CSC 105 Introduction to Computing and Computer Applications
Course Syllabus – Summer 2004

Schedule

Instructor: Jack Tompkins Office: BR 281 Phone: 962-7013

Home Page: http://people.uncw.edu/tompkinsj

Office hours

Student Resources

• Several High Density Diskettes, a Zip disk, or a flash drive (preferred).
• A UNCW EMAIL account

Web Resources:

This syllabus as well as a variety of other relevant information for this class will be posted on the internet. You are encouraged to log onto the class page regularly and to send me email. You can reach this page by going to a computer connected to the internet. The pages can be read using Netscape or Internet Explorer.

Useful links

• WhatIs.com
• http://www.howstuffworks.com/

Course Overview:

This course will provide students with an understanding of the basic elements of computing machines and computing processes with particular emphasis on computer applications - word processing, database management, graphics, spreadsheets, hypermedia, telecommunications, and various social and technical issues of computer technology. Students will develop skills in the operation of a variety of computing application programs.

Objectives:

At the conclusion of the course, each student will be able to:

1. Identify and classify the components of the personal computer system.
2. Demonstrate successful use of basic commands, procedures, and navigation on the personal computer.
3. Develop an understanding of the nature of the computing process -- both hardware and software.
4. Demonstrate basic use of computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, hypermedia, and telecommunications.
5. Execute the proficient operation of equipment required in the production and utilization of a variety of computer generated media.
6. State applications of current and emerging technologies.
7. Develop an awareness of some of the social and technical issues raised with computing.

Class Format:

Class presentation formats will include instructor demonstrations and lectures, as well as individual study.

Participation:

Regular class attendance is required. Completion of assignments will entail time spent at a computer during hours outside of class. Late assignments will NOT be accepted.

Evaluation:

Evaluation will be based upon student performance and completion of individual assignments and in-class exams. This will be broken out as follows:

• Exams (250 pts):

1. Midterm - 100 pts 
2. Quiz - 50 pts 
3. Final Exam - 100 pts  

• Lab Assignments (300 pts):

1. Word Processing - 50 pts  (Up to 25 pts for each test and bonus points for additional CBT labs and or tests completed, not to exceed 50 points total)
2. Spreadsheet - 50 pts 
3. HTML Web Page - 50 pts
4. Flash MX - 50 pts   
5. Access - 50 pts
6. PowerPoint- 50 pts 

Grading Scale:

If your course score falls just below a cutoff, a higher, + grade may be assigned solely at the discretion of the instructor.

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 (extension 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.

Code of Academic Responsibility and Conduct:

Students are responsible for submitting their own work. Students who cooperate on oral or written examinations or work without authorization share the responsibility for violation of academic principles, and the students are subject to disciplinary action even when one of the students is not enrolled in the course where the violation occurred.