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Prerequisite:

See recommendation in Course (Catalog) Description

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Course (Catalog) Description:

Course presents theoretical and hands-on instruction using the Microsoft Windows operating system environment. Content includes customizing the environment, running multiple applications simultaneously, optimizing performance, managing file systems, optimizing disks, transferring data between applications, performing file and folder operations, exploring the Windows registry, using troubleshooting tools, evaluating system performance, and evaluating installation issues. Recommended: CIS 101 or CIS 103, or comparable computer experience.

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Learning Objectives:

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

1. Understand the underlying theory of the Windows environment and interaction with the operating system as well as the major features and accessories of the Windows program and objects.
2. Use both keyboard and mouse to control computer operations.
3. Run multiple applications concurrently.
4. Transfer data between applications.
5. Customize screen displays, printers, output, and mouse/keyboard use.
6. Organize and manage program and document files efficiently.
7. Manage applications.
8. Handle the DOS and Windows environment.
9. Handle issues related to setup and troubleshooting.

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Academic Integrity:

Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's COde of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.

Details of the Code of Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

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Outline of Topics:

1. Introduction
   1. Graphics interface
       a.  Benefits
       b.  Screen attributes: icons and bars
   2. Mouse vs. keyboard input
   3. Features and accessories of the Windows program
   4. Objects and their properties.
2. Program management
   1. Creating, saving and editing documents
   2. Concurrent execution of programs
   3. Sharing data between programs
3. Folder and file management
   1. Working with files
       a. Naming files
       b. Copying and moving files
       c. Deleting files
   2. Managing folders
       a. Creating
       b. Viewing
       c. Expanding and collapsing
4. Control panel
   1. Customizing screens
       a. Screen colors
       b. Patterns
       c. Spacing icons
       d. Selecting time/date
   2. Customizing printing
       a. Changing the print queue
       b. Configuring the printer(s)
       c. Adding printers
       d. Working with fonts: changing, removing, adding
   3. Customizing mouse and keyboard use
   4. System properties and the device manager
5. Management tools
   1. DOS sessions
   2. Explorer
   3. Memory configuration
   4. Safe mode
6. Install and uninstall applications
7. Setup/troubleshooting issues

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Methods of Instruction:

Lecture, demonstration of software and hands-on exercises.

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Course Practices Required:

Students will use the computer to complete a variety of exercises and assignments to demonstrate their knowledge of the Windows software environment.  Quizzes will be given to evaluate theoretical as well as practical knowledge.

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Instructional Materials:

TEXTBOOK: Microsoft Windows XP Professional for Power Users; Author:                        Phillips; Published by Course Technology

Appropriate texts and manuals.

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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

Students will be required to complete assignments and quizzes as specified by the instructor.

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Other Course Information:

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional Support Services. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.

Windows XP (or later) will be used.

Course ID changed from CIS 110 to CIS 116, Fall 98