SYLLABUS FOR HARDWARE & SOFTWARE CONCEPTS
Term: Fall, 2006-2007 (061) (August 28 - December 9, 2006)
Course Number: CIS 360x
Instructor: Mr. Darren Henderson
Office Phone: (219) 473-4346
E-mail: dhenderson@ccsj.edu
Office Hours: Monday 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 3:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Instructor Background:
Darren Henderson earned a B. S. in Engineering from Purdue University Calumet and a M. S. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University with a specialty in Communications and Signal Processing. His undergraduate curriculum was characterized by a strong emphasis in mathematics and physics including courses in Advanced Calculus, Partial Differential Equations, Complex Analysis, Advanced Analysis, Electromagnetic Field Theory, Optics, and Quantum Mechanics. As his undergraduate senior design team project, Darren worked on a prototype for a home security and convenience system that provided a speech synthesis capability. His task was to write the assembly language software for the Motorola HC11 microcontroller and to work with the Texas Instruments speech synthesis chip. Darren’s graduate coursework included courses in Digital Communications, Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing, Computer Networks, and Estimation Theory.
Darren joined the Computer Information Systems Program at Calumet College of St. Joseph in 1995. He regularly teaches the courses C Programming I and II, Hardware and Software Concepts, and Data Communications and Networking Theory. In addition to his teaching activities, Darren has worked for CCSJ's Computer Services Department. He used his engineering background and skills to help lay the groundwork for the school's existing computer network and services. He was responsible for initially creating the faculty and staff e-mail accounts and for making the school's computers (faculty, staff, and 4th floor computer labs) Internet accessible. His duties involved Unix/Linux and Windows NT System Administration and TCP/IP Network Administration in support of DNS, DHCP, WWW, and e-mail services. He was also responsible for implementing an early firewall to protect the school's Univers database system from unauthorized access. He currently is working on ways of integrating the Blackboard 5 e-learning environment into his courses at CCSJ.
Before his tenure at CCSJ, Darren was an adjunct instructor in the Electronics Technology Department at Ivy Tech State College in Valparaiso. He taught a multitude of courses including: Circuits I and II, Solid State I and II, Digital Principals, Digital Applications, and Electricity for HVAC.
His current research interests are in C++ programming, software engineering for Internet applications, and network security.
Course Time: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Room 268
Course Description: Students will be introduced to the technical aspects of operating systems and computer architecture. Topics include memory management, process management, device management, job scheduling, compilers and assemblers, CPU architecture, storage technologies and instruction sets.
Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:
Students in this course will:
· understand the function of the basic elements of a computer (i.e. program counter, registers, accumulator, etc.) and how they interact with main memory during the execution of a simple assembly language program.
· understand how the concept of an operating system developed, what the common features of an operating system are, and what functions and services the operating system provides for the user.
· demonstrate the operation and logic of the various process or CPU scheduling algorithms (i.e. FCFS, SJF, priority, and round-robin) using Gantt charts.
· understand the various memory management schemes (i.e. swapping and paging).
· demonstrate the operation and logic of the various page-replacement algorithms (i.e. FIFO, LRU, and optimal).
Textbook:
The Architecture of Computer Hardware and Systems Software: An Information Technology Approach, 3rd ed., Englander, Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2003. (ISBN: 0-471-07325-3)
Learning Strategies:
Due to the technical nature of the subject matter, the course material is presented mainly through lecturing. Students are encouraged to participate by asking questions. Students demonstrate the course competencies in part by completing periodic homework assignments and projects.
Assessment:
The student’s grade is computed using the weights shown below:
Homework/Projects 35%
Midterm Exam (Take-Home) 25%
Final Exam 40%
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100%
Class Policy for Assignments/Exams:
Homework problems will be assigned throughout the duration of the term. Homework will be collected generally two weeks from the date assigned unless directed otherwise. Homework that is submitted (<= 7 days late) is subject to an automatic deduction to be determined by the instructor. Homework that is more than one week late will NOT be accepted for credit and will result in an assigned score of zero. Homework received after 10 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 (i.e. Week #15) will NOT be considered for credit and will result in an assigned score of zero.
The official class policy is that there is NO MAKE-UP EXAMS, however in recognition of the occasional personal and/or family emergency that may occur during the semester, a make-up exam may be granted provided all the following conditions are met:
1) The instructor is notified via voice mail (preferably) or email of the make-up exam request by the student before or within 24 hours of the scheduled exam date/time.
2) A suitable alternate time convenient to the instructor can be arranged.
3) The missed scheduled exam must be made-up within one-week of the scheduled exam date.
The granting of make-up exams is NOT an entitlement but is a courtesy granted to the student by the instructor. If this courtesy is abused by a particular student or the class as a whole, then the privilege may be revoked.
A missed midterm exam or final exam will be assigned a score of zero.
Exams are typically closed book and closed notes. Although occasionally, a portion of an exam may be administered open book and open notes.
The FINAL EXAM is comprehensive!
The function of the homework problems and class activities is that they serve as exam preparation. The function of the exams is to confirm that the student has achieved the required level of proficiency.
Grading Scale:
A: 93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 87-89 B: 83-86 B-: 80-82 C+: 77-79
C: 73-76 C-: 70-72 D+: 67-69 D: 63-66 D-: 60-62 F: 59 & below
Class Policy on Attendance:
Attendance will be taken for administrative purposes. Although class attendance does NOT account for a percentage of the assigned semester grade, it is vital that students attend the class lectures on a regular basis in order to be informed of any important class announcements, any deviations from the course outline below, and of any supplemental material presented.
However, class attendance and participation is used as a factor in deciding borderline cases. (if applicable)
Class Policy on Electronic Devices:
As a matter of courtesy to the instructor and to fellow students, cell phones, beepers, pagers, etc. are generally NOT to be answered in class and should be switched off BEFORE class begins. If it is absolutely necessary to receive a call during the class period, then the device should be placed in a “vibrate” mode and the student should answer the call outside the classroom so as to minimize disruptions to the learning environment.
Course Outline:
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Class Dates: |
Topics/Assignments: |
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WEEK 1 |
8/29/2006 |
Course Policies/Syllabus Chapter 1 – Computer Systems (Video – “The Machine That Changed the World” (2 hours)) |
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WEEK 2 |
9/05 |
Chapter 2 – Number Systems Number Systems Handout Homework #1 – Number Systems |
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WEEK 3 |
9/12 |
Chapter 6 – The Little Man Computer Homework #2 –The Little Man Computer Simulator |
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WEEK 4 |
9/19 |
Chapter 7 – The CPU and Memory |
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WEEK 5 |
9/26 |
Chapter 9 – Input/Output |
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WEEK 6 |
10/03 |
Chapter 10 – Computer Peripherals Motherboard Computer Case Handouts Homework #3 – Computer Specification |
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WEEK 7 |
10/10 |
Midterm Exam Review Midterm Exam (Take Home) Distributed |
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WEEK 8 |
10/17 |
Chapter 13 – Operating Systems: An Overview Class Demonstration: Windows XP Professional O.S. Install |
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WEEK 9 |
10/24 |
Chapter 14 – The User View of Operating Systems Class Demonstration: Linux O.S./Red Hat GUI Concepts |
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WEEK 10 |
10/31 |
Chapter 15 –The Internal Operating System Processes |
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WEEK 11 |
11/07 |
Chapter 15 –The Internal Operating System CPU Scheduling Homework #4 – CPU Scheduling |
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WEEK 12 |
11/14 |
Chapter 15 –The Internal Operating System Memory Management/Paging Homework #5 –Dynamic Memory Allocation Algorithms and Paging (Part 1) |
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WEEK 13 |
11/21 |
Chapter 15 –The Internal Operating System Virtual Memory/Storage Homework #5 –Virtual Memory and Page Replacement Algorithms (Part 2) |
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WEEK 14 |
11/28 |
Final Exam Review |
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WEEK 15 |
12/05 |
Final Exam |
Class Participation:
See "Class Policy on Attendance" above
Center for Academic Excellence:
Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. The Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade. In addition to the face-to-face tutoring offered by the Center, online tutoring is available for students whose schedules do not permit them to meet with a tutor in person. Call the Center for Academic Excellence at (219) 473-4287, to schedule a tutoring appointment or for additional information about how to access online tutoring assistance.
Academic Alerts:
In order to assist students to successfully persist towards course completion, Calumet College of St. Joseph asks instructors to give a written evaluation in the form of an Academic Alert at the end of the 5th and 10th weeks of the semester (Fall and Spring) for any students performing below “C” average work. The current practice is to have the instructor hand-deliver the alert to the student if possible otherwise the alert is forwarded to the CCSJ Academic Advising office where it is then delivered to the student via the U.S Postal Service. The intent of the academic alert system is to notify the student of substandard performance so that they may take steps to rectify the situation (e.g. tutoring through the Center for Academic Excellence) However, students should realize that NOT receiving an Academic Alert on week #5 or week #10 is NOT a guarantee of NOT receiving a grade below a “C” for the semester since a student’s assigned semester grade depends on the student’s performance during all 15 weeks of the semester.
Statement of Plagiarism:
If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.
Please note: Calumet College of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.
Citation Guidelines:
Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.
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Withdrawal from Classes Policy:
After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.
An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).