CIS 130 - Operating Systems

This course provides an introduction to using and supporting operating systems on personal computers. Students will examine the inner workings of operating systems, comparing and contrasting features and functions of various operating systems, including Windows and Linux. Security concerns such as privacy, access control and encryption will be emphasized. Since networking is an integral part of modern computing, practical aspects of networking will also be introduced. Hands on activities include operating system usage, installation and configuration, as well as troubleshooting.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): CIS 110 or CIS 115
4 credits = 4 lecture /laboratory