Introduction to Computing
Indiana University Multi-campus Modular Computing Curriculum

Goals

• Students will understand what an operating system does

• Students will become familiar with several different operating systems

• Students will learn about the important features of an operating system, including the file management system

• Students will practice using the features of several operating systems to locate and copy files, format disks, and other skills

• Students will recognize the difference between literal and symbolic directory management schemes.

• Students will be able to manipulate the directory structure of even completely unfamiliar systems through file management utilities

• Students will place and retrieve files accurately in a complex file structure using the save and load commands of unfamiliar software

Prerequisite Skills

• Comfort with the keyboard and mouse

• Experience with the STAIR process

• Background in Essentials of Computing