CS 1000-B: Introduction to Microcomputers and Applications

Course Objective:

To develop conceptual knowledge about hardware, software and 
communications. Students will be familiar with the Internet, 
computer operating system, computer applications, and information 
technology.

Course Description:

Computing technology and concepts; applications of personal computers.
Topics include hardware and software terminology, word processing, 
spreadsheets, e-mail, the Internet, the microcomputer's operating 
system and its use, ethics, and current trends in the use of computers.
A hands-on laboratory is integrated with the course.

Software and Tools Used to Support Class:

         
 Microsoft Windows XP
         
 E-mail
         
 Netscape and/or Microsoft Explorer
         
 Microsoft Word
         
 Microsoft Excel
         
 PowerPoint

Required Materials:

 	 
 Computer Concepts
         
 Microsoft Windows XP
         
 Microsoft Word  2003
         
 Microsoft Excel 2003
         
 PowerPoint 2003
         (All are Publications of Course Technology)
         
 3 3.5"disks.

            

Grading Policy:

             The grade for the course will be assigned based on the following 
             percentages:
 
 3 - 4  Tests (written and lab):      70 - 80%
	If you miss a test, the score you make on the final will be assigned
	for that test.
          
 6 - 10 Assignments:             20 - 30%
	Assignments are expected at the beginning of the class of the day they are
        due. Assignment that is not turned on time, could be turned on the due
        date of the following assignment with a note describing the reason 
        for not turning it on time, and it will be graded with a penalty of
        30% to 50%. Assignments that are not turned in with the following 
        assignments will have a penalty of 75%. All late assignments will be 
        graded at the end of the term.
 

Instructor:

             Said C. Fares
             Office:                         2132  Nevins Hall 
             Traditional Office Hours:       10:45 AM - 11:45 AM TR
 					     or by appointment
             Electronic Office Hours:        Any day, any time
             E-mail:                         sfares@valdosta.edu
             Phone:                          (912) 333-5780

Semester Calendar:

		January  9:	First Class Day
		January 16:	MLK
		March    2:	Mid-term
		March13-17:	Spring Break
		May      1:	Last Class Day
		May      4:	Final (Thursday, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm)

Last update January 5, 2006