Title: Calendar of Activities
Course: CGS 1560 Microcomputer Operating Systems > Section: Startup Information

The Calendar of Activities is a summary of the modules and course activities.

Week | Topic(s) | Readings and Resources | Assigned Work | Points | Week Due
XXX-XXX | Module 1: Introduction to the course layout and a look at using an OS in a virtual environment and comparison of several types of Virtualization Software that can be used on a microcomputer | Introduction to Course/Virtual Machines | Participate in Introduction Discussion #1 | 100 | 1
Internet Research #1 | 100 | 2
XXX-XXX | Module 2: History and Concepts of OS | Chapter 1 pp. 1-56 Operating Systems Theory | Participate in Discussion #2 | 100 | 2
Quiz Ch. 1 | 100 | 2
Review Questions | 100 | 2
Internet Research #2 | 100 | 4
Projects as Assigned | 100 | 2
XXX-XXX | Module 3: This module focuses on the differences of the various Operating Systems that Microsoft offers and providing insight in to the Apple Mac and Unix/Linux | Chapter 2 pp. 57-128 Popular Operating Systems | Participate in Discussion #3 | 100 | 3
Quiz Ch. 2 | 100 | 3
Group Project | 100 | 6
Review Questions | 100 | 3
Internet Research #3 | 100 | 3
Projects as Assigned | 100 | 3
XXX-XXX | Module 4: A look at how this key hardware  component interacts with the different types of OS | Chapter 3 pp. 129-154 Operating Systems Hardware and Components | Participate in Discussion #4 | 100 | 4
Quiz Ch. 3 | 100 | 4
Review Questions | 100 | 4
Internet Research #4 | 100 | 6
Projects as Assigned | 100 | 4
XXX-XXX | Module 5: This module will explore the different file systems used in MS Windows, Apple Mac and Unix/Linux | Chapter 4 pp. 155-224 File Systems | Participate in Discussion #5 | 100 | 5
Quiz Ch. 4 | 100 | 5
Review Questions | 100 | 5
Internet Research #5 | 100 | 5
Projects as Assigned | 100 | 5
XXX-XXX | Module 6: An examination of pre-installation checks for hardware compatibility and installing MS Windows, Apple Mac and Unix/Linux | Chapter 5 pp. 225-304 Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems | Participate in Discussion #6 | 100 | 6
Review Questions | 100 | 6
Midterm Exam  – Chapters 1,2, 3, 4, 5 and VM | 100 | 6
Internet Research #6 | 100 | 7
Projects as Assigned | 100 | 6
XXX-XXX | Module 7: This module examines how the OS uses device drivers to communicate with hardware to move data to and from the computer | Chapter 6 pp. 305-358 Configuring Input and Output Devices | Participate in Discussion #7 | 100 | 7
Quiz Ch. 6 | 100 | 7
Review Questions | 100 | 7
Internet Research #7 | 100 | 9
Projects as Assigned | 100 | 7
XXX-XXX | Module 8: An investigation of the various forms of data storage devices and media from disks to cloud storage | Chapter 7 pp. 359-402 Using and Configuring Storage Devices | Participate in Discussion #8 | 100 | 8
Quiz Ch. 7 | 100 | 8
Review Questions | 100 | 8
Internet Research #8 | 100 | 8
Projects as Assigned | 100 | 8
XXX-XXX | Module 9: An overview of the various ways to connect to the Internet with Digital Modems | Chapter 8  pp. 403-446 Modems and Other Communication  Devices | Participate in Discussion #9 | 100 | 9
Quiz Ch. 8 | 100 | 9
Review Questions | 100 | 9
Internet Research #9 | 100 | 11
Projects as Assigned | 100 | 9
XXX-XXX | Module 10: This module looks at network topologies and protocols used to integrate computers in a network | Chapter 9 pp. 447-490 Network Connectivity | Participate in Discussion #10 | 100 | 11
Quiz Ch. 9 | 100 | 11
Review Questions | 100 | 11
Internet Research #10 | 100 | 12
Projects as Assigned | 100 | 11
XXX-XXX | Module 11: A look at user accounts set up, security and resource sharing | Chapter10  pp. 491-548 Resource Sharing Over a Network | Participate in Discussion #11 | 100 | 12
Quiz Ch. 10 | 100 | 12
Review Questions | 100 | 12
Internet Research | 100 | 12
Projects as Assigned | 100 | 12
XXX-XXX | Module 12: A brief look at what needs to be done to maintain system performance | Chapter 11 pp. 549-607 Standard Operating and Maintenance Procedures | Participate in Concluding Discussion #12 | 100 | 12
Review Questions | 100 | 12
Final Exam Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 | 100 | 12
Total Possible Points | 5600

Special Note: The instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus. You will be notified of any changes.