CSc105 Introduction to Computers
Spring 2008
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science -- SDSU
There is no prerequisite for this course
Dr. Harriet Svec, Associate Professor Office: Administration 140A.
Telephone: (605) 688-5928 Classroom: Administration 136
e-mail: Harriet.Svec@sdstate.edu Lab for outside work: Adm. 142
My office hours and
schedule:
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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8:00 |
8:00 9:15 CSC 105 S7 |
8:00 |
8:00 9:15 CSC 105 S7 |
8:00 |
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9:00 |
9:00 Office Hours |
9:00 |
9:00 Office Hours |
9:00 |
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10:00 |
10:00 Office Hours |
10:00 |
10:00 Office Hours |
10:00 |
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11:00 |
11:00 12:15 SCS 105 S. 9 |
11:00 |
11:00 12:15 CSC 105 S 9 |
11:00 |
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lunch |
lunch |
lunch |
lunch |
lunch |
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1:00 |
1:00 |
1:00 |
1:00 |
1:00 |
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2:00 |
2:00 |
2:00 |
2:00 |
2:00 |
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3:00-5:00 |
3:00-5:00 Academic Senate |
3:00-5:00 |
3:00-5:00 |
3:00-5:00 |
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If you are
unable to see me during office hours, e-mail me, and Ill meet with you when
I am not in class or in a committee meeting. I am on campus every day from
8:00-5:00. Let me know how I can help. |
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Goals and Objectives:
Essential: Learning to apply course material to improve thinking, problem solving, and decisions
Important: Gaining factual knowledge terminology, classifications, methods, trends
These
objectives have been chosen to help you in your course work at SDSU as well as
in your career following graduation.
Catalog Description: Overview of computer applications with emphasis on word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation tools, and internet based applications. This course is a common course across the South Dakota Board of Regents System.
Required Textbook and materials: Microsoft Office 2007ฎ Shelly Cashman Series. Authors are primarily Gary Shelley and Thomas Cashman. Additional authors vary dependent upon the application. (Available in the SDSU book store.) The books are "shrink-wrapped" with SC Microsoft Word, 2007 Complete, SC Microsoft Excel 2007 Complete, SC Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Complete, SC Microsoft Access 2007 Introductory, Microsoft Outlook 2007 course notes, and Microsoft Windows Vista Course notes. These books are each less than 1 inch thick. We will NOT be using an on-line program in this class this semester.
Attendance: Attendance is essential. Participation is an excellent way to master the course material. Attendance will not be taken in class. If you have extenuating circumstances and can not come to class, I am willing to work with you. Finally, your safety is of highest importance, and I expect you to make responsible decisions when weather conditions are involved. Keeping all of your professors informed is always to your advantage.
Storage device needed for class:
You will need to furnish a storage device to save your work. Either a Floppy Disk (our computers still accept a 3.5 floppy) or a USB Flash Drive will do.
Homework: Homework will be treated a little differently than I have in the past in this class. Because some of you have Office 2003, Office XP Professional, or Office 2007 you CAN use any of these software applications for your homework you do NOT need to purchase Office 2007. However, I am limited to the above listed. For example, I cannot access Word Perfect.
Assignments, quizzes,
testing, grading:
Assignments include:
One concept quiz following each application over terminology (10 pts each) application 40 pts
Application assignment following each application of applied techniques (25 pts each) 100 pts
Application exam following each application of applied techniques (25 pts each) 100 pts
On-line training by Microsoft we will have 4 assignments 40 pts
Instructor's discretion activities we will do some in-class activities that award pts. 40 pts
Final: Application of software techniques and a written exam of concepts 40 pts
TOTAL:
360 pts
Extra credit: Generally SDSU offers students campus opportunities to hear guest lecturers discuss matters of international importance. As those situations come available, I will offer a maximum of 10 extra points to those students who choose to attend specific presentations. I will announce these opportunities during class. Attendance at Extra Credit Events is NOT mandatory.
Make-up exams and late assignments: All quizzes and exams can be made up, but you will need to schedule the make-up within one week of the exam date. It is your responsibility to schedule the make-up time period. Late application assignments (where you submit your file) have a late fee of 10% if submitted before class begins at the session following the due date. Assignments handed in before the 2nd session begins after the due date is a 60% reduction.
Grading: >=90; B:
>=80; C: >=70; D: >=60; F: <60.
Finals: This is my schedule of finals. (See page 16 of the SDSU Spring 2008 Course Schedule.
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Mon. May 5 |
Tues. May 6 |
Wed. May 7 |
Thurs. May 8 |
Fri. May 9 |
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12:00-1:40 S9 |
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12:00-1:40 S7 |
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If a student wishes to change times, you must move within these 2
options.
Honesty and ethics: Please do not involve yourself in questionable activity. Each student is expected to complete the out-of-class work individually. If you allow another individual to use your file at any point in the process, each of you will receive an equal share of the grade on the first file corrected minus 10%. That is called Share the file, share the grade. Any exams where there is file sharing will result in all parties receiving a zero on that exam and are subject to further discipline based on the SDSU academic policy.
Classroom Protocol
please use public meeting etiquette.
Turn
off and put away your cell phones. Please don't text message in class.
Limit
your personal use of the internet to before and after class. i.e. using e-mail.
Cap
all beverages, do not eat at the computers. Clean up after yourselves.
Please
treat the equipment respectfully.
Lastly,
using
tobacco including smokeless tobacco is not allowed in this classroom.
Using the computer,
restarting, and using the Internet: When you come in . . .
Turn
on the computer if it is not on.
At
the flash screen asking you to use (Ctrl, Alt, Delete) to login.
You
will log in as CSC105S? replace the ? with your section number.
At
the end of class, go to START, restart
your computer
Remember
to take your storage device with you!
If
you use the CS Lab Room 142 you must use this same procedure.
Student
Accommodations:
Students who need special accommodations should contact the
instructor and the Office of Disability Services, Room 145 Binnewies Hall,
(605) 688-4504, as soon as possible. It is the students responsibility to
contact the Office of Disability Services to set up necessary accommodations. The
instructor must receive permission from the Office of Disability Services in
order for any special accommodations to be given. For more information, please
refer to: http://www3.sdstate.edu/StudentLife/DisabilityServices/Index.cfm
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Computing Services: SDSU provides technology services to students. If you have questions about your computers, you can call 688-6776 where the service desk may be able to help.
Lab facilities: Computer Science lab is in Administration 142. From this lab you can work on and submit your assignments over the LAN, access your e-mail, use the Internet, and print any documents. The lab has extensive hours including late hours and weekends. Lab hours before and after holidays may vary. Please check the posted lab hours in that lab. There are printers for your use using your hobo dough. The printer is located in the room between 136 and 142.
Do I need to buy the software? You do not need to purchase either a computer or the software. Our lab is here for your use or you can use other student labs on campus.
South Dakota Board of
Regents Policy on Academic freedom and responsibility.
Freedom in learning.
Students are responsible for learning the content of any course of study in
which they are enrolled. Under Board of Regents and University policy, student
academic performance shall be evaluated solely on an academic basis and
students should be free to take reasoned exception to the data or views offered
in any course of study. Students who believe that an academic evaluation is
unrelated to academic standards but is related instead to judgment of their
personal opinion or conduct should first contact the instructor of the course.
If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may contact the department head
and/or dean of the college which offers the class to initiate a review of the
evaluation.