Title: Syllabus
Course: ITSC 1001.90008.C1Intro to PC

SYLLABUS

ITSC 1001 Introduction to Computers

Description: Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources. Explores integration and application in business and other segments in society. Included is an introduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web, use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.

GENERAL GOALS/OBJECTIVES

Students will focus on business application software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and utilization of the Internet. Students will study computer concepts and vocabulary.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

- Introduction of computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources.
- Exploring integration and application in business and other segments in society.
- Introduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web.
- Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.

SPECIFIC GOALS

- Differentiate between hardware and software.
- Describe various computer uses.
- Describe data hierarchy.
- Identify factors affecting computer performance.
- Define computer input and output.
- Describe several I/O devices.
- Identify secondary storage systems.
- Define computer compatibility.
- Differentiate between system software and application software.
- Identify main system software components.
- Identify operating system capabilities.
- Define “user interface”.
- Describe general word processor features.
- Describe data management features.
- Define hypertext.
- Discuss the concepts of physical file storage on disk.
- Describe basic electronic spreadsheet features.
- Create word processing document.
- Edit a word processing document.
- Format a word processing document.
- Demonstrate saving, loading, and printing of a word processing document.
- Create a simple spreadsheet.
- Modify a spreadsheet numeric and label format.
- Demonstrate saving, loading, and printing of a spreadsheet.
- Create a database file.
- Manipulate database records.
- Create a database report.
- Describe the Internet.
- Send and receive E-mail.
- Perform a search of the World Wide Web

LEARNING OUTCOMES

- The student will learn vocabulary associated with computer usage and environments.
- The student will display an ability to differentiate between hardware and software.
- The student will display an understanding of the information processing cycle and the hardware used for input, output, processing, storage and communication.
- The student will demonstrate the ability to create and format a document using Microsoft Word.
- The student will demonstrate the ability to create an excel spreadsheet and use formulas and copies.
- The student will demonstrate the ability to create an access database and perform simple queries and reports.
- The student will demonstrate the ability to create a slide presentation.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

- Students should read the online course material. This course is fast-paced and not all material can be covered in class; however, the student is responsible for material in the cousreroom.
- Students are expected to fully participate in the course. The following criteria are intended to assist you in being successful in this course:
- Time management.
- Understanding the syllabus requirements.
- Utilizing online components.
- Communicating with the instructor.
- Completing course work.

SCANS COMPETENCIES

The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) identified competencies in the areas ff Resources, Interpersonal, Information, Systems, and Technology; and foundations skills in the areas of Basic Skills, Thinking Skills, and Personal Qualities. This course is part of a program in which each of these competencies and skills are integrated.

ACADEMIC HONESTY

The College assumes that students eligible to perform on the college level are familiar with the ordinary rules governing proper conduct including academic honesty. The principle of academic honesty is that all work presented by you is yours alone. Academic dishonesty, including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and collusion shall be treated appropriately.