ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers

Semester

Campus &

Room

Professor

Computer Science Technology Department

Houston Community College System

Printable Syllabus: Click here

Department Website: http://csci.hccs.cc.tx.us

Professor’s Website: http://tc3.hccs.edu/lindend

ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers

Spring 2009

West Loop Campus

Rm. WLOP155

Donald P. Linden,

B.B.A., M.Ed.,

MOS Excel

CRN: 76060

Days and Times MW 11:00am – 1:00pm

Phone Contact 713-718-6776

Email Address donald.linden@hccs.edu

Office Hours By Appointment

Other Required Materials:

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1 Flash disk (any size)

Note: Each disk should have your name and class information written on the Volume label.

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2-scantron forms, 50 questions on each side.

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Other materials as directed by your professor

Attendance:

At the beginning of each class period, you must sign the Attendance Roster. Failure to do so on the day in question will result with you being marked absent for that class ( o nly dated and signed Doctor Excuses will be accepted).

Course Grading:

This provides information on how your final grade will be determined, including exams, labs, quizzes, etc.

Item:

Mid-Term 20%

25% Practice Tests, Lab Assignments, homework

In-Class Activities

Semester Project

Attendance

Final Exam

Total:

20%

15%

20%

100%

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Grading Scale:

A

B

C

D

F

90 – 100

80 - 89

70 - 79

60 - 69

0 - 59

Homework and Lab Assignments:

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Unless otherwise directed, all homework and lab assignments will be printed.

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All Homework and Assignments must be collated chronologically.

Make-up Exam Policy:

Any missed Quiz or In-Class Work cannot be made up. Exams taken late will be marked off appropriately for each session missed ( only dated and signed Doctor Excuses will be accepted ).

Course Objectives:

By successfully completing this course you should be able to:

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Apply knowledge of information systems and personal computing applications.

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Recognize and apply the concepts of critical thinking.

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Appreciate and gain benefits of time management by learning to group tasks.

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Communicate with others by use of electronic mail.

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Develop problem-solving skills.

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Develop organizational skills and manage information from one central application.

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Proficiently use file management techniques with a Windows operating system.

Course Focus:

The SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) competencies are included as the

Syllabus Attachment. This course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of Windows

Vista, simple program design, and general computer concepts.

Semester Project:

This course is a combination of concepts and competencies. A project is required that will meet the guidelines below. The project will:

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Utilize the principles taught in the class room

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Illustrate the concepts the textbook covers.

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Utilize the Internet as a resource information center

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Challenge the student to make use of critical thinking.

Dates to Remember

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Topic Outline

Session Session # Dates

Week1 1.

08/25/09

Weekly Topics Outline Description

Course Overview: Course Syllabus and Topic Outline

Microsoft Windows Vista Ch. 1 Fundamentals of Using Microsoft

Windows Vista

Do Hands-on exercises on pages WIN 2 through WIN 63

Homework Assignment:

Read Pages WIN 2 through WIN 62

Week2

Week3

2.

08/27/09 Discovering Computers Fundamentals: Chapter 1

Introduction to Computers

Learn it Online Practice Test.

3.

09/01/09 Microsoft Windows Vista

Continue with Ch. 1

Continue with the hands on exercises


Continue with the Same Assignments

4.

09/03/09 Continue with Discovering Computers Fundamentals: Chapter 1

5.


CH. 2: Working on The Windows VISTA Desktop

Do Hands on exercises on pages WIN 73 through WIN 135



6.


The Internet and the World Wide Web


Week4

Week5

Week6

7.


Continue with Ch. 2



Continue with the Same Assignments


Application Software


Project: Group or individual project will be assigned

8.

09/22/09 Microsoft Windows VISTA

CH. 3: File and Folder Management




9.


The Components of the System Unit


10.


CH. 3: File and Folder Management



Continue with the Homework assignments


Week7

Week8

Week9

Week10

Week11

Week12

Week13

11.


Input and Output


12.

10/06/09 Discovering Computers Fundamentals: Chapter 6

Storage

Learn it Online Practice Test.

13.

10/08/09 Review for Mid-Term Exam

Project Topic Due

14.

10/13/09

Mid-Term Exam :

Discovering Computers Fundamentals Chapters 1- 6 –

ScanTron Exam

15.

10/15/09 Microsoft Windows VISTA: Hands on practical exam

Chapters 1, 2 and 3

NOTE: Mid-Term Exam is closed book, no notes.

16.


CH. 4: Personal Information Management and Communication




17.


Operating Systems and Utility Programs

18.

10/27/09


Microsoft Windows VISTA

CH. 5: Personalize Your Work Environment




19.


Communications and Networks

20.

11/03/09 Microsoft Windows VISTA

CH. 6: Customize Your Computer Using the Control Panel




21.


Database Management


22.

11/10/09 Microsoft Windows VISTA

CH. 6: Customize Your Computer Using the Control Panel



Continue with the Homework assignments

23.


Computer Security, Ethics, and Privacy


In Class Activities:

24.

11/17/09

Project Presentations in class


Week14

Week15

Week16

25.

11/19/09

Project Presentations in class

26.


Information System Development and Programming Languages

Learn it Online Practice Test .

27.

11/26/09 Thanksgiving Holiday

28.


Enterprise Computing


29.

12/03/09 Final Exam Review and Miscellaneous Wrap-up

30.

12/10/09

Final Exam:

ScanTron Exam

Discovering Computers Fundamentals Chapters 6 - 12


ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers

ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers

Dates to Remember

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Topic Outline

Mid-Term Exam :

NOTE: Mid-Term Exam is closed book, no notes.

Project Presentations in class

Project Presentations in class

Final Exam:

Discovering Computers Fundamentals Chapters 6 - 12

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