This subject outline describes the eight outcomes students will achieve after completing the BTO130 course. The outcomes include being able to describe the purpose and function of an operating system, computer systems concepts, the architecture of the Windows OS, apply relevant terminology, challenge their knowledge through research, effectively use OS services and utilities, perform OS configuration activities, and perform data storage and file system operations.

1. BTO130 Subject Outline Outcomes

2. Subject Outline – Outcomes Every Seneca subject (course) has a Subject Outline It includes a list of Outcomes that you will have after successfully completing the subject BTO130 has eight outcomes, shown on the following pages

3. The basics Describe the purpose and function of an operating system

4. Know your computer systems Describe computer systems concepts, including user interfaces, computer hardware, data storage, security, networking, and applications software

5. How does it really work? Describe the architecture of the Windows operating system

6. Be a terminology expert Apply the appropriate terminology relevant to operating systems, the Windows user interface, and personal computer systems

7. Challenge your knowledge base Use documentation, research, and experimentation to learn new concepts and skills, or to solve a configuration or use problem

8. Be a skilled user Effectively use operating system services and utilities that meet a range of needs, including information discovery and management, administration, and software deployment

9. Know what to do… Perform operating system configuration activities, including user environment and security setup, networking configuration, application software installation, and device installation

10. …and how to do it Perform data storage and file system operations, including navigation and device, file, and folder maintenance in both a standalone and in a networked environment