Syllabus - Introduction to Computing

Introduction to Computing

Syllabus Sections

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
READINGS
COURSE SUBJECTS
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SCHEDULE

Publish Date

01/11/2021 00:31:59

Introduction to Computing

COSC-1301

Credit Spring 2021
01/19/2021 - 05/16/2021

Course Information

Section 011
Distance Learning
MW 09:00 - 10:20
DLS DIL
Ralph Hooper

Section 011
Laboratory
MW 10:20 - 10:45
DLS DIL
Ralph Hooper

Office Hours

M W
11 am - 1 pm
Online
virtual via Blackboard Collaborate -- email for appt
M W
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Online
virtual via Blackboard Collaborate -- email for appt

Course Requirements

Each student’s grade for this course consists of non-comprehensive exams on concepts, and Microsoft Office 2019/ Concepts SAM trainings, exams, and projects.

12 SAM Trainings -- SAM Training average worth 10% of final grade

12 SAM Exams -- SAM Exam average worth 10% of final grade

12 SAM Projects -- SAM Project average worth 20% of final grade

4 SAM Capstone Projects -- SAM Capstone Project average worth 20% of final grade

4 Concepts Tests -- Concepts Test average worth 40% of final grade

An overall grade will be assigned based on the following scale:

90% - 100% A 89% - 80% B 79% - 70% C 69% - 60% D 0% - 59% F

Readings

DO NOT PURCHASE THIS TEXTBOOK. IT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR TUITION.

Technology for Success + Office 2019 inclusive access, Cengage 2020.

Course Subjects

Overview of computer systems—hardware, operating systems, and microcomputer application software, including the Internet, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and databases. Current issues such as the effect of computers on society, and the history and use of computers in business, educational, and other modern settings are also studied. This course provides the required computer literacy core competencies that all students need to attain by graduation.

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

The students will learn to “use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information”. Students will have an “understanding of the limits, problems, and possibilities associated with the use of technology, and acquire the tools necessary to evaluate and learn new technologies as they become available”.

After successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Define and describe the hardware used in information technology (IT).

2. Define and describe the types of software used in IT.

3. Delineate and discuss societal issues involving the use of IT and networks.

4. Demonstrate the ability to create and use documents, spreadsheets, presentations and databases.

5. Use IT to acquire, differentiate and evaluate information and technology

Schedule

Week of Monday	Readings	Assignments	Tests
Jan 18	Technology for Success, Module 1 Word Module 1	Word Module 1 SAM training and project	Word Module 1 SAM exam
Jan 25	Technology for Success, Module 2 Word Module 2	Word Module 2 SAM training and project	Word Module 2 SAM exam
Feb 1	Technology for Success, Module 3 Word Module 3	Word Module 3 SAM training and project	Word Module 3 SAM exam
Feb 8		Word Modules 1-3: SAM Capstone Project	Test 1 covering TFS (1-3)
Feb 15	Technology for Success, Module 4 PowerPoint Module 1	PowerPoint Module 1 SAM training and project	PowerPoint Module 1 SAM exam
Feb 22	Technology for Success, Module 5 PowerPoint Module 2	PowerPoint Module 2 SAM training and project	PowerPoint Module 2 SAM exam
Mar 1	Technology for Success, Module 6 PowerPoint Module 3	PowerPoint Module 3 SAM training and project	PowerPoint Module 3 SAM exam
Mar 8		PowerPoint Modules 1-3: SAM Capstone Project	Test 2 covering TFS (4-6)
Mar 22	Technology for Success, Module 7 Excel Module 1	Excel Module 1 SAM training and project	Excel Module 1 SAM exam
Mar 29	Technology for Success, Module 8 Excel Module 2	Excel Module 2 SAM training and project	Excel Module 2 SAM exam
Apr 5	Technology for Success, Module 9 Excel Module 3	Excel Module 3 SAM training and project	Excel Module 3 SAM exam
Apr 12		Excel Modules 1-3: SAM Capstone Project	Test 3 covering TFS (7-9)
Apr 19	Technology for Success, Module 10 Access Module 1	Access Module 1 SAM training and project	Access Module 1 SAM exam
Apr 26	Technology for Success, Module 11 Access Module 2	Access Module 2 SAM training and project	Access Module 2 SAM exam
May 3	Technology for Success, Module 12 Access Module 3	Access Module 3 SAM training and project	Access Module 3 SAM exam
May 10		Access Modules 1-3: SAM Capstone Project	Test 4 covering TFS (10-12)