CIS 1107 - Introduction to Operating Systems

CIS 1107 - Introduction to Operating Systems is a core course for the various program tracks in the CIS department at Sinclair Community College. Core course means it is required for many of the program degrees in the CIS department. This course covers three operating systems (OS), and three environments: Windows Command-Line (which has its roots in an OS called DOS), Windows, and Linux. Computers and technology are obviously everywhere today, and this course is designed to be an excellent start in your journey of discovery into this arena. All vocations and recreations use computers, and the more you know about these important tools, devices, and environments the more they will help you in your life in a myriad of ways. The syllabus is included in the course and contains the course objectives, student learning outcomes, list of assignments and names of the course textbooks.
Date:
8/19/13
Primary Material Type:
Online Course
Institution:
Sinclair Community College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 2
Subjects:
Operating Systems, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Belcan Corporation
Industry Sector:
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)
Occupation:
Computer and Mathematical Occupations -- Computer Programmers (15-1021)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
80 hours
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
QM
Quality Assurance Organization:
SkillsCommons Editorial Board
Quality Note:
Evaluation sheet available in course
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Custom Quality Rubric
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
Course Note:
A.A.S. CIS/Network Engineering

Accessibility

Accessibility Evaluation Report:
Accessibility Checklist available in course
Accessibility Features:
  • Text Access - Text to Speech
  • Text Adjust - Compatible
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
  • Reading Order - Digital resource layout
  • Structural Markup - Navigation Text
  • Structural Markup - Lists
  • Table Markup
  • Hyperlinks Rendered As Active
  • Colors Compatible With Assistive Technology
  • Contrast Ratio of at Least 4.5:1.
  • Language - Markup
  • Decorative Images Marked With Null Alt Text
  • Synchronized Text Track
  • Transcript Provided With Audio Content
  • Audio/Video Delivered Via Media Player
  • Non Flickering Content
  • STEM - Notation markup
  • Interactive - Keyboard
  • Interactive - Markup

Copyright / Licensing

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Creative Commons License
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