Welcome to CSCI 10,Computer Literacy, offered for three units, introducing the computer to non-majors. It provides a history of the computer industry, a review of hardware, software, and a range of computer applications. An integrated software package covering word processing, spreadsheets, a database, and presentation software will be used during laboratory activities. Introduction to hypertext markup language (HTML) and Java Script programming are included.
Textbook:
FLUENCY With INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – first edition, authored by Lawrence Snyder and published by Addison Wesley Publishing Co.
This class covers the basics of computer use for non
technical majors. Specifically, the course involves SKILLS, (proficiency), CONCEPTS, (knowledge underpinning I.T.) and CABILITIES (problem solving, reasoning, trouble shooting). With this approach the course seeks to make students immediately effective and launches them on the path of lifelong learning in computing. This course introduces e-mail and the most popular Internet browsers. The focus of the laboratory assignment involves using Microsoft's Office applications suite that includes word-processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software,. The development of a basic home page (Web Site) using HTML and an introduction to java script programming are included.
Topics:
Hands-on time to work on the computer with instruction is
scheduled as your lab time. We will be using P.C. computers with Microsoft Office XP Software. Lab activity will be in O’Connell Building, Rm. 133. Completion of lab assignments is mandatory to
class success.
Grades:
The semester grade will be based on at least two midterm exams and a final, which may consist of multiple choice, fill in the blank, and/or short essay type questions. Exam scores will be added to required lab assignment scores to determine letter grade. Labs are normally scored at 15 points but may be up to 30 points if complexity of work warrants. This class is not graded on a “curve.” Letter grade of “A” is 90-100% of semester points. “B” grade is 80.0-89.9% and a “C” grade is 70-79.9%. “D” is 60-69.9% (Please don't earn less than 60% L) Extra credit equal to one lab can be earned by volunteering and working at the Computers for Classrooms program which has offices on the south side of Chico.
Assignments:
Class Laboratory assignments are grouped into four categories which correspond with specific text chapters. To do labs effectively students will have to read text chapters in advance. Labs move from basic to complex, and in some cases, will extend beyond one or more weeks in a progressive nature.
Acquire an account number for ECST server.
Windows 2000 Software as the operating system in our lab.
Microsoft Office XP Suite
Internet exploring—(Netscape (Mozilla or Internet Explorer as browsers and search engines such as Yahoo, Google,)
Lab 1.1 Software and Data Storage text Chpt. 1,2 & 3
Lab 1.2..Internet Basics text.Chpt. 4
Lab 1.3 Basic HTML text Chpt. 5
Lab 1.4 Smart Searching on the Web text Chpt. 6
Lab 2.1 Tracking Down the Bugs text Chpt. 7,8,9,10
Lab 2.2 Algorithms text Chpt. 11 & 12
Lab 3.1 Spreadsheet Basics text Chpt. 13
Lab 3.2 Using a Database text Chpt. 14
Lab 3.3 Modifying a Database text Chpt. 15
Lab 3.4 Modifying a Database Schema text Chpt. 16,17,18
Lab 4.1 Getting Started with Java Script text Chpt. 19
Lab 4.2 PowerPoint Intro MS Office Manual
Lab 4.3 PowerPoint Advanced MS Office Manual
Lab 4.4 Calander Week of May 10 thru 14th Open-Wrap-Up
Late Work:
Late homework/lab assignments will lose 50% of their value. Papers more than 5 working days past due will not be accepted. Students experiencing problems should consult with instructor early in the semester. No make-ups for midterm exams/pop quizzes will be allowed without documentation attesting to “serious and compelling reasons” for the absence.