C106 Syllabus: Introduction to Computers and Their Use - Summer 2008

Instructor:      John F. Doyle
Office:          LF-112

     Class:           KV 215      

01:00 - 03:00

MTR  

Office Hours:    MTR 11:00 am - 12:00 pm and 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
                 WF  By Appointment
 
                         
Laboratory:      LF-111
 
Lab Assistant:   Bill Shato
Phone:           812-941-2195 (Please Use email First!)
Email:           jfdoyle@ius.edu
 
Texts:           Discovering Computers 2008: Complete by Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Misty E. Vermaat , 
		    Course Technologies. ISBN 13: 978-1-4239-1205-7 © 2008 ISBN 10: 1-4239-1205-5 
 
		    Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Windows XP Edition by Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Misty E. Vermaat , 
		    Course Technologies. ISBN 13: 978-1-4188-4327-4 © 2008 ISBN 10: 1-4188-4327-X 
 
Course Goals:        Click here
Prerequisites:   None
 
Course Description:    An introduction to computers and their use in information systems,: use of standard application programs; foundations of information systems design and development; 
                 survey of programming languages, Satisfies the basic computer literacy requirement. 
 
Grade Scale:     A+ 97% - 100%     A  93% - 96%        A-  90% - 92%
                 B+ 87% -  89%     B  83% - 86%        B-  80% - 82%
Click for        C+ 77% -  79%     C  73% - 76%        C-  70% - 72%
Grade Book:      D+ 67% -  69%     D  63% - 66%        D-  60% - 62%
                 F  0% -   59%
 

Course Evaluation:    2 Tests            =      30%

X Homeworks =     30%

Class Project   =      10%

Final Exam      =       30%

            Total               =    100%

Homeworks - Due at the start of class.
Projects - On designated dates, part of class time will be spent practicing design skills necessary for homework assignments.
Teams - Student teams of two are required for homework and laboratory assignments.
Ethics - All graded work is expected to be the product of individual effort and is subject to the Indiana University Code of Student Ethics.

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Preliminary Class Schedule: [I reserve the right to change this syllabus at any time]
   Jun 23   Course Introduction, Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP, page WIN 1, Microsoft Office 2007 and read pp. WD 1 - WD 62 and WD 74 - WD 132
       24   Creating and Editing a Word Document, page WD 1, Microsoft Office 2007 Homework #1 due & Read pp. WD 145 - WD 204 and EX1 - EX 69
                Creating a Research Paper, page WD 72, Microsoft Office 2007
       26   Creating a Cover Letter and Resume, page WD 145 Homework #2 due & Read EX 82 - EX 144 and  pp. EX 161 - 228
            Creating an Excel Worksheet and an Embedded Chart, page EX 1
       30   Formulas, Functions, Formatting, and Web Queries, page EX 82 Homework #3 due & Read Chapters 1 and 2 in Discovering Computers 2008  
            What-If Analysis, Charting, and Working with Large Worksheets, page EX 161
   Jul 01   Introduction to Computers and the Internet and the World Wide Web, pp.1 - 131 Homework #4 due & Read Chapters 3 and 4 in Discovering Computers 2008 
       03   Application Software and The Components of the System Unit, pp. 132 - 231 Homework #5 due 
       04   Holiday - Happy 4th of July!
       07   Exam #1 - open book, no other references/resources allowed. Homework #6 due and read pp. AC 1 - AC 137 
       08   Creating and Using a Database, page AC 1 and Querying a Database, page AC 73, Microsoft Office 2007 and read AC 138 - AC 195 and PPT 1 - PPT 65
       10   Maintaining a Database, page AC 138 and Creating and Editing a Presentation, page PPT 1 Homework #7 due and and Read PPT 81 - 160
       14   Creating a Presentation with Illustrations and Shapes, PPT 81 and PowerPoint Web Features, p. PPT 145 Homework #8 due and Read Chapters 5 and 6 in Discovering Computers 2008 
       15   Input and Output, pp. 232 - 351 Homework #9 due and Read Chapters 7 and 8 in Discovering Computers 2008
       17   Storage and Operating Systems and Utility Programs, pp. 352 - 456 Homework #10 due and Read Chapters 9 and 10 in Discovering Computers 2008
       21   Communications and Networks and Database Management, pp.458 - 553 Homework #11 due
       22   Exam #2 - 1 single-sided crib sheet may be used, no other references/resources Homework #12 due and Read INT 1 -40
       24   Integrating Office 2007 Applications and the World Wide Web and read pp. Chapters 11 and 12 in Discovering Computers 2008
       28   Computer Security, Ethics, and Privacy and Information System Development, pp. 554 - 661 Homework #13 due and read Chapters 13 - 15 in Discovering Computers 2008
       29   Programming Languages and Program Development, Enterprise Computing, and Computer Careers and Certification, p. 662 Homework #14 due 
       31   Class Project Due and Course Evaluations 
   Aug 04   Last Day of Class – Final Exam 


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