Professor's Syllabus

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Professor's Syllabus

  

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Professor's Name:

Charles Jannarone

 

Course Title and Number:

Computer Literacy  -  CSIT110

 

Course Description:

An introductory course designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of computers and information.  The course familiarizes students with the interaction of computer hardware and software.  Emphasis is placed on the application of microcomputers, the use of productivity software (word processing, spreadsheet management, file and data base management, search tools) to gather, analyze, organize and present information, and the social and ethical aspects of the impact of computers on society.  Students may not enroll for credit in this course if they have earned credit for a higher-level computer science course.

 

Semester:

Fall 2008

 

 

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Office Location:

TECH127  (Technology Building)

 

Phone Number:

(732) 255-0400 x2323

 

E-mail Address:

cjannarone@ocean.edu
NOTE: Once you have gained access to the Blackboard/WebCT course site,
all correspondence must be through course site email tool.

 

 

Office Hours:

 

Listed on course website or by prearranged appointment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Required Text and other Materials:

New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 11th Edition, Introductory; 9781423925170
Course Technology, 2008   Bundled With:

  • SAM 2003 Computer Literacy w/ Assessment & Training v3.1; 9781423912552
  • NP CC replacement CD from the 8th edition, containing the "Classic Labs"; 9781418839390

ISBN # 9781428398573

Link to OCC Bookstore: http://bookstore.ocean.edu/

 

Required Hardware
(if working at home):
  • Pentium III or higher
  • 256MB of RAM
  • CD-ROM drive
  • Mouse
  • 2.5GB minimum available hard drive space
  • SVGA graphics (800x600 256 color or higher)
  • Sound card and speakers recommended

 

Required Software
(if working at home):
  • Microsoft® Windows 2000nbsp; or  XP
  • Microsoft® Office Suite preferred
  • Internet access (high speed broadband, T1 or ISDN recommended; 56K minimum connection required). Persistent connection required.
  • E-mail account
  • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher (can be downloaded)
  • Macromedia®Flash@tm&Player 7 (can be downloaded)
  • Windows Media Player

 

 

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Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  1. Understand the historical development and functions of computers.
  2. Identify the necessary hardware and software components of a computer system.
  3. Manipulate windows and files in a Windows environment.
  4. Understand the functions and use of a word processor, spreadsheet, and database manager.
  5. Understand the capabilities and limitations of computing technologies, and be able to identify problems appropriate for computer solutions.
  6. Understand the consequences of computers on society.
  7. Understand the guidelines to purchasing a computer system.
  8. Use e-mail and access the Internet for information.
  9. Become aware of the possible future uses of computers and their impact on society.
  10. Acquire concepts, skill, strategies, and attitudes, which will enable them to become independent learners about computers.

 

 

 

General Education Goals Addressed in the Course:

1.  To develop the ability to become an independent thinker through mathematical, scientific and philosophical reasoning.
2.  To develop the ability to communicate effectively through reading, listening, speaking and writing.
3.  To develop the ability to solve problems by collecting, organizing and evaluating information.
4.  To develop both the ability and moral sensitivity needed to make informed judgments concerning ethical issues.
5.  To develop an understanding of technology and its impact on society and the environment.
6.  To foster the curiosity, creativity and desire to become autonomous learners for life.

 

 

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Course Standards:
  • Assignments submitted after the scheduled deadline will drop a letter grade for lateness.
  • Students may resubmit assignments, but not for full credit.
  • Forums will be locked after the scheduled deadline and can not be made up.
  • All unit assignment drop boxes will be locked after each unit test.
  • Tests will be locked after the scheduled deadline and can only be made up based on extenuating circumstances, which will be evaluated on a case by case situation.
  • The Final project must be a team project.

 

Attendance Policy:

The college policy is 10%.  The student must access the course web site at least once every week and submit the required assignments.   If the student has missed more than a 1.5 weeks (10%) or has not submitted the assignments, the student will be denied access to the course.   The student will be dropped from the course after the second week with a grade of "W" if it is prior to mid-semester unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.

 

 

Grading Scale:

90

-

100

A

 

 

88

-

89

B+

 

 

80

-

87

B

 

 

78

-

79

C+

 

 

70

-

77

C

 

 

60

-

69

D

 

 

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Course Outline:
  1. Overview
    1. Definition of a computer
    2. Computer components
      1. Hardware
      2. Software: System, user interface, application, licensing, installing
    3. Categories of computers
    4. History of computers

 

  1. Introduction to Windows

a.       Desktop

b.      Window properties and operations

c.       Running programs

d.      Task switching

e.       Shutdown

 

  1. Multimedia

1.      Definition

      1. Text and Interactive Links
      2. Animation
      3. Audio and Video

2.      Applications

      1. Education
      2. Entertainment
      3. Virtual Reality

3.      Equipment

      1. Hardware
      2. Software

 

  1. Production Software

1.      Wordprocessing

      1. Formatting
      2. Templates and wizards
      3. Tools:  Spelling, Grammar and Thesaurus

 

2.      Spreadsheets

      1. Formulas
      2. Formatting
      3. Functions
      4. Charting
      5. What-if-analysis

 

3.      Database

      1. Tables and relationships
      2. Queries
      3. Forms and reports

 

4.      Integration

      1. Object Linking and Embedding (OLE)

 

5.      Presentations

      1. Templates
      2. Viewing the Presentation in Slide Sorter View
      3. Adding Text to an Object
      4. Using Clipart
      5. Adding Special Effects
      6. Running an Automatic Slide Show

 

  1. Computer Files and Data Storage

1.      Types of files

2.      File-naming conventions

3.      Directory structure

4.      Storage devices

5.      Using files - Find, Copy, Move, Delete, Properties

 

  1. Computer Architecture

1.      Data representation

2.      Memory

3.      Central Processing Unit

4.      Input/Output Devices

5.      Boot Process

 

  1. Computers and the Consumer

1.      Guide to purchasing desktops, notebooks and peripherals

2.      Product life cycles

 

  1. Communication and Networks

1.      Communication

      1. Mail: Electronic and Voice
      2. Telecommuting
      3. Videoconferencing

2.      Networks

      1. Hardware
      2. Software
      3. Types of Networks: Local Area (LANs) and Wide Area (WANs)
      4. Configuration
      5. Protocols

 

  1. Internet

1.      History

2.      Addresses

3.      Commercial Service Providers

4.      World Wide Web (WWW)

5.      File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

6.      Browsers

7.      Netiquette

 

  1. Security and Privacy

1.      Security

      1. Hardware Failure
      2. Viruses, Vandalism, and Computer Crime

2.      Privacy

      1. Legislation
      2. Software Surveillance
      3. Information Privacy
      4. Policies and Procedures

3.      Data Security

      1. Redundancy
      2. Backup
      3. Encryption

 

  1. Computers and Society

1.      Technology in the Workplace

      1. Virtual corporations
      2. Online job searching and interviewing

2.      Technology in Education

      1. Distance learning
      2. Virtual colleges

3.      Technology in Science

4.      Technology in Social Science

5.      Virtual Communities

 

  1. Computers and Ethics

1.      Copyright and patent protection

2.      Fair use and piracy

3.      User guidelines for copying text, graphics and software in Cyberspace

4.      Censorship: Objectionable materials on Internet

 

  1. Artificial Intelligence

1.      Learning from experience

2.      Expert Systems

3.      Robotics

 

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Statement of Plagiarism:

Students should refer to the student handbook and review Policy #5180

 

Statement about Civility:

Any student who is not courteous and respectful of the members of the class and the instructor, or uses language inappropriate for the classroom environment, will be warned once.  If the behavior continues the second infraction will result in immediate withdrawal from the class.

The Discussion board is for public discussion only - it is not the place for personal commentary.  The Discussion board is the ideal place to ask questions so all students can benefit from the response.

All personal matters (i.e. grading, absences etc.) are to be discussed with the instructor through private email, phone conversation or in person.

 

 

 

 

Evaluation of Student:
  1. All Labs and Projects scheduled on the course web site

    They are to be uploaded to the appropriate assignment drop box or e-mailed as described on the Assignment drop box.  NOTE: In order for assignments to be evaluated they must be submitted to the course web site.)
  2. Chapter Discussions posted to the appropriate topic on the courses web site.
  3. Chapter Skills Training (SAM) posted to the SAM2003 web site.
  4. Three online unit tests:  tests consist of Multiple Choice questions based on the chapter material and Essay Questions scheduled on the course web site.
  5. Team final report and presentation with evaluation scheduled on the course web site

 

 

All of the above work is assigned a point value.
See My Grades on the course web site.
Grades will updated within 48 hours of the due date in the following order (Discussion, Projects, Labs, SAM, Objective Tests, Essay Tests).

 

OCC Policies: Withdrawal from course

A student may withdraw or be withdrawn from a course for the Fall 2008 semester and the Fall
Quickterm 2008 until Monday, November 10, 2008 with the instructor assigning a grade of “W” and providing the last date of attendance.
If a student stops attending or is administratively withdrawn after this date, an “F” will be assigned.
The Add/Drop/Withdrawal Form can be obtained from the Registration and Records Office on the first floor of the Administration Building. Return the completed and signed form to the Registration and Records Office.

The absolute last day a Withdrawal will be accepted is
Monday, November 10, 2008

 

Campus resources and services:

There is tutoring available [a] in the Writing Lab for all subject areas, not just English courses, [b] in the Mathematics Tutoring Center and [c] in the Technology Building by appointment.  In addition, Student Success Seminars are scheduled each week and are posted on the college website under "Campus Resources and Services".

 

Disclaimer:

Reasonable changes to this course outline may be made exclusive of course requirements, course calendar, and grading procedures.

Revised: August 2008 {cj}
Revised: September 2008 {cj}

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