CBIS 1 -- Ms. Gilyot -- Syllabus -- Barstow Community College

Syllabus

CBIS 1

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You must use a user name and password after the first week of class. Without these you will not be able to access the course materials. The format of your username and password are clearly posted on the main page of your course. If you still need assistance with your username and password please go to this page and read the instructions: http://www.bcconline.com/orient/password.htm, to receive further assistance.

In the box below please type, I understand that after the first week of class I must use my assigned user name and password to access all CBIS 1 course materials including lecture notes and quizzes.

Instructor:

Bianca Gilyot

Email: bgilyot@bcconline.com

Although I do not have office hours, if you contact me with a problem and your email has the subject line: URGENT I will respond within 48 hours excluding weekends and holidays.

In the box below please confirm that you understand when your instructor is available and where she can be reached.

Course Description:

Overview of computer technology, theory, and concepts for multidisciplinary majors. Introduction to microcomputer and supercomputer terminology including history, societal impact, and peripherals. Functions and capabilities of word processors, spreadsheets, databases, and graphics are covered through lecture, discussion, and hands-on assignments. Concepts include types of software and hardware, data structure and management, communications and network fundamentals, and an introduction to basic programming language. Degree Applicable.

COURSE CONTENT:

• Computer, Internet, and Network Basics

• E-mail Basics

• Computer Hardware

• Microprocessors and Memory

• Storage Devices

• Input and Output Devices

• Computer Software

• Personal Computer

• Operating Systems

• Application Software

• Software Installation and Copyrights

• File Management, Virus Protection, and Backup

• Computer Viruses

• Data Backup

• Internet and LAN technology

• Network Building Blocks

• Internet Access

• LAN Technology

• Web Pages, Web Sites and E-Commerce

• Web Technology

• Basic Web Page authoring

• Digital Media

• Graphics

• Ethics

• Technology Revolution

• Word Processing Software

• Presentation Software

• Spreadsheet Software

• Desktop Publishing

• Digital Sound

• Computer Industry

• History

• Industries

• Careers

• Information Systems

• Systems Analysis

• Databases

• Database Management Tools

• Computer Programming

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Define Learning Outcomes of this Course

• Make evident an understanding of logic, functional organization, and capabilities of computers.

• Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts of Windows and its directory structure, and be able to

use Windows commands.

• Show an understanding of basic Windows techniques.

• Have skills necessary to use computers in the solution of problems.

• Demonstrate understanding of the concepts of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and

presentation graphics.

• Demonstrate understanding of the basic concept of the Internet.

• Be able to explain the history and societal impact of computers.

• Be familiar with computer issues and ethics

In the box below type the one objective that interests you the most from the list above and a personal objective of your own relating to this class.

Required text:

Parsons/Oja, New Perspectives on Computer Concepts, Tenth Edition, Course Technology, 2007. ISBN-13: 978-1-4239-0610-0

Required software:

Microsoft Windows 98, NT, 2000 or higher, Microsoft Excel 2003, and Internet Explorer will be used

In the box below type, I have textbooks for CBIS 1 or I will have it by the end of the first week of class.

How you will be graded:

Assignments

Points

12 Assignments @ 4 pts. each

48

Midterm Exam

20

Final Exam

20

12 Discussion Questions @ 1 pt. each

12

100

Grading scale:

Grade

% of Grade

Grade

% of Grade

A

93 - 100

A-

90 - 92

B+

87 - 89

B

83 - 86

B-

80 - 82

C+

77 - 79

C

73 - 75

C-

70 - 72

D+

67 - 69

D

63 - 65

D-

60 - 62

F

= < 59

In the box below type: I understand and agree to abide by the grading scales listed above.

Week

Lessons

Assignments

Discussion Questions

1

1- Computers and Digital Basics

2- Computer Hardware

Chapter 1- Interactive Summary A

Chapter 2-

Interactive Summary A

1. Personal computers, the Internet, the Web, and e-mail make it possible to access almost any type of information anywhere in the world. Discuss the advantages unlimited access provides, and who benefits the most from this access. Also discuss the dangers it invites and how to prevent them.

2. Since personal computers were introduced in the 1980s, their capabilities have increased each year. Where 80 MB hard drives were standard not too long ago, now 80 GB hard drives are the standard. Having 64 MB RAM once meant your computer would work smoothly and quickly; now 64 MB RAM is unbearably slow. Why have computers continued to grow in speed and capacity? Who benefits from these increases in computing performance?

2

3- Software

4- Operating Systems and File Management

Chapter 3-

Interactive Summary A

Chapter 4-

Interactive Summary A

1. You can obtain application software from many sources, including software retailers, mail-order catalogs, and Web sites. How can you be sure the software you buy will suit your needs? How you can you determine the quality of the software you use?

2. Why should you follow standard file-naming conventions when you create and save files? What other guidelines can you think of that you’d like other computer users to follow when naming files?

3

5- LANs and WLANs

6- The Internet

Chapter 5-

Interactive Summary A

Chapter 6-

Interactive Summary A

1. Network technology is changing rapidly. What problems do networks still need to solve? Do you think networks themselves will be eclipsed by some other type of technology? If so, what characteristics would it have?

2. What is your idea of the ideal Internet access? What is necessary to make that happen?

4

7- The Web and E-mail

8- Digital Media

Chapter 7-

Interactive Summary A

Chapter 8-

Interactive Summary A

1. Web page extensions, scripts, and programs can make Web sites interactive. What implications do these technologies create for the Web? In other words, how can interactivity shape the future of the Web?

2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of creating, using, and distributing digital media such as graphics (including bitmap, vector, and 3-D), animations, speech, and music?

5

9- The Computer Industry: History, Careers and Ethics

**Mid term Exam**

Chapter 9-

Interactive Summary A

1. What are the major milestones in the history of computing? Can you identify two or three events that directly affected the way we use computers today? Can you identify any current trends that might similarly affect the future of computing?

6

10- Information systems Analysis and Design

Chapter 10-

Interactive Summary A

1. What strategies can an organization use to respond to threats from competitors or take advantage of opportunities? How does an organization’s mission statement help to guide them in identifying and pursuing these strategies?

7

11- Databases

Chapter 11-

Interactive Summary A

1. What types of data management tools have you already used? For example, have you used a PDA to organize the addresses of your friends and family? What features made it particularly easy to find information? What features made it difficult to enter or retrieve information?

8

12- Computer Programming

Chapter 12-

Interactive Summary A

1. Based on what you’ve learned in this chapter about programming, and in previous chapters about the computer marketplace and the role of information systems in organizations, what tasks would you perform in your ideal job? For example, would you like to spend 50 percent of your time programming, 10 percent testing, and 20 percent designing, 5 percent documenting, and another 5 percent training users?.

9

**Final Exam**

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DISCLAIMER

The syllabus is not a contract between the student and the instructor. Rather, it is a guide to assignments and grades. If changes are made to the syllabus the instructor will provide as much advance notice as practical. STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASS, IF THEY DECIDE NOT TO COMPLETE IT. DO NOT DEPEND ON THE INSTRUCTOR TO DROP YOU, IF YOU STOP ATTENDING OR PARTICIPATING.

In the box below type: I understand the course schedule and agree to abide by it. I realize that a syllabus is not a contract between and instructor or student, but rather a tentative outline of the course material.

ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS

YOU MUST FILL OUT THIS SYLLABUS IF YOU INTEND TO TAKE THE COURSE!

It is your responsibility to make sure the instructor has the all the contact information stated at the top of this syllabus by the start of classes!! It is your responsibility to email the instructor if you have any problems or do not understand this syllabus.

It is your responsibility to confirm your enrollment either via the Internet at http://bcregweb.barstow.edu/ or by calling (760)252-2411 x7700 if you are having problems accessing the course material. After you have confirmed your enrollment go to http://www.bcconline.com/orient/ and read the password link. Following this procedure will ensure you are helped in the fastest manner possible.

By enrolling for this class, the assumption is that you possess the necessary skills to read at the college level, to enter and perform research on the internet, to email using proper email etiquette, and to post to the discussions.

When emailing your instructor: (bgilyot@bcconline.com) include your full name. Send all email with the name of the course in the subject line and Lesson # or the words: problem, question or comment. Sign all email with your name as registered at school, or else you will not receive a reply and your assignment will not be graded.

You must briefly explain situation in the subject line, i.e., CBIS 1 -- Position Paper-- Problem. Email without an appropriate subject line will be deleted and will not be read. With the current high incidence of viruses and unsolicited email, I automatically delete all email without appropriate subject lines.

Remember I do not usually answer email on the weekends, so 48 hours response time do not include Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. If an email stating problem, help, or question in the subject line is sent on Monday through Thursday you can expect a response within 24-48 hours. If an email stating problem, help, or question in the subject line is sent on the weekends there may be a longer turn around time.

Assignments will have a one week turnaround time, and you should not expect an answer to a successfully submitted and completed assignment before the end of the one week turnaround time period. Receiving graded assignments before the above stated timelines have passed does not guarantee that you will receive replies as quickly in the future.

A posting place at the top of the discussion page indicates the instructor’s message board to you. Be sure to check this each week so that you don’t miss messages and clarifications; remember that sometimes no instructor posting will have been made. Students are not to post in the instructor's posting area. Should you have a concern with your class please email me your question. It is not appropriate for students to post their concerns in the instructor's posting area. Students who post in the instructor's posting area will receive a warning and their posting will be deleted unanswered. Students who ignore the warning and post again to the instructor's posting area will be dropped from the class.

At the conclusion of the class students may find out their grades by calling (760) 252-6868 (local or out of state) and (877) 336-6868 (toll free within California). You may also find out your grade by going on the Internet at http://bcregweb.barstow.edu/ I do not email or post student grades and will not respond to inquiries about grades at the conclusion of the course.

In the box below type, I understand and agree to abide by the online instructions written above.

You will not officially start this course until after you have completed the orientation sessions at http://www.bcconline.com/orient/. No work should be completed until AFTER you have reviewed the orientation area. The orientation area will answer many frequently asked questions about online instruction and also provides tutorials on common problems students encounter while doing online courses. If you are experiencing technical difficulties and/or need to learn how to use our courseware you should first check the orientation area to see if it answers your technical question. If your technical question is not answered on the website you may then email the webmaster@bcconline.com with your question.

If your question pertains to class materials you should email bgilyot@bcconline.com. The webmaster cannot answer course related questions, and the instructor does not answer technical questions. Remember that you must state your full name, problem, question or concern and your class name in the subject line when asking a question.

In the box below type, I understand there is one physical meeting for this course (the final). If I am unable to take the midterm or final on the main campus, or at Barstow College's Ft. Irwin or Miramar sites, I understand it is my responsibility to find a proctor and completely fill out the proctor from. I understand I must fill out the syllabus in order to complete this course and that completing the online orientation before beginning my course work is mandatory. I realize that I should email the instructor with any class related questions. I also understand that I should first check the orientation area for answers to my technical questions and can email the webmaster@bcconline.com my technical questions ONLY after checking the orientation area for the answer to my question first.

There are several requirements in order to take the class:

An Internet browser to access web pages. Netscape 3.0, Internet Explorer 3.0 or the equivalent is the minimum.

An email address to receive class materials. A free email account such as Yahoo is acceptable.

The ability to structure your own time to do the readings, weekly assignments and be prompt. There are no make-ups. Be sure to schedule the exams in your personal scheduler. The exams are a significant portion of your grade.

The ability to create and submit college level written materials. Facility with using email, the discussion groups, the web, and word processing. If you do not have Internet access you may use the computer lab on campus; be sure to check times available for each lab to coordinate with your schedule.

the software listed under requirements above and a computer capable of running the above stated software.

In the box below type, I understand and have the ability to meet the requirements listed above. Further I have the necessary materials to complete this course.

Online classes are administered under the Distance Education division and as such there are no regular class meetings. Sometimes the terminology and/or the breadth of the class may seem to be daunting or overwhelming to you. If so, you may also attend on campus classes when possible for extra reinforcement. Check the spring schedule for time and place. Please identify yourself to the instructor prior to the start of class.

In the box below type, I understand I can attend class courses if I need additional help, or that I may contact bctutorial@bcconline.com if I need to have a tutor for this course.

Disability Statement:

If you have a disability which may impact your success in this course, you may contact the Disability Student Programs and Services (DSPS) office to arrange any reasonable accommodations and supports to which you are entitled. It is the responsibility of the student to initiate these procedures. The DSPS department can be contacted by calling 760-252-2411 x7224 or 760-252-6759 TTY/TDD or emailing dsps@bcconline.com.

In the box below type: I understand that if I have or suspect I have a disability I can contact the DSPS program at the number or email address listed above and request reasonable accommodations. Further I realize it is my responsibility to contact the DSPS department.

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Assignments	Points
12 Assignments @ 4 pts. each	48
Midterm Exam	20
Final Exam	20
12 Discussion Questions @ 1 pt. each	12
	100

Grade	% of Grade	Grade	% of Grade
A	93 - 100	A-	90 - 92
B+	87 - 89	B	83 - 86
B-	80 - 82	C+	77 - 79
C	73 - 75	C-	70 - 72
D+	67 - 69	D	63 - 65
D-	60 - 62	F	= < 59

Week	Lessons	Assignments	Discussion Questions
1	1- Computers and Digital Basics 2- Computer Hardware	Chapter 1- Interactive Summary A Chapter 2- Interactive Summary A	1. Personal computers, the Internet, the Web, and e-mail make it possible to access almost any type of information anywhere in the world. Discuss the advantages unlimited access provides, and who benefits the most from this access. Also discuss the dangers it invites and how to prevent them. 2. Since personal computers were introduced in the 1980s, their capabilities have increased each year. Where 80 MB hard drives were standard not too long ago, now 80 GB hard drives are the standard. Having 64 MB RAM once meant your computer would work smoothly and quickly; now 64 MB RAM is unbearably slow. Why have computers continued to grow in speed and capacity? Who benefits from these increases in computing performance?
2	3- Software 4- Operating Systems and File Management	Chapter 3- Interactive Summary A Chapter 4- Interactive Summary A	1. You can obtain application software from many sources, including software retailers, mail-order catalogs, and Web sites. How can you be sure the software you buy will suit your needs? How you can you determine the quality of the software you use? 2. Why should you follow standard file-naming conventions when you create and save files? What other guidelines can you think of that you’d like other computer users to follow when naming files?
3	5- LANs and WLANs 6- The Internet	Chapter 5- Interactive Summary A Chapter 6- Interactive Summary A	1. Network technology is changing rapidly. What problems do networks still need to solve? Do you think networks themselves will be eclipsed by some other type of technology? If so, what characteristics would it have? 2. What is your idea of the ideal Internet access? What is necessary to make that happen?
4	7- The Web and E-mail 8- Digital Media	Chapter 7- Interactive Summary A Chapter 8- Interactive Summary A	1. Web page extensions, scripts, and programs can make Web sites interactive. What implications do these technologies create for the Web? In other words, how can interactivity shape the future of the Web? 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of creating, using, and distributing digital media such as graphics (including bitmap, vector, and 3-D), animations, speech, and music?
5	9- The Computer Industry: History, Careers and Ethics Mid term Exam	Chapter 9- Interactive Summary A	1. What are the major milestones in the history of computing? Can you identify two or three events that directly affected the way we use computers today? Can you identify any current trends that might similarly affect the future of computing?
6	10- Information systems Analysis and Design	Chapter 10- Interactive Summary A	1. What strategies can an organization use to respond to threats from competitors or take advantage of opportunities? How does an organization’s mission statement help to guide them in identifying and pursuing these strategies?
7	11- Databases	Chapter 11- Interactive Summary A	1. What types of data management tools have you already used? For example, have you used a PDA to organize the addresses of your friends and family? What features made it particularly easy to find information? What features made it difficult to enter or retrieve information?
8	12- Computer Programming	Chapter 12- Interactive Summary A	1. Based on what you’ve learned in this chapter about programming, and in previous chapters about the computer marketplace and the role of information systems in organizations, what tasks would you perform in your ideal job? For example, would you like to spend 50 percent of your time programming, 10 percent testing, and 20 percent designing, 5 percent documenting, and another 5 percent training users?.
9	Final Exam