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   CNIT 102: Windows Command Line 

last updated 11/12/09

Syllabus - Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
Course Title Operating Systems II: Windows XP and 2000 Command Line
Course Number CNIT 102
Semester Units 3
Prerequisites There are no prerequisites to the course, though it is advised that you have taken CNIT 101 or have a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows GUI.
Course Description This is an advanced course covering the use of the command line interface provided with Microsoft Windows. It is especially for students planning to take a CNIT certificate in Computer Support or to prepare for the COMPTIA A+ examination, or for advanced Windows users who wish to troubleshoot computer problems. This class studies fundamental computer command syntax with an in-depth study of Command Line Interface and Disk Operating System (DOS) commands, batch file programming, environmental configuration and the Recovery Console. Students will need to use a computer system to execute problem solving exercises using commands, with either Windows XP or Windows 2000. Although we will discuss Windows Vista, it cannot be used to complete this class.

Instructor Information
Name Nancy Webb
Email nwebb@ccsf.edu, or use Insight email after classes start.  If you email me at CCSF.EDU, be sure to put CNIT 102 on the subject line of the message!
Phone email is the best way to reach me.  Phone message are retrieved within one month.  415 239-3205
Home Page http://fog.ccsf.edu/~nwebb
Office Batmale 460, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco
Office Hours
(online)		 By appointment only

Course Requirements
Textbook Phillips, Skagerberg Microsoft windows 2000 MS-DOS Command Line Comprehensive Enhanced, Course Technology.
isbn-13: 9780619185510

You can purchase the book at the CCSF bookstore on the Phelan campus.
Required Materials 6 or more high density 3.5" floppy diskettes OR , if you don't have a floppy drive, 3 USB flash drives, 10MB or larger.
Operating System Your homework computer must have Windows XP or Windows 2000.  You cannot use Windows Vista or 7 to complete all assignments, although some chapters may be done with them.
Computer 
Access		 To take an online class you need access to a computer with Internet connection, and Windows 2000 or Windows XP (professional or home edition). Make a plan for emergencies, such as if your computer is broken or Internet connection is down.  Public libraries, campus labs, a friend's computer - think about what you'd do.
Class Participation You will be expected to participate in all the class assignments, including reading messages in the forums on a weekly basis, reading all the online content books, and responding to or creating forum postings. Your participation will be a factor in your final grade.  I expect each student to start a thread or reply to another student's post in substantial fashion at least 3 times a month.  Plan to log in to the class several times a week. 
Homework Assignments Homework assignments will be given most weeks of the semester.  Keep track of what's assigned in the schedule or the week's task list. Each assignment will have a specific deadline you must meet. You will receive a grade for each homework assignment within one week.  Homework could include a file to upload, a graded forum, or a group project.
Late Homework Homework will be accepted up to one week late, but with a 10% reduction in points, and must be submitted via Insight email. I will allow only two late homework assignments from each student.  Talk to me if you are having a problem with the schedule! 
Midterm and Final Exams Exams will be given within an 8-day period, and are timed.  You must take the exam during the stated time frame.  Check the schedule for dates that exams are available, and then visit the week's section in Insight to take it.  The test results will be available to you immediately.  Exams may not be taken late.

Grading
Homework assignments 30%
Tutorial Quizzes 30%
Midterm Exam 15%
Final Exam 15%

Class participation

 10%