INSTRUCTOR:

Gary Parker Office: E-109 Phone: 541-278-5772 Email: Gary.Parker@bluecc.edu Website: http://math.bluecc.edu/parker/

Parker's CS 120 Schedule

CREDITS: 4

TERM: Spring 2012

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES:

Students in this course will study computers and their applications (note: this is not a "first" or "beginning" computer course). Student will develop an understanding of concepts and terminology related to computer systems and develop skills and understanding in the use of software. Concepts include an overview of computer systems, system & applications software, networks, the Internet, and societal & ethical issues. Hands-on experience will include intermediate to advanced word processing, spreadsheets, database, graphics, presentation graphics, and web publishing.

CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE:

The student's progress will be graded in this course using the following criteria:

1. Reading: The student will be expected to read chapters 1-10 of the textbook. There will be no lectures on this material. Chapter 0 contains introductory material that students are expected to already know.
   
   
2. Quizzes (10 @ 30 points each): Quizzes for each chapter will be posted on the CS 120 Web Site. Quizzes are due as indicated on the class schedule. Quiz scores below 75% will NOT be accepted (i.e. anything below 75% will be recorded as a 5%). Each quiz may be taken as many as 5 times (highest score will be recorded).
   
   
3. Chapter Tests (4 @ 100 points each): There will be four closed book and closed notes written tests on the textbook material (chapters 1-3, chapters 4-5, chapters 6-7, and chapters 8-10). Tests are taken in class as indicated on the class schedule.
   
   
4. Reading/Writing Assignments (9 @ 40 points each) : Article Review (NOT Case of the Killer Robot): Each week you are to find a recent news article relating to computer technology. In an email message, you must accurately cite your source, summarize the article in at least one paragraph, and have at least one paragraph of opinion. There will be 9 article reviews this quarter, one each week. You must address the following topics at least once each: Ethics, Mobile Technology, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, and Security/Privacy. All articles should be relatively recent, no more than 2 months old.  Your citation should include the major topic you are addressing or None.
   If you are not sure how to cite a reference, then go to http://citationmachine.net/.
   Sample Article Review
   
   
5. Application Projects (10 @ 100 points each): There will be 10 projects using the applications studied in this course. See the projects page for descriptions. See the class schedule for DUE dates.
   
   
6. Final (2 @ 100 points each): The final exam will be a closed book and closed notes written test. The first half will be on computing concepts from the textbook and the second half will be on general principles of the applications used in this course. The final exam must be taken at 2012 June 11 Monday 8 AM.

The grading scale that will be used for this course will be:

• 90%+ = A
• 80%-89% = B
• 70%-79% = C
• 60%-69% = D
• below 60% = F.

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

• CS 80 or equivalent (basic word processing, email, Internet research, and file management skills are expected).
• Students must be able to read, write, follow directions, and use a keyboard and mouse (or other pointing device). Students must also have used a word processor, web browser, and email program, including the ability to send and receive attachments.

REQUIRED TEXT FOR THE COURSE:

Digital Planet - Tomorrow's Technology and You (Introductory), Tenth Edition        by: George Beekman & Ben Beekman        ISBN: 9780-13-209125-1 Textbook Companion Web Site (supplementary: use as needed) Other Materials Needed: Removable storage device/media. Examples include: USB Flash Memory (recommended) or CD-R.

EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENT BEHAVIOR:

Blue Mountain Community College operates as an educational institution and expects its students and patrons to exhibit personal behavior appropriate to an educational setting. The following policy is intended to restrict students or others from campus facilities due to inappropriate behavior within the classroom or on the campus.

Student Classroom Behavior

• Disruptive behavior would be defined as any type of activity that would interrupt, in a negative manner, the normal flow of information exchange in the classroom. Such conduct will not be tolerated because it interferes with the financial and educational investments of other students. Students that exhibit such unacceptable behavior will be asked to leave the classroom setting and will only be allowed readmission with the written authorization of the Dean of Students and the Dean of Instruction.
• Don't cheat or you'll be sorry. A negative grade will be assigned on the first instance of cheating; An F in the course will be assigned on the second.

Campus Behavior

• The college allows access of facilities to students and district patrons as long as appropriate behavior is exhibited. Disruptive behavior that infringes upon the rights of others in the use of facilities will not be tolerated.
• When inappropriate behavior is observed by an official of the college it is expected that the offensive individual will be asked to vacate the premises. Further, he/she will be required to confer with the Dean of Students before any further use of college facilities will be allowed.
• Examples of inappropriate behavior include but are not limited to:
  • Verbal or physical abuse of another person.
  • Vandalism or theft.
  • Malicious destruction, damage, or misuse of college property.
  • Indecent conduct.
  • Disorderly conduct.
  • Failure to heed warnings of inappropriate behavior by college officials.
  • Possession, consumption, or furnishing of alcoholic beverages on campus.
  • Illegal possession, use, sale, purchase of, or trafficking in narcotic or dangerous drugs.

AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT:

If you have a disability that may need accommodation or academic adjustment, special services are available. Persons having questions about or requests for special needs and accommodation should contact the Student Success Advisor at Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 N.W. Carden Pendleton OR 97801, Phone 541-278-5934 or TDD 541-278-2174. Contact should be made 72 hours in advance of the event.

Disclaimer: The syllabus may change depending upon the needs of a particular class. Please verify topics, tests and other due dates with your instructor.
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