SYLLABUS - INTRODUCTION TO PCs a Title V CourseGST 104A Winter 07http://www.csub.edu/titlev/Courses/Gd104a/Gd104aSyl.doc(Edited 1/15/07)TABLE OF CONTENTSIn Netscape, Mosaic or Firefox select a link below to go to a specific area. Once you are in the specific topic area, select “top” located on the bottom middle of the topic area to return to the table of contents. INSTRUCTIONAL STAFFCURRENT QUARTER TIMES AND LOCATIONS COURSE DESCRIPTION/GOALS/OBJECTIVESTEXT/RESOURCES/LINKSCLASS RULES AND EXPECTATIONSGRADINGCLASS SCHEDULECLASS PICTURES CLASS PICTURESCOMPUTERS & SOCIETYFAQINSTRUCTIONAL STAFFJim Ross – Title V Computer Literacy Program CoordinatorOffice: DDH CC201Phone: 661-654-2384E-Mail: [email protected] Class members must use their RunnerMail or FirstClass account to send messages Home page: http://www.csub.edu/~jrossOffice Hours: Ramon Garza InstructorOffice: Library Computer LabPhoneE-Mail: [email protected] Class members must use their RunnerMail account to send messages to the instructor. Home page: http://academic.csub.edu/~rgarza2/Office Hours: Garrett AkinOffice: Library Computer LabPhone (computer lab) 654- 6677E-Mail: [email protected] Class members must use their RunnerMail account to send messagesto the instructor. Home page: http://stuweb.csub.edu/~gakin/Office Hours: Check help desk main computer lab in library basementTopCURRENT QUARTER TIMES AND LOCATIONS Course Title: GS104a, Introduction to PC'sSect 1 Instructor: Ramon GarzaCourse Number: CRN 11515 3 Units Page 1Location: AE 105a Time: MW 9:30-10:55 (Friday the instructor will be available in the Library labfor class members)Final Exam: Friday March 16 8:00-10:30 W07Sect 2: Instructor: Ramon GarzaCourse Title: GS104a, Sect 2 Introduction to PC'sCourse Number: CRN 11516 3 Units” Location: AE 105 Time MW 12:30-1:55 (Friday the instructor will be available in the Library lab for class members)Final Exam: Friday March 16 11:00-1:30 W07TopCOURSE DESCRIPTION/OBJECTIVES Class Description: This course is designed for the novice to learn IBM compatible personal computer (PC) basics. This course will look at the relationship between hardware and software onthe PC platform, describe and differentiate among secondary storage devices, input/output devices, and the basic functions used in the Microsoft Windows operating system environment. There will be an introduction to Windows, word processing, digital graphics, spreadsheets, presentation applications, communication and web use. The focus will be on developing general computer "literacy" and computer skills to meet a portion of the CSUB computer and Information Competency requirements using assignments that will be useful in other academic and career pursuits. This class is 3 units. This course prepares students for subsequent courses treating intermediate and advanced windows, word processing, spreadsheets, information competency, web browsing and presentations with PowerPoint, creating digital movies and web site creation. Completion of this course is the prerequisite to GS 104b, Intermediate Introduction to PC’s, and any other Computer Literacy Courses in this sequenceClass Goal: For students to demonstrate proficiency in the understanding and use of basic computer hardware, Windows operating system, common applications important in today’s technological environment and understand the ethical and legal considerations of computer use, the following objectives are designed to meet the goal of turning those with limited skills into competent computer users:Objective 1. Describe and differentiate among commonly used computer platforms (e.g., PC and Macintosh, servers, etc.). Objective 2. Describe and differentiate among computer hardware I/O devices (keyboard, scanner; printer, monitor, camera, storage alternatives (e.g., hard disks, floppy disks, Zip discs, flash drives, compact discs, and DVDs).Objective 3. Be able to perform basic computer system operations (e.g., log on, shut down, start programs and disk management including locate, copy [backups], delete, transfer files, create folders and directories, etc.)Objective 4. Be able to perform simple basic word processing functions (create, save,format and edit, print, quit)Objective 5. Be able to perform basic, digital image manipulation, spreadsheet, and presentation functions (create, save, format, edit, print, quit)Objective 6. Be able to perform simple email and instant messaging functions (create,send, receive, attachments, quit)Objective 7. Be able to perform simple browser functions (follow links, go to a URL, save a URL, search, change startup page, copy web material, download,use menu options, print, quit, etcObjective 8. Use and maintain a computer system including, changing system settings, adding and maintaining protection software (virus, spam, spy ware, ad ware, system updates, firewalls, etc.) to guard the integrity of ones computer and data.2Objective 9. Be aware of and understand the legal, ethical and safety considerations of computer useCLASS PURPOSE: Students will begin meeting information competency (this document will be updated when approved by CSUB Senate) requirements to prepare for life-long learning. Students will obtain necessary computer skills to help them in their future occupations and in the immediate, aid in their college classes.TopTEXT/RESOURCES/LINKS (1) Text: Computer documentation will be provided in class. You will copy this documentation to your laptop. This can be accessed for use as a reference guide during and after the course. Our goal is to continue the process of making this and additional documentation available via the web.Additions and changes may be made on the web documentation throughout the quarter. Class members should check the links in assignments and the class home page periodically for new and updated documentation. If not on campus, your Runner ID card number may be required for viewing and downloading some of the documentation. Much of the course documentation is licensed courseware through PTS Learning Systems, a business of Global Knowledge Network, Inc., and made available to you through specialized licensing. The training materials are for the students' use both during the course and as a reference guide after the course has been completed.Copyright and Trademarks: Copyright ã 1995-2000 by PTS Learning Systems. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not representa commitment on the