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Basic Course Info

Description: Concepts of computer systems and procedures including software applications, input and output, data storage, communications and networks, internet and world wide web, and operating systems and system software. Emphasis on using integrated software tools on the microcomputer which include word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation graphics, communications, web browsers, electronic mail, personal information management, and multimedia authoring. Credit does not apply to computer science minor requirements.

Credit Hours: 3

Pre or Co-Requisites: None.

Textbooks and Materials:

NO TEXTBOOKS NOR OTHER MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED TO BE PURCHASED FOR THIS SECTION.

Information will be gleaned from the Internet, or from instructor-provided materials, at no cost to you.

General Course Objectives, Student Outcomes:

The student will:

1. use the most-up-to-date technology in an ever-changing discipline.
2. have an in-depth understanding of why computers are essential components in business and society.
3. understand the fundamentals of computers and computer nomenclature, particularly with respect to personal computer hardware and software, the World Wide Web, and enterprise computing
4. be motivated to learn through visually appealing and exciting material.
5. be assisted in planning a career and getting certificated in the computer field.
6. complete exercises and lab assignments that allow you to interact with a computer and learn by actually using the computer and World Wide Web.
7. develop strategies for purchasing a desktop computer, a notebook computer, a Tablet PC, and a personal mobile device.
8. understand the fundamentals of Microsoft Office 2010 Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Microsoft Windows 7.
9. complete practical examples using the computer as a useful tool.
10. use proper procedures to create documents, worksheets, databases, and presentations suitable for coursework, professional purposes, and personal use.
11. Improve analytical and writing skills using technology.

• 2 regular tests @ 200 points each; 1 comprehensive final exam @ 400 points; At least 6 labs @ 10 points each.

  Compute total points earned, divided by the total points possible, then use scale: 90%=A, 80%=B, 70%=C, 60%=D, 59% and below=F.

• Exemption from final exam requires taking both test 1 and 2 and earning at least an 87% combined average, plus satisfactory attendance (instructor determines "satisfactory attendance"). Exemption yields an automatic 400 points for the final exam.

• If you take both tests, and earned less than 70% of the total possible on your lowest test, then if the percentage earned on the final exam is more than the percentage earned on the lowest test, the final exam percentage will replace that test's percentage, up to a cap of 70% (140 out of 200).

• The final exam shall serve as a make-up test for a test missed due to an excused absence.

• You may get help completing a lab assignment, but you are expected to understand what you got help with.

• Roll will be taken periodically. While there is no specific deduction of points for absences, regular attendance is encouraged.

• Cheating is not tolerated, period.

"Any student eligible for and requesting academic accommodations due to a disability is requested to provide a letter of accommodation from P.A.C.E. or Student Academic Support Center within the first two weeks of the semester."