Brandon Computer Science
Hillsborough Community College
No Textbook, Purchase the SIMNET Access card:
ISBN: 9780077461287
Important Dates –Fall 2011
August 29 th – October 2nd
Session begins
Drop Date (tuition refunded)
August 29th, Monday
August 31st, Wednesday
Withdrawal date (no tuition refunded)
Last day to add an independent study class
September 19th, Monday
August 29th, Monday
No late assignments are accepted.
August 31st, Wednesday
** Students that have taken a self paced class on the Brandon campus before may turn in their work without participating in the conference call if they wish.
However, they must email the instructor to make arrangements.
Otherwise they will be dropped from the class.
Assignment 1 due **You must complete one of the conferences calls provided before you will be able to turn in your work.
Failure to complete the conference call and turn in your work by the close of the lab on this date will result in the student being withdrawn from the class for non-attendance. Thus, resulting in the loss of any tuition paid for the class!
September 7th, Wednesday
September 14th, Wednesday
September 21st, Wednesday
September 28
September 28 th th
, Wednesday
, Wednesday –
October 2nd, Sunday
NO EXCEPTIONS!
Assignment 2 due
Assignment 3 due
Assignment 4 due & Sign up to take exam!
Assignment 5 due
Exams May Be Taken Earlier if all assignments have been turned in.
Final exam week (Does not apply to
Continuing Education classes)

Intro to Computers General Instructions
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Check the self-paced web page http://content.hccfl.edu/faculty/tcantrell/index.htm
periodically for any class information/updates.
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Check your folder periodically for any correspondence. Questions? Email me at tcantrell@hccfl.edu
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You should be familiar with Windows. This knowledge will enable you to progress more smoothly through the assignments.
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Read and do each lesson carefully and follow along on the computer completing all steps.
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Your work will be graded by the instructor and calculated with the 5 Points per assignment, therefore, the grade that you see inside the SIMNET system will not be exactly correct. All of the assignments are graded on a scale of 0-5 and are
40% of your grade.
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You will receive a sheet inside your folder each week with the accurate calculation of your lessons online. Please check your folder regularly!
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Once all of your lesson are complete and calculated you may proceed to taking your exam.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of the course, the student will be able to do the following:
1. Define the basic hardware components of a personal computer
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the main categories of software by completing a variety of hands-on, cross-curricular projects
3. Explain how technology is affecting our personal lives
4. Explain how technology is affecting the workplace
5. Explain what software piracy is and why it is illegal

6. Identify the relationship between computer databases and personal privacy
7. Discuss computer related environmental issues and health-related concerns
8. Define cyberspace
9. Discuss societal and personal implications resulting from the fusion of communications and computers
10. Explain what the Internet and WWW are and the benefits they bring

CGS1107/CAP8000 – Assignment 1
Introduction to Computers
Lesson 1 – Week 1
Complete Lesson 1 – Week 1 of your class on the SIMNET system at: https://hccfl.simnetonline.com/
You must have a SIMNET access code to enter the system and do your work. If you do not have this you may purchase it from the Brandon campus bookstore or online at: https://hccfl.simnetonline.com/
CGS1107/CAP8000 – Assignment 2
Introduction to Computers
Lesson 2 – Week 2
Complete Lesson 2 – Week 2 of your class on the SIMNET system at: https://hccfl.simnetonline.com/
CGS1107/CAP8000 – Assignment 3
Introduction to Computers
Lesson 3 – Week 3
Complete Lesson 3 – Week 3 of your class on the SIMNET system at: https://hccfl.simnetonline.com/
CGS1107/CAP8000 – Assignment 4
Introduction to Computers
Lesson 4 – Week 4
Complete Lesson 4 – Week 4 of your class on the SIMNET system at: https://hccfl.simnetonline.com/
CGS1107/CAP8000 – Assignment 5
Introduction to Computers
Lesson 5 – Week 5
Complete Lesson 5 – Week 5 of your class on the SIMNET system at: https://hccfl.simnetonline.com/