Class 3 - Chapter 2 lab work

INTRODUCTION

Working at the DOS prompt can be useful for troubleshooting and other diagnostic inquiries into the system you are working on. It is also a great primer for working with the command line in other operating systems like UNIX and LINUX. HAVE FUN!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Create a batch file
2. Utilize basic DOS commands
3. Describe how DOS interprets commands
4. Label a disk at the DOS prompt
5. Utilize the attrib command
6. Use the online help in DOS
7. Manage files and directories using DOS
8. Create a Startup floppy disk using Format

TERMS TO KNOW

• files
• directories
• read-only
• batch file
• BAT
• EXE
• COM
• format

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE / LAB WORK

Complete all the 'step-by-step' and "try this!' sections in chapter 2.

HOMEWORK

NONE

Class 3 - Chapter 2 - DOS

INTRODUCTION

This chapter introduces the early Disk Operating Systems (DOS), how they evolved, and why they are still important today.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Measure the value, strengths, and weaknesses of DOS
2. Install DOS
3. Use the FAT system

READING ASSIGNMENT / CLASS DISCUSSION

Chapter 2 - Disk Operating System (DOS) - PowerPoint supplement

HOMEWORK / ASSIGNMENT

Assignment #3 (Chapter 2 in the book):

• Key Terms Quiz
• Multiple Choice Quiz
• Essay Quiz - choose any 2

Class 2 - Chapter 1 - Introduction to Operating Systems

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Define operating system
2. Define microcomputer
3. List the components of a computer
4. Compare a desktop, laptop and server
5. Define microprocessor or CPU
6. List what attaches to the Motherboard
7. Define RAM
8. Define ROM
9. List several peripheral devices
10. List the functions of an operating system
11. List the categories of operating systems
12. List several operating systems

CHAPTER 1 - DISCUSSION

Chapter 1 - PowerPoint Supplement

ASSIGNMENTS

• Due at the beginning of next class - and not a minute later...
• Create a Google Doc and collaborate with me

Assignment#2:

1. Key Terms Quiz
2. Multiple-Choice Quiz
3. Lab Project 1.1

Class 1 - Agenda

Class Date: 8/21/2007

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Introductions
2. Discuss course syllabus and expectations
3. Computer Jeopardy
4. Students log in to AB Tech student email accounts
5. Demonstration on Google services
• Docs and spreadsheets
• Calender
• Collaboration
• more...
  
6. Student internet research operating systems
7. Students research Google and it's operating system. What Google OS???

ASSIGNMENT

Assignment#1: Create a Google Doc and write a summary of what an Operating System is and what it's main functions are. Also, list 5 different operating systems. Also, discuss how Google is being considered an operating system for the internet by some.

Collaborate the document with me. I will grade it and you will be able to see my comments.