Class Hours: Saturday Monday Address: 9000 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA :00 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Location: Building and room number

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1 CS951 Syllabus Division: Computer Science Information Technology Course name: CS951 Apple Adminstration Section: 0712 / Semester Spring 2016 Instructor Name: B. Williams School Website: Class Hours: Saturday Monday Address: 9000 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA :00 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Location: Building and room number Office Hours: Saturday Instructor Williab@wlac.edu Immediately following class Location: CE and 103 Welcome Apple Administration This semester, you will work to develop your system administration, installation, configuration and troubleshooting skill sets. You will also learn and practice the fundamentals of account management and system security. The goal is for you to be able to install, configure and maintain a Mac OS X system and network infrastructure. The skills you learn here will help you succeed in Mac OS X system administration and management. You will gain an understanding of the IOS operating system for ipads Course Description: This course is designed to provide a comprehensive curriculum covering Apple products and technologies. The course includes the use of Apple-developed diagnostic tools to help diagnose and prevent problems on Apple hardware running Mac OS X. The course will also cover the Mac OS X operating system, Apple architecture, and system components. The course will also include setup, configuration, customization and troubleshooting on the Apple ipad and associated hardware. The foundation provided with the course provides students with the information needed to implement, configure, manage and maintain a computer system running Mac OS X and IOS operating systems. The course will also provide the background needed to become an Apple Certified Support Professional.. Required Texts OS X Support Essentials Supporting and Troubleshooting OS X Kevin M. White and Gordon Davisson (ISBN ) Required Materials 8GB USB flash drive Course Objectives: (use COR / ECD approved objectives) Compter Science 951: Apple Administration Spring 2016 Page 1

2 At end of the course, the successful student will be able to install and configure Mac OS X operating systems, manage system resources, configure security settings, and install applications. The student will also be able to use system tools and utilities to perform administrative and troubleshooting tasks. Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) At end of the course, the successful student will be able to install and configure Mac OS X operating systems, manage system resources, configure security settings, and install applications. The student will also be able to use system tools and utilities to perform administrative and troubleshooting tasks. Grading Assignment Category # of Assign. Points Per Assignment Total Points Additional Info Class Labs Class Project Install Mac OS X Class Participation Exams Quarter Mid-Term Final Grand Total % - 100% = A 70-79%= B 60 69% = C 59 50% = D 49% and below = F Class Policies Attendance Because class discussions and group work are an integral part of this course, attendance is mandatory. Up to 3 absences are allowed. After that, you could be dropped. Students are expected to attend every class meeting, to arrive on time and stay throughout the class period. Excessive absenteeism will lower your grade, as well as walking in and out of class. 3 tardies = 1 absence. Students may be dropped from class for excessive tardiness, or for failure to attend class the first day or during the entire first week of the class. Walking In and Out of Class When you arrive to class, make sure you have used the restroom, had a chance to eat, check your messages, etc. Walking in and out is rude and disruptive. If you need to leave early, or have some other problem, you need to notify me in advance. Any student who makes a habit of walking in and out of class may be asked to leave. Preparedness You are expected to arrive on time. You will come to each class session prepared. You will have your books, binder, pens/pencils, any work that is due, and you will be prepared to discuss all readings/assignments. Cell Phones, ipods, etc. Turn them off and put them away when class begins! Although it may not seem possible, you can survive without talking and texting on your cell phone, or listening to your ipod, for a little over an Compter Science 951: Apple Administration Spring 2016 Page 2

3 hour. Talking and texting on cell phones not only distract you, but they are a distraction for me and your peers. Distractions interrupt/disrupt the class and I will not tolerate interruptions. You will be asked to leave if this occurs. Contacting Me is the best and quickest way to contact me. Thanks to modern technology, my is linked to my phone. Therefore, excuses such as, I tried to contact you but (my phone) will not work. If you have a problem, do not let it snowball. Contact me immediately. Students are expected to ask questions and obtain help from instructor via and/or during office hours. Refer to the course website/blog for more information on UMOJA policies. Last to drop without a W : Friday, Feb 19 Last day for Section Transfers: Friday, April 22 Last day to drop with a W : Friday, May 6 For more information refer to the attached link: College Policies: Academic Integrity (Plagiarism) In accordance with code , academic dishonesty is prohibited and will not be tolerated in this class. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, the following actions: cheating on an exam, plagiarism, working together on an assignment, paper or project when the instructor has specifically stated students should not do so, submitting the same term paper to more than one instructor, or allowing another individual to assume one s identity for the purpose of enhancing one s grade. Academic dishonesty of any type, such as cheating or knowingly furnishing false information, by a student provides grounds for disciplinary action by the instructor or college. In written work, no material may be copied from another without proper quotation marks, footnotes, or appropriate documentation. o Plagiarism will result in a zero for the assignment, possible dismissal from the class and disciplinary action from the college. You will not receive credit for any essay missing previous drafts, citations and/or a Works Cited page. Student Conduct According to code , disruption of classes or college activities is prohibited and will not be tolerated. Refer to the catalog and the Standards of Student Conduct in the Schedule of Classes for more information. Recording Devices State law in California prohibits the use of any electronic listening or recording device in a classroom without prior consent of the instructor and college administration. Any student who needs to use electronic aids must secure the consent of the instructor. If the instructor agrees to the request, a notice of consent must be forwarded to the Vice President of Academic Affairs for approval (WLAC College Catalog). For more information refer to the attached link: Campus Resources Study groups Instructor assistance during office hours on Saturdays at 4:15 in CE103 Compter Science 951: Apple Administration Spring 2016 Page 3

4 Course Schedule and Syllabus Change Policy Syllabus Change Policy This syllabus is a guide and every attempt is made to provide an accurate overview of the course. However, circumstances and events may make it necessary for modification of the syllabus during the semester. Chapter/Module Syllabus Review Introductions Installation and Configuration About OS X Mavericks System overview Installation and Configuration Configuring System Settings OS X Mavericks Recovery Configuring System Settings Install Software and updates User Accounts User Account Management Parental Controls Managing Home Folders Home Folder Contents Managing User switching Account Security Understanding File Systems Fast User switching Keychain management Resetting Passwords Review Questions & Assignment Due Feb 20 Feb 27 Mar 5 Mar 12 Exam & Project Due Dates Virtualization Project Install VMware Fusion Create Mac VM Create and install Unix VM Install Mac OS X Mavericks Install Applications Mar 19 Class Project Storage Components File Systems and Storage Mar 26 Exam 1 (Lecture, Lesson 1-9) Compter Science 951: Apple Administration Spring 2016 Page 4

5 Managing File Systems Erase and Partition a Disk Securely Erase Disk Data Encrypt a Volume User File Vault 2 No Class on Apr 2, 2016 Spring Break Storage systems (continued) ipad Administration System Reset icloud usage Data transfer OS X Server - Functionality Data Management Hidden Items Bundles and Packages OS X File Structure Managing Font Resources Understanding File System Metadata Data Management (continued) Using Spotlight Zip Archives and Disk Images Enable and Configure Time Machine Application and Processes Removing Applications Use the Mac Store Installing and Updating Applications Store Documents in icloud Use Auto Save, Versions and Resume Network Configuration Network Concepts Basic Network Configuration Configure Network Locations Advance Wi-Fi Configuration General Network troubleshooting Apr 9 Apr 16 Apr 23 Apr 30 May 7 Exam 2 (Lesson 10-19) Compter Science 951: Apple Administration Spring 2016 Page 5

6 Network Services Host Sharing and Personal Firewall Screen Sharing AirDrop File Exchange May 14 Peripherals and Printing Peripherals and Drivers Using Bluetooth Peripherals Troubleshooting Peripherals Understanding Printing, Scanning and Faxing Mac OS C Device Management May 21 System Startup Understanding Startup Sequence Sleep Modes, Examine System Startup System Initialization Troubleshooting Mac OS X Server May 28 Final Exam June 4 Final Exam (Lesson 1-30) Compter Science 951: Apple Administration Spring 2016 Page 6

7 Student Acknowledgment (Please return this sheet to the instructor) I, have completely read this syllabus and understand and agree to the course requirements. Please indicate below, any special needs or circumstances that may have some impact on your work in this class, and for which you may require special accommodations, including but not limited to physical or mental disabilities, inability to arrive in class on time or need to leave class early, observance of religious holidays, ect. Special needs or circumstances: Compter Science 951: Apple Administration Spring 2016 Page 7