Spring
2009
Instructor: Chris
Sales
Day and time: Tuesday, 7:00 to 9:45
Office: Oviatt 34
Phone: 677-2204
Classroom: JD 1107
Instructor E-mail: csales@csun.edu
Office Hours: By appointment
COMP
100 Web Page: http:://www.csun.edu/~csales/comp100.html
Spring 2009 Syllabus: Please
see myITlab at myITlab.com to check
current
assignments on the
syllabus.
Understand
the fundamentals of computer nomenclature, particularly with respect to
personal computer hardware and software and the World Wide Web; make
use
of the World Wide Web as a repository of the latest information and an
integrated learning tool; develop an in-depth understanding of why
computers
are essential components in the business world and society in general;
focus on the computer as a valuable productivity tool; recognize the
personal
computer's position as the backbone of the computer industry and
emphasize
its use a stand-alone and networked device; present strategies for
purchasing,
installing, and maintaining a personal computer system; and, assist
students
in planning a career in the computer field
REQUIRED MATERIALS
GRADING
Course Grade Percentage
Chapter Exams (3), FINAL 40
Lab Projects
60
Participation/Attendance
10
Extra Credit
10
(possible 120 %)
Point System:
A >= 90 to 100
B >= 80 to 90
C >=70 to 80
COURSE POLICIES
Any acts of classroom disruption that go beyond the normal rights of students to question and discuss with instructors the educational process relative to subject content will not be tolerated, in accordance with the Academic Code of Conduct described in the Student Handbook.
Only in extreme cases are children allowed in classroom or laboratory facilities, and then only with approval of the instructor prior to class.
Cellular phones, pagers, CD players, radios, and similar devices are prohibited in the classroom and laboratory facilities. Calculators and computers are prohibited during examinations and quizzes, unless specified. Reasonable laptop-size computers may be used in lecture for the purpose of taking notes.
Examination and Quiz Policy
Four examinations
will be given. No make-up exams will be allowed without prior
arrangements being made. Make-up exams must be taken when scheduled.
In Case You Are Late or Absent: It is your responsibility to get the course notes, handouts, and laboratory assignments should you miss class or be late.
Incomplete Policy
Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason and documented evidence as described in the Student Handbook. In any case, for a student to receive an incomplete, he or she must be passing and must have completed a significant portion of the course.
Cheating Policy
Students are expected to uphold the school's standard of conduct relating to academic honesty. Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the academic work they submit. The guiding principle of academic integrity shall be that a student's submitted work, examinations, reports, and projects must be that of the student's own work. Students shall be guilty of violating the honor code if they:
1. Represent the work of others as their own.
2. Use or obtain unauthorized assistance in any academic work.
3. Give unauthorized assistance to other students.
4. Modify, without instructor approval, an examination, paper, record, or report for the purpose of obtaining additional credit.
5. Misrepresent the content of submitted work.
The penalty for violating the honor code is severe. Any student violating the honor code is subject to receive a failing grade for the course and will be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. If a student is unclear about whether a particular situation may constitute an honor code violation, the student should meet with the instructor to discuss the situation.
For this class, it is permissible to assist classmates in general discussions of computing techniques. General advice and interaction are encouraged. Each person, however, must develop his or her own solutions to the laboratory exercises. Students may not "work together" on graded assignments. Such collaboration constitutes cheating, unless it is a grouped assignment. A student may not use or copy (by any means) anther's work (or portions of it) and represent it as his/her own. If you need help on an assignment, contact your instructor or the TA, not other classmates.
Disabilities Policy
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all qualified students enrolled in this course are entitled to reasonable accommodations. Please notify the instructor during the first week of class of any accommodations needed for the course.
EXTRA CREDIT
Extra credit may be accepted at the
discretion of the instructor, and require the approval of the
instructor as regards to topic.
You are expected to read each assigned chapter prior to the lecture.
Lab assignments should be handed in according
to the syllabus schedule.