TEXAS COLLEGE

Division of Natural and Computational Sciences

Syllabus for C= OSC 1330 Computer Literacy

Spring 2009

Credit Hours: = 3<= /span>

Course Description: = This course provides a thorough, practical introduction to the concepts,

terminology, and utilization of computers.

Prerequisite: = &nb= sp; None

Instructor: = &nb= sp; Larry Manning

Telephone: = &nb= sp; TC extension 2328

E-mail: = ; &n= bsp; dr= .larrymanning@yahoo.com

Office: = &nb= sp; = Glass 217

Office Hours: = &nb= sp; By appointment.

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Required Text: &= nbsp; Discovery Computers 2009

A Gateway to Information Complete

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Shelly Cashman Vermatt

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; ISBN 13: 978-1-4239-1198-2

ISBN 10: 1-423-91198-9

Required Supplies: = TEXAS COLLEGE EMAIL ADDRESS – ALL WORK MUST COME FROM YOUR TEXAS COLLEGE EM= AIL ADDRESS

Textbook, folder for class notes and handouts, USB drive (thumb driv= e, flash drive ).

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand essential concepts of computers.

2. Illustrate knowledge of the history of computing.

3. Identify and explain computing terminology.

4. Identify compu= ter hardware components.

5. Illustrate knowledge of system and application software.

6. Understand the nature of data communication.

7. Identify basic components of a network and types of networks.

8. Understand the= use of common business applications.

9. Understand dat= abase manipulation.

10. Understand the concept of information systems.

11. Understand the basic concept of a computer program.

12. Identify social and ethical issues of computing.

13. Understand computers and human relations.

14. Illustrate an understanding of security of computer systems.

15. Identify basic knowledge of the Internet and the World Wide Web.

Purpose and Goals: By the end of the sem= ester, the students will be able to satisfactorily complete all the listed learning objectives with a minimum of 70% competency level based on the grade determination below.

Methods of Instruction:<= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","= sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-= font-family: Arial'> Lectures, hands-on le= arning experience at the microcomputer, out-of-class assignments. (Reading, practi= ce tests for Internet students)

Methods of Evaluation: 12 practice tests, 4 = phase tests, 5 computer laboratory assignments.

Grade Distribution:

Grading Scale:

All 21 grading items count equally. Average of all 21 wi= ll determine grade

Average =3D

90-100 A

80-89 B70-79 C

60-69 D

Below 60 = F

Note: Failure to complete course work do= es not result in a grade assignment of I for incomplete. Incomplete is given only under rare emergency situations, which prevent a student from attending classes for an extended period of time, and only after proper documentation is on file.

Course Policy:

·  &n= bsp;      Students are expected to attend classes (ON LINE STUDENT BY WEEKLY EMAIL) and to read the sections in the text prior to classroom discussion.

·  &n= bsp;      Class participation is required.

·  &n= bsp;      A missed exam = will result in a zero for that portion of the course. No make-up exams will be given. Students who must mis= s an exam as a result of representing the college in an event must present signed, written evidence from appropriate authority pr= ior to examination day and will take an early exam. The Vice President for Student Aff= airs must validate excused absences.

·      =    Students are responsible for obtaining missed class work and assignments.

·      =    Students do not leave the classroom for any reason once the exam has begun.

Withdrawal Policy: Withdrawal from a cou= rse is the student’s responsibility. Refer to Texas College Academic Policies and Procedures for addition= al information on the withdrawal policy of the college. The last day to withdraw with an automatic “W” is Thursday, April 9.

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