CIS 1700 - Understanding Operating Systems

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Prince George's Community College

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Description:

3 Credits (CyberWATCH common course equivalent: CW 130.) Provides basic working knowledge of computer operating system commands, functions and management using the DOS, Windows, Linux and Unix operating environments. Topics include: memory management, process management, device management, file management and operating system tools. Introduces command structures and explores operations using GUI and Command Language Interfaces. Students will demonstrate proficiency by completing various task-related laboratory assignments. Focus also is on the main topics covered in the A+ Operating Systems Technologies Examination. Prerequisites: Reading proficiency; CIS 1010 or ENT 1770 or equivalent (completed or concurrent). 2 class/2 lab hours.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pgcc.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 336-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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