Syllabus

Syllabus


**PENNSYLVANIA HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ** **CIT110 Theory of Computing ** **MASTER COURSE SYLLABUS **

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[copy of this syllabus is attached at bottom of this page for you to download] Parsons, June: Oja, Dan. Computer Concepts 2012, Compresensive. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning, 2012 ISBN: 9781111529079 · Identify computer hardware and their functions · Operating Systems and File Management · Identify computer software and its function · LANs, WLANs, and the Internet · Terminology After successfully completing this course, students should be able to
 * Credits: Lecture **, 3**; Lab**, 0
 * Pre-requisite(s): None **
 * Co-requisite(s): None **
 * Course Description**: This course provides students with an understanding of the components of the computer and how these components coordinate with each other to become a computer system. Topics covered include hardware and its functions, operating systems and how they coordinate and manage computer activities, computer terminology, various uses of computers in the home and office, data storage, the future of technology, computer ethics, and other concerns. This course lays the foundation required in technical education and serves as a stand-alone overview of the use of technology in office automation.
 * Course Methodology:** This course will primarily consist of classroom discussion although there will be occasion to demonstrate many of the topics via a “computer on a cart”. Homework and projects will be assigned to help ensure that the student is achieving the expected course objectives.
 * Required Text, including ISBN**:
 * Required Course Material**: None
 * Supplementary Materials**: Other materials as provided by the instructor.
 * Course Topics:**
 * Expected Learning Outcomes**:
 * 1. **The student will be sufficiently familiar with a computer, as evidenced by:
 * a) **<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Given an example of a computer system, the student will be able to identify and label the major hardware components of the system at a success rate of seventy percent on quizzes and exams.
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">b) **<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Given an example of a computer system and its geographical location, the student will be able to identify the type of computer system and network type at a success rate of seventy percent on quizzes and exams.
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">2. **<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">The student will be sufficiently familiar with storing and processing data, as evidenced by:
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">a) **<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Given a specific scenario, the student will be able to label the various storage devices of a computer system at a success rate of seventy percent on quizzes and exams.
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">b) **<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Given scenarios relative to computer processing, the student will be able to recognize the hardware and explain the path necessary for processing to take place at a success rate of seventy percent on quizzes and exams.
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">3. **<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">The student will be sufficiently familiar with computer operating systems and software, as evidenced by:
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">a) **<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Given a specific scenario, the student will be able to define and identify the different types of operating systems as well as the basic tasks necessary to administer of an operating system at a success rate of seventy percent on quizzes and exams.
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">b) **<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Given a specific scenario, the student will be able to recognize and use the various different types of computer software application types at a success rate of seventy percent on quizzes and exams.
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">4. **<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">The student will be sufficiently familiar with the Internet and its importance in today’s technology, as evidenced by:
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">a) **<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Given an Internet connection, the student will be able to use the various tools such as a Web Browser, Search Engine, and Email at a success rate of seventy percent on quizzes, exams and projects.
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">5. **<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">The student will be sufficiently familiar with computer terminology as evidenced by:
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">a) **<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Given computer terms, the student will be able to define the terms at a success rate of seventy percent on quizzes and exams.

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">The following criteria will be used to determine final grades: <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Quizzes 20 % <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">4 Exams 55 % <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Project 15 % <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Participation 10 %
 * Student Evaluation**:

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Each student’s final grade will be determined by results of at least 5 evaluations, which will be some combination of exams, homework and project deliverables. Assignments will be expected when due and points may be deducted for late assignments. If a student misses an exam, the grade will be zero unless the absence was a result of extenuating circumstances that are verifiable by the instructor, in which case a make-up examination will be scheduled. Students will also receive five points each week for class participation if they attend class. Any student attending class will be participating in the class. <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Each student must demonstrate the ability to perform all learning objectives in order to receive a minimum grade of “C” for the course. The student’s final grade will be determined using the following grading policy: 90%-100% = “A,” 80%-89% = “B,” 70%-79% = “C,” 60%-69% = “D,” below 60% = “F.” The following is a tentative schedule for the term. Your instructor may deviate from the schedule as deemed necessary. Advance notice will be provided by your instructor if changes are made to this schedule.
 * Course Outline**:

**<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Week# ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">(Midterm) ||  ||
 * || **<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Topic ** || **<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Readings ** ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">1 || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Computers and Digital Basics || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Chapter 1 ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">2 || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Computer Hardware || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Chapter 2 ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">3 || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Computer Software || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Chapter 3 ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">4 || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Review and Exam Chapters 1 - 3 ||  ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">5 || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Operating Systems and File Management || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Chapter 4 ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">6 || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">LANs and WLANs || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Chapter 5 ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">7 || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">The Internet || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Chapter 6 ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">8 || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Review and Exam Chapters 4 - 6
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">9 || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">The Web and E-Mail || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Chapter 7 ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">10 || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Digital Media || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Chapter 8 ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">11 || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Chapter 9 ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">12 || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Review and Exam Chapters 7-9 ||  ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">13 || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Information Systems Analysis and Design || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Chapter 10 ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">14 || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Review and Project ||  ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">15 || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: 16px;">Review and Final Exam ||  ||