St. Gregorys University
Course Syllabus for Fall 2000
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Course: |
CS1013, Introduction to Computer Information Systems |
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Time/Location: |
OnLine |
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Prerequisite |
None |
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Instructor: |
James E. Peterson, Ph.D. |
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Home Phone: |
405-728-0408 -or- cell phone 760-7943 |
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Hours: |
Available for assistance via phone at any time |
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e-mail address: |
jimpsgu@aol.com |
Course Description from Official Bulletin
Designed to acquaint students with both the theoretical and practical foundation of computer science. Major components include: history and evolution of computing technology, software applications and user tools, hardware, components, data storage, communications and management and database information systems, system and program development multimedia security privacy, and ethics. Internet based interactive lab activities.
Purpose of the Course
This course is intended to provide a basis understanding of a computer and its utilization for information development and distribution. The course approaches the impact of technology in hardware design and development, software creation and utilization, the systems integration, and the philosophical foundations faced.
Objectives
1. Understand the major components of a computer system.
2. Understand how the major components function and relate to each other
3. Understand how the above is applied to complete systems
4. Understand the role of computer systems and the development and use of programming languages
5. Acquire hands-on experience with computer hardware and software
6. Understand the Internet and the World Wide Web.
Required Text and Supplemental Materials
Discovering Computers 2001; Shelly, Cashman, Vermaat; Course Technology (Thomson Learning) Shelly Cashman Series; 2000, ISBN 0-7895-5937-4
Internet Resources
www.cyber-class.com/ www.scsite.com/dc2001/Methods of Assessment and Student Evaluation
The course is designed with a series of assignments, papers, and exams as listed in this syllabus. Each activity has been assigned a number of possible points available. Grades will be determined by the total number of points earned as a percent of the total points available. (points earned/points possible X 100) Letter grades will be determined by the following scale: 90%-100%=A; 80%-89.9%=B; 70%-79.9%=C; 60%-69.9%=D; less than 60%=F.
Course Outline and Assignments
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Assignment |
Pts. |
Due |
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8/28 (8/31 12:30pm) |
Orientation to online instruction and course requirements |
Record Enrollment code and Class key |
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e-mail enrollment notification to instructor to assure connectivity |
10 |
8/31 |
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Wk of |
Content |
Assignment |
Pts. |
Due |
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9/4 |
I. Introduction to Using Computers |
1.46 My Web #8 Crossword Challenge complete and notify instructor |
10 |
9/9 |
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Critical Thinking Input Choose either 1.43 Video Clip # 3 or 1.45 At Issue #1. Respond to the questions posed and e-mail to the instructor. |
20 |
9/9 |
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1.46 My Web #2 Web Guide complete and e-mail to instructor |
10 |
9/9 |
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Take Practice Test and score 85% or better |
10 |
9/9 |
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Extra Credit Although each of the events listed in he history of computers is important, write an e-mail to the instructor pointing out events or facts that made a mental impact on you regarding the significant role the computer has played in the development of business and society. |
20 |
10/7 |
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9/11 |
II. Application Software and the World Wide Web |
Critical Thinking Input Choose either 2.52 Video Clip # 1 or 2.54 At Issue # 5. Respond to the questions posed and e-mail to the instructor. |
20 |
9/16 |
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Complete the CyberChallenge for this chapter. Answer all questions and e-mail your total points to your instructor |
10 |
9/16 |
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2.55 My Web Page # 7 Search Sleuth Complete exercise and e-mail answers to your instructor. |
10 |
9/16 |
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Take Practice Test and score 85% or better |
10 |
9/16 |
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9/18 |
III. The Components in the System Unit |
3.35 Movie Clip #2 IBM Respond via e-mail to the questions posed. |
20 |
9/23 |
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3.38 My Web Page #3 Scavenger Hunt Follow the directions and e-mail your results to your instructor |
10 |
9/23 |
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3.38 My Web Page #4 Play Who wants to be a Computer Genius and e-mail your score to your instructor |
10 |
9/23 |
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Take Practice Test and score 85% or better |
10 |
9/23 |
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9/25 |
IV. Input |
Critical Thinking Input 4.35 At Issue #2 How would affective computing impact your use of computers? Respond to this issue in a paragraph e-mailed to your instructor. |
20 |
9/30 |
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4.36 My Web Page #2 Web Guide Complete exercise and e-mail your answers to your instructor. |
10 |
9/30 |
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4.36 My Web #8 Crossword Challenge complete and notify instructor |
10 |
9/30 |
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Take Practice Test and score 85% or better |
10 |
9/30 |
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9/25 |
V. Output |
Critical Thinking Input 5.33 At Issue Choose an issue that interests you and respond to it in an e-mail to your instructor |
20 |
9/30 |
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5.34 My Web Page # 5 Play Wheel of Terms and e-mail your score to your instructor |
10 |
9/30 |
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5.34 My Web Page #3 Scavenger Hunt Follow the directions and e-mail your results to your instructor |
10 |
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Take Practice Test and score 85% or better |
10 |
9/30 |
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Extra Credit 5.35 Draw a self Portrait. Draw a self portrait using Paint and attach it to an e-mail to your instructor |
20 |
10/7 |
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10/2 |
VI. Storage |
Critical Thinking Input Choose either 6.33 Video Clip # 3 or 6.35 At Issue #1. Respond to the questions posed and e-mail to the instructor. |
20 |
10/7 |
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6.36 My Web Page # 7 Search Sleuth Complete exercise and e-mail answers to your instructor. |
10 |
10/7 |
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Complete the CyberChallenge for this chapter. Answer all questions and e-mail your total points to your instructor |
10 |
10/7 |
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Take Practice Test and score 85% or better |
10 |
10/7 |
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10/9 |
Exam |
Chapters 1 6 |
100 |
10/9 |
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Wk of |
Content |
Assignment |
Pts. |
Due |
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10/9 |
VII. The Internet |
Critical Thinking Input Choose either 7.41 Video Clip # 3 or 7.43 At Issue # 3. Respond to the questions posed and e-mail to the instructor. |
20 |
10/14 |
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7.44 My Web Page #4 Play Who wants to be a Computer Genius and e-mail your score to your instructor |
10 |
10/14 |
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7.44 My Web Page #3 Scavenger Hunt Follow the directions and e-mail your results to your instructor |
10 |
10/14 |
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Take Practice Test and score 85% or better |
10 |
10/14 |
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Paper Research and write a 2 3 page paper on e-Commerce. Cover what it is, how businesses and consumers are involved, the advantages and disadvantages, the difficulties on entry and utilization, the impact it will have on the total business environment of the future. Use at least 4 reference sources annotating their contribution. |
100 |
10/28 |
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10/16 & 10/23 |
VIII. Operating Systems and Utility Programs |
Critical Thinking Input Choose either 8.31 Video Clip # 2 or 8.33 At Issue #4. Respond to the questions posed and e-mail to the instructor. |
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10/28 |
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8.34 My Web #2 Web Guide complete and e-mail to instructor |
10 |
10/28 |
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8.34 My Web Page # 5 Play Wheel of Terms and e-mail your score to your instructor |
10 |
10/28 |
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Take Practice Test and score 85% or better |
10 |
10/28 |
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10/30 |
IX. Communi-cations and Networks |
Critical Thinking Input 9.39 Video Clip # 2 Respond to the questions posed and e-mail to the instructor. Discuss your participation in this class and your reaction. |
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11/4 |
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9.42 My Web Page #3 Scavenger Hunt Follow the directions and e-mail your results to your instructor |
10 |
11/4 |
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Complete the CyberChallenge for this chapter. Answer all questions and e-mail your total points to your instructor |
10 |
11/4 |
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Take Practice Test and score 85% or better |
10 |
11/4 |
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11/6 |
X. Databases and Information Management |
Critical Thinking Input Choose either 10.39 Video Clip # 2 or 10.40 At Issue #3. Respond to the questions posed and e-mail to the instructor. |
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11/11 |
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10.41 My Web Page # 7 Search Sleuth Complete exercise and e-mail answers to your instructor. |
10 |
11/11 |
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10.41 My Web Page #4 Play Who wants to be a Computer Genius and e-mail your score to your instructor |
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11/11 |
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Take Practice Test and score 85% or better |
10 |
11/11 |
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11/13 |
Exam |
Chapters 7 - 10 |
100 |
11/15 |
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11/13 |
XI. Information System Development |
Critical Thinking Input Choose either 11.37 Video Clip # 2 or 11.39 At Issue #3. Respond to the questions posed and e-mail to the instructor. |
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11/18 |
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Complete the CyberChallenge for this chapter. Answer all questions and e-mail your total points to your instructor |
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11/18 |
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11.40 My Web #2 Web Guide complete and e-mail to instructor |
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11/18 |
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Take Practice Test and score 85% or better |
10 |
11/18 |
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Extra Credit Hands on #3 Draw a Picture and e-mail it to your instructor |
20 |
11/18 |
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Wk of |
Content |
Assignment |
Pts. |
Due |
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11/20 |
XII. Program Develop-ment and Program-ming Languages |
Critical Thinking Input Choose either 12.41 Video Clip # 3 or 12.43 At Issue #1. Respond to the questions posed and e-mail to the instructor. |
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12/2 |
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12.44 My Web Page #4 Play Who wants to be a Computer Genius and e-mail your score to your instructor |
10 |
12/2 |
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12.44 My Web Page #3 Scavenger Hunt Follow the directions and e-mail your results to your instructor |
10 |
12/2 |
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Take Practice Test and score 85% or better |
10 |
12/2 |
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11/20 |
XIII. Multimedia |
Critical Thinking Input Choose either 13.35 Video Clip # 1 or 13.37 At Issue #1. Respond to the questions posed and e-mail to the instructor. |
20 |
12/2 |
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Flash Cards Practice with Flash Cards until you score 85% or better. Notify your instructor of your score and date completed. |
10 |
12/2 |
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13.38 My Web Page # 5 Play Wheel of Terms and e-mail your score to your instructor |
10 |
12/2 |
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Take Practice Test and score 85% or better |
10 |
12/2 |
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Paper Research and write a 2 3 page paper on Careers in the Computer Industry. Discuss the future of the computer industry, the kinds of careers that are expected to be available, your interest in a computer career or how the computer will impact your career if it is not in the computer industry. Discuss the fears you may have as well as the enthusiastic anticipation you have with regard to the technological impact on your career. Use at least 4 reference sources annotating their contribution. |
100 |
12/9 |
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12/4 |
XIV. Security, Privacy, and Ethics |
Critical Thinking Input Choose either 14.33 Video Clip # 3 or 14.35 At Issue #3. Respond to the questions posed and e-mail to the instructor. |
20 |
12/9 |
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14.36 My Web Page # 7 Search Sleuth Complete exercise and e-mail answers to your instructor. |
10 |
12/9 |
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Complete the CyberChallenge for this chapter. Answer all questions and e-mail your total points to your instructor |
10 |
12/9 |
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Take Practice Test and score 85% or better |
10 |
12/9 |
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Extra Credit Hands on #2 Answer questions and e-mail to your instructor |
20 |
12/9 |
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12/11 |
Exam |
Chapters 11 - 14 |
100 |
12/11 |
Notes:
This course is being taught as an online course with only an orientation session meeting face to face. All contact will take place via the web site (cyber-class.com), the telephone, and e-mail. Messages, assignments, tests, etc. will be posted on your student site in cyber-class. However, if you wish to visit face to face I will be willing to do so upon request.
Assistance is available via telephone (numbers listed above) or e-mail. I have an answering machine on both telephones. You are encouraged to seek assistance at the earliest sign of need. Just out of sight is better than hopelessly lost.
A due date is listed for each assignment. Work may be submitted at any time prior to that due date. It is to your advantage to work at a pace that enables you to meet all due dates. Keeping up is easier than catching up. No work will be accepted (and no points earned) on any work that is submitted more than 1 week following the due date.
Extra Credit points will not be added to the total points possible but will be added to your points earned prior to calculating your percentage, thus not penalizing students who do not do the extra credit.
Taking a course online presents some unique circumstances. I have no idea who is striking the keys or completing the exercises unless the person identifies him/her self. I must, therefore, trust the communication I receive as being from the person named. Just as you would not have another write papers or take tests for you, I urge you to do your work yourself. You have an open book and other resources available to you at all times during the course. You are the one who will gain from your effort.