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COSC
1301
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Course Number: COSC 1301
Course Title: Introduction to Computer Systems
Credit Hours: Lecture: 3
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Catalog Description
Presents
terminology, concepts and techniques needed to begin the study of computers.
Covers hardware/software fundamentals, history, information systems concepts,
and societal trends. Emphasis is placed on using the computer to process text
and numeric information. By using software packages including a word
processor, electronic spreadsheet, database management system, and
MS-DOS/Windows, the student is able to identify and select the correct
hardware/software to apply to a given problem. Lab exercises are designed to
allow students to use their reasoning ability to solve problems and make
decisions. NOT a class for Computer Science Majors
or BCIS majors. Lab Fee required. (Scans 2, 3, 6, 8, 9)
Textbook
Supplies
2 - 3 1/2" High Density Floppy Diskettes
Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate competency in general computer concepts;
2. Demonstrate competency in computer hardware and firmware concepts;
3. Demonstrate competency in operating systems, utility, language, and
application software knowledge;
4. Demonstrate competency in issue related to information systems and society.
Course Requirements
See the Instructor Information Sheet for specific course
requirements.
Method
of Evaluation
The general weighting of exams, assignments and final exam for the
Final grade in this particular course are:
Major Exams: 55%
Assignments:30%
Final Exam: 15%
Grading Scale
A - 90-100
B - 80-89
C - 70-79
F - below 70
NOTICE: There will not be a Final grade of "D"
given in this course!
See the Instructor Information Sheet for specific method of evaluation.
Retake
Tests
See the Instructor Information Sheet for specific details.
Attendance
Policy
YOUR attendance is the single greatest predictor of your success. Student
attendance in EVERY class is expected. You should expect that each absence
will adversely affect your course grade. Please see the instructor regarding
absences or conflicts.
Academic
Ethics
You
are expected to create, edit format and print out your own assignments, take
tests without notes or other outside assistance. ALL WORK IS EXPECTED TO BE
YOUR OWN. If unethical behavior is detected The questioned material and a
report of the ethics violation will be submitted to the department chair for
further action as deemed necessary by the department chair.
Student Assistance
The following resources are available to assist you in successful
completion of this course:
A.
Conferences: Instructors are available during posted office hours or by
appointment. Part time faculty members are available by appointment only.
B.
LRC - large selection of books and articles about computers and
information processing.
C.
Tutoring Center Services - call 335-6612 or stop by LRC 200A.
1. Peer Tutoring available
2. PLATO: Computer Awareness Series (9 hours of computer assisted instruction
available)
Modules
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Computers
are Everywhere
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The
Computer: What Is It?
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Social
Values and the Computer
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Personal
Compute for Personal Uses
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Evaluating
You Personal Computer Needs
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Computers
and Business
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Computers
and the Workplace
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Computers
and the Job
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Computers
and the Future
D.
Student assistants - are usually available in the labs (CT-119, CT-121 or
CT-123) to assist on first come basis.
Scheduled
classes have priority.
D.
Computer Availability - Computers in the CNIT COSC labs are available (on
a space available basis) for your use outside of regularly scheduled class or
lab time. Lab hours: 8am - 10pm Mon - Thurs: 8am - 5pm Friday. If classes are
being conducted in a lab during the time you would like use a computer, see
the instructor permission to use the lab before the class starts. As you would
expect, scheduled labs take precedence over other computer use and you will be
asked to log off the computer if space is not available. DO NOT interrupt a
class!
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