Eastfield College Career Technologies Division Instructor: Egedigwe Eges Office: L329 E-mail: [email protected] Phone/Fax: (972)860.8316 / 972.860.8317 Office Hours: TRF 8:00 – 9:00 am; MWF 9:00 – 10:00 am or by appointments (Make appointments via E-mail) Course Web site Address: Assignments & Other documents Available in: http://ecampus.dcccd.edu Course Description (from Eastfield Catalog): Textbooks and Other Course Materials: Textbook and Resources: Required Textbook/Lab Materials: - Title: CMPTR, 1st Edition (Note: ACCESS code for SAM 2010 Training is NOT bundled with the Text. You must purchase this separately.) - Author: Pinard/Romer - Year: 2012 - ISBN 13: xxx-xxxxxxxx and ISBN 10: 1-111-52800-4 - Publisher: Course Technology/Cengage Learning. Required Lab Material/Software: - Title: SAM 2010 Assessment, Projects, and Training Printed Access Card (sold separately). - Author: Course Technology (Cengage) - Year: 2010 Spring 2012 (01/17/2012 – 05/10/2012) Introduction to Computing ITSC 1401.4001 (4Cr) T 09:30-10:50a (Lec. in Room L306)/(Lab in Room L108 – Time: MTWR 09:00 – 10:00 am) – Assignments & Other documents Available in http://ecampus.dcccd.edu. LAB Hours – Open Lab in L108 – 7am – 10pm M-R; 7am – 9pm F; 9:00 am – 4 pm Sat. ITSC 1401: Prerequisite: Developmental Reading 0093 or English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 or have met the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standard in Reading. 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 is not intended to count toward a student's major field of study in business or computer science. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)- ISBN 13: 978-1111667375 - Publisher: Course Technology/Cengage Learning. - Comments: If you have purchased the text book, you must also get the SAM 2010 Assessment, Projects & Training to do your labs. ****) Highly Recommended Text and Practice software for LAB Assignments: Access to or purchase of MS Office 2010 software (Note: Professional edition because it contains MS Access, while the standard edition does not) is also required to complete Lab Assignments. If you plan to work from home, you will need: Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Edition (you may be able to download a Beta Version – 60 days trial – from the Internet) Optional: Additional Materials: Scantrons, disks/diskettes/Flash drives, and other materials may be required. The instructor will provide information regarding when these materials will be needed. Internet Connection is required (high speed preferred). The Lab is located in L108 for those that want to use that. Developmental Courses Course Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes: Course Objectives: After completing the course, students will be able to: EDUCATIONAL 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 data presentation Student Learning  Explain the basic concepts and vocabulary of computer information systems.  Describe the role and functions of software and systems in meeting the needs of 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=4Outcomes 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 Core Curriculum Intellectual Competencies - Reading: the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of printed materials – books, documents, and articles. - Writing: the ability to produce clear, correct and coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience. - Speaking: ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience. - Listening: analyze and interpret various forms of spoken communication, possess sufficient literacy skills of writing, reading. - Critical Thinking: think and analyze at a critical level. - Computer Literacy: understand our technological society, u se computer –based technology in communication, solving problems, acquiring information. EVALUATION PROCEDURE/GRADING: Blackboard Orientation Lab (REQUIRED – for documenting attendance) Record Attendance with 0 points. BUT MUST BE COMPLETED TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR PJTs#1 - #4 Hands-On Laboratory Assignments: PJT1 50 PJT2 50 PJT3 50 PJT4 50 200 SAM (Skills Assessment Management) Training Assignments: TRN1 40 TRN2 40 TRN3 40 TRN4 40 TRN5 40 200 Exams/Test: (50 MC questions for each exam): Exam #1 140 Exam #2 140 Exam #3 160 Exam#4 160 600 Total Points 1000 Extra Credit Assignment 30Grading Scale: Your grade will be determined on what you earn on the class work. I do not give grades, you earn them. Remember that