CIS1055 Section 11
Computers and Applications Summer I 2008
Instructor: Abbe Forman
E-mail: abbe.forman@temple.edu
Home Page: http://astro.temple.edu/~afmusic
Office Phone: 215204-9310
Office: 416 Wachman Hall
Office Hours: M, W, F 8:00 8:30
Monday
Lab Instructor: Chris Biehl: cbiehl@temple.edu
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Lecture |
Lab |
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M,W, F |
T, Th |
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Tuttleman 305A |
Tuttleman 6 |
Objective:
With the explosion of computer technology, knowledge of computing applications as tools for all disciplines has become a necessary asset. This course will introduce the student to understanding the components of a computer system; the use of the computer to process information; the technology behind computers and networks and how this technology is likely to change. The laboratory portion of this class will provide students with hands-on experience to supplement the lecture material. Operating system concepts, a working knowledge of collaborative software and the following applications are covered: advanced features of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software and the resources of the Internet including developing a web site using sound design techniques to publish course documents and incorporating multi-media components.
More specific details can be found on the CIS1055 website.
Required Books:
Required Lab Materials:
Course Schedule (not written in stone!!)
Week 1 (5/18 5/24)
Lecture
Chapters
§ 1 Introduction to Computers
§ 2 The Internet and World Wide Web
Quiz 1 5/23 (chapters 1, 2, 3)
Week 2 (5/25 5/31) **Monday, 5/26 No Class Memorial Day**
Lecture
Chapters
§ 5 Input
§ 6 Output
Quiz 2 5/30 (Chapters 5, 6)
Midterm Review
PowerPoint Project Initiation
Document Due - 5/28
Week 3 (6/1 6/7)
Midterm: 6/2
Lecture
Chapters
Project Discussion
Week 4 (6/8 6/14)
Lecture
Chapters
§ 4 The System Unit
§ 9 Communications and Networks
Quiz 3 6/13 (Chapters 7, 8, 4, 9)
Week 5 (6/15 6/21)
Lecture
Chapters
§ 10 Database Management
Quiz 4 6/20 (Chapters 10, 11)
Week 6 (6/22 6/30)
Project Presentations
Review for the Final
Final: Monday, June 30
Grading:
4 Quizzes: 30 points each total of 120 points
Midterm: 100 points
Final: 100 points
PowerPoint Presentation: 40 points
Participation: 10 points
Lab: 165 points
Total possible: 535 points
There are a total of 165 points available in the lab. That includes assignments, quizzes, and the lab exam. You must get at least 100 points in the lab to pass CIS 1055, regardless of the grade you get in the lecture, NO EXCEPTIONS!!
Your grade will be computed by: (total points received) / 535
Letter grades will be assigned as follows:
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A 92 -100 |
B 82 - 87 |
C 72 - 77 |
F 0 -59 |
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A- 90 - 91 |
B- 80 - 81 |
C- 70 - 71 |
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B+ 88 - 89 |
C+ 78 - 79 |
D 60 - 69 |
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The Fine Print
Absolutely no
derogatory terminology will be tolerated in this class. This is a zero tolerance policy!!!
Do not cheat in this class. I take this very seriously as does the university!! This includes plagiarism. If you quote someone elses material, you MUST cite it properly.
When sending email, put course and section in the subject line and you name in the body of the email! Otherwise, it will not be answered!
It is rude to talk while someone else is talking, so dont do it. Respect your classmates!!
All cell phones must be off or set to vibrate. Do not answer calls during class!!
There will be NO make up homeworks or tests.
Class participation can and will have an affect on your final grade.
It is your responsibility to read the assigned material before coming to class. It is also your responsibility to do the assignments by the date that they are due.
Disability Statement
Contact Disability Resources and Services at 215-204-1280. They are located at 100 Ritter Annex. They will coordinate reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with which I will be happy to comply.