IT 1600
Computer Architecture & Systems Software
2015-16
Instructor
Name
Email | Website
Office | Office Hours
Course
Description
This is a Concurrent Enrollment Course, offering both high school credit through ______________ High
School and college credit through Utah Valley University. Credit from this course is transferable to all
colleges and universities. Contact the receiving institution for how the credits will be applied.
Provides a thorough grounding in computer hardware, system software, and contemporary information
system architecture. Examines hardware structure, operating systems theory, and systems software as part
of a technical foundation for enterprise systems development and IT infrastructure procurement and
management.
Prerequisites
This class is available to all high school juniors and seniors in good academic standing. High school
prerequisites apply. There are no college prerequisites for this course.
INFO 1120 is recommended.
Text and Instructional Materials
Systems Architecture, Stephen D. Burd. 6th ed. | ISBN 13: 978-0-538-47433-4
Department Policies
Attendance and Participation
Regular attendance and participation is an absolute for the successful completion of this course.
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Assessment
Examinations:
Exams will be available in the Testing Center and may be taken at any time on the three days scheduled. The
exams are multiple-choice. You are responsible for knowing when the Testing Center is open. Allow up to
two hours to take an exam. Class will be held on the week of an exam. Under exceptional circumstances,
such as a death in the family, an exam may be taken late with a maximum credit of 80%, providing timely
arrangements are made with the instructor. Adjust your work and family schedules according to exam date
before you take this course.
Online Quizzes:
You will have a set of 6 online quizzes. The due dates for the online quizzes are set in the course outline.
Quizzes are open book with time limit. Quizzes are found in the Assessments area of Blackboard.
Grading Scale
A
≥ 93%
C
73% — 76%
A-
90% — 92%
C-
70% — 72%
B+
87% — 89%
D+
67% — 69%
B
83% — 86%
D
63% — 66%
B-
80% — 82%
D-
60% — 62%
C+
77% — 79%
E
< 60%
ABET Accreditation
The Information Systems program at UVU is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission
of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). In addition, the Information Systems and
Technology (IS&T) Department plans to seek accreditation for the Information Technology program in the
near future. According to ABET, “accreditation is proof that a collegiate program has met certain standards
necessary to produce graduates who are ready to enter their professions” (http://www.abet.org/whyaccreditation-matters/).
Grades and Credit
Homework
23%
Quizzes
16%
Current events: shared topic
5%
Student Rating of Instruction
1%
Midterm Exam
20%
Final Exam
35%
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You will receive the same grade for your high school course as you receive for your college course. Your
grade for this class will become part of your permanent college transcript and will affect your GPA. A low
grade in this course can affect college acceptance and scholarship eligibility.
University Policies
Academic Integrity
Utah Valley University expects all students to maintain integrity and high standards of individual honesty in
academic work, to obey the law, and to show respect for others. Students of this class are expected to
support an environment of academic integrity, have the right to such an environment, and should avoid all
aspects of academic dishonesty. Examples of academic dishonesty include plagiarizing, faking of data,
sharing information during an exam, discussing an exam with another student who has not taken the exam,
consulting reference material during an exam, submitting a written assignment which was authored by
someone other than you, and/or cheating in any form. Violators of this policy will be subject to disciplinary
action. Cheating will not be tolerated. It will result in a FAILING grade for the course.
In keeping with UVU policy, evidence of academic dishonesty may result in a failing grade in the course and
disciplinary review by the college. Additional information on this topic is published in the student handbook
and is available on the UVU website.
Student Rating of Instruction
UVU is dedicated to providing quality academic experiences for students. Help us identify areas where
professors can improve their teaching by participating in the Student Ratings of Instruction (SRI). Your
confidentiality is assured. Your feedback is critical to help us improve the teaching and learning at UVU. The
online SRIs will be available toward the end of the semester. Completion and submission of the SRI receipt
before the final exam is worth 1% of the total grade for the course.
Students with Disabilities
If you have any disability, which may impair your ability to successfully, complete this course, please contact
the Accessibility Services office, 863-8747, BU 146. Academic accommodations are granted for all students
who have qualified documented disabilities. All services are coordinated with the Accessibility Services
office.
Dropping the Class
_________ is the last day to drop the course without it showing on your transcript.
_________ is the last day to withdraw from the class.
If you drop the high school class, you must also withdraw from the UVU class to avoid receiving an E or UW
(unofficial withdrawal).
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