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CGS3767 Operating Systems for IT
Syllabus 2018 Spring

Schedule for classes held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
CGS 3767-U01C (51501) OS for IT 6:15PM - 7:20M @ECS 134

OS for IT Book's Contents

Those who can, DO     Those who can DO more, TEACH



Class Expectations

   Pre-requisites
   CGS2250 or COP2210 with a minimum grade of C.
  • Those who have less than a C in one of these classes will be dropped from the course during the first week of class.

   Class Type: 3 Credits, Core - Required

   Co-requisites: None


Class Topics

  Catalog Description:
  • Introduction to fundamental concepts of operating systems and their implementation in Linux and Windows. Not acceptable for credit for Computer Science majors.

  Prerequisites Topics:
  • Primitive data types
  • Basic Assignment control structures
  • Familiarity with methods or functions

  Expected Course Outcomes
  1. Be familiar with hardware and software concepts
  2. Be familiar with OS functions and management
  3. Be familiar with the management of file systems
  4. Be familiar with the use of text editors
  5. Master basic command line functions
  6. Master simple shell programming
  7. Be exposed to windowing systems

  Required Text
  Projected Schedule (COULD BE MODIFIED)
  • Chapter  0 : Preface
  • Chapter  1 : Operating Systems
  • Chapter  2 : The Basics
  • Chapter  3 : Virtual Machines
  • Chapter  4 : Numerical Systems
  • Chapter  5 : Computer Hardware
  • Chapter  6 : Computer Categories
  • Chapter  7 : Computer Software
  • Chapter  8 : Linux Terminal Mode Programming
  • Chapter  9 : Windows Command Line Programming
  • Chapter 10 : Networking
  • Chapter 11 : Directories, Files and Attributes
  • Chapter 12 : Protocols
  • Chapter 13 : Software Tools
  • Glossary

  Shell Programming
  • File processing tools
  • Variables: configuration/environment/shell
  • Operators: defining/evaluating/arithmetic
  • Logic: sequential/decision/loop/case
  • Debugging scripts
  • String tests, integer tests, boolean conditions
  • Script development cycle


Tools Required - FREE

    Download and Install: Virtual Machines (VM)
    Download and Install: Ubuntu 16.04 or 20.04 for VirtualBox
    Download and Install: JDK Java Compiler/Runtime
                                           All Java programs MUST compile and
                                           MUST NOT have any warnings,
                                           otherwise your program will receive a (zero) 0 grade.
    Download and Install: Windows OS for VirtualBox



























































Grading

5 Programs 6 points each  =  30 points
5 Quizzes  5 points each  =  25 points
Exam 1 .................  =  15 points
Exam 2 .................  =  15 points
Exam 3 .................  =  15 points
                  Totals  = 100 points


PASS                   GPA                         FAIL                   GPA
A  = 100-95   4.00         D = 69-51    1.00
A- =  94-90   3.67         F = 50-00    0.00
B+ =  89-86   3.33    
B  =  85-82   3.00    
B- =  81-78   2.67    
C+ =  77-74   2.33    
C  =  73-70   2.00    
 
At the end of the semester, I will round up your Final Grade, bringing it to the next highest integer


TUTORING
PG6 #102 Hardware Lab
No Appointments Needed

Mon-Thu  12 noon - 8 PM
Friday   12 noon - 5 PM
Saturday 12 noon - 4 PM


Scheduled Programs, Quizzes and Exams
CGS 3767-U01C (51501) OS for IT 6:15PM - 7:20M @ECS 134

Below Dates and Data COULD BE MODIFIED




Assignments Documentation