CSC 105: Intro to Computing and Computer Applications

1. CSC 105: Intro to Computing and Computer Applications Laurie J. Patterson, Ed.D.

2. Today’s Agenda • Introduction • Roll • What to do if you’re not registered • Review of the syllabus • Next class time…

3. Office Hours Monday/Wednesday 11:00– 1:00 orby appointment

4. On-Line Syllabus http://people.uncw.edu/pattersonL/105

5. Course Description Basic computer concepts for non-CSC majors. Elements of computing systems and organization; computer communications including the Internet; applications such as word processing; spreadsheets, data base management, and the rudiments of programming in a current programming language. Social and technical issues including legal, ethical, and security considerations. Students who have passed MIS 105 may not enroll in CSC 105.

6. Required Materials • Computing Essentials 2008, Complete Edition, 19th Edition O'Leary &  O'Leary • SimNET registration code (part of the book bundle when purchased from UNCW Bookstore). • Access to MS Office PROFESSIONAL Edition (2007) • Key/flash/jump drive (or use your student Web space)

7. Special Needs If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodation in this course, you should inform the instructor of this fact in writing within the first week of class or as soon as possible. If you have not already done so, you must register with the Office of Disability Services in Westside Hall (ext. 3746) and obtain a copy of your Accommodation Letter. You should then meet with your instructor to make mutually agreeable arrangements based on the recommendations of the Accommodation Letter.

8. Expectations and Responsibilities • You are expected to take an active role in your learning in this course. This includes regular attendance, paying close attention in class, reading the textbook, completing all course requirements on time, being prepared for class, bringing the appropriate texts as required and reading the materials required for the appropriate dates.

9. Expectations and Responsibilities • It is the responsibility of every student to: • Uphold and maintain the UNCW Academic Honor Code. For specific information refer to the Student Handbook and Code of Student Life. • Check her/his UNCW email account daily for messages from the instructor. Some assignments will be given via email. • Periodically access the online syllabus for updates. • Each student will complete her/his own work. Any students who copy assignments will receive an automatic 0 (zero) for the assignment.

10. Expectations and Responsibilities • It is the responsibility of every student to: • Acquire missed materials (due to an absence) from another student and not to disrupt class while trying to “catch up” because of her/his absence. • If the instructor requests a student to resubmit an assignment, it is the responsibility of that student to redo the assignment to meet the instructor's request.  The instructor reserves the right to request a resubmission of an assignment for any reason. • Submit assignments on or before the due date. Any work submitted after it is due will be viewed as received on the next day and will be penalized one full grade. • The grade will be decreased by one full grade each day it is late; therefore, after seven days – don’t bother to submit.

11. NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED IN THE COMPUTER LAB. Expectations and Responsibilities • Students should backup their disks to prevent loss of work completed. Work lost because it was not backed-up by the student will be viewed as work not submitted.

12. Projects and Assignments • There will be assignments relating to: • Web page development • Word • PowerPoint • Access • Excel • Specific due dates will be announced in class and later posted on the on-line syllabus in WebCT. • DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS ARE FIRM.

13. Exams • Exams: • Quizzes will be on information from textbook, applications used in class, and programming. • Finals: • Final Exam will be cumulative • NOTE: • Each quiz and the final exam will have a review before the test. Students will have two 4x6 index cards that will be provided for use during the exams.

14. Grading and Points • Miscellaneous Projects • Projects are due by the date due: • Submit via Blackboard Vista.

15. Grading and Points Grading is done strictly by percentages. 93-100 A 90-92 A- 87-89 B+ 83-86 B 80-82 B- 77-79 C+ 73-76 C 70-72 C- 67-69 D+ 63-66 D 60-62 D- <60 F

16. Attendance • It is expected that students will attend all classes. • If a class is missed, it is the student’s responsibility to get notes from a classmate— NOT FROM THE INSTRUCTOR. No makeup quizzes or exams will be given without a documented emergency. Some assignments are given in class and due in that class period.  • Part of the grade is attendance based.

17. Attendance If you do not attend and can not provide evidence about why you were unable to attend, you will not be allowed to makeup an exam.

18. Questions?

19. Competencies(Page 1 of 2) • Explain why it is important to have an individual strategy to be a "winner" in the information age • Describe how technology is changing the nature of competition Page 432

20. Competencies (Page 2 of 2) • Discuss four ways people react to new technology • Describe how you can stay current with your career • Describe different careers in information technology Page 432

21. Introduction This final chapter is not about the far future, it’s about today and the near future. It’s about how organizations adapt to technological change as well as it’s about you as an individual and what you can do to keep your computer competency up to date. Page 433

22. Changing Times Automated tellers Internet banks Page 434

23. Technology and Organizations • New products • New enterprises • New customer and supplier relationships Page 435

24. Technology and People • Cynicism • Naiveté • Frustration • Proactivity Page 436

25. How You Can Be a Winner • Stay current • Maintain computer competency • Develop professional contacts • Develop specialties • Be alert for organizational change • Look for innovative opportunities Page 437

26. Computer support specialist Computer technician Computer trainer Cryptographer Database administrator Data entry worker Desktop publisher Information systems manager Network administrator Programmer Software engineer Systems analyst Technical writer Webmaster Careers in IT Page 444

27. A Look to the FutureBe Proactive • Concentrate on goals • Use computers to your advantage • Gain control over technology • Keep an eye on the future and move toward success Page 445

28. Discussion Questions (Page 1 of 2) • Why is strategy important to individual success in the information age? What is your strategy? • Describe how technology changes the nature of competition. • How can your computer competencies and knowledge help you get ahead in today’s market? Page 452

29. Discussion Questions (Page 2 of 2) • What does proactive mean? What is a proactive computer user? What advantages does this type of user have over the other types? • Discuss several different careers in information technology. Which are of interest to you? Page 452

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