Eastfield College Career Technologies Division Spring 2012 Introduction to Computers ITSC 1401-4002 Hybrid Thursday – 9:30-10:50 L-306 Instructor: Mike Doroshow Contact Information: Office: L-316 Phone: 972.860.7650 Email address: [email protected] Hours Available: TBA Course Description(4): Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) Textbooks and Other Course Materials: - CMPTR, Pinard/Romer, First Edition, 2012, Course Technology, Cengage Learning, ISBN 1-111-52800-4 - SAM 2010 - ISBN 13:9781111667375 (sold separately) with Assessment, Training and Projects. - USB Flash Drive or other storage device Developmental Courses The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a statewide program designed to ensure that students enrolled in Texas public colleges and universities have the basic academic skills needed to be successful in college-level course work. The TSI requires assessment, remediation (if necessary), and advising of students who attend a public college or university in the state of Texas. The program assesses a student’s basic academic skills in reading, writing, and math. Passing the assessment is a prerequisite for enrollment in many college-level classes such as English 1301/1302, History 1301/1302, Math 1414, etc. Students who do not meet assessment standards may complete prerequisite requirements by taking developmental courses in the deficient area and passing them with a grade of C or higher. In some cases retesting will also be required. It is up to each student to be aware and informed about requirements that are subject to change. Additional information is available from the TSI Office. https://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0910/admiss/tsi.cfm?loc=4 Student Learning Outcomes  Explain the basic concepts and vocabulary of computer information systems.  Describe the role and functions of software and systems in meeting the needs of organizations.  Discuss the impact of computer technology on society.  Demonstrate a working knowledge of PC operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, charts, and integration by using a microcomputer to solve specific problems. Course Objectives:  Discuss computer and communication terminology.  Evaluate the effects and implications of computers and communication technology on society.  Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of technology on the individual’s privacy, security, lifestyle, work environment, standard of living, and health.  Gather information for decision-making.  Participate in global communities using available technology  Create quantitative and qualitative date presentation. .Evaluation Procedures: Grading will be based on the following:  Tests/Exams = 400 points (100 points each test) Tests/Exams will be approximately 50 questions, True/False and Multiple Choice, these will be taken in the classroom.  MS Office labs and SAM Activities = 500 points  Discussion Assignments on eCampus = 100 points Total Possible Points 1000 Point System 900+ = A 800-899 = B 700-799 = C 600-699 = D Below 600 = F Obtaining Final Course Grades Using eConnect Final Grade Reports are no longer mailed. 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For information on setting up a DCCCD student email account go to: http://www.dcccd.edu/netmail/home.html Course Outline: Week Of Subject Memo Jan 16 MLK Holiday - Monday Class Orientation Chapter 1 - Introduction Ch 1 Jan 23 Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 5 Internet and Email Internet Lab Ch 1 Ch 5 Jan 30 Windows Interface Chapter 7 – Exploring Windows Ch 7 Feb 6 Chapter 8 – Managing your Files Test #1 – Chapters 1, 5, 7, 8 Ch 8 Feb 13 Chapter 2 – Computer Hardware Chapter 3 – Computer Software SAM Account Set-up – Must have SAM Access Ch 2 Ch 3 Feb 20 Chapter 4 – Computer Networks Chapter 6 – Network and Internet Security and Privacy Ch 4 Ch 6 Feb 27 Chapter 9 – MS Office 2010 Test #2 – Chapters 2-4 and 6 Thur / Fri March 1 and 2 Campus Closed Ch 9 Mar 5 Word Processing – Chapters 10-12 Ch 10-12 March 12 SPRING BREAK Mar 19 PowerPoint – Chapters 20-21 Ch 20-21 Mar 26 Open Lab Time for Assignments Test #3 – Chapters 10-12 and 20, 21 April 2 Access Databases – Chapters 17-19 Easter Holiday – Friday April 6, 2012 Ch 17-19April 9 Access Databases – Chapters 17-19 Last Day to Drop – Thur – 4/12/12 Ch 17-19 April 16 Excel Spreadsheets – Chapters 13-16 Ch 13-16 April 23 Excel Spreadsheets – Chapter 13-16 Open Lab Time Ch 13-16 April 30 Bonus PPT Presentations Make-up Time if needed May 7 Final Exam Week (Test 4) Attendance Policy: You are expected to attend regularly all classes in which you enroll. You have the responsibility to attend class and to consult with the instructor when an absence occurs. Instructors are responsible for describing attendance policies and procedures to you. If you are unable to complete a course (or courses) in which you are enrolled, it is your responsibility to withdraw from the course by the appropriate date. If you do not withdraw, you will receive a performance grade, usually a grade of "F". Under Texas Education Code, Section 51.911, all institutions of higher education shall excuse a student from attending classes or other required activities, including examinations, for the observance of a religious holy day, including travel for that purpose. A student whose absence is excused under this subsection may not be penalized for that absence and shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment for that absence and shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment from which the student is excused within a reasonable time after the absence. If a student and an instructor disagree about the nature of the absence being for the observance of a religious holy day, or if there is similar disagreement about whether the student has been given a reasonable