Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NNCS-0704
Organization's ID:
COMP2050
Organization:
National Cryptologic University
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
5 days (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Operating Systems Fundamentals
In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in operating systems fundamentals.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to develop a foundational understanding of key components of the Linux and Windows operating systems.

Learning Outcomes:

  • describe memory management
  • apply command shell tools and techniques
  • demonstrate understanding of windows API, Windows registry, dynamically linked libraries, and Unix/Linux shared objects
  • operate windows and Linux command line syntax, file structures and data storage
  • describe a general operating system boot process and some security and protection topics as they relate to operating systems
  • demonstrate a foundational understanding of key components of the Linux and Windows operating systems
  • describe user and group credentials and light security topics

General Topics:

  • Operating systems overview
  • System virtualization
  • Windows command shell tools and techniques
  • Linux operating system
  • File/directory and user/group management
  • Basic file systems
  • Linux storage and input/output management
  • Processor fundamentals
  • Process management
  • Memory management
  • Operating systems potpourri (kernel design, Windows registry, Windows/Linux API's, system boot process, and special security operating systems)
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

85%
Supplemental Materials