Course Number and Title:	CSI 250
Instructor:	Casey Storozuk
Telephone Number (if any):	552-2429
Email Address:	cstorozuk@hightide.hcc.mass.edu
Office Hours (if any):	NA
Online Hours:	As posted, changes weekly to accommodate all.
Communication Policy:

Asynchronous 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:
A current topic is explored using information systems literature and resources. The focus of the course will change each semester. Student projects include current research, application details, formal presentations, and social implications. 

PREREQUISITE:
Two CSI courses   CREDITS: 3

Required Textbook & Materials:
None

Course Objectives:
This course will expose students to the latest developments and issues in the field of Information systems which are not addressed in-depth in current courses. Topics in the near future may include: Information Systems Ethics, Computer and Education, Computer Crime and Security, Multimedia Presentations, Building Effective Communication Systems, User-Support Internships, and Building Web pages, Current trends and Topics In Computer Technologies. In addition, a topics course will prove the opportunity for students to join in pursuing scholarly and research interests.

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	NO
2. telephone interactions	NO
3. electronic interactions (email, internet...)	NO

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. 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.

On-Line Attendance
If a student does not submit assignments in a timely fashion (three assignments past suggested date) a AW can be given. It is recommended that students participate and 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)

Research 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)..

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 assignmed (eg).

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

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

Professor Casey Storozuk
Office FR389
Phone: 413-552-2429