Note: Sections of this document indentified like 145 4.1 etc... correspond to required sections in the
similarly numbered University Policy #145 covering Course Management which has grown over the years
and is, by now, rather detailed.

145 4.1 Basic Information

145 4.1.1 Course Name and Requirements

Introduction to z/OS and Mainframe Systems
CPS832 w2015
3rd, 4th yr Computer Science
Prerequisites in Calendar description below

145 4.1.2 Faculty

Dr. J. D. Panar - ENG259, 416-979-5063 ext 7402
jpanar@scs.ryerson.ca, http://www.scs.ryerson.ca/~jpanar
Consulting/office hours listed on Web site

145 4.1.3 Grade Posting

Grades may be posted on faculty office doors or electronically (email or on the Professor's web site). If publicly viewable, they will be listed by last digits of student number (to provide complete anonymity) in accordance with Policy Number 145 2.2 f, g. If anyone wishes to not have a mark so posted, please notify your Professor both verbally and in writing by email (with subject line "Do not want mark posted") very shortly after the submission/completion of the relevant evaluation. In such cases it is the student's responsibility to approach the Professor during a posted office hour to obtain the mark. Students will pick up evaluations at the Professor's office, so grade posting may not be relevant.available as the term progresses via a password-protected web page accessible only by the student. A password providing access to the page will be emailed to the student. The student is responsible for maintaining the security of the password. If the student has problems accessing the page or loses the password, they must contact the professor in a timely manner. The student is also responsible for verifying via this page that their assignments have been correctly submitted.

145 4.4 Email

Students are responsible for checking their email regularly (see also Information Technology). Students are also responsible for regularly monitoring the web site course NOTICES and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Students are responsible for complying with any such information so relayed.

All class and course related email will be sent through ryerson.ca

145 4.2 Course Description

145 4.2.1 Calendar Description

An overview course on mainframe hardware systems and the main operating systems running on these machines. Emphasis is on the internal system software structure of these highly complex systems, and how the hardware supports this. The course provides a comprehensive coverage of the system at several levels. After completing this course the students will have had hands-on experience in running programs and manipulating datasets on a mainframe. Lect: 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CPS 310 and CPS 590

145 4.2.2 Synopsis

1) This course introduces the student to the elements of zSeries HW and the z/OS operating system.

2) The course objective is to have the students come away with an overview understanding the essential components of this complex system, so that they will be prepared to begin work in a Mainframe environment or pursue further studies of the system.

3) Topics and scheduling will be posted on the course web site and form a part of this CMF. There will be 3 lecture hours per week, no lab component.

145 4.2.3 Textbook, References, and Additional Reading Material

     Text

1.  A Student's Introduction to the Mainframe J D Panar and G T Russell, 2015, Ryerson (available online through the Department of Computer Science, as noted in class). Required.

     Refs

1.  Introduction to the New Mainframe: z/OS Basics; Ebbers, Kettner ,O'Brien, Ogden; International Technical Support Organization (ITSO) IBM, Third Edition March 2011; Download PDF http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks/pdfs/sg246366.pdf

2.  Introduction to the New Mainframe: Large-Scale Commercial Computing; Ebbers, Byrne ,Adrados, Martin, Veilleux; International Technical Support Organization (ITSO) IBM, First Edition December 2006; Download PDF http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks/pdfs/sg247175.pdf Review Ch 1

 

3. A very large optional reference list (with several glossaries referenced) will be available in the course notes.

145 4.2.4 Presentation

The course is lecture form (3 hrs per week) with attendance strongly recommended.
Note the substantial marks for attendance, below.

145 4.2.5 Extra-class time

The topic is large and the textbook has been created to fully cover the simplified lecture material and beyond. Reading the textbook along with the lectures is recommended.

145 4.3 Other Course Issues

145 4.3.1 Electronic Review Submission

Work in this course will NOT be submitted to an electronic inspection service (e.g. turnitin.com is not suitable for this course). Students can obtain Department of Computer Science policy information from the Departmental office as required.

145 4.3.2 Information Technology

Class email (see also) is sent via University generated class lists. If another email address is used on a regular basis, the @ryerson.ca email must be forwarded to that address.

Access to a laptop computer will be required for open book testing. This will be discussed in the classes. A software terminal emulation package will be provded for connection to the Mainframe computer.

This CMF will include the Course Outline and other information linked from the CPS832 web page.

145 4.3.3 Field Placements

None.

145 4.3.4 Cell Phones, Laptops

Cell phones should be not used in class. Laptop use should be relevant to lectures.

145 4.3.5 Medical Documentation

Medical documentation is required in compliance with any Departmental and University Policies in case of absences.

145 4.4 Variations within a Course

There is expected to be only a single section of the course and so variations between sections is moot.

145 4.5 Departmental/University Policies and Course Practices

145 4.5.1 Departmental Policy

The Department of Computer Science will be developing a handbook and/or web page about specific Departmental policies related to Policy 145 (Course Management) section 3.0. If/when this is available notice will be given to the class. At present, students can obtain policy information from the Departmental office as required.

145 4.5.2 University Policies

Students must adhere to all relevant University policies including the Student Code of Conduct (http://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/senate/policies/pol60.pdf) and any policies set out in the University Calendar and the Student Handbook, including any clarifications or modifications made during the term.

145 4.6 Evaluation

145 4.6.1,2 Weights and Tentative Dates (may be modified)

Test dates will be identified within the specified weeks. Assignments will be pair work.

Term Test I		15%	Week 6 History, HW-1, HW-2
Term Test II		20%	Week 10 Numbering, Storage, Datasets, ISPF & JCL, LPs & PR/SM (partial only)
Attendance**		15%
Assignments		20%
	A1	10%	Week 5, due Week 7+ISPF, JCL*
	A2	10%	Week 10, due Week 12,
Final Exam		30%	There is no supplemental examination.
Total Mark		100%

*Assignment timing and subject material may be modified as the course progresses.

** Rolling 85% attendance required (must attend 85% of remaining class time at any point in the year). Mark can be partially obtained and conflicts with other courses can be given appropriate adjustment. Attendance weight reflects attendance importance as this is an overview course with material not really being absorbable from reading alone.

145 4.6.3 "Snap tests"

There will be no"snap" tests.

145 4.6.4 First Result Returns

First results should be available within two weeks after the first evaluation.

145 4.6.5 Assignment Deadlines

Late assignments are penalized 10% (-1/10) but cannot be accepted after marking has begun.

145 5.0 Deviation from Course Management Policy

Recognizing that uncertainties arise through the school year, the University provides for variances approved by the Chair/Director or Dean from the approved course management policy. Students will notified in writing at the earliest possible opportunity if variances from this CMF are required.

Prepared by J. Panar, January, 2015 in accordance with Ryerson University Policy of Academic Council Course
Management Policy,
Policy Number: 145 Approval Date: May 3, 2011 (URL: http://www.ryerson.ca/senate/policies/pol145.pdf/)

Dated January 3, 2015 Version 1.0