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FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTING
Summer Semester
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Objective

The primary objective of the course is to introduce students to basic computer concepts in hardware, software, networking, computer security, programming, database, e-commerce, decision support systems, and other emerging technologies such as blogs, wiki, RSS, podcasting, and Google applications.

Textbook

Introduction to Computer Information Systems. Publisher: Kendall/Hunt. ISBN: 978-0-7575-6995-1.

Evaluation Methods

Correct completion of five projects: 50%
Midterm exam: 25%, and
Final exam: 25%.

Honor Code

Each student is expected to do his/her own work. Any student caught cheating on exams or copying assignments will be turned in to the Honor Committee. See your lecture or lab instructor if you have any problems or concerns.

Schedule

Tentative Schedule
WeekTopic
1Information Literacy and Hardware
2Application and System Software
3Wiki, Blog, RSS feed, web form, and Networking
4Midterm Exam
5Database
6Web Development
7Computer Security and Ethics
8Final Exam

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