CSC 101 Introduction to ComputersSpring 2005CRN: 4341 - Monday ClassAssignments |
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Please bookmark this page and check it weekly for course updates!This course consists of both a lecture and hands-on experience with Windows XP, Microsoft Word 2003 and Excel 2003 softwareOnline 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.
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Week & Date | Lecture | Hands-on Work |
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1 1/24/05 |
Course Introduction and Expectations
Reading: L&L, Getting Started, pgs. 1-18 Written Assignment: None |
Using the Internet and a Browser In Class: Windows XP Pre-test Files Needed for Class: None
Software Assignment: E-mail Assignment |
2 1/31/05 |
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. |
Windows XP Review
Files Needed for Class: None
Software Assignment: Internet Browser Assignment |
3 2/7/05 |
Class Cancelled due to illness | |
4 2/14/05 |
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. |
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 |
No Class - President's Day - 2/21/05 |
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5 2/28/05 |
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. |
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: Chapter 2 - 2D and 2G |
6 3/7/05 |
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. |
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 |
7 3/14/05 |
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. |
Word 2003 Creating Documents with Multiple Columns and Special Formats In Class: Project 4A, 4B, and 4C Files Needed for Class: w04A_Garden Newsletter.doc, w04B_Water_Matters.doc, w04C_Recreation_Ideas.doc, w04C_Bicycle.doc, w04C_Golf.doc, w04C_Cycling.jpg, w04C_Golfer.wmf
Software Assignment: 4D, 4E, 4J
Extra Credit Software Assignment: 4M |
No Class - 3/21/05 - Spring Break |
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8 3/28/05 |
Midterm ExamCovering Chapters 0, 1, 4, and 5 |
Word 2003 Creating Documents with Multiple Columns and Special Formats In Class: Project 4A, 4B, and 4C Files Needed for Class: w04A_Garden Newsletter.doc, w04B_Water_Matters.doc, w04C_Recreation_Ideas.doc, w04C_Bicycle.doc, w04C_Golf.doc, w04C_Cycling.jpg, w04C_Golfer.wmf
Software Assignment: 4D, 4E, 4J
Extra Credit Software Assignment: 4M |
9 4/4/05 |
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. |
Word 2003
Word Proficiency TestAny missing Word assignments must be turned in by this date!! |
10 4/11/05 |
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. |
Excel 2003 Getting Started with Excel 2003 - Editing Workbooks, Formulas, and Cells In Class: Project 1A and 1B and Project 2A and 2B Files Needed for Class: e01A_Gas_Usage.xls, e02A_Data.xls, e02B_Annual_Sales.xls
Software Assignment: 1D and 1F, 2D and 2G |
11 4/18/05 |
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. |
Excel 2003 Editing Workbooks, Formulas, and Cells In Class: Project 2 A and 2B Files Needed for Class: e02A_Data.xls, e02B_Annual_Sales.xls
Software Assignment: 2H and 2I |
12 4/25/08 |
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. |
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 |
13 5/2/05 |
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. |
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 |
14 5/9/05 |
Privacy of Personal Information, IT Crime
Reading: L&L, Chapter 7 Section 3-4, pgs. 289-310 Written Assignment: Study for Final Exam Any missing L&L assignments or weekly article summaries must be turned in by this date! |
Excel 2003
Excel Proficiency TestAny missing Excel assignments must be turned in by this date! |
Final Exam - 5/16/05 - 12:40pm |
Last Updated: 02/23/05 |