Objective
The primary objective of the course is to teach computing.
Textbook
Computers: Understanding Technology
Computer Concepts and Applications
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 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
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course |
| 2 | Touring Our Digital World | Sizing Up Computer and Device Hardware |
| 3 | Working with System Software and File Storage | Using Applications to Tackle Tasks | |
| 4 | Plugging in to the Internet and All Its Resources |
| 5 | Networking and Communicating between Devices |
| 6 | HTML 5 |
| 7 | Taking Advantage of the Cloud: Teamwork, Apps, and Storage |