DEL MAR COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

ITSC 1305 – Introduction to Personal Computer Operating Systems

INSTRUCTOR:  Latife Bechara-Medina All About Me.mp4

Phone: (361) 698-1367   Email: lbechar@delmar.edu
Office: VB 122     Hours: 2:00-3:00 pm Mon-Thu; Fri by appointment

CLASS SCHEDULE: OpSystems SCHEDule ITSC 1305 Fa22.docx 

SYLLABUS:   OpSystems Syllabus ITSC1305 Fa22.docx 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Introduction to PC Operating Systems explains personal computer operating systems including installation, configuration, file management, memory and storage management, control of peripheral devices, and use of utilities.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:  Upon course completion, the student will be able to:

1. Install and configure a Linux-based computer for multiple uses
2. Perform basic file management operations, access and control peripheral devices, and run utilities in Linux
3. Establish a user group and users in a Linux system and administer permissions
4. Install and configure a Windows10-based computer for multiple uses
5. Organize and allocate primary and secondary storage and configure various Windows10 features
6. Establish a user group and users in a Windows 10 system and administer permissions
7. Understand the concepts of PowerShell Scripting in a Windows environment
8. Setup a PowerShell environment
9. Learn and use Cmdlets to create a basic script
10. Learn and use Advanced Cmdlets to create a script
11. Create a PowerShell Script based on a set of specific requirements

TEXTBOOK (Optional):

All content will be researched based to ensure we are using the most recent "Best Practices" in our class.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS:

Students will need the Internet to access Canvas course information available through www.delmar.edu, and are expected to regularly check their DMC email. Here you will find the lessons, labs, tests, quizzes, and other information, including your grades. As a Del Mar College Student, you will also have free access to Office 365 for many of the applications you will need. I will provide you with links to other relevant content including licenses for any other required software.

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED:

1) 3-ring binder to organize and maintain handouts, notes, quizzes, and lab work.

2) storage device

EXAMINATION AND GRADING POLICY:

Exams	40%
Labs, Projects, Engineering Journal, Quizzes	40%
Midterm and Final Exams	20%

COMMUNICATION is essential, encouraged, and welcomed. You can contact me as follows:

TYPE		AVAILABILITY	EXPECTED RESPONSE
Email	Canvas Inbox (preferred) lbechar@delmar.edu	Always	Weekdays (Mon-Thu) within 24 hrs. Weekends (Fri-Sun) within 48 hrs.
Text Msg	361-765-0196	Always	7 am - 5 pm within 6 hrs., other within 18 hrs.
Phone Call	361-698-1367	Weekdays 7 am - 6 pm	Within 3 hrs.

COLLEGE POLICIES:

 Del Mar College is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment by stressing the following:

• Stay home if you are sick or having symptoms
• Review the COVID-19 Flowchart to evaluate eligibility to return to campus.

EXPECTED CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE:

Class and lab attendance is mandatory.  Absences totaling two class weeks are considered excessive and are grounds for being dropped.  No make-up tests will be given except in emergency situations.

                                                                        NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS will be accepted.

ATTENDANCE:

Active, weekly engagement in this course is required.  If a student does not demonstrate the required number of contact hours, credit cannot be granted for the course.  (Refer to the time expectations at the top of this syllabus).  Logging in without active participation cannot be considered engagement.

As defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, (U.S. Department of Education) methods for determining Academic attendance and attendance at an academically ­related activity shall include but are not limited to—

1. Physically attending a class where there is an opportunity for direct interaction between the instructor andstudents;
2. Submitting an academic assignment;
3. Taking an exam, an interactive tutorial, or computer ­assisted instruction;
4. Attending a study group that is assigned by the institution/instructor;
5. Participating in an online discussion about academic matters; and
6. Initiating contact with a faculty member to ask a question about the academic subject studied in the course; and

A student is not considered to be in attendance in situations where a student may be present, but not academically engaged, such as—

1. Logging into an online class without active participation; or
2. Participating in academic counseling or advisement.

Academic Integrity and Student Conduct Statement

Students are expected to maintain the integrity of the College by following all the guidelines set out in the Standards of Student Conduct in the Del Mar College Student Handbook located online at www.delmar.edu/sthandbook or Viking Central Student Resource Center Code of Student Conduct page https://delmar.instructure.com/courses/1353014/pages/student-code-of-conduct

You are expected to maintain the integrity of the College by maintaining academic honesty for yourself and by expecting academic honesty behavior from your fellow students.  One of the requirements for passing the courses you take at Del Mar College is that you do your own work.  Meeting this requirement means avoiding plagiarism, collusion, and cheating.  Please refer to the Del Mar College Manual of Policies and Procedures (Policy on Scholastic Dishonesty, (B7.13.6) for possible consequences related to disciplinary action.  Students should demonstrate high ethical standards, principles of behavior, and personal integrity.

Disability and other Services

Students requesting disability accommodations or information are encouraged to contact the Office of Special Services, Harvin Center, Room 188, or call 698-1298 or visit https://www.delmar.edu/offices/disability/ 

For other services, please contact the offices below:

Counseling Office at 698-­1586, Retention Services at 698-­1285, and for Veterans Services visit their webpage at http://www.delmar.edu/veteran/

DEL MAR ACADEMIC CLASSROOM POLICIES:

The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; the instructor reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary to best fulfill the course objectives. Students registered for this course will be made aware of any changes in a timely fashion using reasonable means.  This disclaimer does not abrogate any student rights as described by College rules and regulations.

Note to students: During testing, all non-essential electronic devices must be turned off and put away. This would include, but is not limited to, cell phones, cameras, iPods, MP3 players, laptops, etc. This policy is essential to ensure the integrity of the testing process.

DEL MAR COLLEGE GRADING SYSTEM

Refer to the Del Mar College Catalog/Academic Policies for more information regarding Grades. At the end of each semester, the grades and credits awarded are posted to your official academic record. Your grades may be accessed using WebDMC at www.delmar.edu/webdmc. Grades are not mailed to the student. At Del Mar College, grades are expressed in letters that are equated in points used in calculating the cumulative grade­ point average. Del Mar College uses a four (4.0) point system of grading. Four grades (A, B, C, D, F, R, P) indicate that the course was completed for credit and a grade was awarded. Two grades (I, W) indicate that the course was attempted and not completed. One grade (AU) indicates that the course did not earn credit. One grade (CR) indicates credit earned for courses accepted toward program completion and graduation as a result of evaluation, credit by examination, or other validations of course­ required knowledge and skills. One grade (X) indicates that a grade has not been assigned.

When you do not complete a course because of illness or extenuating circumstances in any semester, the instructor may assign the "I" grade, signifying that your work is incomplete. 

The instructor will provide you and the department chair with 1) a written reason for the assignment of an "I" grade, 2) a description of the work to satisfy course requirements, 3) a timeline for you to complete the work, and 4) a timeline for the instructor to submit a grade change form to the Registrar.  The “I” grade will not be computed into the grade point average.

If the "I" grade change is not completed at the end of the subsequent full-term semester (Fall or Spring), the "I" grade will automatically change to an "F" (for failing) in college-level classes, or "R" (for repeat) in developmental classes.  Any exceptions to this timeline can be made only with the approval of the Provost and Vice President of Instruction.

If you have an “I” grade, you may not enroll in the same class the next semester as a substitution for completing unfinished work on the “I” grade.  However, if you receive a grade of “F” or “R” because you failed to complete the requirements for the removal of the “I” grade, you may re-enroll for the same course again.  If you repeat the course, the grade in the repeated grade will become the grade of record and will be calculated into the Grade Point Average.  The “F” or “R” from the “I” grade that was not completed will remain on the transcript.

DEL MAR COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT:

Del Mar College provides access to quality education, workforce preparation, and lifelong learning for student and community success.