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| 1. Course Title: OPERATING SYSTEMS |
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| 2. Course Number: EE:203 |
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| 3. Credit Hours: 3 |
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| 4. Course Description: |
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This course consists of a study of the relations between microprocessors, bus structures, interfacing procedures, input output networks, digital communication systems, and programming languages. This information should provide the student with a knowledge of how digital subsystems are combined to form operating systems. |
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| 5. Course Requirements: |
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5.1 Course Prerequisites: |
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EE:233 and EE:242 |
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5.2 Entry Test Requirements: none |
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5.3 Course Corequisites: none |
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| 6. Original Course Approval Date: 10/22/85 |
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| 7. Learning Objectives (goals): |
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Students successfully completing this course will be able to: |
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7.1 Understand the basic components of a personal computer. |
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7.2 Understand the formats for data storage and transmission. |
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7.3 Understand the components of the CPU for a PC. |
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7.4 Understand the storage locations of various programs and data in the computer. |
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7.5 Use debug to view the contents of memory. |
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7.6 Understand the storage format of the hard drive and the diskette. |
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7.7 Use debug to view the contents of disk storage. |
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7.8 Understand the types of video in a PC. |
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7.9 Understand the use of video memory in the computer. |
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7.10 Understand how the keyboard communicates with the computer. |
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7.11 Understand how the computer uses BIOS to provide startup and basic services. |
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| 8. Expected Performance Outcomes
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Students successfully completing this course will: |
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8.1 Attend class as scheduled. |
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8.2 Complete and submit assignments by due dates. |
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8.3 Maintain "C" level standards on daily assignments. |
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8.4 Demonstrate proficiency in electrical safety activities at a minimum level of 70%. |
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8.5 Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory activities at a minimum level of 70%. |
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8.6 Demonstrate proficiency on written quizzes at a minimum level of 70%. |
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| 9. Minimum Course Requirements (examples may
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9.1 Testing: 70% on Quizzes and Final |
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9.2 Writing Requirements: 70% on Laboratory Reports |
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9.3 Projects: Install and configure two operating systems |
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9.4 Clinicals: none |
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9.5 Internships: none |
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9.6 Field Study: none |
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9.7 Portfolio: none |
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9.8 Performance: Satisfactory performance (70%) of all skills listed in the course. |
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9.9 Other (please specify): |
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| 10. Course Profile Acceptance: |
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| 11. DCC Approval Date: |
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