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CSCI 1205 Intro to Programming c#

CSCI1145 - Computers and Computing

A first introduction to computer technology and applications for all disciplines. Topics include discussion of computer hardware and software, the societal impact of computers and computer applications in everyday life and business.

The goal of this computer course is to foster skills development so that students have sufficient computer skills for use in college, at home, and in the workplace for a technology-filled twenty-first century.

This course has three major goals. The first goal is for students to understand the important issues of a technology-based society and to exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer technology. Second, students must demonstrate knowledge and skills in using computer technology.  Finally, students should be able to use a variety of computer technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information. These goals will ensure that students develop problem solving, information seeking, application oriented & adaptation, and, effective communication skills.

TOPICS:  (Chapters 1-11 from textbook + History chapter + HTML chapter + Sustainability chapter)

• Computers – Introduction & a brief history, Hardware & Software
• Central Processing Unit (CPU) and Input/Output (I/O)
• Storage Devices & Multimedia
• Networking & The Internet
• Social and Ethical issues
• Sustainability
• Security & Privacy
• Writing Your Own Web Page - HTML
• Application Software:
• • Microsoft Word/Publisher
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Access Database
  • Kompozer or Adobe DreamWeraver, etc.  
  • Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms and Drawing

Course Objectives:

• Present most-up-to-date technology in an ever-changing discipline
• Provide an in-depth understanding of why computers are essential in business and society
• Teach the fundamentals of computers and computer nomenclature, particularly with respect to personal computer hardware, software, and the Web.
• Provide projects and lab assignments that allow students to interact with a computer and learn by doing "hands-on" projects.

Grading

Grading:

• Exam 1 & Exam 2                        30%          
• (Exam 1:  6^th or 7^th week of the semester,  Exam 2: 12^th week– Take Home)
• Quizzes                                         10%
• Attendance                                   20%          (throughout the semester)
• Final Exam                                   20%           (Finals week)
• Projects/ Reading Assignments   10%
• Class Participation                      10%

Note:

Any student with documented disabilities, who feels he/she may need academic accommodations while taking this course, should first contact the office of Disability Support Services at 973-443-8079 to discuss his/her specific needs. Once the disability is verified, pick-up your letters from the office of Disability Support Services, then make an appointment to see me.

There will be no makeup for any missed Quizzes/Exams. Grading penalties will be assessed for late assignment/project submissions. It is assumed that you are familiar with FDU Academic Integrity Policy which can be found athttp://fduinfo.com/studentlife/handbook/?c=caf&n=05&html=fduacademicintegrity.htm.

Texts:

1. Discovering Computers: Living in a Digital World, Introductory by Shelly & Vermaat, Publisher: South-Western, Cengage Learning, 
2. Lab Manuals for Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint available on Webcampus/Blackboard.
3. Assigned Readings - topics related to course material - on Webcampus/Blackboard.

Computer Accounts:

• Webmail – for using Webcampus/Blackboard for course material
• Opus – Account for publishing your web pages on the FDU server

 Office Hours:

Monday - before class in Computer Science Department or after class. 

 Monday, Thursday 11:20AM - 12:35PM, Stadler-Zenner Academic Bldg, Room 210