This course introduces the student to practical experience operating a mainframe computer through the use of OS/MVS Job Control Language (JCL). The background, purpose and the concepts of operating systems as implemented through OS/MVS JCL are taught through a series of practical assignments. Also covered are the creation and execution of utility and sort/merge programs in the IBM 30XX environment.

Prerequisite: CIS 235 or any CIS 300-level course or departmental approval.

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