Departmental Course Syllabus
Department:
Computer Information Systems Revision
Date: Fall 2009
Course
Number and Title: ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers
Credit
Hours: 3
Instructor:
See Instructor’s Information Sheet
Office:
NTC 114 Phone Number: 210
486-1050 FAX: 210 486-1750
Email: Web
Address: http://www.accd.edu/sac/cis
I.
Catalog Description: Overview
of computer
II.
Pre-requisites, co-requisites and
other requirements: none
III. Text:
ITSC1301 — Introduction to Computers
GO! Technology in Action,
Sixth Edition (electronic copies available on line, paper copies available
in bookstore)
by Alan Evans; Kendall Martin; Mary Anne Poatsy
Publisher:
Prentice Hall
Copyright
Year: 2010
|
eText ISBN-10: 0-13-245260-X |
eText ISBN-13: 978-0-13-245260-1 |
|
Print
ISBN-10: 0-13-245261-8 |
Print
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-245261-8 |
IV.
Instruction will consist of: a
myriad of individual and group activities to include but not limited too: hand-on projects, writing exercises, oral
presentations, classroom discussions, classroom software demonstrations,
hardware show and tell, internet video instruction, internet research and
resource exercises, internet application exercises and on-campus tours.
V.
Course Content:
Chapter 1. Why Computers Matter to You: Becoming
Computer Literate
Chapter 2. Looking at Computers: Understanding the
Parts
Chapter 3. Using the Internet: Making the Most of
the Web’s Resources
Chapter 4. Application Software: Programs That Let
You Work and Play
Chapter 5. Using System Software: The Operating
System, Utility Programs, and File Management
Chapter 6. Understanding and Assessing Hardware:
Evaluating Your System
Chapter 8. Mobile Computing: Keeping Your Data on
Hand
Chapter 9. Behind the Scenes: A Closer Look at
System Hardware
Technology in Focus: Careers in IT
VI.
Learning Outcomes and Performance
Objectives with their methods of measurement as used to determine the students’ mastery of
those outcomes.
Learning
Outcome:
WECM
End of Course Outcomes- Identify the components of a computer
system; use common applications; explain the impact of computers on society;
identify computer careers; identify fundamental programming structures;
identify ethical use of computers; and use basic operating system functions.
CIS
Department Specific Outcomes -
1. Acquire
sufficient modern computer terminology related to computer concepts and
components one needs in order to select, acquire and maintain a personal
computer.
2. Acquire
hands on skills in the operation of a personal computer to the extent one is
familiar with the common and necessary operating system and application
software a typical personal computer user requires to meet personal and occupational
needs.
3. Acquire
file management skills to include creating, opening, closing, viewing, saving, deleting, locating, copying, moving,
renaming and selecting files in a Windows file management system.
4. Acquire
and practice skills in data mining and information search techniques to
facilitate research and learning in general and in specific computer related
topics.
5. Acquire
and practice written and oral communication skills by utilizing modern computer
related technology.
6. Gain the
ability to gather, organize and present facts acquired utilizing modern
computer technology in individual and group settings.
7. Acquire
an understanding and appreciation of Information Technology workers and their
professions in the 21st century.
Performance Objectives/Method(s) of
measurement for each objective:
1. Student will be able to score an
average of 70% or more on instruments designed to measure acquired concepts.
2. Student will successfully score an
average of 70% or more of assigned hands-on exercise.
3. Student will successfully score an
average of 70% or more on all internet research activities.
4. Student will successfully score an
average of 70% or more on written and oral presentation assignments.
5. Student will be able to score an
average of 70% or more on instruments designed to measure acquired understand
and appreciation of Information
Technology workers and their professions in the 21st century.
(SCANS
COMPETENCIES are only required for courses which are a part of an AAS degree
plan.)
SCANS
Competencies: See attached for a list of competencies
related to the workplace as
outlined
by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
VII.
Course requirements and grade
computation.
A. College
Requirements:
A written, comprehensive final
examination, not to exceed two and one-half hours in length, shall be given at
the end of each semester for each course at the regularly scheduled time. Any
exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the appropriate dean.
Other examinations are given at the discretion of the instructor.
A student who must be absent from a final
examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the
examination. A student absent without permission from a final examination is
graded “F.” Postponed examinations result in a grade of “I.” The final exam
must be taken within 120 calendar days from the end of the semester or the
grade automatically becomes an “F.” (San Antonio College Bulletin, Faculty
Handbook - January 1995)
B. Departmental
Requirement:
Students
will need a 256K or larger USB memory stick.
C. Instructor
Requirements:
See
Instructor’s Information Sheet or website.
VIII.
College Policies:
A.
B. Students
are urged not to bring children to either a class or a lab. Minors under the
age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus. College Academic
Council - April, 1998
C. ADA
Statement: “As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodation is needed contact
the Office of DisABILITY Support Services, CAC 124C,
Phone: (210) 486-0020.
D.
A Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to
emergencies. If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event
of a building evacuation, notify Disability Support Services,
E. Academic
Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting
in
an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic
Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and
collusion. For additional
F. Students
are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cellular phones,
etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories and the library. College
Academic Council, 01/ 2000.
G. San Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular
and punctual attendance at all classes and laboratories, day and/or evening, is
required. A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed.
Both tardiness and early departure from class are forms of absenteeism. The
instructor establishes the policy with regard to each.
Absences of
each student are recorded without exception. The counting of absences begins on
the first day of class. A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of
instruction in a 16-week semester may be dropped by the instructor. If a
student is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will
record a grade of “W’ (withdraw). It is the student’s responsibility to ensure
that the withdrawals have been submitted.
H.
I.
ACCD DPS Emergency Phone
Numbers:
ACCD DPS Emergency Phone (210) 222-0911
ACCD DPS General Phone (210) 485-8099
ACCD DPS Weather Phone (210) 485-0189 (For information on college
closures)
J.
Students must also abide by the policies,
procedures, and rules set forth in the “Student Code of Conduct” and all other
policies set forth in the San Antonio College Bulletin.