Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c

Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c

Instructor: Kevin Vaccaro

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

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2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

21 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explain laptop hardware and components.
Compare and contrast the display components of mobile devices.
Investigate mobile-device network connectivity and application support.

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Assessments

11 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

In this course, you will study the basics of mobile devices and the concepts of virtualization and cloud computing. You will also explore mobile networks and cloud services. The career skills acquired in this course cover the myriad of mobile devices that information technology requires support.

Welcome to Mobile Computing and Cloud! In this course, we will cover the topics of: Mobile Computing, and Cloud and Virtualization. This module explores mobile technology. It dives into mobile computing, mobile hardware, and the different mobile technology operating systems.

What's included

6 videos8 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videos Total 31 minutes

Course Overview 1 minute
Instructor Welcome 1 minute
Module 1 Introduction 1 minute
Mobile Computing 5 minutes
Laptops and Cell Phones 11 minutes
Android and iOS 11 minutes

8 readings Total 140 minutes

Syllabus 10 minutes
Oracle VirtualBox Requirement 10 minutes
Mobile Computing 30 minutes
Laptop 30 minutes
Mobile Phone Feature 10 minutes
Android 30 minutes
iOS 10 minutes
Module 1 Summary 10 minutes

5 assignments Total 300 minutes

Pre-knowledge Quiz 30 minutes
Mobile Computing Quiz 30 minutes
Laptops and Cell Phones Quiz 30 minutes
Android and IOS Quiz 30 minutes
Module 1 Summative Assessment 180 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Meet and Greet Discussion 10 minutes

This module explores cloud computing. It explores common cloud computing terminology and technologies including hypervisors and containers. The module also examines how to create a virtual machine.

What's included

4 videos5 readings5 assignments

4 videos Total 33 minutes

Module 2 Introduction 2 minutes
Cloud Computing 10 minutes
Hypervisors 10 minutes
VirtualBox 12 minutes

5 readings Total 110 minutes

Cloud Computing 30 minutes
Hypervisor 30 minutes
Creating a New Virtual Machine in VirtualBox 30 minutes
Module 2 Summary 10 minutes
Insights from an Industry Leader: Learn More About Our Program 10 minutes

5 assignments Total 300 minutes

Pre-knowledge Quiz 30 minutes
Cloud Computing Quiz 30 minutes
Hypervisors Quiz 30 minutes
VirtualBox Quiz 30 minutes
Module 2 Summative Assessment 180 minutes

This module contains the summative course assessment that has been designed to evaluate your understanding of the course material and assess your ability to apply the knowledge you have acquired throughout the course. Be sure to review the course material thoroughly before taking the assessment.

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1 assignment

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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by Illinois Tech. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹