CSC 170: Introduction to Computers and Their Applications

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science     Prof. A. Wittenstein

Science 415      Wittenstein@adelphi.edu

Fall 2019 Office Hours - MW 5:30-6:00pm & MW 7:15-7:45pm in SWL 100. Other days/times by appointment.

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CSC 170 Calendar (Tentative)

  • Please complete all reading assignments before the dates indicated. Be sure to ask about anything that you do not understand about a reading assignment at the start of the class covering it.
  • Please check the calendar frequently as dates may shift. For example, this could happen if a topic which is planned for 1 day actually takes 2 days, or vice-versa.
  • NPCC = New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2018: Introductory, 20th edition
  • NPMO = New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2016: Brief, 1st edition

    Last Updated: Sat 11/16/19

    Date HW/Lab/Quiz Lecture Topic Lab Topic
    M 8/26 Lab1 NPCC Intro: The Digital Revolution Mindtap Signup
    W 8/28 NPCC 1.A: Digital Basics
    		 How to submit labs & navigate Mindtap
    M 9/2
    NO CLASS - LABOR DAY
    W 9/4 NPCC 1.A: Digital Basics (continued)
    NPCC 6.D: Office Suites Overview    		 NPMO Word Module 1.1
    9/9: University Deadline to Add Courses
    M 9/9 Lab1 due; Lab2 NPCC 1.B: Digital Audio NPMO Word Module 1.2
    W 9/11 NPCC 1.C: Bitmap Graphics NPMO Word Module 1.2 (continued)
    M 9/16 Lab2 due; Lab3 NPCC 1.D: Vector Graphics NPMO Word Module 1 Applied Project
    W 9/18 NPCC 1.E: Digital Video NPMO Word Module 1 Applied Project (continued)
    9/23: University Deadline to Drop Courses
    M 9/23 Lab3 due; Lab4 NPCC 2.A: Digital Devices NPMO PPT Module 1.1
    W 9/25 QUIZ 1 (4:15-4:45pm) NPCC 2.B: Digital Device Options
    NPCC 2.C: Processors and Memory    		 NPMO PPT Module 1.1 (continued)
    M 9/30
    NO CLASS (makeup on Dec 11)
    W 10/2 Lab4 due; Lab5 NPCC 2.C: Processors and Memory (continued)
    NPCC 2.D: Storage (Basics)    		 NPMO PPT Module 1.2
    M 10/7 NPCC 2.D: Storage (Types of Storage)
    NPCC 2.E: Input and Output    		 NPMO PPT Module 1.2 (continued)
    W 10/9 Lab5 due; Lab6a
    ONLINE DAY: Lab 6a (PowerPoint Module 1 Applied Project)
    M 10/14
    NO CLASS-FALL MINI BREAK
    W 10/16 QUIZ 2 (4:15-4:45pm)
    Lab6a due; Lab6b    		 Review for Midterm Exam NPMO Word Module 2.1
    M 10/21 MIDTERM EXAM NPMO Word Module 2.1 (continued)
    W 10/23 Lab6b due Information Literacy: Evaluating Resources CRAAP test exercise
    10/28: University Deadline to Withdraw From Courses
    M 10/28 Lab7 Information Literacy: Finding Resources, Citing Your Work Citations Exercise (MLA and APA)
    W 10/30 NPCC 3.A: Network Basics Work on Lab 7 (Information Literacy Assignment)
    M 11/4 Lab7 due; Lab8 NPCC 3.A,3.B: Network Topologies, Nodes, Protocols; The Internet none
    W 11/6 NPCC 3.C,3.ISSUE: Internet Access; Net Neutrality NPMO Excel Module 1
    M 11/11 Lab8 due; Lab9 NPCC 4.A: Web Basics NPMO Excel Module 1 Applied Project
    W 11/13 QUIZ 3 (4:15-4:45pm) NPCC 4.B: Web Browsers NPMO Excel Module 1 Applied Project (continued)
    M 11/18 Lab9 due; Lab10 NPCC 4.D: HTTP; NPCC 4.C(first half): HTML Lab 10: Web Page Creation
    W 11/20 HTML Beginner Tutorial (first 6 parts) Lab 10: Web Page Creation (continued)
    M 11/25 HTML Beginner Tutorial (last 5 parts) Lab 10: Web Page Creation (continued)
    W 11/27
    NO CLASS-THANKSGIVING RECESS
    M 12/2 Lab10 due; Lab11 NPCC 6.A: Software Basics NPMO Excel Module 2
    W 12/4 QUIZ 4 (4:15-4:45pm) NPCC 6.B: Operating Systems NPMO Excel Module 2 (continued)
    M 12/9 NPCC 7.A,B: Basic Security, Malware; Course Evaluation NPMO Excel Module 2 (continued)
    W 12/11 Lab11 due Review for Final Exam
    M 12/16 NO CLASS-FINAL EXAM WEEK
    W 12/18 FINAL EXAM: 3:30-5:30PM