Introduction to Computers

Instructor: Trisa Russell

Phone: 251-5876

Email: trussell@capefear.cc.nc.us

Microsoft Office 97 Professional by June Parsons, et al. (1998)

CTI Publishing; Cambridge, MA.

1. Proficiency in reading or a grade of "C" or better in ENG 095
2. An ASSET score of 38 or better in elementary algebra or an ASSET score of 30 or better in intermediate algebra or a grade of "C" or better in MAT 070.

Corequisites: None

This course provides an introduction to computers and computing. Topics include the impact of computers in society, ethical issues, and hardware/software applications, including spreadsheets, databases, word processors, graphics, the Internet, and operating systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve problems.

At the completion of this course, the student is expected to satisfactorily:

• Demonstrate knowledge and competency in the use of personal computers to solve problems.
• Be able to differentiate and describe major components of computers.
• Possess a basic understanding of data representations, storage, and processing.
• Possess a basic understanding of hardware and software requirements for data communications.
• Be able to use an integrated software package (Microsoft Office Professional) and its component applications to solve problems and represent data.
• Possess a basic understanding of the use and integration of the Internet with computer software applications.
• Possess a basic understanding of the impact of computing technology on our community.

Per CFCC policy, missing 20% of the classes will result in automatic failure. Upon reaching 6 ½ absences (12.8 hours), they will be dropped from the course with a grade of "NC". Absences seriously disrupt students’ progress in a class and diminish the quality of group interaction. Students are expected to punctually attend all lecture and laboratory sessions in the courses for which they are registered. Late arrivals and/or early departures may count toward total absences in classes.

• You must have keyboarding skills prior to taking this course.
• You will need to spend additional time outside of class in order to complete all the assigned labs. A computer lab is located in the Learning Lab (CAE) portion of the library and is open during the normal operating hours of the college.
• Students are required to supply their own High-Density Formatted 1.44 MB 3.5 inch disks for class. Make sure they are IBM formatted (NOT MAC)

Grading Procedures:

Tests 50%

Lab assignments 25%

Final 20%

Class Participation 5%

92-100 A

84-91 B

83-76 C

75-68 D

Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered to be correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. This syllabus should not be considered a contract between Cape Fear Community College and any student, nor between the instructor and any student. The instructor reserves the right, acting with the policies of Cape Fear Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.