Distance Learning Course
Interaction Plan
Course Number and Title: CSI 250 – Current Topics In Information Systems
Instructor: Casey
Storozuk
Telephone Number (if any): 413-552-2429
Email Address: cstorozuk@hcc.edu
Office Hours (if any): http://www.storozuk.com/
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.
CSI 250 Current Topics in Information Systems
Summer 2010
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 MATERIALS:
Book Required: None
Research Skills: Excellent
A Spirit to Work Hard and Learn.
STUDENT LEARNING
OUTCOMES
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.
The
student will learn the importance of new technologies in the following areas :
• Electronic Book
Readers
• Netbooks
• Computer Forensics
• Bio-Metric Security
Devices
• Global Information
Systems
• Computer Animation
• Personal Data
Security
METHODOLOGY
This
course is composed of lecture notes, class discussions. Notes will clarify,
reinforce, and expand upon the readings from the text. Significant learning
will be accomplished outside the normal class hours through computer
assignments. These assignments will reinforce the lecture notes and
demonstrations of course materials. Those willing to gain knowledge beyond the
normal scope of the course will be given an opportunity to explore some
advanced topics.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY
Holyoke Community College
is committed to academic integrity—the honest, authentic and independent
pursuit of knowledge. As members of the academic community, students are
expected to be responsible for all of their own academic work without
dishonesty or deception; joint work is legitimate only when assigned or
approved by the instructor. HCC faculty members will take reasonable
precautions to eliminate opportunities for academic dishonesty. Violations of
academic integrity include, but are not limited to, the following general
categories:
◦
Using
or obtaining unauthorized assistance in any academic work
◦
Copying
from another student’s examination.
◦
Communicating
with another student or using electronic communications devices during an
examination.
◦
Using
notes, books or aids of any kind during an examination when prohibited by the
instructor. (Students with disabilities should discuss educational
accommodations with the Office for Students With Disabilities and Deaf
Services.)
◦
Obtaining
prior knowledge of examination questions or obtaining or possessing a stolen
copy of an examination.
◦
Using
another student to take an examination for oneself.
◦
Submitting
another student’s class assignment as one’s own.
◦
Providing
fraudulent assistance to another student
◦
Completing
an academic assignment, paper or project or taking an examination for another
student.
◦
Giving
answers to or sharing answers with another student during an examination.
◦
Sharing
answers during an examination by using a system of signals.
◦
Submitting
the work of others as one’s own (plagiarism) or representing previously
completed work as current
◦
Submitting
a paper, lab report or other academic work for credit, which includes words,
sentences, ideas, data or creative work of others without enclosing them in quotation
marks, without paraphrasing them or without acknowledging the source.
◦
Submitting
work copied in any medium from another individual or from the Internet.
◦
Submitting
the same paper or academic assignment to other classes without the permission
of the instructors. Furnishing false information to any official or faculty
member or fabricating data in support of an academic assignment
◦
Forging
a signature or falsifying or altering an academic or college record or document
in any way.
◦
Falsifying
bibliographic entries.
◦
Submitting
academic materials, reports or projects containing falsified or fabricated
facts, data or results.
COURSE ASSESSMENTS
Testing
Two (2) one hour
exams/projects, several quizzes and a final exam/project.
Attendance
Online
student have not submitted 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)
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).
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 assignment (eg).
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:
GRADES
|
Written Assignments |
50% |
|
Research/LAB/Quizzes |
40% |
|
Attendance/Participation |
10% |
|
|
100% |
GRADING
59.99 Or Under F
60 - 64.99% D
65 - 68.99% D+
69 - 71.99% C-
72 - 75.99% C
76 - 78.99% C+
79 - 81.99% B-
82 - 85.99% B
86 - 88.99% B+
89 - 91.99% A-
92 - 100% A
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 KBC 505 Phone: 413-552-2429
