Genesee Community College

Course Syllabus

Course ID: CIS102 Course Section:

Title: Introduction to Computers

Term: Fall 2006

Instructor Name: Joseph DeMerle

Contact Info: Day 800 836-7510 ext. 2303

Catalog Includes the most recent developments in the computer industry, computer applications, the

Description: 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.

Course

Description: This is an introductory course in the study of computers. Students will study the most recent developments in the computer industry, computer applications, the Internet, and the components of a computer system. A hands-on laboratory will stress application programs such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database. Students will be required to make use of the computer facilities to complete the computer projects.

Objectives: 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.

Genesee Community College

Course Syllabus

Required

Materials: The Internet, access tot the www.onboces.org/ctweb curriculum.

Required Text: The www.onboces.org/ctweb curriculum.

Course

Requirements: No prerequisite required.

Grading Criteria: 4-8 Tests, 4-8 projects and participation.

Policies: Per the BOCES handbook and the http://www.onboces.org/ctweb/Curriculum/policys.htm web site.

Schedule

/Calendar: 2.5 hours per day. Fall Junior semester only.

Outline: Recent developments in the computer industry

Computer applications

- ¦word processing

- ¦spread sheet

- ¦database

Introduction to the Internet

- ¦Email & listservers

- ¦newsgroups

- ¦gophers

- ¦telnet

- ¦ftp

- ¦WWW - “ World Wide Web

- ¦net browsers, Microsoft Internet Explore & Netscape

- ¦introduction to HTML

Intro to computer components terminology and computer concepts (e.g. central processing

unit, input, output, uses of computers, etc.)

Notes:

PLAGIARISM / CHEATING: Plagiarism is the dual act of presenting and claiming the words, ideas, data, or

creations of others as one’s own. Plagiarism may be intentional--as in a false claim of authorship--or

unintentional--as in a failure to document information sources using MLA, APA, CBE, or other style sheets or

manuals adopted by instructors in the College. Presenting ideas in the exact or nearly exact wording as found

in primary or secondary sources constitutes plagiarism, as does patching together paraphrased statements

without in-text citation. Each faculty member will determine appropriate responses to plagiarism. Disciplinary

action resulting from confirmed instances of plagiarism and/or cheating may include receipt of a failing grade

on an assignment or the course, removal of a student from a class, or expulsion of a student from the College.