CSC 101 Introduction to Computers

Fall 2004

CRN: 2756 - Monday & Wednesday Class

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Extra Credit Assigment - Test 2

This course consists of both a lecture and hands-on experience with Windows XP, Microsoft Word 2003 and Excel 2003 software

Online self-tests and other information for Computers: Information Technology Perspective by Long & Long can be found at http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_long_computers_12

Students should take the self-checks found at the end of each chapter in the book and should take the online tests for each chapter. While these will not be collected, doing so will greatly help a student's success in this class.

Please remember that an article summary is due at the start of class each week.

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Week & Date Hands-on Work Lecture
1
9/8/04
Course Introduction and Expectations

Reading: L&L, Getting Started, pgs. 1-18

Written Assignment: None


2
9/13/04 & 9/15/04
Using the Internet and a browser
In Class: Windows XP Pre-test

Files Needed for Class: None

Software Assignment: E-mail Assignment
Due date: 9/20/04

IT Competency, IT Influence on Our Lives, Global Village

Reading: L&L, Chapter 1 Section 1-4, pgs. 19-39

Written Assignment: L&L p. 55. Discussion and Problem Solving - # 4 & #9. Using MS Word, write several well thought out paragraphs answering each of these two discussion questions. Bring a print out to class.
Due date: 9/22/04


3
9/20/04 & 9/22/04
Windows XP Review

Files Needed for Class: None

Software Assignment: Internet Browser Assignment
Due date: 9/27/04

Personal Computers to Supercomputers, Computer System Capabilities, History of Computing

Reading: L&L, Chapter 1 Section 5-6; IT Illustrated, pgs. 39-68

Written Assignment: L&L p. 56. Discussion and Problem Solving - # 32. Using MS Word, write several well thought out paragraphs answering the discussion question. Bring a print out to class.
Due date: 9/29/04


4
9/27/04 & 9/29/24
Word 2003
Creating Documents with Microsoft Word 2003

In Class: Project 1A and 1B

Files Needed for Class: w01A_Business_Plan.doc

Software Assignment: 1C and 1H
Due date: 10/4/04

The Operating System, Windows Concept and Technology, Productivity Software

Reading: L&L, Chapter 2 Section 1-3, pgs. 69-92

Written Assignment: L&L p. 111. IT Ethics and Issues - # 2 - 3rd and 4th Discussion questions. Using MS Word, write several well thought out paragraphs answering each of these two discussion questions. Bring a print out to class.
Due date: 10/6/04


5
10/4/04 & 10/6/04
Word 2003
Formatting and Organizing Text

In Class: Project 2A and 2B

Files Needed for Class: w02A_Campus_Software.doc, w02B_Software.doc

Software Assignment: 2D and 2G
Due date: 10/12/04

PC Software, Graphics and Multimedia Software, The Internet

Reading: L&L, Chapter 2 Section 4-5, Chapter 3 Section 1, pgs. 92-123

Written Assignment: L&L p. 112. Discussion and Problem Solving - # 22 & #23. Using MS Word, write several well thought out paragraphs answering each of these two discussion questions. Bring a print out to class.
Due date: 10/13/04


6
10/12/04 & 10/13/04
No Class 10/11/04 - Class will meet on Tuesday 10/12/04 instead
Word 2003
Using Graphics and Tables

In Class: Project 3A and 3B

Files Needed for Class: w03A_Job_Opportuniyies.doc, w03A_Ferris_Wheel.jpg, w03A_Rollar_Coaster.wmf, w03B_Park_Changes.doc

Software Assignment: 3D and 3F
Due date: 10/18/04

Browsers, Internet Resources, Internet Issues

Reading: L&L, Chapter 3 Section 2-4, pgs. 113-152

Written Assignment: L&L p. 152. Discussion and Problem Solving - # 24. Using MS Word, write several well thought out paragraphs answering this discussion question. Bring a print out to class.
Due date: 10/20/04


7
10/18/04 & 10/20/04
Word 2003
Creating Documents with Multiple Columns and Special Formats

In Class: Project 4A and 4B

Files Needed for Class: w04A_Garden Newsletter.doc, w04B_Water_Matters.doc

Software Assignment: 4D and 4E(Take 2 weeks if desired for 4E)
Due date: 10/25/04

Test #1 - Covering Chapters 1-3

Test #1 Review

8
10/25/04 & 10/27/04
Word 2003
Creating Documents with Multiple Columns and Special Formats

In Class: Project 4B and 4C

Files Needed for Class: w04B_Water_Matters.doc, w04C_Recreation_Ideas.doc, w04C_Bicycle.doc, w04C_Golf.doc, w04C_Cycling.jpg, w04C_Golfer.wmf

Software Assignment: 4J and 4M
Due date: 11/1/04

Digital, PC System Unit, Processor and Preformance

Reading: L&L, Chapter 4 Section 1-3, pgs. 153-177

Written Assignment: L&L p. 182. IT Ethics and Issues - # 1 - Both Discussion questions. Using MS Word, write several well thought out paragraphs answering each of these two discussion questions. Bring a print out to class.
Due date: 11/3/04


9
11/1/04 & 11/3/04
Word 2003

Word Proficiency Test

Processor Design, Computer on a Chip, Magnetic Disk and Optical Laser Discs

Reading: L&L, Chapter 4 Section 4, IT Illustrated, Chapter 5 Sections 1 - 2 , pgs. 178 - 206

Written Assignment: L&L p. 236. Discussion and Problem Solving - # 2 & 9. Using MS Word, write several well thought out paragraphs answering each of these two discussion questions. Bring a print out to class.
Due date: 11/10/04


10
11/8/04 & 11/10/04
Excel 2003
Getting Started with Excel 2003

In Class: Project 1A and 1B

Files Needed for Class: e01A_Gas_Usage.xls

Software Assignment: 1D and 1F
Due date: 11/15/04

Input and Output Devices

Reading: L&L, Chapter 5 Section 3-4, pgs. 208-238

Written Assignment: L&L p. 235-6. IT Ethics and Issues - # 2 - First discussion question. Using MS Word, write several well thought out paragraphs answering this discussion question. Bring a print out to class.
Due date: 11/17/04


11
11/15/04 & 11/17/04
Excel 2003
Editing Workbooks, Formulas, and Cells

In Class: Project 2A and 2B

Files Needed for Class: e02A_Data.xls, e02B_Annual_Sales.xls

Software Assignment: 2D and 2G
Due date: 11/22/04

Test #2 - Covering Chapters 4-5


11A
11/22/04
No Class - 11/24/04
Excel 2003
Editing Workbooks, Formulas, and Cells

In Class: Project 2A and 2B

Files Needed for Class: e02A_Data.xls, e02B_Annual_Sales.xls

Software Assignment: 2H and 2I
Due date: 11/30/04


12
11/30/04
Excel 2003
Formatting a Worksheet

In Class: Project 3A and 3B

Files Needed for Class: e03A_tableware.xls, e03B_Suppliers.xls, e0B_Chef.mf

Software Assignment: 3D and 3E
Due date: 12/6/04

Our Wired World, Data Communications Hardware and Channel

Reading: L&L, Chapter 6 Section 1-3, pgs. 239-255

Written Assignment: L&L p. 274. Discussion and Problem Solving - # 1. Using MS Word, write several well thought out paragraphs answering this discussion question. Bring a print out to class.
Due date: 12/8/04


13
12/6/04 & 12/8/04
Excel 2003
Formatting a Worksheet

In Class: Project 3B and 3C

Files Needed for Class: e03B_Suppliers.xls, e0B_Chef.wmf, e03C_Totals.xls

Software Assignment: 3J and 3L
Due date: 12/13/04

Networks, Home Networking, Ethics in IT, Healthy Computing

Reading: L&L, Chapter 6 Section 4 - 5, Chapter 7 Section 1 - 2, pgs. 255-289

Written Assignment: L&L p. 308-9. IT Ethics and Issues - # 3 both discussion questions. Using MS Word, write several well thought out paragraphs answering each of these two discussion questions. Bring a print out to class.
Due date: 12/15/04


14
12/13/04 & 12/15/04
Excel 2003

Excel Proficiency Test

Privacy of Personal Information, IT Crime, Review for Final Exam

Reading: L&L, Chapter 7 Section 3-4, pgs. 289-310

Written Assignment: None - Review for Final


No Class - 12/20/04


Final Exam - 12/22/04 - 4:00pm


Last Updated: 9/5/04