OUTLINE-CSCI 1001
SUMMER 2011
Course: CSCI 1001 (Introduction to Computer Science)
Section
5005 [3 Units AA, UC, CSU, SOU, CAN CSCI 2]
Computer Science & Business Instructor:
Mike Graves
Please remember that due to State
mandated budget cuts both College of the Siskiyous
campuses are closed on Fridays. More
importantly; the Library, the Learning Resource Center, and the Computer Labs
are all closed for the entire summer.
Office Hours:
My office is located in Building 30 on the Weed Campus. This is the one story stucco building that is
in close proximity to the tennis courts.
Specifically, it is adjacent to the same road that leads to the fire
academy complex. If needed I am always
willing to meet with you there
Monday-Thursday.
You can leave me a voice mail at (530) 938-5536 or
email me at graves@siskiyous.edu. In any case I will get back to
you as soon as I can.
Required Texts:
1. Microsoft® Office 2007, Marquee
Series, ISBN 978-0-76382-958-2
by Nita Rutkosky & Denise Sequin, published by EMC Paradigm
2.
Discovering Computers 2010,
Brief, ISBN 978-0-324-78647-7
by Shelly, Cashman, & Vermaat, published
by Course Technology
Advisories:
It is advised that a student in CSCI 1001:
*
can read at a 10th grade (High School
Sophomore) level
*
be able to compute fractions, percentages,
and basic math problems
*
have access to a computer connected to the
Internet
*
have access to Word 2007, Excel 2007, &
Power Point 2007
*
have a valid email account
Learning
Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful
completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1) Apply
reasoning skills to select appropriate computer solutions to common problems
2) Operate
computer software, Windows XP Professional, Office 2007, Word 2007, Excel 2007,
Power Point 2007,
and Internet Explorer 7.0
3) Describe and
analyze the capabilities of typical computer systems, including networks
4) Be able to
navigate the World Wide Web, perform searches and retrieve files
5) Be able to
explain the programming cycle
6) Be able to develop a
Web presentation
7) Analyze a problem and
determine whether the problem warrants a computer solution
8) Use application
software to solve typical problems
9) Relate the
development of computer technology to other disciplines
10) Perform a systems
analysis on a hypothetical or real application need
8
Quizzes @ 15 Points each 120
Points
End
of Chapter Skills Assessments @ 45 points each 135
Points
(Word 2007, Excel 2007, & Power Point 2007)
Six
weekly Questions @ 10 Points Each
60 Points
Final
Examination
85 Points
Honesty:
I expect and demand integrity and honesty
in all of our dealings. I have the right
to drop anyone that I feel violates this trust.
Smoking Policy:
If
you come on campus for any reason smoking is permitted in “designated areas
only”, COS Board Policy 1.9/CA AB 846.
Please use the provided ashtrays.
Attendance and Late Work Policy:
I reserve the right to drop any student
that has missed three or more class assignments. If you have an emergency that comes up,
please email or call me.
It is your responsibility to understand and follow these guidelines, they are
not negotiable! You must make arrangements with me prior to the quizzes if you
cannot take the quiz on the date assigned.
Student Sensitivity Issues:
When on campus please understand students,
staff and Faculty at the College the Siskiyous may have allergies,
environmental illnesses, multiple chemical sensitivity,
or related disabilities. Please keep
this in mind when deciding to smoke or in selecting and applying personal care
products.
Academic Accommodations:
Students have the right to request
reasonable modifications to college requirements, services, facilities or
programs if their documented disability imposes an
educational limitation or impedes access to requirements, services, facilities
or programs. A student with a disability
who requests a modification, accommodation,
or adjustment is responsible for requesting necessary accommodations by
identifying himself/herself to the instructor and, if desired, to the Disabled
Student
Programs and Services(DSPS) office Eddy Hall 1.
Students with a print disability--a visual
limitation or reading difficulty that limits access to traditional print
materials--may request printed materials in alternate media.
Examples of alternate media formats include electronic format (e.g., text on
CD), Braille, tactile graphics, audiotape, and/or large print. Students can
make alternate media
requests through the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSP&S) Eddy
Hall 1, 938-5297.
Students who consult or request assistance
from DSPS regarding specific modifications, accommodations, adjustments,
alternate text or use of auxiliary aids will be required
to meet timelines and procedural requirements established by the DSPS office.