Georgia Gwinnett College
ITEC1001-2
Introduction to Computing
Summer 2008
Course Information:
Class Time: Monday-Thursday 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Class Location: C1125
Contact Information:
Instructor Name: Sonal Dekhane
Office number: C2240 Cubicle: G
Office phone: 678-407-5762
Cell phone: 678-516-6107
Email: sdekhane@ggc.usg.edu
Course description:
Introduction to computers and applications software. Areas of study
include: hardware, problem solving, programming and application
packages such as word processing, spreadsheets, database systems and
presentation software.
Course prerequisites:
None.
Course goals:
 Understand the evolution of information technology and future
trends.
 Describe the ethical issues surrounding the uses of digital
information.
 Demonstrate proficiency in the use of various personal productivity
software.
 Understand the functionality and interaction among the main
hardware components of a computer and appropriate terminology.
 Describe different system and application software.
 Acquire basic knowledge of computer security, protection mechanisms
and privacy threats on Internet.
 Understand the role of computing tools in supporting collaborative
projects.
 Understand the principles of computer networking.
Required text and supplies:
Discovering Computers: Fundamentals
Shelly, Cashman & Vermaat
Fourth edition
Thomson Course Technology
ISBN: 1 4239 1209 8
Optional Text:
Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Introductory Concepts and Techniques
Shelly, Cashman and Quasney
Thomson Course Technology
ISBN: 1-4188-4342-3
Additional handouts will be provided if necessary.
Grading policy:
A=90-100%
B=80-89%
C=70-79%
D=60-69%
F=59% and below
More information on other grades as specified in GGC catalog, page 14:
www.ggc.usg.edu/apply/catalog.php
W = indicates that a student was permitted to withdraw without penalty.
Withdrawals without penalty will not be permitted after mid-semester
except in cases of hardship as determined by the Registrar.
WF = indicates withdrawal with penalty (0 quality points are factored into
the grade-point average). WF may be assigned by an instructor prior to
mid-semester if the student is not passing the course at the time of
withdrawal. WF is also assigned for withdrawal after mid-semester
(except for cases of hardship as determined by the Registrar). NOTE:
THIS WILL AFFECT YOUR GRADE AND IN TURN MAY AFFECT YOUR
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
Examinations:
Three online tests
Final Exam
PPS Exams
Group projects
Class Participation
Assignments
Quizzes and labs
30%
20%
10%
15%
10%
5%
10%
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100%
NOTE: All work has to be done individually unless otherwise stated. All
exams, quizzes, tests will be online, in-class, closed book, closed notes
and to be done individually unless stated otherwise.
Three tests will be conducted online and will have objective type
questions.
Quizzes (approximately 10) and lab exercises (1 every class) require
individual effort. Lab exercises are designed to help students acquire
proficiency in various personal productivity software. Quizzes will be
used to reinforce the material discussed in class and will also include
feedback questions regarding the students’ satisfaction with class
structure and teaching techniques. Students’ response to feedback
questions will not affect their score, but they have to answer these
questions. Lab exercises should be completed during class hours.
Quizzes will also be in-class, online and mostly unannounced/pop quiz.
Class participation will require students to read material from the book
or research material on the Internet and/or other sources as specified
prior to coming to the class and can also include in-class discussions.
The purpose of this is to enhance the students’ researching and oral
communication skills.
Group projects and assignments (approximately 10) will be used to allow
the students to:
 Learn collaboration techniques
 Test proficiency in personal productivity software covered in class
and lab exercises
 Inculcate effective presentation and written skills
The students will form a team of 3-4 students in the first few weeks of
the semester. The instructor may assign assignments, class discussion
topics and group projects to these teams. NOTE: Unless an assessment
is announced as group work, all work has to be done individually.
For the final presentation project these self-selected teams will decide on
a topic of their choice. The team will present their project in front of the
class. The teams will have to discuss their topics with the instructor first
to get it approved. The instructor will also help the teams decide on a
topic if warranted. More details and specifications will be provided in
class.
Once again:
Every class will have a lab exercise. Quizzes will be unannounced. All
assessments will also be on WebCT calendar when they are announced.
There will be NO extra-credit or make-up opportunities. If you miss a
class, you will miss all assessments in that class (You can obtain them
from the instructor for practice, but not for points).
College Policies
Regent’s policy statement
The University System of Georgia requires that all students enrolled in
undergraduate degree programs in University System institutions
(including Georgia Gwinnett College) successfully complete all parts of a
competency examination in reading and English composition. This
competency examination is commonly called "the Regents' Test", and it is
free of charge. A student has two attempts to pass this test before
accumulating 45 hours of collegiate credit. Please sign up for the
Regents' Test when you enroll in English 1102. Do this in time to have
two attempts before accumulating 45 credit hours!
Americans with disabilities act statement
If you are a student who is disabled as defined under the Americans with
Disabilities Act and require assistance or support services, Please seek
assistance through the Center for Disability Services. A CDS Counselor
will coordinate those services.
Equal opportunity statement
No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, creed,
national origin, age or disability, be excluded from employment or
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to
discrimination under any program or activity conducted by Georgia
Gwinnett College.
Affirmative action statement
Georgia Gwinnett College adheres to affirmative action policies designed
to promote diversity and equal opportunity for all faculty and students.
Academic respect
The college exists to foster educational excellence. To this end, a
classroom atmosphere that supports learning must be maintained. You
are expected to be an active, attentive participant in the class. You are
also expected to abide by class policies and procedures and to treat
faculty and other students in a professional, respectful manner.
Specifically you should silence your cell phone, turn off your music and
refrain from text messaging or emailing during class. You are expected
to be familiar with the student conduct code published in the Student
Handbook.
Honor Statement
We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate the actions of those who do.
School of Science and Technology Policies
Attendance
You are expected to attend every class. Failure to attend class will affect
your grade.
Special arrangements to take a regular exam early must be made in
advance in writing.
Early exams are available only at the
instructor’s discretion and only under extreme circumstances.
IF an emergency arises and you miss an exam you MUST notify your
instructor on the same DAY as the exam. Notification by email, text or
phone message is acceptable. At the instructor’s discretion, make-up work
may have a different format or different content from the regular
assignment and different grading scheme. Make-up work should be
completed within two days of the original due date. Work missed due to
unexcused absences will be given a grade of zero.
Students who never attend a class by the end of the first two weeks of
the term will be reported for non-attendance. Students who do not drop a
class during the schedule adjustment period and are reported for nonattendance will be automatically dropped from that course.
If you feel that you are unable to complete your courses due to illness or
family emergency, contact the Registrar’s Office or the Office of
Enrollment Management to attempt to withdraw from your courses
without penalty.
As stated in the GGC Catalog: “Students whose absences exceed twothirds of the total class meetings in a semester may be administratively
withdrawn from the course by the instructor. This includes excused and
unexcused absences. A student administratively withdrawn from a
course due to excessive absences may re-enroll for that course in a
subsequent semester during which the course is offered.”
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Course Changes:
This course syllabus provides a general plan for this course. The
professor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus, including
changes to assignments, projects, examinations, etc., in order to
accommodate the needs of the class as a whole and fulfill the goals of the
course. Students should check WebCT and GGC email regularly, as
course changes will always be announced and recorded on the course
WebCT site.
Instructor/Course Policies
Academic Integrity:
Unless explicitly identified as group assignment / group project, students
are expected to work individually. When help from other sources such as
books, magazines, journals or the Internet has been taken proper
citation needs to be provided. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated
in this class at all. A charge of academic dishonesty will result in zero
grade for the work under consideration and the final grade will also be
affected (For example, if the student’s final grade was A and the student
is charged with academic dishonesty, the final grade awarded will be B).
For more details on academic integrity please refer to GGC catalog, page
17. The catalog is available online at www.ggc.usg.edu/apply/catalog.php
Office Hours:
No office hours, but you are encouraged to make an appointment if you
need help / advice or just want to chat.
Email Policy:
Use only your ggc email account. Emails from other personal accounts
will not be answered. Email cannot be used as a tutorial. If you need
help make an appointment, I will be more than happy to clear your
doubts. Proper subject should be clearly stated in the email’s subject
line. Expect a response within 24 hours.
Cell phone use:
If you decide to send text messages or give me a call do so from M-F
between 8:00am – 6:00pm. Emails and text messages sent during
weekends and before/after given time range may not receive immediate
response
Use of Facebook:
In the first class you will add a Courses application to your Facebook
account (only for these 5-6 weeks). Everything that is on this application
will also be available on WebCT. Additionally, the following things will be
available ONLY on WebCT:
1. Grades
2. Instructor’s comments on graded work
3. Quizzes, exams, labs, projects
You are free to use either application for the common stuff. Irrespective
of that decision you will be asked to maintain a daily log of your courserelated activities (format will be provided by the instructor).
Tips
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for success in this course (and in others as well !!!)
Attend all classes and be on time
Take good notes
Review material regularly
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Start working on assignments / projects from day ONE
If you have a problem (any kind) TALK TO ME
Interact with your class-mates and other students
You are responsible for checking your ggc email and WebCT
everyday
ITEC 1001 Schedule
Week
1.
2.
Start
Ch.
Jun 23
Outside
Internet
sources
Jun 24
1
Jun 25
2
Jun 26
3
Jun 30
4
Jul 1
4
Lecture Topic
Collaboration
(wiki, MS Outlook, Google
Documents, Facebook)
Introduction to computers
Components
Ethics
Software
Categories
Applications in Society
Internet and WWW
Components
Application software
Business
Graphics
Personal
Intro project software
Components of system unit
Hardware
Components of system unit
Hardware
Jul 7
5
Jul 8
6
Jul 9
6
Jul 10
7
Build-A-Computer Lab
Components of system unit
Input and output
Components of system unit
Storage
Components of system unit
Storage
Components of system unit
Operating systems
Jul 14
7
Components of system unit
Operating systems
Jul 3
4.
Word
Word
Word Exam
PowerPoint
8
Networking
Devices
Networks
Test 1
(Chapters
1,2,3,4)
PowerPoint
PowerPoint
PowerPoint
PowerPoint
Exam
Excel
Excel
Jul 15
Jul 16
Tests
WebCT Vista
Basics
Word
PowerPoint
Jul 2
3.
PPS
Excel
Test 2
(Chapters
5,6,7)
Wireless
5.
Jul 17
8
Jul 21
Jul 22
10
10
Networking
Devices
Networks
Wireless
Security & Ethics
Security & Ethics
Jul 23
Excel
Excel
Excel Exam
Final
Presentations
Test 3
(Chapters 8,
10,
collaboration)
Jul 24
6.
Review
Jul 28
Jul 29-Aug
2
Final Exam
NOTE: CHANGES MAY BE MADE TO THIS SCHEDULE AND THE REST OF THE
SYLLABUS. THE STUDENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED IN ADVANCE OF ANY CHANGES
ITEC1001 Goals and Outcomes
Course Outcome Goals
Understand the evolution of information technology
and future trends
Describe the ethical issues surrounding the uses of
digital information
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of various
personal productivity software
Understand the functionality and interaction among
the main hardware components of a computer and
appropriate terminology
Acquire basic knowledge of computer security,
protection mechanisms and privacy threats on
Internet
Understand the role of computing tools in
supporting collaborative projects
Understand the principles of computer networking
General Education Outcomes
Clearly communicate in written and oral form
Demonstrate critical and creative thinking
Demonstrate science literacy
Understand and effectively use information
technology
Clearly communicate in written and oral form
Demonstrate critical and creative thinking
Clearly communicate in written and oral form
Understand and effectively use information
technology
Clearly communicate in written and oral form
Demonstrate critical and creative thinking
Demonstrate science literacy
Clearly communicate in written and oral form
Demonstrate science literacy
Understand and effectively use information
technology
Clearly communicate in written and oral form
Demonstrate critical and creative thinking
Understand and effectively use information
technology
Clearly communicate in written and oral form
Demonstrate science literacy
Understand and effectively use information
technology
ITEC 1001 Assessments
Goals
Understand the evolution of information
technology and future trends
Describe the ethical issues surrounding the uses
of digital information
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of various
personal productivity software
Understand the functionality and interaction
among the main hardware components of a
computer and appropriate terminology
Acquire basic knowledge of computer security,
protection mechanisms and privacy threats on
Internet
Understand the role of computing tools in
supporting collaborative projects
Assessments
Coverage across three tests, class discussions,
assignments, final project
Test 3
Coverage across lab exercises and group project
Coverage across three tests
Coverage across three tests
Test 3