CRN # 11241 CPET 181 – 01
Computer Operating Systems Basics
Paul I.
Lin, Professor of ECET
CPET 181 Computer
Operating Systems Basics
Credits: 3
P:
ECET/CS 114. Introduction to computer operating systems, organization and
functions of hardware components, and system software. Topics include system
commands, operating system interface, system utilities, shells programming,
file systems and management, introduction to concepts, graphical user
interface, device drivers, memory management, processes, concurrency,
scheduling, multi-tasking and multi processing. Laboratory experiences include
Microsoft Windows and UNIX.
Instructor Information:
Paul I-Hai Lin, P.E.
Professor of Electrical
and Computer Engineering Technology
Office: ET 205C Email: lin@ipfw.edu Phone:
260-481-6339
Homepage: http://www.etcs.ipfw.edu/~lin
Classroom & Time: ET 346; Monday and Wednesday from 06:00-07:15
pm
Lab Time: Arranged: ET 346
Textbook: Understanding
Operating Systems, 4th edition by Ida Flynn & Ann McHoes, 2006,
published by Thomson Course Technology, ISBN 0-534-42366-3
References: 1. Any books on Windows 98, NT, 2000, XP, Linux
or MAC OS
2. Internet, reference websites are provided on
the course home page
ABET
Technology Accreditation Commission (TC2K) for 2006-07 accreditation cycle – www.abet.org
(relevant
excerpts)
Criterion 2. Program
Outcomes
An engineering
technology program must demonstrate that graduates have:
CPET 181 Course Outcomes:
A student who
successfully fulfills the course requirements will have demonstrated the
ability:
1. Identify
and understand computer hardware (Criterion a, b, c, f)
2. Identify
and understand Operating System major components and functions
(Criterion a, b, c, f)
3. Understand Basic DOS Commands (Criterion a,
b, c, f)
4. Understand Basic Linux Commands (Criterion
a, b, c, f)
5. Perform Basic install of the Windows OS
(Criterion a, b, c, d, f, h, k)
6. Perform Basic install of the Linux OS (Criterion a, b, c, d, f, h, k)
7. Understand the partitioning and hard
drive management of the major OS's (Criterion
a, b, c, f)
8. Explain what a multitasking OS does
(Criterion a, b, c, f)
9. Understand Networked Operating System and
Network Utility Commands (Criterion
a, b, c, f)
10. Know how to use the
Internet and other resource for maintaining OS (Criterion a, b,
c, f)
11.
Understand Computer Security and Ethics (Criterion i, j)
12. Troubleshoot Windows OS (Criterion a, b,
c, d, f)
13. Troubleshoot Linux OS (Criterion a, b,
c, d, f)
14. Work in a small group to maintain a working
OS (Criterion e, g, i, j, k)
Software: IPFW will provide Windows
and Linux software for on campus use.
Labs: There will be numerous laboratory assignments. Late laboratory reports will be subject to
grade reduction. See the departmental laboratory report guidelines for report
structure.
Homework Assignments: Periodic homework
will be assigned. All homework should be turned in at class time on the date
due. Late homework will be subject to grade reduction. Homework
should be typed (when possible), neat and orderly, and stapled.
Exams: 3 exams
total (Multiple-choice, True/False, Simple Q/As). Makeup exams will only be given if prior
arrangements have been made. Exam material comes from the textbook,
handouts, laboratory experiments and lecture.
Student Behavior: This is generally stated in
the IPFW Student Handbook. Lecture and Laboratory sessions are to remain
completely professional.
Services for Students with Disabilities: Students
with disabilities are encouraged to discuss course requirements with their
instructors to develop strategies for success.
Students may wish to tap the expertise and resources of the disability
services office to assist them in this process.
Formal requests for accommodations can be made by contacting the
Services for Students with Disabilities office located in Walb Union, Room
113. Call (260) 481-6657 Voice/TTD or
visit the SSD website at www.ipfw.edu/ssd
for additional information.
General:
- Random attendance will be taken; anymore than 3 marked absences could result
in grade reduction.
- Instructor is not responsible for absent students. If you miss a
class, you are responsible to obtain the missed material.
- When preparing homework assignments and reports, all information sources
(Internet, etc.) should be sited. (Do not plagiarize.)
Grading:
|
Average |
Grade |
|
90-100% |
A |
|
80-89.9% |
B |
|
70-79.9% |
C |
|
60-69.9% |
D |
|
Less than 60% |
F |
|
Component |
Percentage |
|
Exams (3) |
45% |
|
Labs |
30% |
|
Assignments |
25% |
Schedule and Topics of Discussion:
|
WEEK |
DATE
|
TOPIC |
HOMEWORK/LABS |
|
Week 1 |
Aug 20 |
Course Introduction
|
TBA |
|
|
Aug 22 |
Introducing
Operating Systems -Chapter 1
|
Intel 80x86 CPU Registers and Data movements: Debug utilities |
|
Week 2 |
Aug 27 |
Introducing Operating Systems - Chapter 1 |
DOS Commands |
|
|
Aug 29 |
Current Computer System Hardware and Operating Systems (Personal
Computer, Laptop, Tablet, Pocket PC, PDA; DOS, Unix/Linux, Windows XP, Vista, Windows |
DOS Commands |
|
Week 3 |
Sept 3 (Labor Day) |
|
|
|
|
Sept 5 |
Memory Management: Early Systems (Chapter 2) |
Linux Commands |
|
Week 4 |
Sept 10 |
Memory Management: Early Systems (Chapter 2) |
Linux Commands |
|
|
Sept 12 |
Memory
Management: Virtual Memory (Chapter 3)
|
Vmware Environment |
|
Week 5 |
Sept 17 |
Processor Management
(Chapter 4)Review of Chapters 1-3 |
Vmware Environment |
|
|
Sept 19 |
Review of Chapters 1-4
|
|
|
Week 6 |
Sept 24 |
Exam 1 (Chapter 1-4) |
|
|
|
Sept 26 |
Process Management (Chapter 5) |
Initial Windows XP Installation |
|
Week 7 |
Oct 1 |
Concurrent Processes (Chapter 6) |
Initial Windows XP Installation |
|
|
Oct 3 |
Device Management (Chapter 7) |
Trouble Shooting Windows XP |
|
Week 8 |
Oct 8 (Fall Recess) |
NO CLASS |
|
|
|
Oct 10 |
Device Management (Chapter 7) |
Windows XP Device Management |
|
Week 9 |
Oct 15 |
Device Management (Chapter 7) |
Windows XP Device Management |
|
|
Oct 17 |
File Management (Chapter 8) |
Windows File System, Registry |
|
Week 10 |
Oct 22 |
File Management (Chapter 8) |
Windows File System, Registry |
|
|
Oct 24 |
Review of Chapters 5-8 |
|
|
Week 11 |
Oct 29 |
Exam 2 (Chapters 5-8) |
|
|
|
Oct 31 |
Network Organization Concepts (Chapter 9) |
Linux Network Utilities |
|
Week 12 |
Nov 5 |
Network Organization Concepts (Chapter 9) |
Windows Networking Commands |
|
|
Nov 7 |
Network Protocols and Connectivities |
Network Connectivity Problems |
|
Week 13 |
Nov 12 |
Management of Network Functions (Chapter 10) |
Initial Linux OS Installation |
|
|
Nov 14 |
Security and Ethic (Chapter 11) |
Initial Linux OS Installation |
|
Week 14 |
Nov 19 |
System Management (File System Maintenance) – Chapters 12, 13, 14, 15 |
System Management |
|
|
Nov 21 (Thanksgiving Recess) |
System Management (Disk and print shares) – Chapters 12, 13, 14, 15 |
System Management |
|
Week 15 |
Nov 26 |
System Management (Registry and file deletion) – Chapter 12, 13, 14,
15 |
System Management |
|
|
Nov 28 |
Standard Operating and Maintenance Procedures |
System maintenance |
|
Week 16 |
Dec 3 |
OS System Migration Procedures |
OS Migration |
|
|
Dec 5 |
Review of Chapters 9,10,11,12,13,
14, 15 |
|
|
Week 17 |
Exam Date/Time: Wed. Dec 12: 6:15-8:15PM |
Exam 3 ( |
|
*Topics
of discussion and homework/lab activities are subject to change. Changes will be posted on the course website.