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COURSE TITLE*: IT EssentialsCATALOG – PREFIX/COURSE NUMBER/COURSE SECTION*: CSCI 1150PREREQUISITE(S)*: NoneCOREQUISITE(S)*: NoneCOURSE TIME/LOCATION: (Course Syllabus – Individual Instructor Specific)CREDIT HOURS*: 3LECTURE HOURS*: 2LABORATORY HOURS*: 1 (2 contact hours)OBSERVATION HOURS*:FACULTY CONTACT INFORMATION: (Course Syllabus – Individual Instructor Specific)COURSE DESCRIPTION*:This course is designed to introduce the student to various types of computer operating systems. It will familiarize the student with the basic commands and fundamental concepts needed to work in these systems. We will discuss single user, multitasking and multi-user systems along with user interfaces. LEARNING OBJECTIVES*:This course maps fully to the CompTIA’s Core 2 A+ Exam objectives (220-1002). The course is designed to be a complete, step-by-step approach for learning the fundamentals of supporting and troubleshooting computer software.Understand the requirements for the CompTIA ExamsInstall operating systemsProtect, maintain and optimize WindowsUnderstand support terminology for Windows 10Understand how to troubleshoot and repair Windows installationsDescribe how to secure a PC and LANNote characteristics of a professional PC technicianUnderstand Windows on a NetworkUnderstand best security practices and proceduresUnderstand how to best support mobile devicesUnderstand the basic needs of a Linux and Mac Operating SystemsADOPTED TEXT(S)*:CompTIA A+ Core 2 Exam: Guide to Operating Systems and Security with Lab ManualPublisher: Cengage??Author: Jean AndrewsISBN 97803571085059a: SUPPLEMENTAL TEXTS APPROVED BY FULL TIME DEPARTMENTAL FACULTY (INSTRUCTOR MUST NOTIFY THE BOOKSTORE BEFORE THE TEXTBOOK ORDERING DEADLINE DATE PRIOR TO ADOPTION) ***.OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS: (SEE APPENDIX C FOR TECHNOLOGY REQUEST FORM.)**GRADING SCALE***: Grading will follow the policy in the catalog. The scale is as follows:A: 90 – 100B: 80 – 89C: 70 – 79D: 60 – 69F: 0 – 59GRADING PROCEDURES OR ASSESSMENTS: CategoryEXAMPLE ONLYTotal Points% of GradeChapter Assignments (10x30)30030%Quizzes (10x20)20020%Unit Exams (3x100)30030%Assignments (5x10)505%Annual Report Project (100)10010%Attendance505%Total1000100%COURSE METHODOLOGY OR COURSE FORMAT:May include but not limited to: Lectures, independent and group projects, in-class and home assignments, tests, quizzes and lab exercises. This course must be offered on campus. Attendance is required.COURSE OUTLINE: WeekTopicsChaptersLearning Objectives1IntroductionChapter 112 & 3Installing Operating SystemsChapter 224Maintaining WindowsChapter 33, 45Optimizing WindowsChapter 43, 46Troubleshooting Windows StartupChapter 557Setting up a Local NetworkChapter 688Mid Term Exam9Securing Windows ResourcesChapter 76, 910 & 11Security StrategiesChapter 87, 912Supporting Mobile DevicesChapter 91013 & 14 Linux and Mac OSChapter 101115Final Exam Review16Final ExamSPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS***: None16.OTHER INFORMATION***: FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others. Others may see your work when being distributed, during group project work, or if it is chosen for demonstration purposes. Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that your work may be submitted to other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks. DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service Office, Central Campus, at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431. ................
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