MiSU- BOTTINEAU Course Outline

Name of instructor: Myron Faa
Course Title and Number: Operating Systems-Windows CIS 162 Credits: 3

Prerequisite:

none

Course Description: This is a comprehensive study of Windows XP with and emphasis on XP Professional
Required Text: Windows XP Comprehensive Concepts and Techniques by Shelly, Cashman,and forsythe
Course Objectives: To teach the fundamentals and skills necessary to use Windows XP. To provide a knowledge base for Windows XP upon which students can build. To expose students to real-world examples and procedures that will prepare them to be skilled users ofXP.

Course Requirements and Evaluation: Students wiD be expected to attend all classes. Numerous assignments will be collected graded
along with quizes and tests. Grading will be on a 90-80	system.

Course Outline
1. Fundamentals of using XP
2. The Windows XP Desktop
3. File, document, and folder management 4. Modifying the work environment
5. The Control Panel
6. Advanced file and web searching
7. Digital media
8. Communicating
9. Maintaining and optimizing your computer 10. Monitoring system performance