F Introduction to Operating Systems

Catalog description

54 hours lecture per term. This course is designed to introduce the operating system on the personal computer and personal computer security. The course will cover the fundamentals of the graphical user interface, mouse operations, how to manipulate the interface, how to use help, search, launch applications, manage files and folders and add/delete hardware and software. Additional topics include Linux, OSX, the Cloud, using end point security software, how virus programs infect computers, and how to protect computers from malicious programs. (Degree Credit) (CSU)