Introduction to Computers and Information Systems
Syllabus for COMSC 100 – 9093 ¿ Fall 2010 ¿ 3 Units
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Meeting
days/time: Lab: Mon 8:30-9:30am OR Wed 11am-12 noon
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Instructor:
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Classrooms: San Ramon Campus - Room E227 Computer Lab – Room 161 |
Office: San Ramon Campus – room 121 |
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Class Date: 7/16 – 12/19
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Class Phone
à 925-289-9114 (Google Voice) |
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Office
Hours: Tues & Thurs 8:30am - 10am @ PHC Select Wed nights 6-8pm @ SRC or By Arrangement at either campus |
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Email
- Class: mariodvc@gmail.com
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Website: http://Webct.dvc.edu
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Course Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to computers and technology, how this technology is used in business, and some of the societal implications of computers and related technology. Topics include the history of computers, current computer technology and terminology, the Internet, software, systems, and societal issues related to computer use. A basic instruction in programming procedures and programming logic is provided.
This course is appropriate for the student with a general interest in this area as well as for the student desiring to pursue further training in computer science or information systems. This class – in combination with COMSC 100L - meets the Computer Literacy requirement for transfer to both CSU and UC campuses.
No prior computer experience is assumed.
At the end of this class students will be able to:
Student Learning Outcomes being assessed this semester are:
SLO#1: name the different parts of a computer and describe their purpose.
SLO#2: create an HTML document with a mixture of text, images, and links.
SLO#3: create a JavaScript program that includes decisions ("if" statements) and loop ("while" and "for" statements) constructs.
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Required Text and Materials
1. Textbook: Understanding Computer: Today and Tomorrow, 12th Edition, by Morley and Parker. Course Technology, 2008. (ISBN: 1-4239-2521-1) - Available at SRC
2. USB – Flash Drive
3. Internet Computer and MS Office
Software (or an alternative)
Teaching Methods and Methods of Evaluation
1. Class Meetings: Important
material from the text and outside sources will be covered during our regularly
scheduled class meetings. Regular attendance is critical and students should
take careful notes. Discussion is encouraged, as is student-procured outside
material relevant to the topics being covered.
Students will earn Participation Points (3) for each class meeting. Students
must be in class for the entire period to earn Participation Points.
Participation Points CANNOT be made up.
2. Homework and Other Assignments: Chapter Readings & Exercises, projects, labs, and other activities will be regularly assigned to reinforce the material in the text. Some assignments may require the use of a computer and they can be completed on campus or at home.
3. Quizzes: Quizzes will be
given via the class website on WebCT (http://webct.dvc.edu)
to help students review reading assignments and prepare for the exam.
Chapter Quizzes can be taken from any Internet connected computer (home,
school, work, etc). Each Chapter Quiz can be submitted twice – highest grade
will be kept. After the quiz DUE date has passed – the quiz will be turned off
and there will be no make-up quizzes. (16 Quizzes + 20 Questions each quiz+
1 Point Each question)
4. Projects: There will be two
projects – the Applications Project and the HTML/Java Project. Information
sheets for each project are distributed during class.
Projects will be submitted via WebCT (2 Projects at 100 points each)
5. Exams: Three section exams
and a Final exam will be given for a total of 4 exams. The exams will be closed
book/notes and are designed to test the students’ comprehension of material in
the reading assignments, as well as any additional material discussed in class.
Exams are proctored and will ONLY be taken at the San Ramon Campus. It is
the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor PRIOR to the exam being
missed and a make-up exam is requested.(See Missed Classes)
(4 Exams at 100 points each)
6. Internet Research
Projects:
During the semester you will be assigned ten Internet Research Projects based
on topics being discussed in class. IRPs research can be completed at the campus
or at home.
IRPs will be submitted via WebCT (12 Projects at 10 points each)
7. Grading: Letter grades will be determined based on the percentage of possible points earned during the semester, as outlined below. The Instructor may change this if needed.
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Grading Scale: |
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Evaluations |
Qty |
Points |
Total |
% Grade |
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A = 90%-100% |
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Exams |
4 |
100 |
400 |
35% |
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B = 80%-89% |
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Quizzes |
16 |
20 |
320 |
28% |
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C = 70%-79% |
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Internet Research Projects |
12 |
10 |
120 |
11% |
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D = 60%-69% |
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Apps Project |
1 |
100 |
100 |
9% |
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F = Below 60% |
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HTML/Java Project |
1 |
100 |
100 |
9% |
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Participation |
34 |
3 |
102 |
9% |
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Total Points = |
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1142 |
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Class Policies
Withdrawal from Class Policy – Review Important Enrollment Dates
If for any reason you need to stop attending class it is your responsibility to contact the admissions office and withdraw from the class. If you haven't dropped and your name shows up on the FINAL Class Roster I have to put an "F" – Sorry but it’s a School Policy.
Missed Classes Policy
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student is responsible for obtaining material distributed on class days when he
or she was absent. This can be done through contacting a classmate who was
present or by contacting the instructor during office hours or by e-mail.
Missed quizzes cannot be made up under any circumstances.
Missed exams are only given for the following EXCUSED absences:
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School sponsored function |
Religious Holiday |
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Jury Duty/Government obligation |
Prior Arrangement with Instructor |
Assignment
Submission Policy
All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date. Late
submission of assignments will be assessed a penalty of 10% per day. No
exceptions.
Academic
Dishonesty Policy
Plagiarism and cheating are serious violations of school policy and will not be
tolerated. Cheating on an exam or assignment will result in receiving a zero
for the entire exam or assignment and notification to the Dean of Student Life.
DVC’s policy can be found at:
http://www.dvc.edu/org/info/policies/academic-dishonesty.htm
Classroom
Courtesy – Respect your classmates, me and yourself!
NO MEALS allowed in class – drinks & water Ok
The DVC Student Code of Conduct (http://www.dvc.edu/org/info/policies/code-of-conduct.htm) is posted on the DVC Website and pertains to both face to face and online courses.
Cell Phone Policy –Turn them OFF – If it Rings or If You send/receive a Text THEN you’re disturbing the class so…..You will bring Cookies to the Next Class Meeting as an Apology! Homemade or Chips Ahoy – we don’t care, just bring the cookies!!
OBTW – I can see when you are texting below the edge of the desk!!
Student Privacy Rights Policy
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a law that protects students from having their education records shared with people without the student giving their advance approval in writing. (Education records include such things as grades, information from counseling appointments, academic standing, disciplinary records, to name a few.) FERPA also gives students the right to see their education records. If there is inaccurate or misleading information in their records, students can challenge it and try to get it changed. Under FERPA, colleges must have students’ written permission to let parents, guardians, spouses, or others see or discuss their educational records, even if the student is present.
DVC Students Privacy Policy is located at:
http://www.dvc.edu/org/info/policies/privacy.htm
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, or if you would need assistance in the event of an emergency, please contact me as soon as possible.
Students who require alternative formats for course materials or adaptive equipment because of a specific disability can request them through the Disability Support Services office. The High Tech Center on the Pleasant Hill Campus (in LC-107) is an adaptive technology computer lab available for students with disabilities and is open Monday-Thursday from 9am-5pm, and Fridays from 9am-1pm. Please contact Carrie Million in LC-112 or at 925-685-1230 ext. 2553 for more information.
For information related to DVC Disabled Student Services go to:
http://www.dvc.edu/org/departments/dss/dss-student-handbook/program-services/index.htm
Important enrollment dates:
· Aug 26th – Last Day to Drop and get a Refund or Last Day to Add the Class.
· Sept. 10th - Last Day to take the CR/NC option or to Drop without a "W"
· Nov. 19th - Last Day to Drop with a "W"
Census Date – Sept 9th
You MUST have submitted at LEAST 1
ASSIGNMENT to me by this date or
I WILL DROP YOU from
the class - this is to verify that you are REALLY taking this class!
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Assignment Calendar
(Subject to Change
by the Instructor)
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Class Discussion on |
Homework Assignment |
Due |
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Aug-16 |
Class Orientation |
Read Chapters 1 - 4 & Complete Quizzes |
13-Sep |
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2 |
Wed |
Aug-18 |
Projects Info Day |
Goto WebCT - Reply to Discussion Board |
23-Aug |
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3 |
Mon |
Aug-23 |
HTML Day |
Get USB Drive |
25-Aug |
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4 |
Wed |
Aug-25 |
Chapter 1 |
Take Practice Quiz for Chapter #1 |
30-Aug |
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5 |
Mon |
Aug-30 |
Chapter 2 |
IRP #1 - Storage Devices |
13-Sep |
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6 |
Wed |
Sep-01 |
Chapter 3 |
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Mon |
Sep-06 |
Labor Day Holiday |
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7 |
Wed |
Sep-08 |
Chapter 4 |
IRP #2 - Purchase a Computer |
13-Sep |
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8 |
Mon |
Sep-13 |
Exam #1 - Chpt 1-4 |
Complete Quizzes for Chpt 1-4 by today |
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9 |
Wed |
Sep-15 |
Chapter 5 |
Read Chapters 5 - 9 & Complete Quizzes |
20-Oct |
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10 |
Mon |
Sep-20 |
Chapter 6 |
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11 |
Wed |
Sep-22 |
Chapter 7 |
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12 |
Mon |
Sep-27 |
Word App Project |
IRP #3 - OS or Utility Software |
20-Oct |
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13 |
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Sep-29 |
Chapter 8 |
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14 |
Mon |
Oct-04 |
PowerPoint App Project |
IRP #4 - Application Suites Software |
20-Oct |
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15 |
Wed |
Oct-06 |
Chapter 9 |
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16 |
Mon |
Oct-11 |
Excel App Project |
IRP #5 - Web Browser Software |
20-Oct |
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17 |
Wed |
Oct-13 |
Access App Project |
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Mon |
Oct-18 |
Progress Report Day |
IRP #6 - Anti-Virus Software |
20-Oct |
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Wed |
Oct-20 |
Exam #2 - Chpt 5 -9 |
Complete Quizzes for Chpt 5-9 by today |
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20 |
Mon |
Oct-25 |
Chapter 15 |
IRP #7 - Computer Privacy Rights |
3-Nov |
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21 |
Wed |
Oct-27 |
Chapter 16 |
IRP #8 - Computer Ethics |
3-Nov |
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22 |
Mon |
Nov-01 |
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23 |
Wed |
Nov-03 |
Exam #3 - Chpt 15 -16 |
Complete Quizzes for Chpt 15-16 by today |
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24 |
Mon |
Nov-08 |
Chapter 10 |
IRP #9 - Computer Health/Ergonomics |
15-Dec |
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25 |
Wed |
Nov-10 |
Chapter 11 |
IRP #10 - Green Computing |
15-Dec |
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Friday |
Nov-12 |
Veterans Day Holiday |
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26 |
Mon |
Nov-15 |
Chapter 12 |
IRP #11 - Multimedia Programs or Software |
15-Dec |
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27 |
Wed |
Nov-17 |
Chapter 13 |
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28 |
Mon |
Nov-22 |
Turkey Week - |
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29 |
Wed |
Nov-24 |
Turkey Week - |
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30 |
Mon |
Nov-29 |
Chapter 14 |
IRP #12 - Programming Languages |
15-Dec |
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31 |
Wed |
Dec-01 |
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32 |
Mon |
Dec-06 |
Progress Report Day |
Apps Project Due Today |
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33 |
Wed |
Dec-08 |
Final Review |
HTML/Java Projects Due Today |
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34 |
Wed |
Dec-15 |
FINAL EXAM - 8 - 10am |
Complete Quizzes for Chpt 10-14 by today |
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