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FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTING
Spring 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 Informationn Systems. Publisher: Kendall/Hunt. ISBN: 978-0-7575-6995-1.

Evaluation Methods

Correct completion of five projects: 50%
Miterm 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 instructor if you have any problems or concerns.

Schedule

Tentative Schedule
Week Topic
1 Information Literacy and Hardware
2 Application and Systems Software
3 Wiki, Blog, Rss feed, Web force, and Networking
4 Midterm Exam
5 Database
6 Web Development
7 Computer Security and Ethics
8 Final Exam

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