Computer Concepts and Microsoft Windows
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COMP1002 – What and Why
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• The purpose of this course
– Bring students to the point where they can purchase
two computers:
• Configure them
• Network them
• Connect them to the Internet
• Secure them
• Maintain them
• Troubleshoot any problems
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• Along the way provide students with an understanding of:
– How computers work
– What an Operating System is and what benefits modern
Operating Systems provide
– Some common computing terms and vocabulary
– How networking works
– Some alternative computing options
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• You are entitled to a copy of Windows 7 Professional
(or Windows 8) however you will not receive
instructions for accessing it until next week – after the
withdrawal deadline
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• Auditing this course
– If you choose to audit this course you must still
complete all assignments but not exams
– You will not receive a final mark and may not use it
as a pre-requisite
– You must give a signed note to me by the start of
next week’s class indicating your intention to audit
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Refunds
• If you decide this isn’t the right course for you. Contact
registration by 4:30pm next MONDAY to receive a
refund (less 15%)
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Security and Parking
• All parking at BCIT is pay parking
• After 4:30pm and on weekends you may park in most
Numbered (staff) or Lettered (student) lots – check the
signs!
• Security (604-451-6856) provides a safe walk program
to escort you to your car
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Bookstore
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Evaluation
• The course evaluation is broken down as follows:
– 5 take home review assignments – fill in the blanks
type questions - 25%
– 2 In-Class applied quizzes – applied assignments to
be completed on the computers – 10%
– Mid Term Exam in Week 6 – 25%
– Final Exam in Week 12(must pass)– 40%
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Take home material / homework
• There will be pre-reading assigned each week that you should
complete before the next class
• Review questions to be completed outside of class for marks will
be given approximately every other week
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Course Outline
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• Week 1
– How computers work
• Week 2
– Operating System – What and Why
• Week 3
– Windows Basics
• Week 4
– File management
• Week 5
– Configuring and Customizing Your Environment – Control Panel
– In-Class Assignment
• Week 6
– MIDTERM
– Compression and Encryption
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• Week 7
– Multiple Users
• Week 8
– Setting up a Home Network
• Week 9
– Advanced Networking Concepts and Terminology
• Week 10
– Protecting your computer
– Troubleshooting
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• Week 11
– In-Class Assignment 2
– Alternative Operating Systems
• Macintosh OS X
• Linux
• Week 12
– Final Exam
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Textbook
• Computer Concepts 2014 – Parsons / Oja
– 2010, 2011, 2012 or 2013 Introductory or Comprehensive
• Available at the Bookstore under COMP 1002
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Websites
• Course Website – http://www.sob.bcit.ca/fraser
– Course Notes
– Handouts
– Assignments
• myBCIT – http://my.bcit.ca
– Email
– Grades
– Tax receipts
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