CSC
105 – Introduction to Computing and Computer Applications
Course Syllabus Fall 2012
Instructor: Ralph L.
Bradley II Office:
CIS 2033 Phone: 962-4260
Home
Page: http:/www.uncw.edu/people/bradleyr E-Mail:
bradleyr@uncw.edu
Office Hours: MWF 10-11, 12-1, and 2-3; or By Appointment
Useful Links:
·
Getting Started – Please Read
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Blackboard Learn
– This is where you will find Chapter Tests, Projects, Assignments, and
Quizzes.
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SimNet (Login)– This is where you will find Skills Tests and Skills
Lessons.
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Course Description:
Basic computer concepts for non-CSC majors including elements of
computing systems and organization; computer communications including the
Internet; applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data base
management, and the rudiments of programming in a current programming language;
social and technical issues including legal, ethical, and security
considerations.
Special Needs:
If you have a disability
and need reasonable accommodation in this course, you should inform the
instructor of this fact in writing within the first week of class or as soon as
possible. If you have not already done
so, you must register with the Office of Disability Services in Westside Hall
(ext. 3746) and obtain a copy of your Accommodation Letter. You should then meet with your instructor to
make mutually agreeable arrangements based on the recommendations of the
Accommodation Letter.
Honor Code:
It is the responsibility
of every student to uphold and maintain the UNCW Academic Honor Code.
Required Texts
Computing Essentials – 2011/12/13, O’Leary
and O’Leary, McGraw-Hill. Make sure you have the "Complete"
version!!
Other
Requirements
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Microsoft Office 2010.
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Access Code for SimNet. I will review this in class.
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Reliable access to the Internet.
Expectations:
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You will take an active role in your learning of the
material.
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You will acquire missed work from another student.
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You will submit assignments on time. Late assignments may be downgraded 10% per
day late.
Grade Calculation:
Unit Tests (35%)
· There will be three tests including the final.
· No makeups without prior discussion!!
· You must be in class to take the tests.
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They will be found in
Blackboard under “Assessments”.
Chapter
Quizzes (10%)
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There will be 13
un-timed, open book quizzes.
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They will be found in
Blackboard under “Assessments”.
Assignments (5%)
· There will be 14 brief written assignments.
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These will be found
in Blackboard under "Assignments".
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There are no wrong answers,
but you must state an opinion and defend it!! Five sentence minimum.
Skills
Tests (20%)
· There will be tests on each of the Microsoft Office skills covered: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
· They will be administered in SimNet.
· You must be in class for these tests.
Projects (20%)
· There will be projects in Blackboard for each of the Microsoft Office Applications and Web Page development using HTML.
Skills
Lessons in SimNet: (10%)
· There will be SimNet Lessons for each of the Microsoft Office Applications.
The instructor reserves the right to
increase or decrease the number of graded activities.
Course Grade -
Grades will be based on the following scale:
93-100 A
90-92 A-
87-89 B+
83-86 B
80-82 B-
77-79 C+
73-76 C
70-72 C-
67-69 D+
63-66 D
60-62 D-
0-59 F