Course Syllabus. Date Approved: April 13, Lecture Hours: 45. Lab Hours: 0. Course Contact Hours: 45. Credit Hours: 3.

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1 Course Syllabus Date Approved: April 13, 2016 Prepared By: Course Title: Course Number: Susan B. Price, MBA, MIST Introduction to Computer Concepts (I) CIS101 Lecture Hours: 45 Lab Hours: 0 Course Contact Hours: 45 Credit Hours: 3 Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: None None Course Description: Introduction to Computer Concepts (I) is a non-technical course covering the use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Emphasis is placed on computer literacy and the use of personal computers. Students with limited keyboarding skills should take CIS105, Keyboarding, at the same time, or prior to, enrolling in this course.

2 At Cecil College, for all credit courses, students are expected to spend a minimum of 45 hours of 50 minutes each of combined instructional time and related coursework time per credit hour. For this course, the following applies: 3-Credit Course Number of Hours Total hours of direct instruction and/or 135 out-of-class student work required Direct Faculty Instruction 45 Out-of-Class Student Work 90 TIME REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE CIS 101 CIS101 Introduction to Computer Concepts is a three-credit-hour lecture course. You should expect to spend 45 hours in class and an additional 90 hours outside of class completing assignments. The hourly breakdown of assignments is given below: Assignment Description Reading - Average reading time 3.2 minutes per page - Average of 47 pages per chapter Self-paced tutorials - 15 trainings at 60 minutes per training -Total 900 minutes Projects -26 projects at 60 minutes per project -Total 1560 minutes Exam -9 concepts 60 minutes per exam Total 540 minutes Semester Total 47 * 3.2 = 150 minutes per chapter Total Out-of- Class Hours Total In-Class Hours 150 minutes * 16 Chapters = 2,401 minutes = ~ 40 hours Page 2 of 9

3 I. Computer and Internet basics A. Computer use in daily life B. Basic functions of a computer system C. Main computer categories D. Digital devices E. Operating systems F. Navigating web pages G. Communication H. Protecting digital data and devices Topical Outline II. III. IV. Computer hardware A. Input devices B. Display devices C. Printers D. Storage devices and storage media E. Magnetic, optical, and solid-state storage F. Solid-state cards and drives G. Ports and expansion cards Computer software A. Computer software categories B. Copyright law and software licenses C. Installing and uninstalling software D. Utility software E. Office productivity software F. Other categories of application software File management and digital electronics A. File management programs B. Folders C. Key elements of a computer file D. File management E. Digital data representation F. Integrated circuits G. How CPU factors affect computer performance H. RAM I. Virtual memory and ROM V. Microsoft Word A. Creating a document B. Editing a document C. Formatting text and paragraphs D. Formatting documents Page 3 of 9

4 VI. VII. VIII. IX. Microsoft Excel A. Using Excel to manage financial data B. Working with formulas and functions C. Formatting a worksheet D. Working with charts Microsoft Access Microsoft PowerPoint A. Creating a PowerPoint presentation B. Modifying a presentation C. Inserting objects into a presentation D. Finishing a presentation Integrating Microsoft Office products Page 4 of 9

5 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the personal computer, the Internet, the World Wide Web, social media and protecting privacy. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of computer hardware and how it works. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of computer software. 1.1 Identify the types of computers. 1.2 Explain Internet basics and how to connect. 1.3 Contrast the differences between a wiki and a blog. 1.4 Identify ways to protect and safeguard personal data. 1.5 Identify issues of privacy when using social media. 2.1 Identify and describe input devices. 2.2 Explain the different storage devices and their corresponding storage media. 2.3 Contrast the various storage devices. 2.4 Discuss how to add devices to a computer. 3.1 Explain the differences among software types. 3.2 Discuss the issue of software piracy. 3.3 Install and uninstall software. 1.1 Define a personal computer and describe computer use in daily life. Additionally, explain the four basic functions of a computer system. 1.2 Explain ways to use the Internet and digital devices to communicate with others. 1.3 Edit a wiki and make a post to a blog. 1.4 Explain how to protect your digital data and devices. 1.5 Explain at least six ways you can limit who sees your digital communications on social media. 2.1 Name different types of input devices and explain their key features. 2.2 Identify and explain the different storage devices and their corresponding storage media. 2.3 Explain the advantages and disadvantages of magnetic, optical, and solid-state storage 2.4 What are device drivers and why are they important? 3.1 List and describe the software components of a typical software package, including executable files, support modules, and data modules. Additionally, how is application software different from system software? 3.2 Explain copyright law and define the different software licenses. Page 5 of 9

6 3.4 Identify different operating systems. 3.5 Explain the difference between utility software and office productivity software. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of file management and digital electronics 4.1 Use file management tools. 4.2 Create and use folders to store files. 4.3 Explain the key elements of a computer file. 4.4 Discuss various CPU factors and how it affects computer performance. 4.5 Explain RAM and why it is important to computers. 4.6 Explain how a computer uses virtual memory and ROM. 3.3 Explain how to install new software and remove old software. 3.4 Compare operating systems and identify the basic functions and features of each. 3.5 Define utility software and what is its major purpose? How does that differ from office productivity software? 4.1 Look at the file path below. Identify the primary folder, subfolder(s), file name, and file extension. C:\Users\Sarah\Elvis\Hound Dog.mp3 4.2 Create a new folder called music and save your current document into that folder. 4.3 Review the attached document. What is the file name, file extension and what is the file size? 4.4 When you see the specs below in an ad, what does it tell you? Intel Core i7 2860QM Processor,2.50 GHz 1600 MHz FSB 8 MB L2 cache 4.5 What is RAM and how does it work? 4.6 True/False: When you turn a computer on, the ROM receives power and begins the boot process. During the boot process, the ROM instructs the operating system program to load into RAM. Page 6 of 9

7 5. Use word processing software. 6. Use spreadsheet software. 5.1 Identify the components of the Word window. 5.2 Discuss various commands from ribbons. 5.3 Describe how to save a document. 5.4 Describe the various ways to select text. 5.5 Understand how to format text using the mini toolbar and the ribbon. 5.6 Discuss the different document views. 6.1 Identify Excel window components. 6.2 Explain formulas. 6.3 Examine labels, values and use the AutoSum button. 6.4 Enter and edit a simple formula. 5.1 Start Word and open a blank document. Using Figure 1-2 as guide, describe the elements in the program window. 5.2 From the home tab ribbon, name at least three groups and what commands you will find within each group. 5.3 Click on the file tab, select save as and save your document. 5.4 What happens to the text if I single click in the left margin; double click in the left margin; triple click in the left margin? 5.5 After typing a sentence, use the pop-up mini tool bar to change the font size and bold the text. 5.6 Each Word view provides features that are useful for working on different types of documents. List the five different views and state why each is useful. 6.1 Start Excel and open the workbook. Using Figure 1-3 as a guide, identify the parts labeled. 6.2 The active cell contains a formula. All Excel formulas being with what sign? 6.3 Using AutoSum, sum the range D6:D17 and then using the name box, name that total or cell gross pay. 6.4 In cell G5, type =, click E5 + F5 and enter. In cell F5, click to the right of 2 and then type a.5, enter. Page 7 of 9

8 7. Use relational databases. 8. Use presentation software and plan an effective presentation. 7.1 Discuss database objects and how they differ. 7.2 Explain the importance of a primary key within a table. 7.3 Identify the relationship between two tables. 8.1 Discuss presentation software and how to organize and present information to others. 8.2 Explain how to plan for an effective presentation. 8.3 Use the PowerPoint window. 8.4 Discuss the various print options for a presentation. 7.1 Open Access and then open the R2G-1 database. On the navigation pane, drop down the arrow to select all Access objects. List all four objects and explain their purpose. 7.2 A primary key serves two important purposes. What are they? 7.3 With your database open, click on the database tools tab and then click on the relationships button. The two tables have been joined by a common field, one is a primary key in one table and the other is a foreign key in the second table. The relationship type is one-to-many. What does this tell you? 8.1 What is presentation software and how can you use it to convey information? 8.2 List four reasons why it s important to plan your presentation prior to beginning to create it. 8.3 Using figure 1-5 as a guide, examine the elements of the PowerPoint window and then compare the elements. 8.4 Go to the file tab and select print. Drop down the arrow next to the setting and look at the options. Do you want to print slides, handouts, or note pages? After reviewing, select slides, 3-per page. Page 8 of 9

9 9. Demonstrate how to integrate data amongst Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. 9.1 Import a Word outline into PowerPoint. 9.2 Export an Access table as an Excel worksheet and then embed it into PowerPoint. 9.1 Open PowerPoint and insert your Word outline into slide two. 9.2 Open Access and export your table. Next, open your PowerPoint presentation, go to slide three and embed your exported Excel worksheet. General Education Student Learning Outcomes: A. Critical and creative thinking skills and problem-solving strategies B. Writing C. Oral communications D. Quantitative analysis E. Computer literacy and the ability to work productively with information technology F. An enhanced awareness of ethics, cultural diversity, artistic expression, health and wellness issues, and the physical and social environment G. Information literacy including finding, evaluating, and using information effectively Page 9 of 9