Distance Learning Course Interaction Plan

 

 

Course Number and Title: CSI 101 - Computer Concepts

 

Instructor: Casey Storozuk        

 

Telephone Number (if any):  413-552-2429     

 

Email Address: cstorozuk@hcc.mass.edu     

 

Office Hours (if any): http://www.storozuk.com/courses/schlspr09.html      

 

Online Hours: As Needed           

 

Communication Policy: Daily

 

 

 

__X__ Asynchronous Course                        ____ Synchronous Course

Asynchronous:           This kind of distance education is characterized by an emphasis on "learning on demand" or "as needed communication" between students and faculty from multiple locations at times convenient to participants.

 

Synchronous:              This form of distance education entails the use of live, two-way communication among and/or between students and faculty in a scheduled or "fixed" point(s) of time(s), much like classroom-based instruction.

 

 

Course Description:

Students will learn basic through advanced computer concepts with an emphasis on both the personal computer and enterprise computing. Topics include hardware, application and system software, the Internet and World Wide Web, communications, e-commerce, societal issues, database management, systems analysis and design, programming, information systems, career opportunities, certifications in the computer field, and computer trends.

Required Textbook & Materials:           

·         Discovering Computers Fundamentals, Shelly, 5th edition, Course Technologies, ISBN: 978-1-4239-2702-0

• Flash Drive
• Spirit to Work Hard and Learn

Course Objectives:

The purpose of the course is to provide the student with an overview of the field of Computer Information Technology. Students will be learn how and what makes up a computer. Coverage will include an overview of storage devices, USB ports, and other hardware, application software, programming, databases, networking and other computer technologies.

§         After completing the course, students will be able to:

§         Identify parts of a computer and their functions.

§         Define the process of changing data into information.

§         Understanding what the different types of software are.

§         Define what networks are and their uses.

§         Describe and understand Operating Systems and Utility Programs

§         Understand Computers in Society, Security, Privacy, and Ethics

§         Know Computer Careers and Certification

Methods of Instruction: Online – Distance Learning

Students are required to engage in the following interaction(s) for successful completion of this course:

 

 

 

 

This course may include, but not be restricted to, the following interactions:

1. in person meetings                                                             YES                                         NO      X        

2. telephone interactions                                                       YES                                         NO      X        

3. electronic interactions (email, internet...)                         YES                                         NO      X        

If yes, dates, times, places are to be specified…

 

 

 

 

Evaluation of Student’s Progress:

 

Testing

Two (2) one hour exams/projects, several quizzes and a final exam/project.

Attendance

Students are required to attend all classes if not online. Lectures will include additional information that is not in the text, but may be included in the exams, so it recommended that students participate and take detail notes in every class. In case of emergency or some justifiable circumstance, students will be excused from class. There is a maximum of three lecture hours, including labs, from this course. A fourth hour from class will result in a AW. There are no tardiness in this course as the door is closed and locked at the beginning of each class and will not be open for late students. If a student is online or in class and they do not submit assignments in a timely fashion (three assignments past suggested date) a AW can be given. It is recommended that students participate in bulletin board and chat discussions.

 

Assignments

This course requires a student to utilize a microcomputer extensively during the semester. Research and assignments are to be typed using a word processing package, and other assignments using other appropriate software. All assignments must be neat and of the highest quality. All assignments will be graded. I will drop the lowest assignment grade. All assignments are due the first class of the week following the assigned date.

Written Assignments

All written assignments should be in your words not quotes from the book. All assignments must have a cover sheet with your name, assignment number, class and section number and what type of assignment it is (eg)

Written Assignment Week 3 - Due first class of week 4

Joe Student
Week 3
CSI XXX-01
Assignments

Research/Lab Assignments

All research assignments should be in your words not just web pages from the site. All Research must have a cover sheet with your name, research assignment number, class and section number and what type of assignment it is (eg)..

Research Assignment Week 3 - Due first class of week 4

Joe Student
Week 3
CSI XXX-01
Research

Reading Assignments

Students are held accountable for all reading assignments. Some materials may not be discussed in class, but will be reflected in exams and quizzes. All reading assignments are due the first class of the week assigned (eg).

Assignment Week 3 - Due first class of week 3

Make-Ups

There are NO make-up exam given, unless arrangements are made prior to the exam date. There are NO make-up quizzes given, however I will drop the lowest quiz grade that you receive.

Quality

All oral and written assignments should be accurately prepared and be of the highest quality. Students should demonstrate the ability to do research and analyze the subject matter.

EXAM SCHEDULE:

Exam # 1:        Week # 6
Exam # 2:        Week # 10
Final Exam:    As schedule by Registrars Office - Projects are due the last class.

GRADES

GRADING

The Instructor reserves the right to change the context and structure of the course syllabus via an announcement in class or Internet.