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Last
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16 Aug 2000
Copyright
(C) 2000 Gao.
All rights reserved. |
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| Description |
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This
course is a general introduction to the area of computers
and information technology, and is designed for all students.
This survey course will examine a broad overview of topics
including software, hardware, the networking of computer
systems and information technology. The student will explore
the implications of this technology with regard to today’s
information society. |
| Objectives |
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To
develop an understanding of basic components of
computers, computer systems, computer networks,
and computer information systems. |
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To
be able to define and use appropriate vocabulary
pertaining to computers. |
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To
develop a high degree of awareness of implications
of the technology in today’s society.
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| Grading
Check
Grades |
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| 4
Quizzes |
56%
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| 2
Reading Reports |
10%
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| 1
Group Project |
10%
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| Final |
24%
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Total
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100%
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course is graded on a straight percentage basis
as follows: |
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A
B
C
D
F
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90%
or above
80% - 89%
70% - 79%
60% - 69%
Less than 60% |
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| Work
Requirement
( nominal hours
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| 3
Units x 3 hours/week = 9 hours/week, consisting of: |
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3 hours/week class attendance
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Keeping
up the work requirement on a week to week basis is essential
by most students, in order to pass the course. |
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3
hours/week homework
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3 hours/week reading, review, and additional work
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| Course
Schedule
( tentative
& subject to alteration ) |
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Chapter |
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Chapter |
Wk |
Chapter |
| 1 |
Intro.
to Course
1. Intro. to Using Computers |
7 |
Quiz
2
6..Storage
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13 |
10. Databases
and
10. Information Management
12. Program Development &
12. Programming Languages
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1.
Intro. to Using Computers
2. Application Software &
2. the World Wide Web |
8 |
6.
Storage
7. The Internet |
14 |
12. Program
Development &
12. Programming Languages |
| 3 |
2.
Application Software &
2. the World Wide Web
3. The Components in the
3. System Unit |
9 |
Quiz
3
7. The Internet
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15 |
13.
Multimedia
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| 4 |
Quiz
1
3.
The Components in the
3. System Unit |
10 |
Reading
Report Two
8.
Operating Systems and
8. Utility Programs |
16 |
Group
Project
13. Multimedia
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Reading
Report One
4.
Input |
11 |
9.
Communications and
9. Networks |
17 |
14.
Security, Ethics, Privacy |
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5.
Output |
12 |
Quiz
4
10.
Databases &
10. Information Management |
18 |
Other
Topics |
| Final
To Be Announced |
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