Syllabus                      

 

COURSE:             CIS 105 – Introduction to Computing           Section 0498 (3 Units)

 TIME/DATE:            Fri. 8 AM-12:50 PM      Jan 26 - May 25            ROOM:  H134
                                       

INSTRUCTOR:        CAROL LLOYD                                                            PHONE: 464-7388

Cuyamaca College CIS Dept., Spring 2007                                                      CELL:     261-3365

 

I                                                            COURSE DESCRIPTION

      This is a basic computer literacy course for those desiring beginning computer knowledge and skills. It is a full semester course. It includes an overview of a typical computer system, including input and output devices, the central processing unit, and storage devices. Also included is hands-on experience with a computer and popular application software. No previous experience with computers in required; however, you will be expected to be able to read and follow directions. Emphasis will be placed on those skills and knowledge needed to use and maintain a home or small business computer. (Specific software packages will be identified in the class schedule.)

 II                                                         COURSE PREREQUISITES

      This course makes no assumptions about the abilities of the student beyond a willingness to learn and interact with the instructor and fellow classmates. The ability to touch-type will be helpful.

 III                                                    METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

      Lecture, hands-on lecture, demonstration, hands-on lab exercises and projects, student reading/research, quizzes, tests, final exam - written and/or practical.

IV                                                 REQUIRED TEXT & MATERIALS

Available in Bookstore:

1.         TITLE:             CIS 105 Advantage Series Bundle         REC.   Maran Illustrated Computers

            AUTHOR:       Couthard/Clifford/Miller                                    maranGraphics

            PUBLISHER:   McGraw Hill                                                    Thompson Course Technology

                                                                                                            ISBN 1-59200-874-7

G Books

                                                  IDG Books

 2.         Thumb Drive and/or at least four floppy disks (3.5" HIGH DENSITY ‑ 1.44 Mg)

 3.         Sectioned binder, with paper for note taking. Highlighter, #2 Pencil

 

V                                                                  STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

     The student will:

 A.        Gain an understanding of computer hardware components

1. Explain in general terms the components in a computer hardware system

2. Distinguish between the different sizes/types of computers

3. Identify the components of a computer: Input, Process, Output, and Storage

4. Identify the typical input, output, and storage devices

B.         Obtain facts about computer software

1. Explain the differences between and Operating System (OS) and application software

2. Demonstrate the use and function of an OS (Windows XP)

3. Explain the data structures within a computer

4. Explain the major functions and characteristics of application software

5. Demonstrate the basic operations in using an application

6. Describe the essential functions, characteristics, and challenges of the internet and how to access them

           

C.        Use application software

1. Prepare, edit, and print documents using a word processor

2. Use a spreadsheet program to create and edit documents and charts dealing with numbers and data

3. Make a presentation using electronic graphic presentation software

4. Demonstrate the ability to use internet browsing and researching software

 

VI                                                    INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITIES

A.        Classroom / Laboratory

B.         Personal computer for each student

C.        Appropriate course software

 

VII                                                COURSE STRUCTURE/CONTENT

A.        Lecture

1. Brief history of computers

2. Trends in the computer industry

3. Computer hardware commonly used today

4. Computer software commonly used today

 B.         Reading

1. Daily reading assignments from the several textbooks

2. Some handouts will be given for study

3. Possible magazine/journal article reviews will be assigned

 C.        Laboratory