Operating Systems & Network Fundamentals - Part of Modular Certificate in Computing Fundamentals (DFSD)
About This Course
This module focuses on the fundamentals and principles of Operating Systems. It explains what general operating systems are and what they do. The module teaches concepts that are applicable to operating systems such as Windows and Linux. Concepts including processes, physical and virtual memory, understanding of files and directories, file systems, shell and OS commands will be covered.
The module also covers the terminology and technologies in current networking environments and provides a general overview of the field of networking as a basis for subsequent related modules in the course. The topics related to types of networks, network topologies, network technologies and layered protocol architecture will be taught.
What You'll Learn
1. Fundamentals and principles of operating systems.
2. Functions and roles of general operating systems.
3. Concepts applicable to Windows and Linux operating systems.
4. Processes, physical and virtual memory.
5. Files and directories, file systems, shell, and OS commands.
6. Terminology and technologies in current networking environments.
7. Types of networks, network topologies, and network technologies.
8. Layered protocol architecture.
Entry Requirements
Min. 3 relevant GCE ‘O’ levels and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience:
• English Language (Grade 1-7)
• Mathematics (Grade 1-6)
• Any two other subjects (Grade 1-6)
OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.5
OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 2.0
OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 1.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
OR NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >= 3.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR Higher NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >=2.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR relevant Advanced WSQ Certificate (or higher) and Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the course