CS-107 – Introduction to Data Processing
Syllabus: Spring 2012
Learn the concepts underlying
modern application of computer systems and the role of technology in society.
The course covers computer hardware, operating systems and office software:
word processing, spread sheet, database and presentation. Not for credit by computer science majors. (3
credit hours)
Section 02: 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Lectures:
Tuesdays and Thursdays in B120, Laboratory: B 239
Instructor:
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Jeffrey N. Denenberg |
Google Voice: (203) 513-9427 |
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Office
Hours: 9:30AM – 10:30AM Tuesday
& Thursday in B252 |
Textbooks: Ralph Stair and Ken Baldauf, Succeeding With Technology, Thomson-Course Technology, 4th Edition, 2010, ISBN 13: 9780538745789. (3rd Ed. Acceptable)
References: MS team, MS
Office 2007(Vista), Thomson-Course Technology, 2008,
ISBN 10: 1-4239-0615-2. (Bundled with SAM at the UnH book Store.)
June Jamrich Parsons and Dan Oja, Computer
Concepts, Thomson-Course Technology, 11th Edition, 2009, ISBN 10: 1-4239-2518-1.
Software: Microsoft Office 2010 Professional
Edition (Includes MS Access;
Available in the Labs)
PingLive for attendance and Pop
Quizzes. You will receive a PayPal
invoice for $19.95
SAM Computer Literacy - A valid (NOT
USED) license for SAM2010 is REQUIRED,
A used SAM license will NOT work,
On-line purchase Instant SAM 2010,
Text
A USB Flash Drive is required as you cannot save your work on the Lab Computers
Course Objectives:
1. Understand
the role of binary notation in computers and communication media.
2. Know about
standards organizations and standards for software, hardware, and data
encoding.
3. Understand
digitization and related issues such as resolution, storage, and compression.
4. Know what
an operating system does and understand the different capabilities of modern
systems.
5. Understand
data communications including hardware elements (hubs/switches, routers, and
shared transmission media) and software elements (protocols, packets, IP
addresses, check-sums, error detection and retransmission).
6. Understand
how information is acquired, managed, and safeguarded.
7. Be aware
of security risks, their impact, and how to defend against them.
8. Be aware
of threats to personal privacy and how to maintain your privacy.
9. Understand
what a program is. Understand the process of going from a simple problem
statement to a working computer application.
Know how a client and a programmer should interact.
10. Understand
the progress in and limitations of machine intelligence (natural language,
pattern recognition, biometrics, etc.)
11. Understand
the social, economic, political, and legal issues brought about by today's
rapidly expanding technological capabilities.
12. To use a
word processor, spreadsheet program. database management system and
presentation software skillfully and appropriately.
13. To
evaluate information sources for reliability and biases and integrate
information into your world view.
14. Develop
oral presentation skills in front of a large audience.
Code of Conduct: Student
Handbook: We Expect Integrity!
Mid Term Grades: Spring
2012 Section
02 (8 AM Tues,Thurs),
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Grading Policy: |
Attendance and Quizzes* |
12.5% |
SAM Training* |
12.5% |
HW & SAM Projects* |
12.5% |
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Exams (3) |
37.5% |
Final Exam |
25.0% |
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* Failure to perform in each of these
areas (“D” average or better) can result in a failure in this course. You must demonstrate effort! Late work is penalized! HW/Training/Projects are due before the exam
on that subject and not accepted after 4/20/12
Prepared by: Jeffrey N.
Denenberg
Schedule:
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Topic |
Readings |
Materials |
HW |
SAM |
References |
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1 |
1/19/12 |
CS107
syllabus, Your Prof., & Materials |
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Get
ahead in your reading! |
Initialize SAM |
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2 |
1/24/12 |
MS
Windows 7 (cont.) Computer hardware |
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UnH Institution Code T2023068 |
SAM Windows
Training |
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3 |
1/31/12 |
Data
Storage and IO |
Tech: Ch. 2b Tech: Ch. 3a |
SAM |
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4 |
2/7/12 |
Application
Software and Utilities Review
Student Resumes |
Tech: Ch. 3b |
SAM: |
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5 |
2/14/12 |
Exam 1: Comp.
systems, Win7, MS Word The
Internet and the WWW |
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SAM |
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6 |
2/21/12 |
Spreadsheets:
Data and Formulas Telecom.;
Computer Networks |
Tech: 5 |
SAM |
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7 |
2/28/12 |
Digital
Media / Presentations Excel
Project Review |
Tech: 6 |
Interactive
Quiz 2 |
SAM: Excel
Project |
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8 |
3/6/12 |
Exam 2: Networks, Excel, Digital Media Database
Systems |
Tech: 7 |
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SAM; PPT
Project |
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9 |
3/13/12 |
Spring Break – No Classes |
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10 |
3/20/12 |
Computers
in Business Info,
Decision support, AI, … |
Tech: 8 Tech: 9 |
SAM |
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11 |
3/27/12 |
System Development |
Tech: 10 Tech: 11 |
SAM Access Project |
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12 |
4/3/12 4/5/12 |
Social
Issues and Ethics |
Tech: 12 |
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13 |
4/10/12 4/12/12 |
Ex3: Access,
Comp. in Business, Ethics Student
Team Presentations |
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14 |
4/17/12 4/19/12 |
Student
Team Presentations Student
Team Presentations |
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No
Work Accepted After 4/20/12! |
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15 |
4/24/12 4/26/12 |
Student
Team Presentations Student
Team Presentations |
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16 |
5/1/12 |
Course
Review, Stud. Presentations |
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Saturday
5/5/2012 |
Final Exam: Comprehensive |
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