MCCCD Program Description

Windows Operating System: Level II

Course: CIS122AE

First Term: 2011 Fall

Lec + Lab 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 1.7 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Additional capabilities of the Windows program that configure devices and customize the presentation of the operating system. System tools, control panel utilities, the My Computer, Network Neighborhood, and Microsoft Exchange desktop icons. Other helpful utilities presented

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Modify the appearance and function of the Windows desktop. (I) 2. Modify, create, and remove specific entries in the Start menu system. (II) 3. Create desktop shortcuts and startup programs. (III) 4. Perform disk maintenance and locate files and folders through the Find function. (IV) 5. Register specific file types by command line, icon, and associated action. (V) 6. Utilize system resources through the computer desktop icons and system information. (VI) 7. Add new hardware and software to the Windows operating system. (VII) 8. Display and use Network Neighborhood. (VIII) 9. Display and use the Microsoft exchange. (IX) 10. Identify and describe additional utilities associated with the Windows operating system. (X)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Desktop appearance and function A. Display utility 1. Start - settings - control panel 2. Taskbar properties - appearance B. Change color schemes C. Choose screen saver D. Work with patterns and wallpapers II. Start menu system entries A. The start menu window 1. Add a folder entry 2. Add a shortcut entry 3. Remove existing entries B. The taskbar properties 1. Add a folder entry 2. Add a shortcut entry 3. Remove existing entries III. Desktop shortcuts and startup programs A. Desktop shortcut icons 1. Explorer window 2. File/new/shortcut 3. Drag/drop shortcut to desktop B. Startup programs 1. Startup submenu of programs 2. Add a folder entry 3. Autoexecutes upon boot IV. Disk maintenance and find function A. Locating system tools B. Use scandisk C. Use disk defragmentor D. Use backup E. Use find V. Register file types A. Definition of file types B. Registered vs. Unregistered C. Explorer - view - options - file types 1. Register a new file type 2. Unregister an existing file type VI. System resources A. My computer desktop icon 1. Drive icon(s) 2. Control panel 3. Printers B. System information 1. General 2. Device manager 3. Hardware profiles 4. Performance VII. New hardware and software A. Hardware 1. Settings - control panel 2. New hardware Wizard B. Software 1. Settings - control panel 2. Add/remove programs icon C. Printers 1. Settings - control panel 2. Add printer Wizard VIII. Network neighborhood A. Create shared folders B. Create mapped drives C. Create user profiles D. Printer topics 1. Add 2. Print 3. Manage print jobs IX. Microsoft exchange A. Create a message B. Send a message C. Read a message D. Reply to a message X. Additional utilities A. My briefcase B. Hyperterminal C. Microsoft fax D. Microsoft network E. Other control panel utilities

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/25/2006

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