TEC-611 Understanding Operating Systems

This course provides a basic working knowledge of computer operating system concepts, commands, functions, and management using popular operating systems. Topics include memory management, process management, device management, file management, basic networking, cloud computing and virtualization, and operating system deployment and maintenance tools. This course introduces command structures and explores operations using command line shells and scripting tools. Students will demonstrate proficiency by completing various task-related laboratory assignments. Class meets concurrently with credit course INT-1700.

$420* (includes $150 lab fee)

Fall 2024 Sessions

11995 | 8/26-12/14 | Online

11996 | 10/15-12/6 | Online

11997 | 8/27-10/15 | 8:00-11:40 a.m. | Tue/Thu | CAT 109

11998 | 8/30 - 10/11 | 8:00-11:40 a.m. | Fri | CAT 109

12013 | 8/26-10/9 | 6:00-9:40 p.m. | Mon/Wed | CAT 203

12014 | 10/15-12/4 | 6:00-9:40 p.m. | Tue/Thu | CAT TBA

12016 | 10/16-12/4 | 9:00 a.m.-12:40 p.m. | Mon/Wed | Remote

12018 | 8/26-10/9 | 2:00-5:40 p.m. | Mon/Wed | Remote

12020 | 8/27-12/12 | 6:00-9:40 p.m. | Tue/Thu | Remote

12021 | 10/15-12/5 | 6:00-9:40 p.m. | Tue/Thu | Remote

Spring 2024 Sessions

15514 | 1/21-5/12 | Online  

15515 | 1/21-5/12 | Online

15516 | 1/21-3/17 | 6:00-9:40 p.m. | Mon/Wed | CAT TBA

15518  | 1/21-3/17 | 2:00-5:40 p.m.| Mon/Wed | Remote              

15519  | 3/18-5/12| 10:00 a.m.-1:40 p.m. | Mon/Wed | CAT TBA      

15520  | 1/21-5/12 | 6:00-9:40 p.m. | Tue | Laurel 205   

15521  | 1/21-5/12 | 6::00-9:40 p.m. | Tue/Thu | AAFB

15522  | 3/18-5/12 |6:00-9:40 p.m. | Tue/Thu | Remote    

15523  | 1/21-5/12 | 6:00p-9:40 p.m.  FRI | UTC TBA

Online

Learning on your own time

Students taking an online class can access course content 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and have discussions with their instructors and fellow learners using Canvas. Deadlines and due dates will be set for assignments, tests, and projects.

Remote

Learning in real-time

Students who take a remote class will meet online via Zoom in your Canvas course at scheduled times with set deadlines and due dates. Students will ​also access learning materials, assignments, and participate in discussions via Canvas.

Contact Information

Phone: 301-546-0873
Email: itcerts@pgcc.edu
Location: Center for Advanced Technology, Room 129