CIS 130 Introduction to Information Systems Fall 2004
Instructor: Leland “Wade” Crawford E-mail: lcrawford@jeffstateonline.com
RC 118-D (856-7854), Office Hours: Posted
each semester on my office door.
Texts: Discovering Computers Fundamentals Edition, Shelly, Cashman, and
Vermaat. Course Technology. This book is referred to as DC in the planned schedule attached.
New
Perspectives Microsoft Office 2003-Brief, Shaffer, Carey, et. al., Course Technology. This
book is referred to as NPO in
the planned schedule attached.
Course Description: This course is an
introduction to computers that reviews computer hardware and software concepts
such as equipment, operations, communications, programming and their past,
present and future impact on society.
Topics include computer hardware, various types of computer software,
communication technologies, program development and using computers to execute
software packages and/or to write simple programs. Upon completion, students
should be able to describe and use the major components of selected computer
software and hardware. Go to http://is.jeffstateonline.com
on the internet for a complete course
outline.
Lab Work: There will be a total of 16 assignments during the
course that will be required to be completed by each student (See heading Lab Time below). 10% is counted off for each week an
assignment is late. The last chance to turn in any lab work for credit will be before
the final. No lab work will be
accepted after that time. Lab assignments are turned in on exam dates. If you miss a class, YOU are responsible for finding out what was covered and
assigned. Assignments are due regardless of whether or not you were absent the
day the work was assigned or turned in. No exceptions.
Lab Time: You must
have time to spend working on the computer exercises. Unless adjustments have
to be made to the planned schedule, the lab days in the schedule are days for
which no lecture is planned. Students having problems with lab assignments can
see me during that time for help. There may not be space available for all
students to work in the lab during those times. If you are not having any
problems or can work at home, you may work on something else during that time.
Do not rely on lab time days
for completion of all lab assignments.
Computer Labs: The open lab is RC 120. The instructional
labs used for lab classes are RC 110, 115, and 122. Before using an
instructional lab, check the lab hours posted outside the door to make sure a
class is not meeting in the lab.
Lab Hours: Open lab hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.,
Friday
Software Used: Microsoft® Windows XP, Microsoft® Office 2003,
and lab tutorials from http://scsite.com/dcfund
.
Materials Needed: Five 3½-inch high-density (HD) diskettes with
labels. You may be able to get by with two or three by reusing them.
Exams: A total of three exams (2 regular exams and the
final). Exam questions are based primarily on key terms and important concepts
from the textbooks and lab assignments.
The final exam time will be given as designated by the “Final Exam
Schedule” administered by Jefferson St CC.
Make-up Exams: Make-ups will only be given in special
circumstances after written documentation has been provided. It is the students
responsibility to contact me within 1 week of returning to class and schedule a
mutually agreed upon time for the student to complete a makeup exam. Failure to
do so will result in an assigned grade of zero for the missed exam. However, arrangements may be made for taking
exams early if needed.
Class Grade: Lab work 20%
2 regular
exams 25% (50% of total grade)
Final 30%.
Total
possible: 100%
Class Participation: Any student that stops
turning in lab work or does not show up for exams will receive a grade of zero
on missed lab work and exams. Missed exams will most likely result in a course
grade of “F.”
Withdrawal: Enrollment Services must process your signed
withdrawal form on or before the last day of class. Students withdrawing after
the automatic “W” period ends will be given a "WP" or "WF"
based on course work due at that time.
Planned
Schedule (Adjustments to the schedule may be required):
It
is recommended that you read all material to be covered in class lecture
before attending class!
|
Class |
Date |
Assignment |
Topic |
|
1 |
Tue,
Aug 24 |
|
RC
113. Syllabus and Web resources at http://scsite.com/dcfund DC: To the Student Pages -
xviii-xxii |
|
2 |
Thu,
Aug 26 |
|
RC
113. DC: Chap 1. Introduction to
Computers |
|
3 |
Tue,
Aug 31 |
|
RC
113. NPO Windows sections (WIN and
FM) Microsoft Windows XP
Tutorials |
|
4 |
Thu,
Sept 2 |
|
RC
120. Lab. |
|
5 |
Tue,
Sept 7 |
|
RC
113. DC: Chap 2. Internet and World Wide Web |
|
6 |
Thu,
Sept 9 |
|
RC
120. Lab. |
|
7 |
Tue,
Sept 14 |
|
RC
113. DC: Chap 3. Application Software |
|
8 |
Thu,
Sept 16 |
|
RC
120. Lab. |
|
9 |
Tue,
Sept 21 |
|
RC
113. DC: Chap 4. Components of the System Unit |
|
10 |
Thu,
Sept 23 |
|
RC
120. Time for questions. Lab. |
|
11 |
Tue,
Sept 28 |
#1-6 due |
RC 113. Exam 1: Key terms
from chapters 1-4 & assignments 1-6. |
|
12 |
Thu,
Sept 30 |
|
RC 113. Discuss Exam 1. |
|
13 |
Tue,
Oct 5 |
|
RC 113. DC: Chap 5. Input and Output |
|
14 |
Thu,
Oct 7 |
|
RC
120. Lab. |
|
15 |
Tue,
Oct 12 |
|
RC
113. NPO: Excel Sections (EX) Microsoft Excel 2003 Tutorials |
|
16 |
Thu,
Oct 14 |
|
RC
120. Lab. |
|
17 |
Tue,
Oct 19 |
|
RC
113. DC: Chap 6. Storage |
|
18 |
Thu,
Oct 21 |
|
RC
120. Lab. |
|
19 |
Tue,
Oct 26 |
|
RC
113. DC: Chap 7. Operating Systems and Utility Programs |
|
20 |
Thu,
Oct 28 |
|
RC
120. Time for questions. Lab. |
|
21 |
Tue,
Nov 2 |
#7-11 due |
RC 113. Exam 2: Key terms
from chapters 5-7 & assignments 7-11. |
|
22 |
Thu,
Nov 4 |
|
RC 113.
Discuss Exam 2 |
|
23 |
Tue,
Nov 9 |
|
RC
113. DC: Chap 8. Communications and Networks |
|
|
Thu,
Nov 11 |
|
|
|
24 |
Tue,
Nov 16 |
|
RC
120. Lab. |
|
25 |
Thu,
Nov 18 |
|
RC
113. DC: Chap 9. Database Management |
|
|
Nov
22-27 |
|
Thanksgiving
Break -- Faculty Meetings, No Class, Labs Closed. |
|
26 |
Tue,
Nov 30 |
|
RC 113. DC: Chap 10.
Computers and Society, Security, Privacy, and Ethics |
|
27 |
Thu,
Dec 2 |
|
RC
120. Lab. |
|
28 |
Tue,
Dec 7 |
|
RC 113. DC: Chap 11. Information
System Development and Programming Languages |
|
29 |
Thu,
Dec 9 |
|
RC
120. Time for questions. Lab. |
|
Final |
Thu, Dec 16 |
#12-16 due |
RC 113. Final at 10:15
a.m. Note: 45 minutes after
regular time. No lab work will be
accepted after this time. |