IOS110 Fall 2007 Getting Acquainted & Course Expectations

Welcome! This course introduces you to micro processor operating systems using Windows XP An excellent example of a micro-computing environment because Window XP is: Secure Robust Scalable Excellent Developer Platform Over 90% of the world market — knowledge transportable

What will you learn? Key hardware & networking concepts How to install and administer XP How application and system software work together from a programming perspective Windows Shell scripting to automate tasks Overall to make you a skilled user so that you can solve programming, administration, or help desk problems

Student Centered 3 hour student centered lab – collaborative setting teacher present for 2 hours, lab monitor for 3 hours For Success… Print the lab from the course web site Read the lab carefully as you complete each step If you have a problem ask your classmate if he/she has a solution, if not… Ask the instructor or lab monitor for help Write the solution so you will remember how to correct the problem yourself Redo the lab a second time for reinforcement – the Labs are everything!

Instructor Centered 2 hour lecture in classroom setting For Success… Prepare for the lecture by reviewing your text and slides before class Be on time Take lots of good notes Ask relevant questions Be respectful of the learning environment of your fellow classmates

Graded work Week of Online Assignments (5) 15%Week 3,4,5,8,9 Test #1 5%Week 4 Test #210%Week 6 Test #315%Week 12 Completed Labs 10%Weekly(8 out of 10) Practical Lab Test15%Week 11 Final 30% Week 14 Total100%

To pass this course… You must get 55% or more on the overall course, and… You must get 55% or more on the final exam, and… Your weighted test + exam mark must be 55% or more, and… You must complete 8 out of 10 labs

Class Policies Late Policy Missed Tests/Quizzes Cheating and Plagiarism Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy

Late Policy Late Assignments: 20% per College Day This means that to receive full marks for labs they must be completed by the beginning of the following lab. (exception is Lab 1 due week 3) Note: even if the Lab Assignment is 0, it must be completed to receive a final grade

Class Behavior You have a right to study and work in “an environment that asserts the personal worth and dignity of each individual” regardless of origin, age, sex, colour, physical or mental ability, language, politics or status, all students will be treated with respect

Missed Tests If you miss a scheduled test a Doctor’s Note or other supporting document must be provided before a makeup test can be written

Cheating and Plagiarism You are expected to be honest and forthright in your academic endeavors Falsifying research results Stealing the words or ideas of others Cheating on an examination Zero Tolerance Click here to view Seneca Academic Honesty Policy

Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy Basically: Do not use another student’s account Do not use the facilities for commercial gain Do not view/store Pornographic material Do not create a “denial of service” attack Do not copy/remove information not in your home directory without permission Failure to adhere to this Policy: could result in suspension of usage privileges, or other discipline as appropriate

Your professor… Raymond Chan TEL Building Room 2093 Teaching at Seneca since 2000 First time teaching Windows OS at Seneca Did UNIX and Windows Administration Developed and maintained POS system Love Free Software like GNU/Linux Do not go to work without Knoppix Taught courses in CNS, CTY, BSD, IFS and ISA

How about you?

Introductions of Partner What is your partner’s name? What are your partner’s hobbies/interests? What does your partner hope to do after graduating? What does your partner hope to learn from taking this course?