Introduction to Computers and Information Systems
Syllabus for COMSC 100 – 9082 ¿ Spring 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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Classroom: SRC-E227
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Office: SRC 121 |
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Class Date: 1/25 – 5/28
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Phone: 925-866-1822 ext 5125 |
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Office
Hours: Tues & Thurs 8:30am - 10am @ PHC Select Thurs nights 6-8pm @ SRC or By Arrangement at either campus |
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E-mail: mtejada@dvc.edu
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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 can be found at:
http://www.dvc.edu/slos?comsc-100
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)
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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 topics being covered.
2. Homework and Other Assignments: Exercises, projects, labs, and other activities will be periodically assigned to reinforce the material in the text. These assignments may require the use of a computer. Computer-based assignments can be completed on campus or at home, if you have a home PC with the appropriate software.
3. Quizzes: Quizzes will be given via the class website on WebCT (http://webct.dvc.edu) to help ensure students stay up with reading assignments. There will be no make-up quizzes. (16 Quizzes + 20 Questions each + 1 Point Each)
4. Projects: There will be two
projects. One based on the different software applications we will study. The
second will be based on HTML programming.
Project Hand Outs will be distributed during class. (2 Projects at 100 points
each)
5. Exams: Three semester exams
and a Final exam will be given for a total of 3 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.
It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor PRIOR to the
next class meeting if an exam is missed and a make-up exam is requested.(See
Missed Classes)
(3 Exams at 100 points each)
6. Internet Research Projects: Some assignments for this course will require the use of the Internet. Internet work can be completed at the campus or at home.
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: |
Evaluations |
Qty |
Points |
Total |
% Grade |
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A = 90%-100% |
Exams |
4 |
100 |
400 |
36% |
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B = 80%-89% |
Quizzes |
16 |
20 |
320 |
29% |
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C = 70%-79% |
Internet Research |
10 |
10 |
100 |
9% |
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D = 60%-69% |
Apps Project |
1 |
100 |
100 |
9% |
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F = Below 60% |
HTML Code Project |
1 |
100 |
100 |
9% |
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Participation |
32 |
3 |
96 |
9% |
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Total Points = |
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1116 |
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8. Extra Credit – EC options will be explained in Class.
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Course Policies:
Withdrawal from Class Policy
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
The
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 |
Assignments
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
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
No food or drinks allowed in computer class. Turn off cells phones, pagers, and
other electronic devices before entering the classroom. 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
– 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!!
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:
· Feb 2nd – Drop with a Refund
· Feb. 19th - Last Day to take the CR/NC option or to Drop without a "W"
· April 30th - Last Day to Drop with a "W"
Census Date – Febt 8th
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
Revised on 4-8-10
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Date |
Assignments Due |
Homework |
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1 |
Mon |
25-Jan |
Class Orientation |
Log in to WebCT, Discussion Board & Take Practice |
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2 |
Wed |
27-Jan |
HTML Day |
Meet your Lab partners |
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3 |
Mon |
1-Feb |
Chapter 1 |
Read Chapter |
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4 |
Wed |
3-Feb |
Internet Research #1 - Storage Devices |
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5 |
Mon |
8-Feb |
Chapter 2 |
Read Chapter |
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6 |
Wed |
10-Feb |
Internet Research #2 - Purchase a PC |
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Mon |
15-Feb |
Prez Holiday |
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7 |
Wed |
17-Feb |
Chapter 3 |
Read Chapter |
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8 |
Mon |
22-Feb |
Internet Research #3 - Computer Security |
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9 |
Wed |
24-Feb |
Chapter 4 |
Read Chapter |
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10 |
Mon |
1-Mar |
Progress |
Report Day |
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11 |
Wed |
3-Mar |
Chapter 15 |
Read Chapter |
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12 |
Mon |
8-Mar |
Exam
#1 - |
Complete ALL Quizzes for Chpt 1-4 by today |
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13 |
Wed |
10-Mar |
No Class |
Accreditation Team Visit |
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14 |
Mon |
15-Mar |
Internet Research #4 - Property Rights |
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15 |
Wed |
17-Mar |
Chapter 16 |
Read Chapter |
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16 |
Mon |
22-Mar |
Internet Research #5- Computer Ethics |
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17 |
Wed |
24-Mar |
Chapter 5 |
Read Chapter |
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18 |
Mon |
29-Mar |
Chapter 6 |
Internet Research #6 - OS or Utiliy Software |
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Wed |
31-Mar |
Exam
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Complete ALL Quizzes for Chpt 15-16 by today |
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Mon |
5-Apr |
Spring |
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Wed |
7-Apr |
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Break |
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20 |
Mon |
12-Apr |
Chapter 7 |
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21 |
Wed |
14-Apr |
Chapter 8 |
Internet Research #7 - Application Software |
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Mon |
19-Apr |
Chapter 9 |
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Wed |
21-Apr |
Chapter 10 |
Internet Research #8 - Web Browser Software |
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Mon |
26-Apr |
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Wed |
28-Apr |
Exam
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Complete
ALL Quizzes for Chpt 5-9 |
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26 |
Mon |
3-May |
Chapter 11 |
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27 |
Wed |
5-May |
Chapter 12 |
Internet Research #9 - Internet Security |
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28 |
Mon |
10-May |
Chapter 13 |
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29 |
Wed |
12-May |
Chapter 14 |
Internet Research #10 - Multimedia |
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30 |
Mon |
17-May |
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31 |
Wed |
19-May |
Progress Report Day |
Apps
Project Due |
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32 |
Wed |
26-May |
FINAL EXAM 8am - 10am |
Complete
ALL Quizzes for Chpt 11-14 |