University of Maryland University College CMST 100N Syllabus
Seminar Designator: CMST 100N; (Formerly CAPP 100N). Seminar Location: Ramstein, GER	Title: Desktop Operating Systems Dates: Nov. 2 & Nov. 3, 2002 Times: 0900 – 1730 hrs	Prerequisite: CMST 100A or equiv. Credit: 1 Semester Hour
Description: An introduction to the use and configuration of graphical user interfaces, focusing on Microsoft Windows operating systems. Topics include working with Windows programs, managing files and folders using Windows Explorer, customizing Windows using the control panel, using Internet services in Windows, and managing shared files and resources.	Objectives: After successfully completing this seminar, students should be able to work with the Windows 2000 Desktop Environment, manage files and folders, install and remove programs, customize the Windows environment, share resources and know how to use the integrated HELP system.	Final Examination:  At the end of the seminar, A final examination will be given. Students must participate in the assigned computer laboratory exercises. All lab assignments are due before the final examination period.
Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CAPP 100N, CAPP 101M, CAPP 101T, or CMST 100N. This seminar includes practical experience with Windows 2000. The seminar will help students understand how to exploit the Windows operating environment, while protecting their software assets, and learn how to get help when needed.	Text: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition, Johnson & Salkind, 2000, Course Technology. ISBN: 0-7600-5473-8	Evaluation: Grades for this seminar will be based on:  Lab & written exercises (40 %), Final Examination (60%) Grades: Satisfactory = 100% - 79% D = 60% - 69% (Marginal) F(a) < 60%  F(n) < 12 hrs present
Instructor: Daniel Bennette, M.S.B.A	Web: http://faculty.ed.umuc.edu/~bennette	E-mail: bennette@faculty.ed.umuc.edu