CIS C055 Computers and Applications
Spring Semester 2006
Ms. Laurie Shteir
Wachman Hall -- Room 418
E-Mail
Phone- Number
Office Hours
laurie@temple.edu
215-204-1681
Tuesday and Thursday, 3 PM - 4 PM or by
appointment
I access my e-mail and voice mail regularly but not excessively.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY: Students may withdraw at anytime as long as it meets
university guidelines provided that they have been attending class and turning in
homework’s and laboratory assignments as scheduled.
ATTENDANCE: If you miss a class, please obtain notes from your fellow classmates. If
there is anything that you do not understand I will be happy to help you. All
assignments must be turned in on time. I will not give Incompletes except under
extraordinary conditions. The university has a strict policy on granting Incompletes. I
cannot grant a grade of Incomplete for an inability to keep up with assignments.
ORIGINALITY OF WORK: Your homework and lab assignments will help
demonstrate to me how well you can apply the material presented in class and lab
sessions given a fair amount of time. It is expected for people to help each other.
However the final product must be YOUR OWN.
CHEATING: Let me make myself very clear on this topic. Academic cheating (such as
plagiarism, copying during an exam, copying homework, sharing homework files,
stealing files and storage media, etc) is strictly prohibited in this class. The penalty of
the first offense will be an 'F' in the course. A subsequent offense (in another course)
may also be referred to the University Disciplinary Committee. No collusion what-soever during an exam will be tolerated. In particular, no talking or other sharing of
information is permitted.
EXAM DATES:
Midterm: February 28th
Study Day: May 2nd
Final Exam: May 9th
OBJECTIVE: CIS 55 is an Information Technology course which satisfies a second level
science/technology course. Every student has the ability to do well in this class but the
course is a lot of work! Information Technology has become central to all disciplines. It
doesn't matter if you are pursuing a degree in the Fox School of Business and
Management, the College of Liberal Arts or the College of Education(to name a few)
you can expect to use Information Technology to solve problems.
SEMESTER GOALS:
Lecture
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Understand the concept of computer programs and algorithms.
Understand the components of a computer system
Understand the development of the technology behind computers and
computer networks, the Internet and how this technology is likely to
change.
Identify the most common input, output, storage, and communication
devices.
Explain what to consider when purchasing and maintaining a computer
system.
Discuss upcoming computer technology.
To have an appreciation of ethical and societal issues including security,
privacy, and the use and misuse of information.
Laboratory
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Develop a basic understanding of Windows
To have a working knowledge of collaborative software including E-Mail
and using attachments, listservs and participating in a discussion group.
Use Word to create and edit documents and publish them on the World
Wide Web.
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To be able to use spreadsheet software (Excel) to analyze numerical data
and represent data in chart format.
To be able to use a database management software package (Access) to
organize, create, search, and manage a database.
To be able to use presentation software (PowerPoint) to give a multimedia presentation.
Create a personal web page with sound and graphics.
To be able to use WS-FTP to transfer documents across the WEB.
To be able to use search engines and directories to locate information on
the World Wide Web and understand how to evaluate the results
PURCHASES:
Textbook bundle includes:
Discovering Computers 2006 Introductory Edition
Dreamweaver MX 2004 Introductory with Dreamweaver Sampler
Quick Reference Guides: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,
Dreamweaver
Microsoft Office 2003 Off-line Training CD
Optional Book
Microsoft Office 2003 – Introductory Concepts and Techniques (Spiral
Bound) by Shelly, Cashman and Vermatt
Available for purchase at the University Bookstores and on reserve at the
following locations:
Temple University Main Campus, SIC in Tuttleman – 1st Floor Lab,
Circulation Reserve
Temple University Ambler Campus, Library Room 29
Temple University Center City (TUCC), Room 404, 15th & Market Streets
Supplies
USB Memory Key (Jump Drive) or 2 Zip Disks
2 Floppy Disks for backing up small files (optional)
There is a required scheduled lab for this course on Thursdays at 4:40.
Instructor:
Laurie Shteir laurie@temple.edu
Assistant:
Urvi Patel
urvi@temple.edu
The lab Website a.k.a. "the CIS55 Website" can be found at either of the following
URLs
http://isc.temple.edu/cis55
http://www.temple.edu/laurie
The lecture and lab have been scheduled in this room for your convenience, we
need to “make a deal”, during the lecture time, computers must not be turned
on. Its distracting not to mention disrespectful. Thank you in advance for your
cooperation.
Lab facilities for students to use outside of scheduled times are located at the
Main Campus Tech Center (12th and Montgomery Streets), Tuttleman Building,
Paley Library and in the basement of Speakman Hall.
The Ambler campus and TUCC campus also have lab facilities.
PREPARING FOR LAB: If you prepare for lab (by reading the assigned material
in the lab book BEFORE coming to lab), then you can utilize the lab time
efficiently to get a good start at your assignment for the coming week.
COMPLETING LAB ASSIGNMENTS: Whatever you don't finish during your
lab period can be completed in one of the PC facilities at: The Tech Center,
SPEAKMAN HALL, Room 27 Speakman Hall room 6, and PALEY LIBRARY.
You should not expect to complete homework in the lab. Some weeks have more
homework than other weeks – it all averages out by the end of the semester.
PLEASE NOTE: Students must obtain at least 100 points out of a possible 165 lab
points to pass CIS 55.
Students who do not obtain at least 100 points from lab cannot pass this class. If
you have less than 100 total lab points, you will receive a grade of F for the
course independent of your overall average. There will be no exceptions to this
rule
DEDUCTIONS FOR LATE LAB WORK:
1 week late (20% deduction), 2 weeks late (40% deduction). This is a standard
policy in CIS C055.
LAB QUIZZES: There is a weekly lab quiz (3 points for each lab quiz)at the
beginning of each lab class. There are no late quizzes given nor are there makeups. At the end of the semester the two lowest quiz grades will be dropped from
your final grade.
LAB FINAL: All CIS 55 sections have a laboratory final examination on the last
lab class.
We will use a number of technologies for forming communities.
A Listserv for this class has been set up CIS55-SHTEIR
This syllabus as well as some class notes are available thru my WEB page URL
http://www.temple.edu/laurie
Note: Please turn cell phones off during class except for emergencies.
1/17
Lecture
1/19
Lab
1/24
Lecture
1/26
Lab
1/31
Lecture
COURSE OUTLINE
Introduction to Course Structure
Hardware/Software
Societal impact of Computers and Technology
Obtaining your UNIX Account
Tour of the brand new Tech Center (12th and
Montgomery Street)
Chapter 1
Study for Quiz –
1/24
No Labs during the 1st week of school. Make
sure to make the following purchases this week:
your Lab Book, storage media and obtain your
Unix e-mail account. Same as your TU Mail
account.
Quiz on Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Introduction to the Internet
Study for Quiz
Bring your textbook – Crossword Puzzle
on 2/7
LAB: Accessing the Instructor's Homepage, the
CIS 55 Lab Website, Introduction to Windows,
Listserv, File Management and Building your
resume (CIS 55 Lab 1)
No Lecture Class – Instructor is out of town
Picture Nite -- Bring a floppy Disk
2/2
Lab
2/7
Lecture
2/9
LAB
Listserv, Website Creation, Resume Posting on
the WWW (CIS 55 Lab 2).
Quiz on Chapter 2
Chapters 5 and 6
Input and Output Devices
Study for Quiz on
E-Commerce (Material presented by Instructor) 2/14
E-Commerce Activity
Chapter 11, pages
572-574
LAB: PowerPoint/Publishing (CIS 55 Lab 3)
2/14
Lecture
Quiz on Chapters 5 and 6
Operating Systems
Chapter 8
Searching and Evaluating Information
Search Activity is due by February 21st
Movie – Triumph of the Nerds Part II, Extra Credit
Assignment
2/16
Lab
2/21
Lecture
LAB: Web Pages I(CIS 55 Lab 4)
Quiz on Chapter 8
System Unit
Midterm Review
2/23
Lab
2/28
Lecture
3/2
LAB
3/7
Lecture
3/9
Lab
3/14
Lecture
3/16
Lab
3/21
Lecture
3/23
Lab
PowerPoint topics are due
LAB: Web Pages II (CIS 55 Lab 5)
Midterm Examination
LAB: JavaScript (CIS 55 Lab 6)
SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK
Web Group Project
Break into groups and submit the group plan
LAB:Excel I (CIS 55 Lab 7)
Work on the Web Group Project
LAB:Excel II (CIS 55 Lab 8)
Chapter 4
3/28
Lecture
Introduction to Databases
Web Group Project
3/30
Lab
LAB: Excel III (CIS 55 Lab 9)
4/4
Lecture
No Class - Instructor is out of town
4/6
Lab
4/11
Lecture
LAB: Access I(CIS 55 Lab 10)
4/13
LAB
4/18
Lecture
Finish up Web Group Project
Computer Security
Final Review
LAB: Access II(CIS 55 Lab 11)
PowerPoint Presentations
4/20
Lab
4/25
Lecture
Laboratory Examination
5/2
5/9
Study Day
Final Examination
PowerPoint Presentations
Grade Review
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Course Requirements
1. It is the responsibility of the student to read all assigned material. Exams
and quizzes will cover these assignments, lab material, homework and any
material covered in class. Exams and quizzes will be announced in advance.
If you miss a quiz you will receive a grade of zero. At the end of the semester I
give everyone 10 extra points (equivalent of dropping a quiz grade).
2. In addition to the hand-in-portion of the labs there will be several home
works including a WEB Group project and a number of extra credit assignments
during the semester. AT MOST AN INDIVIDUAL CAN RECEIVE 5 EXTRA
CREDIT POINTS.
3. You must devote outside class and lab time to complete homeworks and
projects. Late assignments may result in the loss of points. Approval to submit an
assignment late must be received in advance.
4. A PowerPoint Presentation on a topic of interest. The presentation must
include some research.
GRADES
Grades will be assigned as follows
Lab
Midterm
Final
Quizzes
PowerPoint
Presentation
Web Group
Project
Subjective
165 points
100 points
100 points
100 points
25 points
25 points
10 points
Point values may and will probably vary. In general the lab is worth
approximately 30% of your final grade. If you do not obtain 100 lab points you
will not pass this class independent of your grade in lecture.
Letter Grades will be assigned as follows:
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
92-100
90-91
88-89
82-87
80-81
78-79
72-77
70-71
68-69
62-67
60-61
0-59
PowerPoint Presentation
The PowerPoint presentation is due April 18th no later than 5 PM.
On this date you must submit all materials required. This includes a printout of
your presentation and your reference page. You will receive a grade penalty for
not submitting your presentation materials on this date independent of the
reason.
Oral presentations will be conducted on April 18th and April 25th . The date of
your presentation will be randomly assigned by the instructor and posted on her
website. You will receive a grade penalty for not presenting on your due date. If
you miss your presentation completely you will receive zero credit. This
presentation may be on any topic of interest as long as it includes research.
You must submit your topic for approval in writing by February 21st.