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IDI104 - Operating Systems and Applications

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

International Pathways

Unit Description

This unit covers the fundamentals of multiple operating systems and their associated applications. Students will gain insight into both the differences and similarities between operating system architectures. This is the first of two units that prepare students to undertake the necessary examinations to qualify for an IT Professional Certification. The unit covers specific technologies and methodologies that will help provide students with knowledge and skills required by industry. To achieve an IT Professional Certification, students will have to pass an examination external to CDU. This unit is reliant on online materials. Students must have access to a reliable high speed broadband connection.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Explore the necessary components and functions of an operating system.
2.	Install and configure the operating system and device drivers.
3.	Setup and troubleshoot network connections and remote access.
4.	Manage application and effective resource sharing.
5.	Manage user access control and remote connections.
6.	Manage windows firewall and utility.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Mini Reflection (200 words)	5%	1 - Explore the necessary components and functions of an operating system.
2.	Weekly in class software exercises (1000 words equivalent)	10%	1 - Explore the necessary components and functions of an operating system. 2 - Install and configure the operating system and device drivers. 3 - Setup and troubleshoot network connections and remote access. 4 - Manage application and effective resource sharing. 5 - Manage user access control and remote connections. 6 - Manage windows firewall and utility.
3.	Laboratory report 1 (800 - 1000 words)	20%	1 - Explore the necessary components and functions of an operating system. 2 - Install and configure the operating system and device drivers. 3 - Setup and troubleshoot network connections and remote access.
4.	Laboratory report and group presentation (800 - 1000 words and 20-minute presentation)	35%	4 - Manage application and effective resource sharing. 5 - Manage user access control and remote connections. 6 - Manage windows firewall and utility.
5.	Final test (1 hour)	30%	1 - Explore the necessary components and functions of an operating system. 2 - Install and configure the operating system and device drivers. 3 - Setup and troubleshoot network connections and remote access. 4 - Manage application and effective resource sharing. 5 - Manage user access control and remote connections. 6 - Manage windows firewall and utility.

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2023	Semester 2	Internal	CDU Waterfront Darwin	OLR

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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