This course offers a hands-on approach to Windows Operating Systems and will provide an in-depth overview of the features, functions, upgrading, and configuration of Microsoft Operating Systems. Topics will include management, networking, installing and upgrading client systems in both a stand-alone and networked environment. Additional content will cover customizing the environment, optimizing performance, managing file systems, optimizing disks, performing file and folder operations, managing devices, evaluating system performance, exploring the Windows registry, using troubleshooting tools, enhancing the computer's security, and evaluating installation issues. This hybrid course will combine lectures, labs, videos, simulations, and group and individual assignments

Prerequisite: CIS 101 or 109 (may be taken concurrently), or consent of instructor.

3 Semester hour(s)

2 lec, 2 lab/week