Course Title/Course Number:

NOS 130 Windows Single User

Course Meeting Days/Times:

M-Th 9:30-10:20

Lecture Hrs:

2

Lab Hrs:

2

Clinical Hrs:

NA

Credit Hrs:

3

Prerequisites:

None

Course Description:

This course introduces operating system concepts for single-user systems.  Topics include hardware management, file and memory management, system configuration/optimization, and utilities.  Upon completion, students should be able to perform operating systems functions at the support level in a single-user environment. 

Instructor Name:

 Nicole Thompson

Office Location/Building:

111 Williams Building (Cisco Lab)

Office Telephone:

910-296-1563

Office Hours:

 M 10:25-12:25; T-Th 10:25-11:25

E-mail Address:

nthompson@jamessprunt.edu

Textbook:

Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional by Dave Field. This is bundled with a lab book. ISBN: 0470068809.

Other Required Materials:

Flash Drive

Student Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Recall the process to install Windows XP using both an attended installation and an unattended installation.

2. Identify file systems used in Windows XP.

3. Identify disk management concepts and techniques.

4. Identify methods to manage computer performance in Windows XP.

Course Methodology:

Lecture:  The instructor will present information relevant to the course at all class meetings except for test days.  Functions and proper procedures for equipment and software will be explained. Students will take notes to use when completing lab assignments.

Tests:  Tests will be given on material relevant to class discussion and reading assignments at times deemed appropriate by the instructor. Several tests will be given during the semester. These tests will be objective (true/false, multiple choice) and hands on. All tests will normally be announced at least one week in advance with a brief review the class period prior to the test. No makeup tests will be given. A student who is absent on a test day will be given a zero (0) for that test. For extenuating circumstances a test may be taken at a time other than the class time only if arrangements are made in advance with the instructor.  Missed tests MUST be taken before the class reviews the tests, which will normally be the next class day after the test.

Final Exam: The final exam will be comprehensive. If a student elects to take the final examination, the lowest score of all the tests, including the final, will be dropped in determining the “tests” portion of the final grade. The final exam is weighted the same as the other tests. If a student elects not to take the final, all test scores will be included computing the “tests” portion of the final grade.  

Lab: Students will complete exercises to increase understanding of discussion topics. Completion of lab assignments may require time outside of class. The instructor will be available to provide assistance during lab time.   

Evaluation Methods and Grading Criteria:

A    90-100

B   80-89

C   70-79

D   60-69

F    Below 60

Tests:  70%

Final Exam:  counts the same as a test grade

Assignments & Participation:   10%

Other:Labs: 20%

Attendance Policy:

 You are expected to attend each scheduled class.  Attendance is considered in the 10% class participation grade. You are permitted 6 absences (10% of class) for any reason without penalty.  Any absences beyond 6, regardless of the reason, will result in a one-point penalty in the 10% class participation portion of your grade.  The instructor reserves the right to drop, or lower the final grade, of any student who misses more than (9 days) of the scheduled classes.  Be aware that coming to class late disrupts the discussion and is unfair to other students.  Being tardy twice will be equivalent to one absence in determining the 10% class participation grade.

Special Needs:

If you have a physical, psychiatric /emotional, medical, or learning disability that may impact your ability to carry out assigned course work, I urge you to contact Mr. Joe Tillman, Advisor in Student Services, located in the Strickland Center, or call 296-2506.  Mr. Tillman will review your concerns and determine with you, what accommodations are necessary and appropriate.  Correctional Center students should contact Mr. James Williams, Department Head-Correctional Center programs at 296-2580.  All information and documentation is confidential.

Tutoring:

Everyone has subjects that they find easy and some that they find more difficult.  If you think you might need additional assistance outside of class to have a full understanding of the material being covered, please contact me.  Tutoring is available and I can assist you with deciding if tutoring might help you with your course work.  If you need assistance, the earlier you ask for it, the more successful you will be in the class.

Cheating Policy:

Cheating is not tolerated.  Cheating includes using unauthorized notes during exams, copying another student’s homework, class work, or tests and handing it in as one’s own work, and plagiarism on themes and term papers.  If a student cheats, he/she will fail that exam or assignment.  If the student cheats a second time, whether it is in the same course or a different course, he/she will fail the course, even if the student asks to be withdrawn.  All cheating incidents will be documented and the documentation kept on file in the office of the Dean of Student Services.  Repeated offenses of cheating may result in the student being suspended by the Dean of Student Services.

Additional Information:

Classroom Etiquette:  Please turn off all cell phones and pagers before coming to class.  Phones and pagers ringing are very disruptive.  If you need to be contacted in an emergency, you can be reached through our department Administrative Assistant at 296-2532. No text messaging is allowed during class. If you are caught text messaging during a test, it will be assumed you are cheating and a zero (0) will be given on that test.