Technology Department Fundamentals of Computer Architecture CMP 115-D02 Syllabus: Fall 2016 Instructor: Wendy Postles Office: FOH 205L Office Phone: 410-334-2846 Office Hours: Monday 4:15-5:45 p.m.; Tuesday 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 1:00-2:30 p.m.; Thursday 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Meetings by appointment also available. Email: wpostles@worwic.edu (please use Blackboard messages for course correspondence). Class time: Tuesday 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Lab time: Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.-9:45 p.m. Final Exam date and time: Tuesday, December 13, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Course Description: This course covers the basic organization and design of computers. Topics include the organization and function of central processing units (CPU s), memory, bus structures, input/output devices, operating systems, application software and networks. 26 hours lecture and 26 hours lab. Usually offered in the fall and spring. Required Materials: Text: Andrews, J., Dark, J., & West, J. (2015). A+ guide to IT technical support (9 th ed.). Boston, MA: Course. ISBN-13: 9781305266438 You must have a flash drive if you wish to save your work.
Page 2 of 6 Blackboard Disclaimer: Blackboard is being used as a supplementary tool for this course. To access course content in Blackboard you need to have access to a computer with an Internet connection. Computers are available on campus in HH 100, GH 304 and FOH 305. Please follow these directions to access course syllabi and any other materials posted. Login Information: 1. From the Wor-Wic home page, point to Quick Links (top right) and then click Blackboard Login. 2. Enter your Wor-Wic user ID and password (same as your Wor-Wic email user ID and password). 3. Click on CMP 115 and then click on Course Content. Course Objectives Objectives Assessment Goals Assessment Strategies 1. Identify the names, characteristics, and purpose of personal computer components 2. Install and configure personal computer components 3. Identify, configure, optimize and troubleshoot operating systems 4. Define and describe the fundamental principles of networks 5. Define, describe and apply the fundamental principles of security 6. Describe and apply good communication skills and professionalism Case Internal Storage Motherboard CPU Removable Storage Power Supply Input/output peripherals Memory Case Internal Storage Motherboard CPU Power Supply Memory Identify the fundamentals of using an operating system Install, configure and optimize an operating system Troubleshoot operating system problems. Restore an operating system to a previous state. Describe basic networking concepts Identify different network hardware devices and their use Identify networking topologies Define different networking protocols Describe and identify good physical security Understand and define the use of a personal firewall Backup system files Configure a desktop operating system with high security Explain and identify social engineering exploits Use good communication skills including listening and tact when communicating with customers Use job related professional behavior, including privacy, confidentiality and respect for the customer and customers property Practice good customer relation / communications skills. and quizzes *
Page 3 of 6 Course Guidelines: The student will be given two hours of classroom instruction and two hours of laboratory practice per week. Extensive reading assignments are required to familiarize the student with the broad range of installed components. The electronic literacy assignment will challenge the student to explore different topics from the Internet. Hands on exercises will teach safe handling of sensitive components as well as reinforce the concepts introduced in the classroom. If an emergency prevents the student from attending class, the student is still responsible to obtain and complete missed course work. Student who must take an exam before the scheduled time must obtain PRIOR permission from the instructor. Tentative Schedule* Week Class Date Chapters All assignments, quizzes, and labs for week due no later than: 1 09/13 1, 2 09/15/16 2 09/20 3, 4 09/22/16 3 09/27 5 09/29/16 4 10/04 6 10/06/16 5 10/11 7, 8 10/13/16 ELA Due 6 10/18 9, 10 10/20/16 7 10/25 11 Exam 1 10/27/16 8 11/01 12 11/03/16 9 11/08 13 11/10/16 10 11/15 14 11/17/16 11 11/22 15, 16 11/28/16 ** 12 11/29 17, 18 12/01/16 13 12/06 19, 20 12/08/16 *Subject to change ** Thanksgiving break 11/23-11/27 (college is closed) Course Evaluation: Type of Evaluation Points Quizzes 250 Labs and Assignments 450 Electronic Literacy Assignment (ELA) 50 Midterm 100 Comprehensive Final 150 Total 1000 Letter grade assigned as follows: A = 900-1000 points B = 800-899 points C = 700-799 points D = 600-699 points F = Less than 600 points
Page 4 of 6 Exam Policy: You are responsible for knowing when exams will be administered. Exams will only be administered at the scheduled date and time unless prior arrangements have been made. If you cannot contact me prior to missing an exam you must provide written documentation (doctor s note, hospital documentation) to be allowed to make up the exam. NO MAKE-UP FINAL EXAMS. Assignment Policy: All Homework, Lab Exercises and Reading Assignments MUST be submitted on time. NO CREDIT FOR LATE OR INCORRECTLY SUBMITTED WORK. If you do not do your assignments and reading, you will not be able to keep up with the class. I will not slow down to pick up students who are not committed to making every class and doing reading and homework as assigned. I cannot check that you have done your reading but that will show in your work and ability to keep up. No extra credit or make-up work is allowed. If you fail to do or turn in your assignments in a timely manner you will not get credit for that missed work and you will not be able to make it up. Electronic Literacy Assignment: Turn in paper by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, October 13 th. NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED! For your ELA you will choose an important figure in computer science or computer technology and complete the following: 1. At the beginning of your ELA State why you chose that particular figure and what their MAJOR contribution to the science was. 2. Imagine you are an interviewer for Time magazine. Come up with 10 questions you would ask your chosen person if you had the opportunity. 3. Now pretend YOU ARE the figure you picked for the interview. Answer your 10 questions as you think they would have answered. 4. See the following link for an example of a Time.com interview: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2055194,00.html You cannot choose Bill Gates or Steve Jobs. Get creative! The modern computer industry had to start somewhere in history; it didn t just spring into being overnight. You must have 10 questions and answers. Less than 10 and you get a ZERO. Each answer must be based on factual evidence and not conjecture. You can have no more than TWO (2) funny questions. For example what is your favorite breakfast cereal or why do you wear your socks inside out. Each answer should have a footnote/citation to the reference you used when answering the question. If you used multiple references for a question list them all. Your ELA must be a minimum of 500 words. This DOES NOT include a cover page or references/citations page. ELAs with less than 500 words IN THE BODY of the paper receive a ZERO.
Page 5 of 6 You must include a references page with links to the material you used to research your chosen figure. The footnote/citation should reference these links. Your references page must be in APA format. You CANNOT turn in the same ELA for multiple classes. This includes papers submitted in prior semesters. Total: 50 points Rubric: CATEGORY 25 20 15 5 Research (Use of technology to obtain information GEO 7) It is obvious the figure was well researched. All questions show The paper shows a large amount of research. The majority of the Some of the answers show research was done but many are lacking Little to no research done. No links to Internet or Database citations. evidence of research. Appropriate links to current citations from the Internet or Databases included. answers seem well researched. Appropriate links to current citations from the Internet or Databases included. evidence of research. Links to citations (that may not be current) from the Internet and Databases included. Creativity (Use of Technology to communicate information GEO 7) Each question/answer is very creative and fun to read. Well formatted and saved in the appropriate file format. The paper shows good effort and an attempt to be creative in the questions/answers. The paper is fun to read. Well formatted and saved in the appropriate file format. Some portions of the paper show creativity in the questions/answers. Portions of the paper are fun to read. Formatted and saved in the appropriate file format. No creativity for any question/answer and the paper reads like a research paper. File is not formatted or saved in the appropriate file type. ELA Assistance: If you need help writing your ELA please utilize the writing center here at Wor-Wic. You can schedule an appointment online. Navigate to www.worwic.edu then navigate to Current Students Learning Resources Writing Conferences. Limited time slots are available, so an appointment is required. If you cannot keep your appointment, it is your responsibility to cancel any writing conferences by using this link.
Page 6 of 6 Attendance Policy: School is like a job. It is a commitment and absence or lateness will not be tolerated as it would not be tolerated in the workplace. If you miss or are late for classes you miss important material and you will fall behind. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to make up any missed class work. The Technology Department holds its students to the highest of standards, just as a corporation would do. If absence is absolutely necessary for a very good reason (death, illness) please: Notify me via Blackboard messages, phone (410-334-2846), or email (wpostles@worwic.edu) Arrange to get notes from another student Set up a meeting with me during office hours or schedule an appointment School is just like a job. It is a commitment and absence or lateness will not be tolerated as it would not be tolerated in the workplace. Academic Honesty Policy: Students are required to maintain a high level of academic performance. All work submitted to the instructor will be regarded as the work of the student taking the course. Cheating and plagiarism are defined in Wor-Wic s Student Conduct Policy found in the College Catalog. Infractions of this policy will result in disciplinary action including failure of the assignment, test, or the course. Emergency Information Statement In the event of severe inclement weather or other emergency, information about the closing of the college will be communicated via e2campus and the College's website. Faculty will communicate with students about their courses and course requirements, such as assignments, quiz and exam dates, and class and grading policies, via Blackboard. Students will be responsible for completing all assignments in accordance with class policies. Services for Students with Disabilities Wor Wic provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you are in need of accommodations, please contact the counseling office at (410) 334 2899. For more information, see Wor Wic's Services for Students with Disabilities web page. Computer Lab Policy Room MTC 200: Open foods or beverages are NOT PERMITTED in the computer lab. Adequate breaks will be given to allow snacks to be purchased and consumed outside the classroom. Access to computer systems is granted as a privilege, and as such, imposes certain responsibilities and obligations. By using the college s computing resources, users agree to abide by these policies and procedures. Specific information about violations and sanctions can be found in the appendix of the college catalogue.