The syllabus is also available in PDF.
Learn to use common computer applications (e.g. word processing, presentation, spreadsheets, databases, Web authoring, search engines), and also discuss social and ethical issues related to computing and telecommunications.
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New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2016 Introductory, 18th ed. by June Jamrich Parsons, Cengage, 2016.
The assignments this semester will require students to use Microsoft Office, Web Browsers, such as Firefox, Google Chrome and MS Internet Explore, as well as other accessories such as WordPad and Notepad. These are available on computers on campus, but can be installed on students’ own computers if they wish.
While there will be opportunities to use class time for assigned work, this may not be sufficient for completing all assigned work. One should expect to spend 1-3 hours outside class working on assignments for this class.
Most regular assignments are graded on a basis of ✔+ (exceeds assignment specifications, counted as 10 out of 10), ✔ (meets assignment specifications, counted as 9 out of 10), and ✔- (is deficient and can be resubmitted within a week; 7˝ out of 10).
Course projects will be graded on a percentage basis.
The final average will be weighted (based on the following ratio:
| Assignments | 10% |
| Quizzes | 20% |
| Midterm Exam | 20% |
| Final Exam | 20% |
| Term Projects | 30% |
The final average will translate to a letter grade according to the following table:
| Final Average | Course Grade |
|---|---|
| A | 90 – 100 |
| A- | 87.5 – 89.9 |
| B+ | 83.3 – 87.4 |
| B | 80.0 – 83.2 |
| B- | 77.5 – 79.9 |
| C+ | 73.3 – 77.4 |
| C | 70.0 – 73.2 |
| C- | 67.5 – 69.9 |
| D+ | 63.3 – 67.4 |
| D | 60.0 – 63.2 |
| F | 0.0 – 59.9 |
The following is the Adelphi University General Attendance Policy:
Only students who are registered for courses, and whose name appears on the Official Class Roster may attend courses at the University. Adelphi students make a commitment to be active participants in their educational program; class attendance is an integral part of this commitment. Attendance requirements for each course will be announced by the faculty member at the beginning of each term. Students are expected to be present promptly at the beginning of each class period, unless prevented by illness or by other compelling cause. In the event of such absence, students may request that faculty members be notified by the Office of Academic Services and Retention. Students are responsible for completing course work missed through absences. Students should wait a reasonable length of time for an instructor in the event that the instructor is delayed.
Additionally, you are also responsible for whatever work is covered in class whether or not you are there. Absence from the final exam will be excused only for a good and well-documented reason. The decision to allow a make-up exam will be made in accordance with the policies of Adelphi University.
NB: I will not be available on Monday, October 3, Wednesday, October 12, Monday, October 17 nor Monday, October 23. We will meet on Tuesday, December 6 at our regular meeting time and classroom to make up one of these classes.
Additionally, Monday, October 3, Monday, October 17 and Monday, October 24 will be open labs days. Attendance will be taken and you will have the opportunity to submit assignments that are due. Additionally, there will be video presentations available on the class website to watch in lieu of a live lecture.
NB: If the University is closed for more than two days due to an emergency, go the home page for this course site each day for instructions and assignments. Student instructions materials can be found at http://home.adelphi.edu/~siegfried/cs170
| Date | Topic | Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| August 29 | Digital Basics | WordPad Exercise |
| August 31 | Digital Basics | Creating A Poster (MS Word); Writing a research paper (MS Word) |
| September 7 | Digital Audio Basics | Creating A Resume (MS Word) |
| September 12 | Digital Audio Basics | Compound Interest (MS Excel) |
| September 14 | Basics of Digital Graphics | A Sales Report With A Pie Chart (MS Excel); Adelphi Investment club (MS Excel) |
| September 19 | Basics of Digital Graphics | Sample Slide Show (MS PowerPoint) |
| September 21 | Quiz #1 (Lectures 1-3) | Making Friends (MS PowerPoint) |
| September 26 | Quiz #2 (on MS Office; Practical Quiz) | |
| September 28 | Quiz #2 (on MS Office; Practical Quiz) | |
| October 3 | Video presentation on Citing Your Work; Evaluating Sources | Open Lab Citation Assignment Evaluating Information Resources |
| October 5 | Information Resources | Finding An Article Using the Library’s Online Database |
| October 12 | No class meeting – will meet on December 6 instead | |
| October 17 | Video presentation on Digital Video Basics | Open Lab My First Web Page; My Next Baby Step (Web Page) |
| October 19 | Digital Video Basics | My Second Web Site (Multi-Page Web Site) |
| October 24 | Video presentation on Digital Device Basics | Open Lab My Third Web Page (incorporating images and links) |
| October 26 | Digital Device Basics; Review for Midterm Exam | Internet Scavenger Hunt |
| October 31 | Midterm Exam | |
| November 2 | Computer Hardware Basics | |
| November 7 | Computer Hardware Basics | |
| November 9 | Network and Internet Basics | Project #1 - Short Paper On Graphic File Formats |
| November 14 | Network and Internet Basics | |
| November 16 | The Internet | |
| November 21 | The Internet | |
| November 28 | Quiz #3(Lectures 6-8) | |
| November 30 | The World Wide Web | Project #2 – Original Web Site |
| December 5 | The World Wide Web | |
| December 6 | Software | |
| December 7 | Software | |
| December 12 | Digital Security; Review for Final Exam | Project #3 - About The Growth of the Internet |
| December 19 | Final Exam (3:30-5:30) |
If you have a disability that may significantly impact your ability to carry out assigned coursework, please contact the Student Access Office (SAO) at 516-877-3806 or send an email to sao@adelphi.edu. The staff will review your concerns and determine, with you, appropriate and necessary accommodations. Please allow for a reasonable time frame for requesting ASL Interpreters or Transcription Services.
Students enrolled in this course are expected to abide by the Adelphi University Honor Code. The purpose of the Honor Code is to protect the academic integrity of the University by encouraging consistent ethical behavior in assigned coursework by students. Following is excerpted from the Student Honor Code:
The code of academic honesty prohibits behavior, which can broadly be described as lying, cheating, or stealing. Violations of the code of academic honesty will include, but are not limited to, the following:
During the last two weeks of the class, you will receive notification, via mail and eCampus, that the course evaluation is available for your input electronically. Availability will end at the start of the final examination period. Your feedback is valuable and I encourage you to respond. Please be assured that your responses are anonymous and the results will not be available to the instructor until after the end of the semester and therefore after course grades have been submitted.
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