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CMIS 108-082
COMPUTER CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• Section: Spring 2004, 082- TR 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. - FH 3208
• Final: Thursday, May 6, 2004, 8:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. - FH 3208
• Instructor: Ms. Denise Franke
• Office Phone: 650-3725
• Office: Founder's Hall, Room 2330
• Email: defrank@siue.edu
• Office Hours: TR 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & TR 3:15 -4:15 p.m. or by appointment
• WEBCT Link: http://webct.siue.edu
• WEBCT Training Schedule: http://www.library.siue.edu/ftc/student.html

PREREQUISITES:  None

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Computer concepts and applications will be explored to aid students in developing a basic facility with the computer. Students will exhibit proficiency with software applications and demonstrate knowledge of computer concepts and components. Computer technology provides consumers with access to a wealth of data and information, both locally and globally. In addition to the Internet, software will be used to display information, produce reports, assemble budgets, and create presentations.
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS & MATERIALS:

• Microsoft Office ^XP,  New Perspective Series, First Course. Course Technology (2002) by Parsons and Oja. ISBN 0619020970 
• Computer Concepts, 5^th edition, New Perspective Series, Introductory. Course Technology (2002) by Parsons and Oja. ISBN 0619044187
• The Internet, 3^rd edition, New Perspective Series, Introductory. Course Technology (2002) by Schneider and Evans. ISBN 061910029X
• Scantron cards (1/2 size 50 per side) from University Bookstore for Exams
• 3 Floppy disks
• Printer card (from Computer Lab)
• SIUE email account
• WEB CT account (http://webct.siue.edu)
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PROFICIENCY TEST:  A proficiency exam is available for this course. Please contact the Office of Instructional Services in Peck Hall to schedule the exam. You cannot take the proficiency if CMIS 108 has EVER been recorded on your transcript. If you plan on taking the proficiency this semester, drop this class before the end of the second week.

OBJECTIVES:

Information Technology Literacy

• Describe and explain the hardware and software components of a computer system.
• Describe, explain and use an operating system and user interface to operate programs, define and protect data files, and perform operation system utility functions
• Differentiate among an executable file, a data file, and a source file
• Explain how file extensions and wildcards simplify file access
• Read and interpret an advertisement to purchase a computer
• List symptoms that might indicate that your computer is infected by a virus
• Differentiate among theses virus terms: Trojan horse, worm, logic bomb, and time bomb

  Accessing, Retrieving, and Storing Data

• Define and discuss external information resources: identify source, content, cost and timeliness
• Locate and access external information resources using available Internet tools: browsers, search, ftp
• Create and maintain an individual directory of external information resources
• Explain how data is stored and retrieved from a storage medium
• Differentiate among the various storage devices and media

 Knowledge Work Software

• Define and explain the concept of knowledge work
• Compare and contrast data, information, and knowledge
• Generate reports, flyers, and other documents
• Integrate word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation graphics software
• Create a budget and inventory document with accompanying graphs
• Create and format a spreadsheet
• Create a slide show presentation to communicate a problem and its solution and provide audience handouts
• Differentiate among a modem, cable modem, and DSL
• Explain the purpose of an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
• Identify the two major web browsers and the services they provide
• Differentiate among an IP address, domain name, URL, and email address
• Explain the purpose of HTML tags
• Compare and contrast the various search engines
• Set up an email account
• Send an email message with an attachment, including a signature file
• Set up email folders and distribution lists
• Differentiate between a newsgroup and a listserv

 Information Technology Hardware and Software

• Identify input and output devices
• Differentiate between primary and secondary storage
• Explain how computer program instructions are performed
• Identify and explain the factors that affect computer performance
• Differentiate between networked computers and stand alone computers
• Describe the purpose of a file server and a print server
• Identify the components on the main circuit board of a microcomputer
• Differentiate between RAM and ROM

 Information Technology Careers

• Identify and explain information technology careers
• Identify and explain information technology career paths
• Use technology resources to research career options an create a resume

Ethics and the Information Technology Professional

• Demonstrate a professional code of ethics to evaluate specific IT actions
• Describe ethical and legal issues
• Discuss and explain ethical considerations of software usage, sales, distribution, operation and maintenance
• Explain the ethical considerations raised by the unauthorized copying of software

 Information Technology and Society

• Describe and explain the relevance and impact of information technology on society
• Explain the role of information technology within a company versus a global environment
• List the privacy rights of consumers with regard to computer technology
• Discuss how you can use web to become an informed citizen
• Identify databases that contain personal information about you
• Describe how encryption works
• Explain how you can ensure the privacy and accuracy of your personal Information
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GRADING SCALE: 

• Straight Scale:
  90-100%=A
  80-89% = B
  70-79% = C
  60-69% = D
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EXAMINATIONS AND QUIZZES:  Examination and quiz questions will be taken from lectures (which may cover material not in the text), assigned readings, and computer lab assignments. Examination questions on computer concepts will tend to be short answer (requiring from one sentence to a paragraph), multiple choice, and true-false. Examination questions on computer skills will require you to use the computer during the examination to perform tasks like those you practice in class and for assignments. Standardized application and concepts tests will be administered.
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PROJECTS, LAB EXERCISES, and LATE SUBMISSION POLICY: There are two types of written work for you to submit for grading: Projects and Lab Exercises. Projects are graded work that requires a significant effort on your part to complete. Projects submitted late will receive a deduction of 10% for each weekday that the project is late (weekends and holidays do not count). After 5 weekdays, the project will receive no credit. Extensions may be granted due to illness, injury, or other personal problems. Severe illness, injury, or other personal problems may require you to withdraw from the course in accordance with published University policy. Lab exercises are graded as follows:

3=excellent work (your work is outstanding)
2=okay (you’ve made some minor errors)
1=poor (the entire assignment has some major problems)
0=missing (you didn’t bother to turn in the assignment, or it wasn’t  turned in on time)

The exercises are to be completed as scheduled in the detailed course outline. All written assignments (except where designated) must be completed using Microsoft Word word-processor software, with 1-inch margins on all sides, and are limited to the number of pages indicated in the assignment/ syllabus. Material submitted beyond the page limit will not be considered for grading. The assignments should be clearly identified, neatly organized, and submitted through WebCT. [Return to Top]

PLAGIARISM POLICY:  The University policy on plagiarism will be enforced to the fullest extent.  A copy of this policy is available online or at the Office of the Dean for Academic Affairs in the Rendleman Building.  The instructor will check sources and topics. [Return to Top]

ATTENDANCE, INCOMPLETES & WITHDRAWALS:  Poor and/or failing grades are directly correlated to your attendance habits. Therefore, attendance will be taken each class, and you are expected to be punctual, be attentive, and attend the entire class period. If you miss two weeks of class, your grade will be lowered one letter grade. Grades of incomplete will not be given unless some act beyond your control takes place which materially affects your ability to complete the course, for example severe illness, emotional trauma due to the death in the family, or accident.  Students are expected to attend all of every session.  See the University policy on withdrawals . [Return to Top]

COURSE SCHEDULE AND ASSIGNMENTS:

• Action Key:  R=Read, S=Submit, E=Exam  *Assignments and projects are due at the beginning of class on the date designated.
• Text Key:  CC=Computer Concepts, IN=Internet Book, XP=Office XP Book, WebCT=Course Web Materials or links.
• Stay ahead in the readings. Bring questions to class. In-class exercises will require you to have read material before class.

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PROJECTS:
Internet (15 Points) - index.html Project
Word (15 Points) - Kentucky Family Vacation
Powerpoint (15 Points) - Your Favorite Sport/Hobby

GRADE SUMMARY :

Assignments (15 at 3 points)	45
Projects (3 at 15 points)	45
Windows/Computer Concepts	60
Internet Exam	100
Word Exam	100
Excel Exam	100
PowerPoint Exam	50
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Total Points	500

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