| Class Hours: 3.0 | Instructor: |
| Laboratory Hours: 3.0 | Office No.: |
| Credit Hours: 4.0 | Phone No.: |
| Revised: December 8, 2006 | E-mail: |
| NOTE: This course is not intended for transfer credit. |
II. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Week Chapter Topic(s) 1 Chpt. 1 Introduction to Computer; Computer History 2 Chpt. 2 Internet and Worldwide Web; Making Use of the Web 3 Chpt. 3 Application Software; Business, Graphics, Multimedia Software 4 Chpt. 4 Components of System Units; Numbering System; App. A 5 → Test 1 Chpt. 5 Personal and Mobile Devices 6 Chpt. 6 Output; Digital Imaging and Video Technology 7 Chpt. 7 Storage 8 Chpt. 13 Programming Languages & Program Development; Introduction to Alice; Project One 9 → Test 2 Chpt. 8 Operating Systems; Alice; Project Two 10 Chpt. 9 Communication and Network; Alice; Project Three 11 Chpt. 10 Database Management; Alice; Project Four 12 Chpt. 11 Computer Security 13 Chpt. 12 Information System Development 14 Chpts. 14, 15 Enterprise Computing; Computer Careers and Certificates 15 → Final Exam
III. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESSES: Students will:
- Develop a working understanding of the terminology and hardware devices associated with computer science, programming and data processing. III, II, V, X
- Demonstrate basic fundamentals of Microsoft Windows concepts. III
- Demonstrate basic fundamentals of spreadsheet and word processing. III
- Exhibit knowledge of MS-DOS operating system and PC microcomputer equipment. II, IX
- Exhibit knowledge of a minicomputer operating system (Open VMS and AS/400 Operations) commands and E-mail. II, IX
- Develop an understanding of the UNIX operating system (Solaris) commands. II, IX
IV. EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT PERFORMANCE: The student should be able to
- Use operating systems commands and utilities to perform practical tasks for personal computing. Technological Literacy Outcome, Transitional Strategy, Active Learning Strategy
- Solve problems in computer mathematics. Technological Literacy Outcome, Mathematics Outcome
- Use professionally accepted methods and materials in completion of applications. Technological Literacy Outcome, Mathematics Outcome
- Use the Internet as a medium for obtaining documentation and instruction. Communication Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome, Transitional Strategy
- Use the Computer-Based Training for obtaining instruction. Communication Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome, Transitional Strategy
- Prepare, review, and study documents for distribution to all class members via E-mail. Communication Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome
- Practice elements of the work ethic such as punctuality, professionalism, dependability, cooperation, and contribution. Social/Behavioral Sciences Outcome, Active Learning Strategies
V. EVALUATION:
- Use terminology associated with computer science, programming and data processing fields. A,B,C,D,E,F
- Use keyboard, diskette, CPU hardware, DOS. A,B,C,D,E
- Log-on/boot-up, operate, communicate, and use lab system. A,B,D,E,F
- Use internal and external DOS commands. D
- Prove DOS proficiency in the creation of prompts, sub-directories, formatted disks, batch files and utilize pipes and redirection. D
- Load and run software products and facilities available on the system. A,B,C,D,E,F
- Transfer data files to/from one storage device to another and use the printing facilities available on the system. A,B,C,D,E,F
- Produce a document using computer software products and media resources. B,C,D,E
- Use the PC style keyboard in accessing files, entering data, keying commands and utilizing the microcomputer and minicomputers. B,C,D,E,F
- Illustrate an understanding of algorithms, storage concepts, binary systems, program storage and execution. A
- Illustrate an understanding of system architecture, I/O devices, networking and telecommunications devices, time-sharing, data correctness, language types, software concepts and techniques. A
VI. POLICIES:
- Testing Procedures:
A minimum of three tests is recommended. Tests will cover material presented in class. Tests are not to be missed without a valid excuse.
- Laboratory Expectations:
Lab attendance is required. Assignments will be given and must be completed and handed in at the designated date and time.
- Field Work:
N/A
- Other Evaluation Methods:
Class participation, quizzes and homework will also comprise the final grade for the course.
- Grading Scale:
93 – 100 A 88 – 92 B+ 83 – 87 B 78 – 82 C+ 73 – 77 C 65 – 72 D Below 65 F
- Attendance Policy:
Pellissippi State Technical Community College expects students to attend all scheduled instructional activities. As a minimum, students in all courses must be present for at least 75 percent of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in order to receive credit for the course. [NOTE: No differentiation is noted for excused/unexcused absences. These will be treated as an absence.] (Pellissippi State, 2004-2006 Catalog, page 83)
- Academic Dishonesty:
Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed through the regular Pellissippi State procedures as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to assign an F or a zero for the exercise or examination or to assign an F in the course. (Pellissippi State, 2004-2006 Catalog, pages 62-63)
- Accommodations for disabilities:
If you need accommodation because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please inform the instructor immediately. Privately after class or in the instructor's office. To request accommodations students must register with Services for Students with Disabilities: Goins 127 or 131, Phone: (865) 539-7153 or (865) 694-6751 Voice/TDD.
- Use of Equipment:
Any act of misuse, vandalism, malicious or unwarranted damage or destruction, defacing, disfiguring, or unauthorized use of property/equipment belonging to Pellissippi State is subject to disciplinary sanction.