Frederick Community College

Course Syllabus

(CIS101-ONL2 [610] January Term 2011)

Class Begins: 01/03/2011

Class Ends: 01/14/2011

Last Day to Withdraw: 01/10/2011

Instructor Information

Instructor: Frank (Francis M.) Seidel

Associate Professor of CIS / IT Program Manager

Office: C-214 (Science & Technology Hall)

E-mail: fseidel@frederick.edu

Phone Number: 301-846-2505 (Department)

(The department can contact your instructor in the case of an emergency, but the preferred method of contact is e-mail.)

Office Hours: By Appointment Only

Campus Mail Box Number: TBA

Course Information

Course: Introduction to Computers and Information Processing

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: EN 50A and EN 52 or

ESL 95 and ESL 99

Co-requisites: None

Course Description

Emphasizes microcomputer hardware and software, data organization and an overview of programming and application software. Uses application software in the areas of database management, spreadsheets, word processing and graphics.

Core Learning Outcomes: By the completion of the course:

The Students will demonstrate college-level communications skills by-

• Explaining the basic concepts and vocabulary of computer information systems in effective, clear and grammatically correct English.

• Using research techniques to locate current articles on issues related to societal impact of computers and summarizing research findings in a written report and a class presentation.

The Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills by-

• Creating and using graphs, tables and diagrams to interpret and analyze quantitative information.

• Creating appropriate queries and synthesizing data retrieved from databases.

The Students will demonstrate an understanding of technology and its uses by-

• Relating the history of the development of the computer and the way in which the computer has changed society.

• Using appropriate computer terminology related to hardware, software and communication.

• Using a computer to analyze data retrieved from a database.

• Using a computerized spreadsheet to solve algebraic problems.

The Students will understand and be able to interpret social and educational values by-

• Researching current articles on issues related to the impact of computers on the economic, political and cultural development of society then summarizing the research findings in a written report and a class presentation.

• Displaying an understanding of academic honesty and copyright law.

In addition to the above, the Students will demonstrate computer literacy by-

• Configuring a computer system for purchase.

• Examining the security and privacy issues and implications of public and private databases.

• Integrating data from one application into another.

• Describing software development methods.

Instructional Methods

On-line Lecture Topics, discussion board, software demonstration, and hands-on activities.

Text(s) (Please indicate if text is required or optional)

Students have a choice of two variations of the textbooks for this class. The first version includes paper textbooks and e-books accessible through a MyITLab access code. The second variation includes only the e-books accessible through a MyITLab access code. All students must purchase, at a minimum, a new access code to MyITLab from the FCC Bookstore because these codes are assigned to individual students and cannot be sold or given to anyone else. BUYING ON-LINE OR USED BOOKS WILL LIKELY COST YOU MORE IN TOTAL AFTER PURCHASING THE ACCESS CODES (ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE FCC BOOKSTORE). The books used for this course are as follows:

Technology in Action, 7th Edition, Complete, Alan Evans, Kendall Martin and Mary Anne Poatsy; Pearson Prentice Hall, © 2011, ISBN-13: 978-0-13-509669-7/ISBN-10: 0-13-509669-3. (This book is referenced as TiA in the topical outline and contains chapters 1-13.)

Skills for Success with Microsoft Office 2007, Kris Townsend. Pearson Prentice Hall, © 2009, ISBN-13 978-0-13-502456-0/ISBN-10: 0-13-502456-0. (This book is referenced as Office in the topical outline.)

Progress Report

Students will receive some form of written (electronic) assessment of their progress in the course no later than the fourth class.

Assessment Method

Tests / Papers / Projects	Approximate Percentage Value (subject to change)	Final Grade Scale
Quizzes (13)	37.5%	90.0% to 100.0% = A
Tests (1)	17.5%	80.0% to 89.9% = B
Surveys, Activity Submission, Activity Reviews and/or Discussion Forums	15.0%	70.0% to 79.9% = C
Assignments and Application Assessments	30.0%	60.0% to 69.9% = D
		Below 60.0% = F
TOTAL	100.0%

Codes of Academic Integrity and Student Conduct

Students are required to uphold the Code of Academic Integrity and the Code of Student Conduct. Students who violate either of these codes may receive a failing grade in the class. Information about these codes and other student policies, procedures, and penalties is available on the Student Policy and Procedures web page at http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/studentpolicies.aspx .

Student Services

A variety of services are available to assist students in succeeding at FCC. Students can learn more about these services by visiting the Student Services web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/index.aspx

Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations or who have questions related to disabilities services should contact the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office at 301-846-2408. Students can learn more about these services by visiting the Services for Students with Disabilities web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/disability.aspx .

Participation Policy

Attendance and participation is required. Students in this class are expected to assume responsibility for attending and participating fully in class. Student are expected to come to class prepared to participate, this includes but is not limited to reading the chapter to be covered before the class in which it is covered. Active participation will enhance the student learning process. Disruptive or unprofessional behavior diminishes the learning environment for the entire class and will not be tolerated. Students using of electronic devices (e.g., cell phones) or surfing the Web during class for material not related to active participation in the class is considered disruptive behavior. Disruptive students may be asked to leave the class and will not be given credit for participation in the class activities. (Please refer to the "Classroom Behavior" section in the Student Handbook for more information on expected behavior.) Absence from a class does not excuse a student from knowing what was covered in class or from completing activities, assignments, quizzes, tests, or other requirements of the course on time, which may affect your grade. Excused absences include illness (with doctor's note), emergencies deemed as such by your instructor, religious holidays, and official College functions. The instructor has full discretion on whether the absence to qualifies as an excused absence and whether to issue makeup work for the student to complete.

Email Communication

All students will receive and be expected to use their FCC provided (myfcc.frederick.edu) email address for their correspondence with faculty and staff at the college. Students can establish and access their FCC email accounts at the login page: https://myfcc.frederick.edu.

Topical Outline

Every effort will be made to keep to this schedule; however, the instructor reserves the right to alter or amend it as necessary. Additional dates, as published in the academic schedule of classes and listed below, may be required as make-up days for inclement weather.

Class	Date	Subject	Content/Assignment
1	3-Jan	Syllabus Review & Orientation Windows 7	Complete Orientation & Review Syllabus Orientation Discussion Introduction to MyITLab Tia: Chapter 1: Why Computers Matter to You: Becoming Computer Literate • Computer literacy • Computers and careers • Technology challenges Sound Byte: Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Computer (Required) Chapter 1 Activity Review Chapter 1 - Discussion Forum Complete Windows 7 Activities Tia: Chapter 1 On-Line Activities & Review Complete TiA Chapter 3:Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web’s Resources • History of the Internet • Forms of Internet communication • Web entertainment • E-commerce • Web browsers, URLs and Hyperlinks • Search engines & Improving results • Evaluating Web sites • Connecting to the Internet • Future of the Internet Chapter 3 Activities Sound Byte - Healthy Computing Crossword Puzzle (Optional) Chapter 3 Activity Review Chapter 3 - Discussion Forum
2	4-Jan	Applications Software	Take Ch 1 - Quiz Take Ch 3 - Quiz Take the MyITLab - Word 2007 Skills Assessment Download Skills Data Files if necessary Word 2007 Training Review (if needed) TiA Chapter 2: Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts • Functions of a computer • Data versus information • Bits and bytes • Input devices • Output devices • Processing • Storage • Ergonomics Chapter 2 Activities Sound Byte - Finding Information on the Web Chapter 2 Activity Review Chapter 2 - Discussion Forum TiA Chapter 4: Application Software • Application vs. system software • Productivity software • Multimedia software • Entertainment software • Educational and reference software • Drawing software • Business software • Getting help with software • Acquiring software • Installing and uninstalling software Chapter 4 Activities Sound Byte - Enhancing Photos (Required) Crossword Puzzle (Optional) Chapter 4 Activity Review Chapter 4 - Discussion Forum
3	5-Jan	Systems Software Task Manager Hardware	Take Ch 2 - Quiz Take Ch 4 - Quiz Chapter 5 - Using System Software • System software • Categories of operating systems • OS role in: o Providing user interaction o Managing the processor o Managing memory o Managing hardware o Interacting with application software o Starting the computer • Desktop and Windows features • OS role in keeping the desktop organized • Utility programs Chapter 5 Activities (continued) Sound Byte - File Management (Required) Crossword Puzzle (Optional) Chapter 5 Activity Review Chapter 5 - Discussion Forum Discuss and Begin the Task Manager Activity TiA Chapter 6: Understanding and Assessing Hardware • To buy or to upgrade? • Evaluating your system • CPU • RAM • Storage devices • Video card • Sound card • System reliability Chapter 6 Activities Sound Byte - Window 7 CPU Performance (Required) Interactive Sound Byte - CDs DVDs Blu-Ray (Optional) Crossword Puzzle (Optional) Chapter 6 Activity Review Chapter 6 - Discussion Forum Work on MyITLab Word & PowerPoint
4	6-Jan	Computer Networks Networks & Security	Take Ch 5 – Quiz Take Ch 6 – Quiz Chapter 7: Networking: Connecting Computing Devices • Networking fundamentals • Network architecture & components • Peer-to-peer networks • Ethernet networks • Power-line networks • Configuring software • Wireless security Chapter 7 Activities Sound Byte - Securing Wireless Networks (Required) Crossword Puzzle (Optional) Chapter 7 Activity Review Chapter 7 - Discussion Forum TiA Chapter 12: Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security • Advantages of business networks • Client/server vs. peer-to-peer networks • Classifications of client/server networks • Client/server network components • Types of servers • Network topologies • Types of transmission media • Network software • Network adapters • Moving data in a client/server network • Securing networks Chapter 12 Activities Sound Byte - Network Topology and Devices (Required) Crossword Puzzle (Optional) Chapter 12 Activity Review Chapter 12 - Discussion Forum Last chance to take Assessments on MyITLab Word & Continue Work on MyITLab PowerPoint Discuss & Start the Computer Software Assignment
5	7-Jan	Integration Assignment Digital Media & Devices	Take Ch 7 Quiz Take Ch 12 Quiz TiA Chapter 8: Digital Lifestyle: Media & Devices • Changes that have brought us a digital lifestyle • The impact of a digital lifestyle • Cell phones and smartphones • Voice over Internet Protocol • Digital media versus analog media • Portable media players • How to create and watch digital video • Ubiquitous computing Chapter 8 Activities Sound Byte - PDAs and SmartPhones (Required) Crossword Puzzle (Optional) Chapter 8 Activity Review Chapter 8 - Discussion Forum Begin the Research Report and Presentation Assignment Discuss and Begin the Intellectual Property Assignment Last chance to take Assessments on MyITLab PowerPoint Take MyITLab - Excel 2007 Skills Assessment
6	10-Jan	Security	Take Ch 8 Quiz TiA Chapter 9: Security Issues & Strategies • Computer virus types • Protecting computers from viruses • Hackers • Firewalls • Passwords and password management • Biometrics • Spyware and spam • Backup methods • Protecting physical assets Chapter 9 Activities Sound Byte - Protecting Your Computer Chapter 9 Activity Review Chapter 9 - Discussion Forum Discuss and Begin Security Learning Activity Complete and Submit Computer Software Assignment Review and Complete Object Linking & Embedding (OLE) Activity Discuss and Begin the Integrated Computer Purchase Assignment Take MyITLab - Excel 2007 Skills Assessment Submit Learning Activity – Intellectual Property Continue Working of Research Report and Presentation
7	11-Jan	Programming & Building Applications	Last Chance to Take MyITLab - Excel 2007 Skills Assessment Take Ch 9 Quiz TiA Chapter 10: Behind the Scenes: Building Applications • System development life cycle • Life cycle of a program • Problem statement • Algorithms • Moving from algorithm to code • Moving from code to machine language • Testing programs • Completing a program • Selecting the right programming language • Most popular programming languages • Web Applications Chapter 10 Activities Sound Byte - Programming for End Users (Required) Crossword Puzzle (Optional) Chapter 10 Activity Review Chapter 10 - Discussion Forum Submit the Learning Activity – Security Continue Working on Research Report and Presentation Continue Working on Integrated Computer Purchase Assignment Begin Privacy and Ethics Learning Activity Investigate the Artsys Website Begin Artsys Database Learning Activity
8	12-Jan	Databases	Take Ch 10 Quiz TiA Chapter 11: Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems • Databases and their uses • Database components • Types of databases • Database management systems • Relational databases • Data warehouses and data marts • Information systems • Data mining Chapter 11 Activities Sound Byte - Creating an Access 2007 Database (Required) Take Chapter 11 Activity Review Chapter 11 - Discussion Forum Continue Working on the Integrated Computer Purchase Assignment (Submit it if you are done) Continue Working on Research Report and Presentation Submit the SB Creating and Access 2007 Database Results Submit the Artsys Activity Review Submit the Privacy & Ethics Learning Activity
9	13-Jan	The Internet (How it works)	Submit Research Report and Presentation Assignment Continue Working on the Integrated Computer Purchase Assignment (Submit it if you are done) Take Ch 11 Quiz TiA Chapter 13: Behind the Scenes: The Internet: How It Works • Managing the Internet • Interaction between Internet components • Internet data transmission and protocols • IP addresses and domain names • FTP and Telnet • HTML and XML • How e-mail and instant messaging work, and how to keep them secure • Use of cloud computing to reduce costs Chapter 13 Activities Sound Byte - Web Page using HTML (Required) Crossword Puzzle (Optional) Chapter 13 Activity Review Chapter 13 - Discussion Forum *Review for Test*
10	14-Jan	Research Test	Submit the Integrated Computer Purchase Assignment Take Ch 13 Quiz In-Class Research Presentations Course Summary Discussion Take Final Critical Thinking and Computer Competence Test
17-Jan – Martin Luther King Day – College Closed
Make Up	18-Jan 19-Jan	These make up dates are included to make up scheduled classes due to inclement weather or other class cancellations. Students should plan ahead to be available.