Distance Education Course FACTSHEET

FALL 2009
 

Microcomputer Operating Systems
CIS249
Prerequisites: CIS146 or Permission of the Instructor.
Credit Hours: 3 credit(s)
Corequisites: None.
Required Lab: None.
Restrictions: None.
   
Instructor:
 Teresa Roberson
Address:
 P.O. Box 2545
Muscle Shoals, AL  35660
E-mail:
roberson@nwscc.edu
Phone:
 256-331-5276
Fax:
  
Course Description:

This course provides an introduction to microcomputer operating systems. Topics include a description of the operating system, system commands, and effective and efficient use of the microcomputer with the aid of its system programs. Upon completion, students should understand the function and role of the operating system, its operational characteristics, its configuration, how to execute programs, and efficient disk and file management. This course is a programming elective. This course is a CIS elective.
 

Course Website :
  ** Access to the website is restricted to registered students and will not be available until the start of the semester.
Learning Management System : Blackboard Campus Edition 6.0
Watch the video! On-campus or Off-campus
 
Primary Delivery Format:
 Internet

Additional Technology Requirements :
 Computer with Internet Access (preferably DSL Connection or Higher)
Microsoft Office 2007 Professional Edition
Personal E-Mail Address (Yahoo, Gmail, etc.)
Lab Information:
 Students are not required to attend an on-campus lab for this course. 
However, students have access to computers in campus computer labs, libraries, and career centers if needed to complete course assignments..
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GGoing to Campus : Students within commuting distance will be required to come to campus to take one exam during the semester.   Students not within reasonable commuting distance (over 100 miles) will be required to have an approved proctoring arrangement used for the required exam. Proctoring arrangements for the exam should be made and confirmed within the first three weeks of classes. Students should speak with the instructor regarding test proctoring, and the Distance Education Office will work with the student to find an appropriate proctor.
Special Attendance Requirements : Students will need to come to campus to complete one course exam.
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Course Requirements & Assignments: Please refer to course syllabus. The syllabus will be posted for registered students in Blackboard and will be available by the end of the second day of classes.  A sample course syllabus is linked here.  However, the instructor reserves the right to modify the course syllabus and assignments at his/her discretion.

Course Materials:
 
Textbook:  Windows XP Comprehensive Concepts and Techniques, Shelly, Cashman, Forsythe
 
Software Requirements:  Microsoft Office 2007 - Students will need access to Microsoft Office 2007 Professional Edition which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access in order to complete course assignments.

Recommended Supplies:  128 MB Flash Drive
Flash drive will be used to store assignments until they are submitted in Blackboard.
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Tuition & Fees:

Distance education students will pay $110 per credit hour enrolled.  This equals $330 for a 3 credit hour course or $440 for a four credit hour class.
 
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For general information on NW-SCC's Distance Education courses, please contact April Cookson at 256-331-5395 or cookson@nwscc.edu.

For specific information regarding this course, please contact Teresa Roberson, the course instructor, at 256-331-5276 or roberson@nwscc.edu.

For registration information, please visit the NW-SCC Admissions Office,  call 256-331-5267 or toll-free 800-645-8967, or e-mail your questions to dhamm@nwscc.edu.
 

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