		Michael L'Estrange Computer Information Science

CISC 320: Operating Systems

Windows 10

Note:

I usually teach all my courses in person, and I had hoped that the college would go back to in person classes this past Fall semester. Since this did not happen, I shall be continueing the building of the online portions of this course as we go along through the semester.

This syllabus is subject to change, and all change will probably only be reflected in the online course management system.

Lectures will be scheduled and live streamed; however, attendance is not mandatory, and students will have the option to view the recorded lecture later. Students are responsible for all information or announcements presented during lecture.

Students who do not access the online course management site during the first 7 days of the course will be dropped having never attended the course.

Students may be dropped if the student does not access the online course management site at least once every 7 days during the semester.

Instructor:	Michael L'Estrange
Instructor Email:	lestram@arc.losrios.edu
Instructor Web Page:	http://ic.arc.losrios.edu/~lestram
Instructor Office:	~~ARC main campus, STEM 218~~ Online
Office hours:	Mon, Tues, Weds, Thur 5-6pm Tu 2:30-3:30pm Mon 6:00pm-7:00pm, Online - Zoom Tues 11:00am-12:00noon, in person Tues 5:00pm-6:00pm, Online - Zoom Weds 6:00pm-7:00pm, Online - Zoom Thurs 5:00pm-6:00pm, Online - Zoom
Course Code #:	18278
Class Location:	~~STEM 205~~ Online
Meeting Times:	TuTh 6pm-8:00pm
Semester:	Spring 2022
Term:	Second Eight Weeks, Mar 15, 2022 - May 12, 2022
First Meeting:	Tuesday, 15 Mar 2022
Final Exam:	~~Week of 8 May 2022~~ Online
Prerequisite:	None.
Advisory:	None.
Accepted for credit:	CSU
Hours:	18 hours lecture; 18 hours laboratory.
Units:	1

Course Description

This course introduces the basic features of the Windows operating system for the PC. Topics include managing files, folders, and libraries, operating system services, program management, maintenance of disks and storage media, Windows desktop, browser basics, and the Windows help system. A brief introduction to security and the command prompt is also covered.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

analyze proper file naming conventions and explain file extensions and program associations.
apply built-in file management utilities to create, organize, copy, move, rename, and delete files, folders, shortcuts, and libraries on storage devices or media.
explain the purpose of and use the Windows Task Manager.
explain the purpose of and use the Windows Print manager. describe the properties of Windows objects: desktop, icons, menu structure, tool-bars, windows, dialog boxes, controls, settings, and views.
utilize the Control Panel to configure and/or customize the properties of the desktop, taskbar, display, keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral devices.
utilize the various types of help available by using menus, keywords, or the Internet.
apply basic Windows maintenance utilities.
apply basic security including anti-virus use.
use commands at the command prompt.
use accessory and utility programs that are installed with Windows to accomplish tasks such as write memos, edit clip art, check disk drives, play audio and video files, and burn CDs or DVDs.
describe the properties of Windows objects: desktop, icons, menu structure, tool-bars, windows, dialog boxes, controls, settings, and views.

Textbook and Supplies

This course uses digital materials that can be obtained free of charge to the student.

There is no required text book in the traditional sense, however:

This course will use a variety of handouts, online educational supplements, and tutorial websites.
Access to Microsoft Windows and the Internet is required, and access can be obtained within ARC campus computer labs.
Online resources and websites include the following:

http://www.saclibrary.org/
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/
https://www.khanacademy.org/
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/DigitalLiteracy

Required:

All students are required to obtain and maintain an ARC Los Rios email account.
All students are required to have some form of portable electronic storage media or device to save homework files to.
All students are required to obtain and maintain a learning management system shell account.
All students are required to obtain a Sacramento Public Library card.

Optional:

Windows 10 Step by Step
Joan Lambert, Steve Lambert
Microsoft Press, ©2015
ISBN: 9780735697959

Presentation of Class Materials:

The course will cover the required assignments in the texts, and some outside assignments. The information will be introduced by means of lecture, classroom demonstrations and labs. Students may be given assignments to be completed both in class as well as on their own time. Lab work with a Windows or Linux PC will be required, and can be completed on campus.

Learning Management System (LMS)

This class will be using the Los Rios Canvas.

Special note for the online semester for contacting the instructor

This semester to contact the instructor, please use the messaging system within the course itself in Canvas.
Be aware, that when the instructor sends a group messages to all students enrolled in the course, the return address is sometimes the instructors Gmail account, which is rarely checked.

Special note on contacting the instructor

The instructor is an offline resource, and he will probably not return any messages over the weekend or college vacation days.
Emails that are undecipherable will be ignored. Use standard English in all messages sent to the instructor.
Emails that do not contain a question may not be replied to. A question should be denoted with a question mark, i.e.?!
Messages with long or complex questions may take time to answer, as in several days.
The instructor will not open emails or attachments he cannot identify, i.e. use your ARC Los Rios email account.
No student emails are deleted.

Special instructions for emailing your instructor

All emails sent to the instructor should contain the following in the subject line: Course number, your name, and the subject.

Here is an outstanding example:
Subject: CISC 320 | L'Estrange | Summer class add number request

In order to properly and promptly answer emails, your instructor must be able to identify you and what class you are enrolled in. Your instructor teaches many different courses each semester, and sometimes a student may submit a question that will have different answers depending on the course, i.e. How to do things in Linux and Microsoft Windows will have very different answers.

You are required to change the subject line if you change the subject contents of an email.

Your instructor is NOT a double-click resource available 24/7. I shall not be answering emails on weekends. If you send a lengthy email not containing a single question mark, or any punctuation at all, I may never answer your email. If your email question requires research on my part, it may take 2-4 days to get to it. It would not be unusual for the email you sent on a Friday evening to not be answered until the next Wednesday.

Course Policies:

This class will adhere to as closely as possible all ARC and Los Rios guidelines set forth in the catalog and/or the schedule of classes.

A document of general course policies for all my classes can be found on the instructor's web site.

Online Labs

Almost all CIS classes require labs. It is the online student's responsibility to complete the lab. Labs will be completed online using the North/Far North community college consortium's NDG Netlab+ labs. Netlab+ will be introduced during lecture.
Labs
Almost all CIS classes require labs. It is the online student's responsibility to complete the lab. Students may complete lab assignments in CSIT Area Computer Labs, room CMC 412, or at another ARC computer lab facility if allowed.

Lab assignments must be completed by the assigned date. Under no circumstances will network, system, hardware, or any other problems of such nature be considered an excuse for turning in late work.

Lab hours/Assistance:

Students may utilize lab time and assistance on campus in the CSIT area computer lab room CMC 412. Check with the CSIT area lab personnel in room CMC 412 for availability. Lab assistance is not tutoring. Tutoring is available on campus; contact the instructor directly regarding tutoring.

Special Note on Cheating

Independent Work Policy: Labs, Projects, Task, Assignments and Exams are designed to measure the progress of individual students. Collaborative work in groups of two or more is prohibited unless the instructions specifically state otherwise.

A student must not copy another student’s work or import work from another student. Do not allow another student to copy your work. Your work must be independent - Failure to work independently will result in all violators’ grades being reduced to zero for that lab, project, task, assignment or exam. Second offence of this policy will be referred to the Area Dean for administrative action.

Online Testing Privilege: Participation in online examinations is a privilege. When a student submits a lab, project, task, assignment, or exam that appears to violate the independent work policy the instructor retains the right to revoke the online exam privilege and direct the student to the American River College Computer Science Lab CMC 411 for on-site testing.

Accommodations

It is critical that every student be provided an environment which is conducive to learning. Please contact the professor if you have any physical or learning disability or other need which might require a special accommodation.

Special Software:

VMware Player, Linux, Packet Tracer, etc.

Completion of the exercises and projects required for this class requires access to a computer loaded with special software, such as the Linux operating system, virtual machine software, packet tracer, or other special software. To complete lab assignments, students may use the ARC CSIT Area Computer Lab, Room CMC411. It is not necessary to purchase special software, as most of the software is free, open source, or provided at no cost to the student.

Online Discussions

During the semester you will have access to a course website. These websites allow for intraclass communication with other students through messages, online discussions or forums, etc. Since this course is an in person course, the instructor in general will not monitor these communications. However, abusive remarks or attacks against others will not be tolerated and will result in disciplinary actions taken by the instructor and/or college.

Attendance Policy

Attendance will be monitored.
As stated in LRCCD Regulation R-2222, a student may be dropped from any class when that student's absences exceed six percent (6%) of the total hours of class time.

Once a student has been dropped from the class (for whatever reason), he or she will not be reinstated.

Drops: Students unable to complete the course are responsible for notifying the Records Office of their withdrawal. Failure to formally drop the course will result in a final grade of 'F'.

If you have extenuating circumstances which prevent you from participating in the class or submitting your assignments, CONTACT THE PROFESSOR IMMEDIATELY!

Course Lesson Plan / Schedule of Topics

This course will follow the book essentially in chapter order. The schedule of topics, chapters to be covered, and assignments due each week shall be listed in the LMS. Students may certainly read ahead, but completion of assignments early will not be allowed or even be possible. Changes to the details of this course schedule most likely will not be reflected on this web page. For online classes, please refer to the Learning Management System for all current updates. For in person classes, the instructor will also make announcements during lecture.

This below schedule is an example only; Refer to the online course management system for all assignment and due dates after the first day of class.

CISC 320 Course Lesson Plan
Week of:	Topics	Assignment
March 14	Syllabus Overview Logging on to ARC student accounts Using ARC student email Proper logout of ARC PCs Shutting down windows Hardware, Software, and the Operating System Introduction to VMware History of Windows/DOS Get started using Windows 10 Personalize your working environment	Get book! READ Chapter 1 & 2 Lab: Install Windows in VM Lab: print screen of desktop
March 21	BIOS Introduction to CLI - the DOS command line Working with Disks and Other Removable Media Learning about Files, Folders, and Libraries File creation, modification and deletion, and proper file naming conventions. File extensions and program associations. Using file management tools to organize, copy, move, rename and delete files. Recommended file management techniques and procedures. File systems: FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS file allocation systems Hard drive physical/logical organization. Disk Partitions The different file systems available and their backward and forward compatibility. Work with apps and notifications Using Windows Programs	READ Chapter 3 & 4 Lab: BIOS Lab: Installing the Win Data Files onto Your Hard Disk
March 28	Safely and efficiently browse the Internet Ensuring Your Safety and Privacy on the Internet Manage peripheral devices	READ Chapter 5 & 6 Lab Install anti-spyware
April 4	Logon accounts Permissions Sharing files and folders Home networking Networking Manage network and storage resources Manage user accounts and settings	READ Chapter 7 & 8 Midterm Windows(Covers Chapters 1-6)
Week of April 11 - April 17	April 11 - April 17: Spring recess (no classes, offices closed)	April 11 - April 17: Spring recess (no classes, offices closed)
April 18	Maintaining Your System The Control Panel Keyboard and mouse customization Regional settings Adding/removing software Manage computer settings Manage power and access options	READ Chapter 9 & 10
April 25	Video Customizing the Desktop Creating shortcuts to files, folders and programs, and customizing the properties of shortcuts and the desktop, taskbar, display, keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral devices. Work more efficiently Securing and Monitoring Your System Protecting your computer and your data from viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware and adware, rootkits, and malicious scripts. Minimizing E-mail "spam" and recognizing "pfishing" attempts. Removal of malware. Protect your computer and data	READ Chapter 11 & 12
May 2	Introduction to batch files: creating and using a batch file. Using DOS commands for directory searches, file management, system troubleshooting, hard disk management, and basic network diagnostics. Create and apply DOS batch files for file maintenance, backups, hard drive maintenance and other repetitive tasks. Catch-up class Introduction Linux	labs, reading
May 9	Review for Final	Final Exam NO Assignments will be accepted after the final

Homework/Projects/Lab Assignments and Discussion due dates will be specified in the Learning management system.

Documents turned-in:

When turning in work in hard copy or electronic form, please include a header on the top of the page with the following information:

Your Name Assignment #
CISC 320 Page # of #

Also, when contacting the instructor via email, be sure to include the class number in the subject line, i.e. CISC 320.

Evaluation and Grading

The grade in this course will be determined by student performance in each of the following areas, and weighted as described in the following charts.

Grade Assessment Weighting

Homework
8 assignments @ about 12.5 points each
(100 points) 20%

Chapter Quizzes
8 @ about 12.5 points each
(100 points) 20%

Lab Assignments
8 @ about 25 points each (200 points) 40%

Final Examination (100 points) 20%

Grade Assignment by Total Points

Points Obtained Total % Grade
Assigned

451+ 90% A

401+ 80% B

351+ 70% C

301+ 60% D

less than 300 below 60% F

Grade Assessment Weighting
Homework 8 assignments @ about 12.5 points each	(100 points) 20%
Chapter Quizzes 8 @ about 12.5 points each	(100 points) 20%
Lab Assignments 8 @ about 25 points each	(200 points) 40%
Final Examination	(100 points) 20%

Grade Assignment by Total Points
Points Obtained	Total %	Grade Assigned
451+	90%	A
401+	80%	B
351+	70%	C
301+	60%	D
less than 300	below 60%	F

Extra Credit Work

There will be no extra credit work given in this class. A student’s grade is based solely upon the regularly assigned work in the class and upon the quizzes and examinations given in the class.

Grades Available Online

Grades will never be sent out by email.
Most grades for individual assignments will be available during the semester through the learning management system used for the class.
At the end of the semester, final grades will only be accessible through the ARC eServices system.

Policy on Late Work and Makeup Exams

No late work will be accepted.
No make up quizzes or exams will be given.
NO Assignments accepted after the final

Caveat

The professor reserves the right to change any of the details of this course syllabus or the course schedule with a minimum of advance notice

Passing the Course

Students must take the Final exam to pass.
Students must pass the Final exam with a D grade or better.
Students must take the Final exam on the scheduled date and time of the Final. (You have 8 weeks to clear you schedule - make it so.)

Last Updated: 14 March 2022