CEIT313 USE OF OPERATING SYSTEMS

Course Code:4300313
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (2.00 - 2.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:Computer Education and Instructional Technology
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. İHSAN TOLGA MEDENİ
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course students will be able to describe what an operating system is; view and modify file and directory structures and permissions on different OSs; work with files and directories; use different text editors to create and modify files; use command-line environment and/or GUIs to do work; manage OS processes; use shell scripts for different purposes; and archive files and perform remote file transfer operations.


Course Content

Comparative Anatomy of Operating Systems, Computer System Structures. Basic concepts and the evolution of operating system. Operating system functions and characteristics. Standard operating systems and structures (NT, WINxx, UNIX (Linux)). Using operating systems: monitor programs and shells; system calls and the programmer interface. Processes, memory management, file systems.


Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course students will be able to describe what an operating system is; view and modify file and directory structures and permissions on different OSs; work with files and directories; use different text editors to create and modify files; use command-line environment and/or GUIs to do work; manage OS processes; use shell scripts for different purposes; and archive files and perform remote file transfer operations.


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1They have the skill and knowledge to use information technologies.
2They use information technology to access information, and they analyze, synthesize, and evaluate knowledge by adapting to new situations.
3They use strategies and techniques based on learning theories and apply them to solve instructional problems in a systemic and systematic way
4They have skill and knowledge in analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation in instructional design process.
5They implement learning-teaching methods and techniques in computer education.
6They have knowledge, skill and competency about computer hardware, operating systems, computer networks and programming languages.
7They determine measurement and evaluation methods and techniques used in computer education.
8They have the ability to conduct and present results of intra-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary researches in the field of instructional technology.
9They comprehend project management processes and implement and present projects electronically.
10They have critical thinking and problem solving skills.
11They have social communication and cultural exchange skills.
12They have legal knowledge, skills and attitudes required for teaching profession and apply them in the learning environment.

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution