COURSE SYLLABUS

I. COURSE NUMBER: CSCI 100

COURSE NAME: Computer Literacy
CREDIT HOURS: 2

II. TERM AND YEAR: Spring 2001

INSTRUCTORS: A. Gupta

OFFICE: F-308, Tel: (423) 869-6380

Off. Hrs: TR : 12:30-2:00 pm, F: 8-9:00 am

agupta@inetlmu.lmunet.edu

III. COURSE PREREQUISITES: None

IV. COURSE DESCRIPTION/COURSE GOALS:

Description: This course is designed to provide an elementary study of microcomputers, their history, and their uses. Topics include computer hardware and operations; operating systems; an introduction to word processing, spreadsheet, database, and communications software; computer terminology; Internet; networking; computer ethics; social implications of computing; and computer careers. Students should complete CSCI 100 during the freshman year.

Students will be given an opportunity to test out of CSCI 100. Students who test out will earn no credit for the course.

Goals: The goals of this course are as follows:

(1) To provide the student with a basic working knowledge of a microcomputer (hardware, software, Internet, e-mail, etc.) and commonly used application software available in campus computer labs.

(2) To provide the student with an awareness of the impact of computers on society.

V. RELATIONSHIP OF THIS COURSE CONTENT AREA KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

This course teaches the basic concepts required to understand computers and peripheral devices. It also teaches basic skills for collecting and processing data to obtain useful information.

TEXTS: (1) Microsoft Office 2000 Introductory Concepts and Techniques

Shelly, Cashman, Vermaat Shelly Cashman Series.

Course Technology--ITP

Note: At least two 3.5-inch high-density (1.44 MB) diskettes will be required.

VI. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

• Discuss the history of computers.

• Explain the need for computer literacy.

• Identify the principal components and peripheral devices of a computer system and explain their functions.

• Discuss the four basic computer operations: input, processing, output, storage.

• Explain basic terminology related to hardware and software.

• Differentiate between system and application software.

• Perform basic operating system tasks using Windows 98.

• Provide examples of other operating systems (e.g., Windows NT, UNIX, MAC, AS 400, etc.).

• Perform elementary word processing, spreadsheet, database, and communications tasks.

• Explain the concept behind the Internet.

• Explain basic terminology related to the Internet.

• Access the Internet and use its resources.

• Describe the impact of computers on society.

• Discuss computer-related ethical issues, e.g., copyright, privacy, and security.

VII. OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT/UNITS OF INSTRUCTION:

Following is a tentative course outline. The outline may be revised as deemed necessary by the instructor.

A History of Computing
Introduction to the Operating System
Introduction to Files and Folders
Getting Started with the Word Processor
Editing and Proofing Documents
Formatting a Document
A History of the Internet (FTP, Telnet, WAIS, Gopher, Newsgroups, etc.)
Getting Started with the Internet
Using the Internet (navigating Web pages, searching, e-mail, etc.)
Getting Started with the Spreadsheet
Building and Editing Spreadsheets
Formatting a Worksheet
Integrating Word and Excel
Database Overview
Presentation Graphics Overview

VIII. REQUIRED READING: Textbooks

IX. SUGGESTED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY: None

X. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION AND LEARNING: Lecture

Lab (hands-on instruction/practice)

Assignments (lab assignments will be on Windows 98-based software installed in the computer lab (A-108))

XI. COURSE REQUIREMENTS/METHODS OF ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION/DOCUMENTATION:

All students are expected to attend classes (lecture and labs) regularly. Assignments must be turned in on the due date and will not be accepted late unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor. The final grade will be based on the following:

Tests (2) 50%

Final (1) 25%

Homework/Lab Assignments/Quizzes 25%

A letter grade will be awarded according to the following scheme:

A 90% and above

B 80 - 89.9%

C 70 - 79.9%

D 65 - 69.9%

F Below 65%

The final exam will be given only on the official date designated by the University, except in emergency situations.

XII. DATE OF REVISION: August 2001