12/26/2024 10:46:15 PM |
| New Course (First Version) |
CATALOG INFORMATION
|
Discipline and Nbr:
CIS 51.12 | Title:
WINDOWS COMMAND LINE |
|
Full Title:
Windows Command Line/Microsoft DOS |
Last Reviewed:9/29/2008 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 8 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
|
| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
Untitled document
This course will provide the student with a detailed understanding of the workings of Microsoft Command Line and the DOS environment using the Windows command shell. The material in this course will form a foundation of knowledge that can be expanded on by further study and experience with the UNIX/LINUX, Microsoft Windows and Cisco operating systems. The skills and knowledge gained from this class form a crucial foundation for aspiring IT professionals and anyone interested in furthering their computer networking or Information Communications Technology career.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of CS 80.11 ( or CIS 50.91 or CIS 84.95)
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
Untitled document
This course will provide the student with a detailed understanding of the workings of Microsoft Command Line and the DOS environment using the Windows command shell. The material in this course will form a foundation of knowledge that can be expanded on by further study and experience with the UNIX/LINUX, Microsoft Windows and Cisco operating systems. The skills and knowledge gained from this class form a crucial foundation for aspiring IT professionals and anyone interested in furthering their computer networking or Information Communications Technology career.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of CS 80.11 ( or CIS 50.91 or CIS 84.95)
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
Area: | | |
|
CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
|
IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
|
CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Spring 2009 | Inactive: | Fall 2015 |
|
UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
|
C-ID: |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Not Certificate/Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
Untitled document
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explain the purpose, nature and operation of the Disk Operating System (DOS).
2. Describe the purpose and procedure for using DOS file and disk commands within the command line shell.
3. Summarize the processes of formatting diskettes and drives.
4. Differentiate between internal and external DOS commands.
5. Differentiate between program files, data files and subdirectories.
6. Design and implement a consistent file, directory and disk management strategy.
7. Describe the elements in the Registry file structure and differentiate between various methods of editing the Registry.
8. Validate protective operating system practices.
9. Validate batch files in an interactive processing environment.
10. Summarize the methods of managing the boot process, memory and system configuration.
11. Experiment with a basic peer-to-peer network with drive, folder and printer sharing.
Topics and Scope
Untitled document
I. Microcomputer Systems
A. Hardware
B. Software
C. Operating System
II. Command Syntax - DIR command with parameters and wildcards
III. Disk and Formatting
A. Structure of a disk
B. High-density disks and disk drives
C. Function and purpose of formatting a disk
D. Formatting a disk
E. Bootable and nonbootable disks
F. Creating a bootable disk
IV. Files and Directories
A. Program files
B. Data files
C. Subdirectories
V. Commands
A. Internal commands
B. External commands
VI. Command Editors - MS-DOS Text Editor
VII. Hard Disk Management - structure and organization
VIII.Advanced Commands
A. Pipes
B. Filters
C. Redirection
IX. Batch Files
A. Simple
B. Complex
X. Basic System Functions
A. Memory
B. Boot Process
C. System Configuration
XI. System Protection
A. Back-ups
B. Registry settings
XII. Networking Connectivity
A. Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs)
B. Peer-to-peer networking
C. Sharing resources
D. Drive mapping
E. TCP/IP (transmission control protocol/Internet protocol)overview
F. TCP/IP utilities interface with the Internet
Assignments:
Untitled document
Reading assignments may include:
1. Online research of scripting examples and implementation practices
2. Approximately 40 pages weekly from the textbook
Homework problems may include
1. Hands-on exercises to demonstrate proficiency with each topic
2. Online quizzes
3. Creation of scripts
Other assignments may include:
1. Objective examinations and quizzes
2. Skill demonstration examinations
3. Classroom scenario based exercises
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 0 - 0% |
None | |
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course. |
|
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 15 - 30% |
Homework problems | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 20 - 30% |
Class performance exam and effective script writing | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 20 - 30% |
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion, Exams | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 10 - 25% |
Attendance and participation in scenario based exercises | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
Untitled document
Windows XP: Command Line. Gillay, Carolyn Z. Franklin Beedle & Associates: 2005
Print PDF