JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY 

CS201 - Introduction to Information Technology
Spring 2004

Instructor: Cynthia G. Jensen         Phone: 256-782-5257
Room: 303 Bibb Graves        Email: cjensen@jsucc.jsu.edu
Office Hours: 7:30-8:30 PM MW, 2:15-4:30 PM TTH
 (All other times by appointment only.)

CATALOG DESCRIPTION

    A brief exposure to theory and operations of Information Technology. Concepts presented include computer ~ systems, hardware and software. Hands-on experience with selected productivity software packages. Lab Fee.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1)      To expose the student to the concepts of a complete computer-based information processing system.

2)      To develop an understanding of the terminology unique to the computer science field.

3)      To provide hands-on experience with both hardware and software capabilities by requiring the student to learn to use selected commercial application packages.

POLICIES

1.          Roll will be called daily. The necessity to attend class and lab on a regular basis will soon be apparent. For consistent class attendance you will be given 10 final exam bonus points at the start of the course. After 1 absence you will lose 1 point for each additional hour that you are absent. If you are tardy to class it is your responsibility to inform me, as my records will be used for assigning bonus points.

 2.          If you must leave class early, please inform me before class begins. Don't expect private lectures when you cut class or lab. If you cannot keep up in lab because you have cut class, I will not wait for you to catch up with the rest of the class. Students are responsible for all announcements and assignments made in class.

 3.          If a student misses an exam, arrangements for the makeup exam should be made within 1 week.  It is the student’s responsibility to request a make-up exam. The absence must be legitimate (doctor’s excuse, etc.).  Only two make-up exams are allowed.  All others must be taken on time.  Exams not taken will result in a zero.

 4.          All homework assignments are to be turned in at the beginning of class on the due date. Only 2 late assignments will be accepted. I will NOT accept late work except in an emergency situation. If you are absent from class on the day work is due, make sure someone turns in the work for you. No homework that is over two weeks late will be accepted for credit.

5.          Students will be working together in the lab portion of the class; however, students are expected to complete their homework assignments on their own. All projects that indicate copying will result in a zero for all parties involved.

6.          All students are expected to attend class fully prepared with appropriate materials and all devices, which make noise, turned to the off position (e.g., cellular phones, pagers, personal stereos, etc.). 

7.          Any student behavior deemed disruptive by the professor will result in expulsion of the student from the classroom, with an absence for the day and possible disciplinary action.”

8.          No tobacco related products in class.

     All current Jacksonville State University policies will apply.

TEXTBOOKS

Computer Concepts (Illustrated Series - Standard Edition), Fourth Edition Parsons
    and Oja - Course Technology, Inc. 2002.
Microsoft Office XP - by Course Technology, Inc., 2002

Diskette

    One 3.5" (IBM) diskette is needed for lab. It is your responsibility to make sure that you have saved your homework in the correct format so that I can access it and grade it.  You can purchase diskettes from the Computer Science Club for $1.00.

COURSE OUTLINE

EXAM 1 - ( UNIT A, UNIT B, WINDOW 2000)                                 100 POINTS
EXAM 2 - ( UNIT C, UNIT D, WORD XP)                                        100 POINTS
EXAM 3 - ( UNIT E, UNIT F, EXCEL XP)                                         100 POINTS
FINAL EXAM - ( UNIT G, UNIT H, PowerPoint XP)                          100 POINTS
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS - 25 POINTS EACH                           200 POINTS
LABS and QUIZZES                                                                             50 POINTS
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE                                                              650 POINTS

 

Any student who receives failing grades during this course is urged to discuss this with me. Tutors may be obtained in the basement of the library through CII. Apply early!

Start Programs Immediately Do NOT Procrastinate Ask Question in Class Backup! Backup! Backup!

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