King Saud University

College of Applied Studies & Community Services

Department of Natural and Engineering Sciences

CT 1314 – Windows NT - 3(3, 2, 0)

Semester I, Academic Year 2017-2018

Course Syllabus

1. Course Identification and General Information:

Course Code: CT 1314 / Course Title: Windows NT
Course Prerequisite: None / Course Level: Third
Credit Hours: 3 (3+2+0) / Lecture Time: Monday 5:00-8:00pm

2. Faculty Member Responsible for the Course:

Email Address / Office Hours / Office Number and Location / Rank / Name
/ Office: 2121
CCIS-CS Department / Lecturer / Ahmad AlRjoub

3. Course Description:

Students are introduced to: General structure of Windows Server; Windows server installation; file management; Disk management (hard disk); Printer and Peripherals (Input/output units) management; User management; Network management and network control; Email and website management; Distributed applications tuning.

4. Course Objectives:

·  Provide students with intensive practical training on networks operating systems.

·  Develop the ability to perform typical network administration tasks.

·  Improve understanding of capabilities of network operating systems.

·  Improve students’ troubleshooting skills.

5. Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes:

Outcome / Outcome Description / Contribution
(a) / The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) / The ability to conduct experiments/lab, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c) / An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(d) / An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(e) / An ability to communicate effectively
(f) / A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(g) / A knowledge of contemporary issues
(h) / An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern tools


6. Course References:

6.1 Textbooks:

·  Windows Server 2008 R2 Unleashed

ISBN-10: 067233092X - ISBN-13: 978-0672330926

·  Windows Server 2008 – Administrator Companion

ISBN 978-0-7356-2505-1 Published by Microsoft Press.

6.2 Support Material (Journals, Publications, etc):

None

6.3 Study Guide(s) (if applicable):

None

6.4 Homework and Laboratory Guide(s) (if applicable):

6.5 Websites:

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/windows-server/

7. Teaching Methods:

·  Lectures, course notes.

·  Interactive discussions.

·  Online course website.

·  Students are encouraged to ask questions in the class and by email.

8. Learning Outcomes:

8.1 Knowledge and Understanding:

The student will gain knowledge and understanding of:

·  Windows operating system

·  Introduction to networks.

·  Windows implementation of networking.

·  Features of server and workstation versions.

·  Active directory structure.

·  Windows help features.

·  Routine administrative tasks.

·  Configuring drivers and driver signing.

·  NTFS features: security, permissions, quotas, compression.

·  System performance measures.

8.2 Cognitive Skills (Thinking and Analysis):

The student should be able to:

1.  Differentiate peer-to-peer and client/server networks.

2.  Identify network problems using troubleshooting utilities.

3.  Diagnose system problems using performance counters and alerts.

4.  Implement user accounts, groups.

5.  Implement security features based on organization requirements.

8.3 Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility:

The student should be able to:

1.  Administration task is a great responsibility.

2.  Dealing with people who need help in solving computer issues.

3.  The importance of protecting system and network resources

8.4 Communication, Information Technology and Numerical Skills

·  Communicate effectively using different media, including electronic communication.

·  Give and receive clear instructions.

9. Methods of Assessment:

Mark / Assessment Instruments
5 / Quiz 1
10 / Practical Exam
20 / Midterm Examination- 1
20 / Midterm Examination- 2
5 / Attendance, Experiments, Homework
40 / Final Examination
100 / Total

10. Course Policies:

§  No late homework will be accepted.

§  The quizzes may be pop up or announced, and may be given at anytime during class-time.

§  The final exam will be comprehensive.

11. Course Academic Calendar

Week / Basic and support material to be covered / Homework/reports and their due dates
(1) / Introduction to Course
(2) / Introduction to Operating Systems
(3) / Quiz 1
Installation of Windows Server
(4) / Administration of a Windows Server Network
(5) / Quiz 2-Practical
(6) / Configuring the Windows Server Environment
(7) / Connecting Windows Server-based Clients to Networks
(8) / Midterm Examination- 1
(9) / Creating and Managing User Accounts
(10) / Managing Access to Resources by Using Groups
(11) / Managing Data by Using NTFS
(12) / Providing Network Access to File Resources
(13) / Configuring Print Server
(14) / Midterm Examination- 2
DHCP, Web (IIS) and Email (Exchange) Servers
(15) / Review
Final Examination

12. Expected Workload:

On average students need to spend weekly 2 hours of study and preparation for each 50-minute lecture/tutorial.

13. Attendance Policy:

Absence from lectures and/or tutorials shall not exceed 25%. Students who exceed the 25% limit without an accepted medical or emergency excuse shall not be allowed to take the final examination and shall receive a grade of “DN” for the course.

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