Department of
Mathematics and Computer Science
CMPSC-111-01, Introduction to Computing
Fall 2005
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Instructor |
Dr. Khaled Alzoubi |
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Email |
alzoubi@sxu.edu |
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Office |
N313 |
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Phone |
773-298-3863 (office) |
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Web Address |
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Office Hours |
Mon. & Wed: 10:00-11:00AM, and
Tue. & Wed: 6:00—6:30 PM ( |
Description This course
serves as an introduction to computer literacy. In addition to hands-on
experience with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, web page authoring and
web browsing software applications programs, the course will cover the history
of computing, an overview of hardware and software components and an
examination of the social impact of computer technology.
Philosophy
Regardless of your major, and regardless whether you are not sure about
your intent to proceed with your education, this course is of a great
importance for you. This course is designed to provide students of all majors
and non-majors with basic and important knowledge in Information Technology
(IT) to improve their productivity in life. It provides the knowledge and tools
that are necessary for students during their educational and life experience.
The knowledge you learn in this course can be used at school or work to improve
and speed your productivity. It can be used at home to educate your self and/or
your kids. An introduction to Software and Hardware will be provided. Hands-on
experience will be emphasized, using Microsoft office 2003 ( Word, Excel, Power
Point, Access). An understanding to the networking concept in general will be
covered in this course. An introduction to the Internet and related issues will
be provided with hands-on experience.
Prerequisite None. Credit for this course will not be given to a student who
has previously completed Business 242.
Text Books 1- Microsoft® Office 2003, Volume I, by Robert T. Grauer and Maryann Barber, Prentice Hall,
2004, ISBN: 0-13-183852-0
2- Computers (Brief) - 12th Edition by Larry and Nancy Long, Prentice Hall, 2004, ISBN: 0-13-143224-9
Supplies
Each student is expected to bring both of the text books to class at all
times. Students must have the appropriate storage devices (ex. Zip disk,
floppy,
Objectives The student will:
1.
Understand the definition of the computer system;
2.
Learn about the major components of a computer system;
3.
Develop an understanding of the meanings of software
and hardware;
4.
Understand the difference between system software and
application software;
5.
Learn how to manage and save files and folders;
6.
Learn how to use important application software such as
WORD, EXCEL, and POWER POINT;
7.
Understand the general concept of networking;
8.
Understand how to use the Internet and the e-mail;
9.
Understand how to maintain and protect a personal
computer against intruders;
Evaluation Your grade for the course will be calculated
according to the following tables:
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Category |
Weight |
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Attendance |
10% |
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Participation |
10% |
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Lab
Assignments & Homework |
20% |
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Final
Project |
10% |
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Two Exams |
20% |
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Final Exam |
30% |
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Grade Determination |
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Range |
Grade |
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90 to 100 |
A |
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80 to 89 |
B |
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70 to 79 |
C |
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60 to 69 |
D |
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00 to 59 |
F |
Attendance: will be
taken on daily basis, both for the lecture and the lab.
Participation: grade will
be determined based on your completion to in-class assignments and your role in
the discussion process in the class.
Lab assignments: will be
assigned on weekly basis to emphasize the material covered in that particular
week. Usually, you will have one week to complete the lab assignment, unless if
stated otherwise. All homework assignments
are to be submitted on the specified day. Late work will be penalized at the
rate of 50% if it is turned in any time up to the next class meeting after it
is due. After that time, it will not be accepted. However, if the solution of
the lab assignment is provided on the due date, then no late submission will be
accepted.
Final Project: Each
individual student is required to complete a well documented project. The
project will be assigned by the instructor, and it should allow students to
incorporate and implement the knowledge and tools that are covered in this
course. Students will be responsible to hand in both the soft and hard copy of
the project, and present the project to the instructor.
Exams: All exams will
be announced at least one week in advance. No makeup exams will be given,
unless for exceptional circumstances, documentations will be required to prove
those exceptional circumstances. Makeup exams will be different from the
original exam.
Tentative Schedule
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Dates |
Topics |
Assignment |
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Week 1 8/22/2005 |
Syllabus Student resources download: http://www.prenhall.com/grauer Introduction to computers |
Long: Read the “Getting
Started” Chapter, pgs. 1-18. |
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8/24/2005 |
Introduction to Computers |
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Week 2 8/29/2005 |
CSMASTER Account FTP to and from csmaster account Create a simple web page |
Practice |
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8/31/2005 |
MS Word Ch. 1 |
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Week 3 9/5/2005 |
Labor Day: No Classes |
Labor Day: No Classes |
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9/7/2005 |
MS Word Ch. 2 |
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Week 4 9/12/2005 |
MS Word Ch. 3 |
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9/14/2005 |
MS Word Ch. 4 |
Ch. 4 MS WORD Tutorial |
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Week 5 9/19/2005 |
MS Word Ch. 4 |
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9/21/2005 |
Review |
Review |
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Week 6 9/26/2005 |
Exam #1 |
Exam #1 |
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9/28/2005 |
MS Excel Ch. 1 |
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Week 7 10/3/2005 |
Long: MS Excel Ch. 1 |
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10/5/2005 |
Long: MS Excel Ch. 2 |
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Week 8 |
MS Excel Ch. 2 |
Office 2003 Book: Do Ex. 1 on Pg. 378, and Ex. 5 on Pg. 382. Due |
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Long: MS Excel Ch. 3 |
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Week 9 |
Long: MS Excel
Ch. 3 |
Office 2003 Book: Do the yellow pages of chapter 3 in Excel |
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MS Excel
Ch. 3 |
Continue- Office 2003 Book: Do the yellow pages of
chapter 3 in Excel |
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Week 10 |
MS Excel Ch. 4 |
Office 2003 Book: Do the yellow pages of chapter
4 in Excel |
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MS Excel Ch. 4 |
Continue- Office 2003 Book: Do the yellow pages
of chapter 3 in Excel. Due 10/31/2005 |
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Week 11 10/31/2005 |
MS Excel
Ch. 4 All Excel Work Is
due |
Extra Credit: Office 2003 Book: Do Ex. 3 on Pg. 488. Due 11/2/2005 |
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Exam #2 Ch3 from Long book, and Excel from Grauer book, you also need to
understand the following concepts from Chapters 1 & 2: input and output,
processing, temporary memory, permanent memory, storage, storage devices,
RAM, CPU, software, hardware, system software, and application software. |
Exam #2 |
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Week 12 |
Final Project |
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MS PowerPoint Ch. 1 |
Office 2003 Book: Do the yellow pages of
chapters 1 and 2 in Power Point Part. Due 11/21/2005 |
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Week 13 |
MS PowerPoint Ch. 1 MS
PowerPoint Ch. 2 |
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Long: Ch.4 (Inside the
Computer) |
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Week 14 |
Long: |
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Thanksgiving |
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Week 15 |
MS Access Ch. 1 |
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Review |
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12-5-2005 Monday |
Final Exam 10:00
a.m. to 11:50 a.m. |
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