CIS 106 INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS 98
Prerequisite: None
Available for assistance before and after class when pre-arranged.
An introductory overview of the Windows 98 environment. Topics include mouse techniques, Explorer, Paint, My Computer, Notepad and Word Pad.
1. Gillay,
Carolyn, Windows 98 Concepts and Examples,
Franklin, Beedle & Associates, 1999.
2. Two 3
½ -inch double-sided, high density disks.
1. Use a
mouse.
2. Understand
and use menus, dialog boxes, toolbars.
3. Use
the Help facility.
4. Explain
and use the commands in Explorer and My Computer.
5. Explain
and use the applications in the Accessories and Main groups.
6. Link
and embed objects.
7. Customize
the Windows environment.
8. Introduction
to Networking.
Requirements and Assignments
1. Read the assigned material prior to the class and always bring
you disk and books to class.
2. Assignments are to be done individually, but help may be obtained
from other students and the instructor.
All assignments must include the following: your name, and the number of
the assignment. The assignments are due
the day of the exams. Assignments
turned in late will receive half credit maximum. Assignments will not be
excepted more than 2 class sessions late.
If you cannot attend on the days the assignments are due, you may turn them
in early or place them in my mailbox in IC2070.
3. Tests- There are 2 tests.
Makeup tests will only be allowed for valid reasons. I must be notified PRIOR to a test in the
case of a makeup.
4. Any cheating (on assignments or tests) will result in a grade of
zero for the course.
5. A
student may withdraw from class (see
instructor).
Grading
Your grade will be based on
the number of points earned during the quarter. There is a total of 300 points possible:
8 Assignments
10 points each 80 points
1 Final Exam
100
points
Participation/Attendance 20 points
Your grade will be assigned as
follows:
A = 90% (270-300 points) B = 80% (240-269 points)
C = 70% (210-239 points) D = 60% (180-209 points)
F = fewer than 180 points
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Week |
Topic |
Reading |
Homework |
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1 |
Intro to Course Hardware, Software and the Operating System R |
Chap R Chap 1 Chap 2 |
ASSIGNMENT 1: Pgs.25-26, Pgs. 69-70 Pgs. 110-111 |
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2 |
Student Disk Exploring Windows 98 C1 Using Help C2 |
Chap 3 Chap 4 |
ASSIGNMENT 2: Pgs. 152-153 Pgs. 210-211 |
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3 |
Viewing File and Folders in My Computer C3 Applications - C4 |
Chap 5 Chap 6 |
ASSIGNMENT 3: Pgs.
254-255 Pgs.
316 |
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4 |
Finding and Using File and Folders - C5 |
Chap 7 |
ASSIGNMENT 4: Pgs. 365-366 |
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5 |
Using Explorer - C6 Managing Files - C7 Catch-up/Review for Mid-Term |
PREPARE FOR MID-TERM |
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6 |
MID-TERM EXAM |
Chap 8 Chap 9 |
ASSIGNMENT 5: Pgs. 417-418 Pgs. 452-453 |
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7 |
Organizing Your Disk - C8 Fonts & Printers - C9 |
Chap 10 |
ASSIGNEMNT 6: Pgs.
508-509 |
|
8 |
Customizing Your System C10 |
Chap 11 |
ASSIGNEMNT 7: Pgs.
565-566 |
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9 |
Sharing and Exchanging Data Among Programs-OLE -C11 |
Chap 12 Chap 13 Chap 14 |
ASSIGNEMNT 8: pg. 630 (T/F) pg. 685 (Completion Questions) pg. 728 (Multiple Choice) |
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10 |
File and System Maintenance - C12 Networking C13/14 Review
for Final Exam |
Finish Reading and Assignments PREPARE FOR FINAL EXAM |
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12 |
FINAL EXAM |
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This syllabus may change depending on the amount
of time needed to cover a specific topic.
Changes will be announced in class.
It is the students responsibility to be aware of these changes.