responsibility, Sociability, Integrity/Honesty ADDENDUM A SCANS COMPETENCIES ITSC 1305 PC OPERATING SYSTEMS Application Students are required to turn in labs on time. If a lab is turned in late, student s grades are penalized. Students are required to use on-line help and the computers in lab. Students are encouraged to seek help from their classmates during lab and in the event they are absent and miss assignments and/or notes. Students are encouraged to work in teams helping and learning from each other. Course goals and performance objectives for labs require acquisition, organization, interpretation and evaluation of data. Students will be asked to modify files using appropriate software as outlined on a lab or final exam. Also, students will be monitoring and correcting their performance in all of the labs and on all exams. Students are expected to select the proper software tools, invoke them, and then ensure the work is meeting the expected outcomes. If the outcomes are not as expected, the student is expected to make the appropriate changes to achieve the outcome. Lectures and labs require students to read, write, and use mathematical skills. Students are expected to listen to the lecture, because not all information appears in the text. Students are encouraged to ask questions and participate in class discussions. Most labs require students to use their creative and problem-solving skills. The student must perceive the problem, find a way to get the data into the right form, so the expected output can be achieved. Students will be required to monitor their time, especially on labs, exams, and on the final. It is the student s responsibility to turn in their labs on time. The student is expected to be honest and do their own labs and exams. This is monitored!

11 ITSC 1305 PC Operations Class Schedule Face-to-Face This is a tentative schedule and subject to change. WEEK Lecture LABS/TESTS 1 Syllabus/schedule/forms Introduction to PC Operating Systems Lecture (PowerPoint file) Computer Concepts Introduction to PC Operating Systems Lecture (PowerPoint file) Lab1: Concepts 2 Module 1 Getting Started With Lab 2: Module 1 Windows 10 3 Module 2 Understanding File Lab 3: Module 2 Management 4 Command Line Lecture 1 Test 1: Computer Concepts and Module 1 & 2 5 Command Line continued Lab 4: Command Line 6 Command Line continued Lab 5: Command Line 7 Module 3 Working with Windows Lab 6: Module 3 Apps 8 Module 4 Using Apps Test 2: Command Line and Module 3 9 Module 5 Using Apps to Manage Lab 7: Module 5 Media 10 Module 6 Customizing Windows Lab 8: Module 6 11 Test 3: Module 4 6 Last Day to Withdraw Oct Module 7 Managing Windows Lab 9: Module 7 Security 13 Win10 Install Lecture Win10 Install 14 Review & Hands-On Prep Hands-on FINAL 15 Written Final Exam

BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS SYLLABUS. POFI 1301: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I (File Management/PowerPoint/Word/Excel)

BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS SYLLABUS POFI 1301: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I (File Management/PowerPoint/Word/Excel) COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY & OFFICE ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT CATALOG DESCRIPTION POFI