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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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Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

Build toward a degree

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

22 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

Build toward a degree

Learn more

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.

Module details

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 videosTotal 31 minutes

Course Overview1 minute
Instructor Welcome1 minute
Module 1 Introduction1 minute
Mobile Computing5 minutes
Laptops and Cell Phones11 minutes
Android and iOS11 minutes

8 readingsTotal 140 minutes

Syllabus10 minutes
Oracle VirtualBox Requirement10 minutes
Mobile Computing30 minutes
Laptop30 minutes
Mobile Phone Feature10 minutes
Android30 minutes
iOS 10 minutes
Module 1 Summary10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 300 minutes

Pre-knowledge Quiz30 minutes
Mobile Computing Quiz30 minutes
Laptops and Cell Phones Quiz30 minutes
Android and IOS Quiz30 minutes
Module 1 Summative Assessment180 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Meet and Greet Discussion10 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 videosTotal 33 minutes

Module 2 Introduction2 minutes
Cloud Computing10 minutes
Hypervisors10 minutes
VirtualBox12 minutes

5 readingsTotal 110 minutes

Cloud Computing30 minutes
Hypervisor30 minutes
Creating a New Virtual Machine in VirtualBox30 minutes
Module 2 Summary10 minutes
Insights from an Industry Leader: Learn More About Our Program10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 300 minutes

Pre-knowledge Quiz30 minutes
Cloud Computing Quiz30 minutes
Hypervisors Quiz30 minutes
VirtualBox Quiz30 minutes
Module 2 Summative Assessment180 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.

What's included

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