CS101: Introduction to Business Applications
Course Description:
Learn basic through intermediate computer concepts with an emphasis on the personal computer and its practical use, including hardware, application and system software, the Internet and World Wide Web, communications, database management, ecommerce, and computers in society. Focus on this course is on the basic knowledge required to be computer literate in today’s digital world.
Course Goals and Course Objectives:
To introduce the student to the theory underlying design of the major components of a computer system, and the computer applications used for human/computer interaction.
Course relationship to Major Program and Department:
This course will enable the student to have a better understanding of computers in the business environment.
Course Relationship to Content Area Knowledge and Skills:
This course will enable the student to have a good understanding of computer software applications. It will enable the student to design and prepare data for computer processing in a high level application such as Microsoft Word. The student will be able to use basic problem solving skills such as identifying, defining, postulating and evaluating, planning and acting, and assessing results. The student will understand one’s own and others’ ethics and values. The student will be aware of contemporary scientific and technological trends and implications for the future. The student will be able to send, receive, and interpret information which is presented graphically and numerically. The student will understand the power and limitations of science and technology in a changing world. The student will be aware of how societies, institutions, and individuals are responsible to see that technology is used ethically and appropriately.
Text:
Discovering Computers: Fundamentals, Fourth Edition by Shelly Cashman Vermaat (ISBN: 1-4239-1209-8) with flash drive
Topics or Units of Instruction:
Introduction to Computers
The Internet and World Wide Web
Application Software
The Components of the System Unit
Input and Output
Storage
Operating Systems and Utility Programs
Communications and Networks
Database Management
Computer Security, Ethics, and Privacy
Information System Development and Programming Languages
Enterprise Computing
Additional Readings (Suggested): None
Methods of Instruction and Learning:
Reading the chapters before the lecture will prepare you to ask questions during the lecture and help you to understand the material better. There will be assignments as listed below. Tests will cover everything from the lecture, reading assignments, programming assignments, and quizzes.
Course Requirements and Means of Evaluation:
Course Grade Points Approximate % of Grade
Announced examinations (3) 500 63
Unannounced quizzes (5) 50 6
Homework and Laboratory exercises 252 31
Letter Grades:
A = 721
B = 642
C = 561
D = 481
Addendum:
Student Conduct in Class Policy
Any acts of classroom disruption that go beyond the normal rights of students to question and discuss with instructors the educational process relative to subject content will not be tolerated, in accordance with the Academic Code of Conduct described in the Student Handbook.
Children in Class Policy
Only in extreme cases are children allowed in classroom or laboratory facilities, and then only with approval of the instructor prior to class.
Electronic Devices in Class Policy
Cellular telephones (if a cell phone is activated during class or test points will be deducted from your grade, no exceptions); pagers, CD players, radios, and similar devices are prohibited in the classroom and laboratory facilities. Calculators and computers are prohibited during examinations and quizzes, unless specified. Reasonable laptop-size computers may be used in lecture for the purpose of taking notes.
It is the responsibility of the student to take the examinations at the scheduled times, except in very unusual circumstances.
Some unacceptable reasons for missing an examination include:
• No time to study for the examination
• Another examination on the same day
• Going on vacation that day
• Oversleeping
If you must miss an examination you must inform the instructor in advance; if the instructor requests, you must present proof of the reasons for your absence. Make sure that the instructor is aware of any memorandum showing that you will be participating in a college sponsored trip. If your excuse is accepted for missing a test, the final exam grade will be substituted for the test grade that you missed.
You are expected to complete all assignments by the due date and take all tests and quizzes at the scheduled times. A 20% penalty will be assessed daily on any late assignment including weekends and holidays. No credit will be given for any answers submitted after the assignment has been discussed in class. All assignments must be your OWN WORK done individually. Any excessive collaboration on assignments is considered cheating and will result in the failure of the course.
All quizzes are unannounced, and there will be no make-up for quizzes. If you miss a quiz, you will receive a zero for that quiz.
Attendance is required. Failure to attend regularly will result in a lower grade.
Date of Preparation/Revision: FALL 2007
