§ Computer and Information Processing §

6-9:55pm Thursday nights

TEXTBOOK: Discovering Computers 2002 by Shelly, Cashman, Vermaat

PREREQUISITES: none

INSTRUCTOR: Randall Perry, Email [email protected] or [email protected]

Homework is to be turned in every week BEFORE class starts, or transmitted electronically by email or website http://domain-logic.com/class

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an introductory course in computers and information processing. Areas covered include computer terminology, computers in society, microcomputers and use of current microcomputer software, the input, processing and output of data and the hardware and software required, the systems development cycle and data communications concepts. As a result of taking this course, the student will have a broader understanding of computer hardware and software.

ESSENTIAL OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe computer system's components such as: hardware and software, types of computer programs, types of computer files, systems documentation, and batch control
2. demonstrate knowledge of how to install programs
   o Leadership, Decision-making, and Teamwork by contributing toward the success of a group systems activity and demonstrating effective communication skills through use of e-mail and office computer software
   o Written/Oral Communication by participating in class discussions using acceptable and appropriate words, punctuation and grammar in all assignments and written documentation
   o Self-Initiative And Reliability by regular, punctual class attendance, contributing to the completion of assignments on time

SUCCESS SYSTEM:
In this course students will have the opportunity to demonstrate achievement in the following Success System skills and abilities:

PROBLEM SOLVING

Demonstrated by:

-Analyzing the problems presented in assignments

-Developing and implementing solutions to the assignments

SELF-INITIATIVE and RELIABILITY

Demonstrated by:

-Regular, punctual class attendance

-Taking responsibility for following through the process of completing assignments by the deadline

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Demonstrated by:

-Clearly expressing ideas in written assignments

EVALUATION OF COURSE OUTCOMES:
The course outcomes will be assessed through class participation, discussions, lab exercises, homework, quizes and exams. Discussions are to build upon and enhance concepts and skills covered in the reading assignments. In-Class lab exercises will apply these concepts and skills. We will attempt to have 2 hours each night to covering the material in lecture format, with the last 2 hours to apply these concepts in the lab.

Be sure to read the online weekly supplements. I designed these to be helpful to establish knowledge and relationships out there. Click on the hyperlink of the week's topic to get there.

Grade is calculated as:

Homework	25%
Quizzes	25%
Exams	25%
Final	20%
Class participation	5%