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CS 201 Information Technology Spring 2006 MCIS Computer Lab Hours
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Course 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. (Department credit not given for CS/CIS majors and/or minors.)
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 software packages.
Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, Tenth Edition. Morley and Parker - Course Technology, Inc. 2004. (ISBN: 0-619-24365-1) Microsoft Office 2003 Illustrated, 2nd edition (Intro Edition). Beskeen, Cram, et al. Course Technology, Inc., 2006. (ISBN 0-619-26840-9) To purchase the texts bundled together with a 128 MB jump drive: ISBN 1-418-88500-2 è one 3 1/2" floppy disk OR one jump drive (memory stick)
Chapter 1 Introduction to the World of Computers Chapter 2 Using Your PC, Windows, and the Web MS Office Windows 2003 and Internet Explorer EXAM 1 22% of your course grade Thursday, January 19, 2006 Chapter 6 Systems Software: Operating Systems and Utilities Chapter 7 Application Software MS Office Word 2003 EXAM 2 22% of your course grade Thursday, February 9, 2006 Chapter 3 The System Unit: Processing and Memory Chapter 4 Storage Chapter 5 Intput and Output MS Office Excel 2003 EXAM 3 22% of your course grade Thursday, March 9, 2006 Chapter 8 Computer Networks Chapter 9 The Internet and World Wide Web MS Office PowerPoint 2003 FINAL EXAM 22% of your course grade Tuesday, April 25, 2006 8 - 10 am è NOTE: The remaining 12% of your grade will come from outside assignments using Word 2003, Excel 2003, and PowerPoint 2003. All homework MUST be done using the specified software (we do not use WordPerfect, Microsoft Works, Lotus, etc.). IF YOU DO YOUR HOMEWORK OFF CAMPUS, BE SURE IT CAN BE OPENED ON A MACHINE IN THE JSU LAB; IF IT CANNOT BE OPENED, YOU WILL HAVE TO RE-DO THE ASSIGNMENT BEFORE THE ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE.
While attendance is not mandatory, you should make every effort to attend all classes. Remember, during summer school classes last two hours, so when you miss one day, you’re actually missing the equivalent of two classes. Roll WILL be taken. If you come into class tardy - after attendance has been taken - be sure to tell me after class that you were late so I can count you present. (Do not make a habit of coming to class tardy.) In order to perform well in the class, attendance needs to be a priority. YOU are responsible for all material missed, including announcements and assignments made in class, on days you are absent. It is your responsibility to obtain notes from a fellow student. Office hours are not meant for individual lectures. Absence, no matter the reason, does NOT excuse being unprepared for labs, exams, assignments, etc., etc. I have little sympathy for those students who have problems when they do not come to class regularly. Please try to prepare yourself to remain in the classroom during the entire class meeting. Students who constantly get up and wander in and out of the room during class are disruptive to the other students. If you do need to leave the room, please do so quietly. 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.). Students are NOT to conduct business (personal or otherwise) during class time. Taking phone calls during class time is disruptive to the other students in the class. 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.
You will receive homework assignments during the term which are to be completed outside of class time. Late homework assignments will NOT be accepted - except in an emergency situation. If you find you must be absent on the day an assignment is due, send your assignment with another student, put it in my mailbox, or bring it to me BEFORE it is due. Normally, homework assignments are due approximately one week after the day they are assigned. REMEMBER: IF YOU DO YOUR HOMEWORK OFF CAMPUS, BE SURE IT CAN BE OPENED ON A MACHINE IN A JSU LAB; IF IT CANNOT BE OPENED, YOU WILL HAVE TO RE-DO THE ASSIGNMENT BEFORE THE ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE. Homework Grading Unless a specific homework assignment states otherwise, 1 to 5 points will be deducted for uncorrected errors. Normally, 3 points will be deducted. Remember: Late homework assignments will NOT be accepted - except in an emergency situation.Labs and Graduate Assistants Each student will be assigned to a lab; you cannot change labs unless there are extreme extenuating circumstances (you must see me if you need to change your lab section). To gain entrance to your assigned lab outside of class time, you must use the keypad outside of the lab door. Your instructor will tell you the code to use for the keypad. The Graduate Assistants (GAs) who teach the labs are in charge of their respective labs. They will make assignments and grade homework. If you need help outside of class time, please contact your respective GA at their office of via email (shown below). You are to show the GAs the same respect and courtesy that you show all of your professors. Exams Electronic devices (cell phones, palm pilots, etc.) are not allowed during exams. If a student has an electronic device out during an exam, it will be taken and placed on the instructor's desk until the exam is completed. Each student must present a picture ID to take an exam. If you miss an exam, an alternate exam schedule will be arranged only when the absence from the exam is cleared with me WELL IN ADVANCE. The only acceptable excuse for missing an exam (without prior approval) is illness; however, other excuses will be considered. Being unprepared for an exam is NOT an acceptable excuse. When an exam is missed because of illness, a doctor's excuse must be provided in order to make up the exam (no photocopies of doctor's excuses will be accepted). Only one (1) major exam can be made up per semester. It really is to your advantage to take all exams on time.
Grades are not "given," they are earned. I simply record the scores you earn on your exams and assignments and use them to calculate your course grade. Do not come to me at the end of the course telling me you need "such and such" grade in this course; the grade you earn will be up to you. I am more than happy to meet with any student to discuss their course performance or grades. If you ever have any questions or concerns about a grade you earn on an exam or homework, please feel free to consult with me.
Copying WILL NOT be tolerated. Each student is expected to do his/her own outside assignments and to ensure that NO ONE uses his/her work. Getting "help" from another student (including lab workers) IS plagiarism. The penalty for plagiarism is a grade of zero for ALL students involved. Lab workers are NOT supposed to "help" you with your assignments nor are they supposed to teach you how to complete your assignments. They are responsible for helping you with hardware problems only. All current JSU policies will apply. You are responsible for being aware of and abiding by these policies, including the Academic Honesty Policy in the current JSU Student Handbook. To quote from the handbook: "Violations of ACADEMIC HONESTY include: C. Rendering unauthorized assistance to another student by knowingly permitting him or her to copy an…assignment…to be submitted for academic credit." GA Contact Information
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