CIS 173 - PC Operating Systems Concepts

Institution:

Southern Regional Technical College

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Description:

6.00 Credits Prerequisite/Corequisite: CIS 106 Provides a study of underlying command prompt functions in personal computer (PC) operating systems in terms of its functions and structure, for managing files and directories, and running programs. It also includes navigating through the operating system from command line prompts and procedures for accessing and retrieving information. Provides a study of installing, configuring and upgrading PC operating systems. This includes a study of system boot sequences and minimum hardware requirements. Provides a study of diagnosing and troubleshooting common problems relating to PC Operating systems. This includes understanding normal operation and symptoms relating to common problems. Provides a study of network capabilities of PC operating systems and how to connect to networks on the client side, including what the Internet is about, its capabilities, basic concepts relating to Internet access and generic procedures for system setup. The scope of this topic is only what is needed on the client side to connect to a network.

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6.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.southwestgatech.edu/

Phone Number:

(229) 225-4096

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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