COSC 1152: Introduction to Windows

Credit Hours 2.0 Lecture Hours 1.0 Lab Hours 2.0
Type of Credit
Occupational/Technical
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Course Description
This course is an introduction to the windows operating system. Topics include installing Microsoft Windows and troubleshooting the installation process; creating a custom environment suited to your work processes; backing up and restoring files. Additional topics include configuring software and hardware options; monitoring and optimizing system performance; troubleshooting problems in the boot process; and sharing data between applications.

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Comprehend the reading required in their chosen curriculum
  • Use clear, concise language in verbal communication
  • Demonstrate written communication that is organized and coherent
  • Reason and solve quantitative problems from a wide array of context
  • Apply skills in ethical reasoning and come to understand the ways ethical issues affect individual behaviors, individual lifestyles, and public life
  • Examine complex topics and apply systematic processes resulting in formed conclusions