Students Will Demonstrate an Understanding of the Role of Information Technology

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• Students will demonstrate an understanding of the role of information technology.
• Strategies and Actions used to produce the outcome:
• Study the application of information technology in everyday life.
• Class discussion about what an information system is, and aspects of information technology.
• Assessment Methods: Written Assignments, Quizzes, and Exams.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge of the main components of a computer system.
• Strategies and Actions used to produce the outcome:
• Study different types of hardware components such as the CPU, memory and input/output devices.
• Class discussion of how different hardware components work together and, with system software, make a computer system operational.
• Assessment Methods: Written Assignments, Quizzes, and Exams.
• Students will demonstrate familiarity with and basic proficiency in popular application packages such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
• Strategies and Actions used to produce the outcome:
• Study the application of different types of software applications
• Supervised laboratory sessions for gaining hands-on experience with using common application packages.
• Assessment Methods: Written and Practical Assignments, Quizzes, Labs, and Exams.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge of the use of programming languages and the process of software development.
• Strategies and Actions used to produce the outcome:
• Study of the concepts of computer programming and the use of programming languages, algorithms, compilers.
• Classroom discussion and hands-on experience of computer programming using a user-friendly programming environment.
• Assessment Methods: Written Assignments, Quizzes, and Exams.
• Students will be familiar with the concepts and technology used in modern computer networks including the Internet.
• Strategies and Actions used to produce the outcome:
• Study concepts of data communication technology.
• Classroom discussion of how computer networks are constructed and how they enable communication of information.
• Assessment Methods: Written Assignments, Quizzes, and Exams.
• Students will demonstrate awareness of possible threats to computer security and how information can be protected.
• Strategies and Actions used to produce the outcome:
• Study various types of security threats and protection mechanisms.
• Classroom discussion of computer security and relevant tools.
• Assessment Methods: Written Assignments, Quizzes, and Exams.

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All class materials with this course are available on the class MyITLab Web site( ). It includes e-text, slides, audio-videos, online quizzes, assignments, simulation software with trainings and tests, and online midterm and final exams.

• Register and enroll in the class directly on the
• Register and enroll in the class on with an access code purchased from the CSU bookstore

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Software
To complete all lessons, quizzes, assignments, trainings, tests, and exams, you will need a computer with access to:

• Internet
• Windows XP/Vista/7
• Internet Explorer browser

• Access to our class site at MyITLab

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Methods of Instruction:

• Lessons
• Quizzes
• Assignments
• Trainings
• Tests
• Midterm and Final Exams

Lessons
The CPSC 1105 class lessons are based on online e-text chapters readings, review of slides and audio-videos. The topics covered in the class follow the course schedule. Each student is expected to complete all class lessons, readthe textbook chapters, review the slides and listen to the audio-videos, making notes. The students have to complete the online end of chapter self-tests as preparation for the chapter quizzes. All chapter readings with slide reviews, audio-videos and end-of-chapter self tests are assigned and have to be completed within two class session (only Chapter 1, slides, audio-video, and end-of-chapter self test is assigned for one session).

Quizzes
Thirteen (one per a chapter) are scheduled. The quizzes are open textbook. You can attempt a quiz up to three times. The highest score will count. The quizzes are open until midnight at the due date.The quizzes consist of multiple-choice, fill-in blank, matching, and true-false questions covering topics from the textbook chapters. You can take a quiz earlier but not later the deadline. All due dates and timesof the quizzes are firm.

Assignments
Six assignments are scheduled and will be graded. Four of the assignments are with MS Office 2010 (using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and two assignments are with the textbook topics - create a blog and download, install, and use software from Internet. The assignments activities as designing and developing Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, electronic spreadsheets, and Access databases cannot be learned simply by reading a textbook. You must practice, practice, and practice to develop skills how to design, develop, and solve technological problems using computer applications.Late assignments are not accepted for credits. See the Schedule and Assignment areas of the class Web site for details.

Trainings
The trainings are skill development and learning tools. They are based on the MyITLab simulation environment where your are practicing with scheduled set of activities. Five training are scheduled and available on the class Web site at MyITLab - Windows 7, MS Office 2010 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Multiple training sessions are scheduled to complete and repeat the task of the trainings. The trainings will not be graded. You have to use them in preparation for the tests. For details how to work with MyITLab simulation environment and do trainings, go to the How To.. Web page , open and listen to the audio-video Explore MyITLab Office Simulation.

Tests
Five tests are scheduled on the MyITLab ( ) simulation environment. The tests are for Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2010 MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. The tests are timed and will be graded. They allowto measure your proficiency and skills in the test topics. All due dates and timesof the tests are firm. You cannot take a test after the deadline. For details how to work with MyITLab simulation environment and take a test, go to the How To.. Web page , open and listen to the audio-video Explore MyITLab Office Simulation.

Exams
Your performance in this class will be measured by two exams - Midterm and Final Exam. No make up exams will be given unless an exam was missed due to a documented emergency. Questions on the Midterm and Final exams may include the following: problem-solving, short essay questions, multiple choice, matching, filling-in blanks. The questions are from the textbook topics. Some of the questions are similar to the questions in the chapter quizzes. The Midterm Exam is a take-home, online exam delivered through MyITLab. The Final Exam will be in-class, proctored exam. See the class Schedule for the exam date, time and location. If you are not able to take the Final Exam in-class on the scheduled date/time, you have to take it at a testing center or at ProctorU ( If you cannot take the Final Exam in-class, you have to contact me not later than Wednesday, July 18th with your decision. You have to find a proctor at a testing center who will administer the exam and certify that the exam was taken by you under the prescribed conditions. The proctor must be approved by me ahead of time, so I can verify your proctor identity and communicate by mail and phone with the proctor. The testing centers required a small fee to administer tests. If you would like to use ProctorU, the fee is $25.00 and you will need head phones and Web camera.

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The final grade will be obtained from the following:

The letter grade will be assigned as follows:

All grades will be posted on the class MyITLab site.

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As a student in this course, you are responsible to:

• manage your time and maintain the discipline required to meet the course requirements,
• come to class prepared to ask questions to maximize your understanding of the material,
• complete all readings,
• complete all assignments,
• complete all quizzes, tests, and exams,
• actively participate in discussions,
• read any e-mail sent by the instructor and respond accordingly.

"I didn't know" is NOT an acceptable excuse for failing to meet the course requirements. If you fail to meet your responsibilities, you do so at your own risk.

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As your instructor in this course, I am responsible to:

• lead the class discussion and answer student's questions,
• post weekly lessons outlining the assignments for the week,
• read all responses to discussion questions and comments to responses,
• actively participate in discussions when necessary,
• grade assignments, quizzes, and exams, and post scores within one week of the end of the week in which they are submitted, and
• read any e-mail sent by the you and respond accordingly within 24 hours.

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Class attendance is the responsibility of the student, and it is the student's responsibility to independently cover any materials missed. Class attendance and participation may also be used in determining grades. It is your responsibility to sign a roll sheet for every class meeting. At my discretion, I may drop you from the course for more than 6 absences. Missing an exam or quizis considered an absence. Missed classes caused by participation in documented, formal, University-sponsored events will not count as absences provided you notify me of such anticipated absences in advance and as soon as possible.

You are responsible for all class work missed, regardless of the reason for the absence(s). Late assignments will not be accepted, so if you are absent on the day an assignment is due, it is your responsibility to make alternate arrangements. No makeup exams or quizzes will be given, so please make sure you are present for all exams/quizzes. Refer to the CSU Catalog ( ) for more information on class attendance and withdrawal.

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Academic Dishonesty:Academicdishonesty includes, but is not limited to, activities such as cheating andplagiarism( is a basis for disciplinary action. Anywork turned in for individual credit must be entirely the work of the studentsubmitting the work.All work must be your own.You may share ideas butsubmitting identical assignments (for example) will be considered cheating.You may discuss the material in the course and help one another;however, any work you hand in for a grade must be your own.A simple way toavoid inadvertent plagiarism is to talk about the assignments, but don't readeach other's work or write solutions together unless otherwise directed. Foryour own protection, keep scratch paper and old versions of assignments toestablish ownership, until after the assignment has been graded and returned toyou.If you have any questions about this, please see me immediately.Forassignments, access to notes, the course textbooks, books and other publicationsis allowed. All work that is not your own, MUST be properly cited. This includesany material found on the Internet. Stealing or giving or receiving any code,diagrams, drawings, text or designs from another person (CSU or non-CSU,including the Internet) is not allowed. Having access to another person's workon the computer system or giving access to your work to another person is notallowed. It is your responsibility to keep your work confidential.

No cheating in any form will be tolerated. Penalties for academic dishonesty mayinclude:

• a zerograde on the assignment or exam/quiz
• a failing grade for the course
• suspension from the Computer Science program
• dismissal from the Computer Science program.

All instances of cheating will be documented inwriting with a copy placed in the Department's files. Students will be expectedto discuss the academic misconduct with the faculty members and the chairperson.For more details see theStudent Handbook:

Getting help
Student assistants in the ComputerCenter can help you with basiccomputer-related problems such as logging on to the network, saving your work,etc., but they are not obligated to help you with your assignments. There areseveral tutors at the Department of Computer Science CCT 450 Lab, who can help you with theassignments. Their schedule is posted in the Computer Science department site. Youcan also always contact me during my posted office hours, by e-mail, or byappointment.

For other general computer related problemsor questions, please contact the CINS computer help desk at 706-507-2910 other information related CSU, please see the Student Resources section ofthe CSU Online Web site:

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CSU ADA statement
If you have a documented disability as described by theRehabilitation Act of1973(P.L. 933-112Section 504) andAmericans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA)and would like to request academic and/or physical accommodationsplease contact Joy Norman at theOffice of Disability Servicesin theCenter for Academic Support and Student Retention, Tucker Hall (706) 568-2330,as soon as possible. Course requirements will not be waived but reasonableaccommodations may be provided as appropriate.

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