Course Syllabus
Course ID: CIS102
Title: Introduction to Computers
Term: Fall 2006
Instructor
Name: Joseph
DeMerle
e-mail: jdemerle@genesee.edu or jdemerle@onboces.org
Contact Info: Day 800 836-7510
ext. 2303
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COURSE NO. CIS102 TITLE Introduction
to Computers Fall 2006
CREDIT HOURS 3 Tues. & Thurs.
FULL CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Includes the most recent developments in the
computer industry, computer applications, the Internet, and the components of a
computer system. Laboratory exercises stress application programs such as word
processing, spreadsheet, and database. Requires use of the computer facilities
to complete computer projects. Not open to students with credit in courses
listed above CIS102.
Prerequisites:
None.
COURSE OBJECTIVES / STUDENT LEARNING
OUTCOMES:
At the conclusion of
the course, students will be able to demonstrate each of the following skills
through computer projects, or tests:
1.
Identify how a
computer functions as documented by at least 70% competency on a unit test.
2.
Identify the
process of Input/Output, Processing, Storage, as documented by least 70%
competency on a unit test.
3.
Identify a
minimum of 3 home, education, and business uses of personal computers as
documented by at least 70% competency on a unit test.
4.
Identify a
minimum of two forms of input, output, and storage for computer systems as
documented by at least 70% competency on a unit test.
5.
Identify at
least 3 components of the central processing unit and how they work together by
at least 70% competency on a unit test.
6.
Use word
processing to create a minimum 2-page document with a minimum of 4 formats and
clipart in order to document basic levels of beginning problem solving skills.*
7.
Use
spreadsheets to create a document that contains characters, values, formulas,
functions, and a graph in order to document basic levels of problem-solving
skills.
8.
Create a
database that contains a table, form, and a report in order to document basic
levels of beginning problem solving skills using databases.
9.
Create a folder
as a subdirectory on a root drive to demonstrate basic file management skills.
10.
Write a
one-page paper based upon Internet research in order to document effective use
of the Internet.
11.
Define and use
introductory terminology related to the Internet, such as: Email &
listservs, Newsgroups, Gophers, Telnet, ftp, WWW-World Wide Web, Net
browsers--Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape, Introduction to HTML as
demonstrated by at least 70% competency on a unit test.
This course objective has been identified as a student learning outcome
that must be formally assessed as part of the College's Comprehensive Assessment
Plan. All faculty teaching this course must collect the required data (see
Assessing Student Learning Outcomes form) and submit the required analysis and
documentation at the conclusion of the semester to the Office of Assessment and
Special Projects.
INSTRUCTIONAL
STRATEGIES:
Lecture,
demonstrations, discussions, and lab assignments.
CRITERIA
FOR GRADING:
4 exams 25%
Lab assignments (40
hours) 75%
REQUIRED
TEXT(S): Microsoft Office 2003 Illustrated edition Beskeen,
Computing essentials 2006 O’Leary
Information provided
to the students through instructor handouts and PowerPoints all found on the
official Orleans Niagara CTEC Computer Technology web page www.onboces.org/ctweb.
SUPPLEMENTARY
BRIEF OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT
Content Outline: