CIS 1130 – Windows Basics

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

ORIENTATION AND DEADLINE DATES

This is an information sheet only, not the course syllabus.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Introduction to the Windows operating system and its Graphical User Interface (GUI). 

Prerequisite: Basic computer mouse skills

2 Credit Hours 

 

COURSE MATERIALS

Required Textbooks:           Windows XP Concepts and Examples, by Carolyn Gillay.  Franklin Beedle and Associates Publishing Company.

                                                               

VIDEOTAPES/AUDIOTAPES
None

 

OTHER MEDIA
Two high-density 3.5” disks or other storage media

Windows XP software

Text Box: IMPORTANT: The last day to submit Unit 1, Unit 2, and Exam1 for points is mid-term. After mid-term, this work will receive zero points but must be submitted as a requirement of the course.
 


ORIENTATION/ATTENDANCE           
Not required

 

EVALUATION/GRADING
Six chapter assignments, three exams

 

COURSE OUTLINE

 

Unit

Required Text

Activity

Exam Number

1

Appendix B:  Hardware Overview

Ch 1: Exploring Windows XP Professional

Ch 2: Using Help & Dialog Boxes

 

Assignment 1

 

2

CH 3: Viewing Files & Folders in My Computer

CH 4: Windows Applications- Outlook Express,       

            Notepad, WordPad, and Paint

CH 5:  Exploring Files & Folders

Assignment 2

Test 1

3

CH 5:  Exploring Files & Folders

CH 6:  Using My Computer/Windows Explorer

Assignment 3

 

4

CH 7:  Managing Files

CH 8:  Organizing & Managing Your Disk

Assignment 4

Test 2

5

CH 9:  Fonts & Printers

CH 10: Customizing Your System

Assignment 5

 

6

CH 11:  File & Disk Management

CH 12:  Connectivity

Appendix C:  Windows XP Professional at the   

                       Command Level

Assignment 6

Test 3