Course Descriptions

Courses matching NOS

		Hrs Per Week:			Sem Hrs:
Prefix No	Course Name	Class	Lab	Clin/Exp	Credit
NOS 110	Operating System Concepts	2.0	3.0	0.0	3.0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces students to a broad range of operating system concepts, including installation and maintenance. Emphasis is place on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variety of operating systems.
NOS 120	Linux/UNIX Single User	2.0	2.0	0.0	3.0
Prerequisites: NOS 110
Corequisites: None
This course develops the necessary skills for students to develop both GUI and command line skills for using and customizing a Linux workstation. Topics include Linux file system and access permissions, GNOME Interface, VI editor, X Window System expression pattern matching, I/O redirection, network and printing utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to customize and use Linux systems for command line requirements and desktop productivity roles.
NOS 130	Windows Single User	2.0	2.0	0.0	3.0
Prerequisites: NOS 110
Corequisites: None
This course introduces operating system concepts for single-user systems. Topics include hardware management, file and memory management, system configuration/optimization, and utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to perform operating systems functions at the support level in a single-user environment.
NOS 220	Linux/UNIX Admin I	2.0	2.0	0.0	3.0
Prerequisites: NOS 120
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the Linux file system, group administration, and system hardware controls. Topics include installation, creation, and maintaining file systems, NIS client and DHCP client configuration, NFS, SMB/Samba, Configure X, Gnome, KDE, basic memory, processes, and security. Upon completion, students should be able to perform system administration tasks including installation, configuring, and attaching a new Linux workstation to an existing network.
NOS 230	Windows Admin I	2.0	2.0	0.0	3.0
Prerequisites: NOS 130
Corequisites: None
This course covers the installation and administration of a Windows Server network operating system. Topics include managing and maintaining physical and logical devices, access to resources, the server environment, managing users, computers, and groups, and Managing/Implementing Disaster Recovery. Upon completion, students should be able to manage and maintain a Windows Server environment.
NOS 240	Novell Admin I	2.0	2.0	0.0	3.0
Prerequisites: NOS 110
Corequisites: None
This course will introduce students to the Novel network operating system. Topics include installing and using NetWare, managing printing, storage space, implementing internet services, and managing security. Upon completion, students should have basic knowledge about implementing NetWare and using its management tools.