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CPT 101 – Introduction To Computers
Information Systems Technology Department |
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Semeste=
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Fall 2009
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Catalog Course Description: |
This is a survey course which covers computer
architecture, basic networking, fundamentals of operating systems, Intern=
et
concepts, and relevant contemporary topics. This course also provides an
introduction to office productivity applications, such as word processing,
spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. |
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Prerequisite(s): |
ESL 100 or RDG 100 |
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Corequisite(s): |
[Delete if none] |
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Credit Hours: |
3.0 |
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Departmental Website: |
http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/ed/ISM/CPT/ |
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WebCT Login Page: |
N/A |
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Instructor: |
John E. Sukovich |
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Office: &nbs= p; |
Beltline: Richland Hall 139A &nbs=
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Airport: Congaree Hall 134 |
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Telephone: |
Beltline: (803) 738-7146 &nbs=
p;
Airport: (803) 822-3594 |
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E-mail: |
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Campus Mailbox: |
Richland Hall, Beltline Campus |
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Personal Website: |
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Departmental Assistant: |
Kristine Ray |
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Department Chair: |
Marian R. Nurse
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Program Coordinator: |
Bruce Martin&=
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(803) 790-7505 |
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Class Schedule(s): |
CPT 101 B1Y&n=
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Live: Weds 2:20 R=
11;
3:45 PM, LB 102 Beltline; o=
nline
sessions as indicated. |
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Office Hours: |
Airport: Monday 10:00 – 12:30; Tuesday 1=
1:30
– 12:30; Friday 10:00 – 12:00. All Airport office hours=
in
Congaree 134. Beltline: Weds 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, Rich=
land
Hall 139A |
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Textbook(s): |
Office 2007 XP, Brief
Edition, by: R=
utkosky/
Seguin/Rutkosky. 2008. Paradigm Publishers.
ISBN#: 978-0-76383-356-5. Computers Understanding
Technology Brief, 3rd
ed., by: Fuller/Larson. 2008. Paradigm Publishers. =
ISBN#:
978-0-76382-937-7. |
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Additional Textbooks/Readings: |
N/A |
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Equipment: |
1 flash drive, minimum 1GB recommended |
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General Education Core Competency Statement: |
This course is designed to meet the collegeR=
17;s
general education core competency for: Computer Literacy-graduates should possess the
computer skills to locate, retrieve, and synthesize data to create a docu=
ment
or presentation appropriate to the area of study. |
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Course Objectives: |
Upon completion of this course the student wil=
l be
able to: |
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1. |
Explain the difference between
hardware and software. |
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Explain how computers store and
manipulate information. |
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3. |
Use system utilities to perform=
file
management functions. |
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4. |
Understand what an operating sy=
stem
does, and give some examples of operating systems. |
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5. |
Discuss basic networking concep=
ts. |
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6. |
Use the Internet to search for
information. |
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7. |
Use e-mail. |
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8, |
Discuss business uses of the In=
ternet
and be familiar with Internet terminology. |
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9. |
Discuss the importance of techn=
ology
to future careers, lifelong learning, and daily living for individuals of=
all
ages. |
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10. |
Demonstrate proficiency in the =
use of
application software such word processing, spreadsheet, database, and
presentation software to produce documents. |
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Course Outcomes and Competencies: |
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Intended Course Outcome 1: |
CPT 101 students will demonstra=
te
knowledge of computer literacy core competency. |
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Course Competency: |
Students will complete an Inter=
net
research project assigned by the instructor in which they will research a
topic related to the area of study and prepare a written document or
PowerPoint presentation upon completion of the project. |
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Performance Measu=
rement
Instrument: |
An assessment rubric developed by the instruct=
or
will be used to evaluate the project. The average rating of student
achievement in each performance area will be 3 or higher on a scale of 1-=
4. |
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Intended Course
Outcome 2: |
CPT 101 students will demonstrate overall know=
ledge
of Introduction to Computers course objectives. |
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Course Compete=
ncy
2a: |
Students taking Introduction to Computers duri=
ng the
will complete a final examination, in which questions related to course
objectives have been embedded. |
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Measurement
Instrument and Success Criteria: |
The instructor will evaluate
students’ answers to the embedded questions. At least 70% of
students will answer each embedded question correctly on the final examin=
ation. |
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Course Compete=
ncy
2b: |
Students taking Introduction to Computers will=
be
given a computer applications proficiency test to demonstrate their abili=
ty
to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software =
to
prepare documents. |
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Measurement
Instrument and Success Criteria: |
The instructor will evaluate
students’ performance on this test. The average student rating
will be 70 or above. |
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Course Attendance: |
The department policy will apply: the number of
absences allowed is twice the number of times the course meets per week.
Three (3) marks of tardy will count as one absence. Please note the following: You a=
re
responsible for all material and announcements presented, whether you are
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Withdrawal=
: Should
the maximum allowable absences be exceeded prior to midterm, a "W&qu=
ot;
will be submitted to the registrar to be recorded on the student's
transcript. Should the maximum allowable absences be exceeded after
midterm, a "W" will be submitted to the registrar if the student
was passing the course at the time of withdrawal OR a "WF" will=
be
submitted if the student was failing the course at the time of withdrawal=
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Course Requ=
irements: |
Lecture tests ̵=
1;5
tests @ 100 points each, plus bonus points for lecture items not included=
in
the course text. Lab Tests – |
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Make-up
tests: All make-up tests must be completed within 1 class session of the
scheduled date to avoid a point reduction penalty. Make-up tests are discouraged by=
the
IST Department and will be administered on a case-by-case basis. Repeatedly missing test dates wi=
ll
result in a significant point reduction. |
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Course Grad=
ing: |
The student’s=
final
grade will be determined by the total points earned divided by the total
possible points; i.e., 810 or more points earned out of 900 possible =3D =
90% =3D
A; 720 points earned =3D 80% =3D B; etc. ***=
Note: The instructor will NOT drop the lowest test =
or
project score when computing the final grade for the course. |
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Grading Sca=
le: |
90-100 |
A |
Superior work |
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80-89 |
B |
Good Word |
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70-79 |
C |
Average Work |
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60-69 |
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Below Average Work<= o:p> |
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0-59 |
F |
Unsatisfactory Work=
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Special Pro=
cedures: |
N/A |
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Field Trips=
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N/A |
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Classroom
Rules/Other: |
College policies as
outlined in the Student Handbook will be followed regarding student
demeanor. Courtesy and
consideration of others will be expected. Cell phones, beepers, and other
communications devices must be turned off for the duration of the class. =
*** Students may not communicate with each oth=
er or
anyone else either in person or by any communication device during a test,
quiz, or examination. Stude=
nts
may not leave the class during a quiz, test, or examination without the
explicit permission of the instructor.&n=
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Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in automatic
failure of the test. Repeat=
ed
offenses may result in dismissal from the course and failure for the
semester. |
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Course Topic Outline/Course Calendar with Assignments: See attached. |
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PLEASE NOTE=
: Should
change become necessary, the instructor reserves the right to adjust the
requirements, pace, or scheduling of this course. Any change will be announced in =
class
before it becomes effective. |
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