Microcomputer Operating Systems

Catalog description

Advisory: Completion of CA 103 or CA 221 The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of the role of an operating system in the interaction between computer hardware components and application software. The concept of how a computer works from power-on until power-off will be discussed at length, as well as the boot process. Details will be explored on how an operating system is evaluated based on user needs. This course includes discussions on latest version of Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. There will be extensive hands on exposure to latest version of Windows and Linux. BEFORE ENROLLING, students should be advanced latest version of Windows computer users with the ability to manage disks, folders, and files using Windows Explorer. (CSU, AVC)