CSCI 104: Essential Computing I Winter 17 - 18

CSCI 104: ESSENTIAL COMPUTING I Winter 17 - 18

General Info:

Professor: Dr. David Tucker Office Hours: If you want to meet, my office Location is: On-Line 149 Ross Hall E-Mail Address: [email protected]

Description:

This course familiarizes students with the interaction of computer hardware and software. Emphasis is placed on the application of microcomputers, the use of productivity software (word processing, spreadsheet management, file management, and presentation software), Internet applications, and electronic mail applications. Students with credit for CSCI 100 may not take this course to fulfill degree requirements.

Additional Information:  This course is approved for General Education - Core 7 and the computer competency requirement.  This course is designed to be a first course in the use of microcomputer productivity software and a brief introduction to computer science.  Throughout the course, the students will be utilizing the commercially available Microsoft® Office and Microsoft®Web Expressions or Adobe Dreamweaver® software package.  There will be a brief overview of the field of Computer Science and the general topics associated with CS. Throughout the course we will discuss features of the Windows® operating system. After the introduction the students will then be exposed to: o Word Processing o Presentation Software o Spreadsheet Software o Web Page Development Software  Schedule and detailed information for the course can be found at: Course Web Page: http://dtucker.cs.edinboro.edu/csci104/Winter2017_18 Note: Check the site frequently for up-to-date information.

Course Objectives

Successful completion of the course will be based upon the following objectives:  Students will be proficient at utilizing computer hardware as input and output devices.  Students will be fluent in terminology and technical jargon used with respect to computer hardware and software.  I'd also like the students to be knowledgeable about what to look for when purchasing a computer system.  Students will be able to access the university computer systems.  Students will be able to navigate in a graphical operating system, in this case MS Windows 7. (Unless 10 is installed in the lab)  Students will be able to use a word processing package to create, edit, and enhance documents.  Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in a spreadsheet package, including generating graphs to answer questions about data.  Students will utilize electronic mail throughout the system using their Edinboro student accounts.  Students will create a web page using state of the art WYSIWYG software.  Students will create a dynamic slide show using presentation software.

Required Materials

Assignments

 Assignment 1:Using Windows Explorer;  Assignment 4: Building and hosting a place in drop box in D2L web page;  Assignment 2: Laptop Purchase  MS Excel hands-on and practice Practice; place in drop box in D2L exercises  MS Word hands-on and practice  MS PowerPoint hands-on and practice exercises exercises  MS Access hands-on and practice exercises

Assessment and Evaluation:

Examinations Derivation of Final Grades  Quiz 1 Weights for Determining the Final Grade:  MS Word Exam Word Exam 15% Excel Exam 15%  MS Excel Exam Final Exam 15%  Final Exam Concepts Exam 5% Web Site 5% The final score will be converted to a letter Directory HW 2% grade using the following scale: PC Purchase 2% 90 < score < 100 A 87 < score < 89 B+ All the MS Office Homework 41% 80 < score < 87 B 77 < score < 80 C+ 70 < score < 77 C 60 < score < 70 D 0 < score < 60 F

Attendance Notes Attendance is expected. If we have an in-class  Incomplete grades will be assigned only walk through and you are absent, then you if proper documentation is presented missed the points for that activity. and the student has a passing grade in If you miss more than 1/3 of the classes (5 the course at the time of withdrawal weeks’ worth) you will be dropped a letter (very rare). grade for each additional class missed.  Borderline grades will be assigned at the Usually this is not a problem but can be in discretion of the instructor usually based some extreme instances. on attendance.  All assessment is based on results as it is unfair for the instructor to subjectively evaluate effort for each student in the class.  Special Note: I do not grade on effort or circumstances, I only grade on results! -- Treat taking this course as you would a very important job, does an employer pay on effort alone?

American Disabilities Act Statement Academic Integrity Any student who has a physical or learning You alone are responsible for your work. Any disability which requires special student found to be cheating or plagiarizing accommodations should have the proper with respect to any component of the course documentation with OSD. Before any exams will be subject to immediate failure from the you will deliver the testing accommodations course. This course is particularly susceptible sheets to me and we will discuss the alternate to cheating. Please don't! You are on your arrangements for the exams. honor to turn in assignments that only you created. In addition cheating does not help you learn the material & prepare for the exam. You cannot pass this class on homework points alone!

Additional Comments Web Page: It is the instructor's intention to provide an Calendar, Book, and specific assignment dates environment that is relaxed and academically can be found on the course web page: stimulating. You will be encouraged to ask questions and participate in the lecture. dtucker.cs.edinboro.edu/csci104/Winter2017_18

It is imperative that you gain access to a computer containing Microsoft Office and allow yourself some time to complete your assignments.