Spanish-American Institute

930 Introduction to DOS 80 Classes

Prerequisite(s): None

Textbooks: Margaret Brown, Learning DOS, DDC Publishing, 1993 (or comparable text).

Course Description: While developing English language skills, this course introduces students to the DOS operating system and common DOS commands and tasks.

Objectives: By the end of the course, students should be able:

• to understand the concept of computer architecture and of an operating system, in general, and the DOS operating system, in particular;

• to read about DOS situations and understand what is being discussed or described;
• to ask questions concerning concepts and implementation
• to read and follow directions when practicing DOS textbook exercises;
• to understand DOS commands, including those for file and directory management.

Instructional Methods: Classes include language development and critical thinking sessions followed by hands-on practice and drills. Students complete periodic summary exercises that require application of all skills learned to date. Each student creates a portfolio of finished output.

Grading: The final grade is based on the following:

Class Participation	25%
Assignments	50%
Exams	25%
Total	100%

The grading scale is: A=90-100%, B+=85-89%, B=80-84%, C+=75-79%, C=70-74%, D=65-69%, F=60-64%

Course Outline:

Weeks	Topics	Assignments and Tests
1-4	DOS Fundamentals	Chapters 1-4, reading and exercises.
5-8	Files and Directories Review for exam	Chapters 5-9, reading and exercises. Bi-monthly exam, week 8
9-12	Controlling DOS	Chapters 10-14, reading and exercises.
13-16	Maintaining DOS Review for exam	Chapters 15-21 Bi-monthly exam, week 16.

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