CS-107 Introduction to Data Processing Syllabus
Learn the concepts underlying modern application of computer
systems and the role of technology in society. The course covers computer
hardware, operating systems and office software: word processing, spread sheet,
database and presentation. Not for
credit by computer science majors. (3 credit hours)
Section 01: 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Lectures:
Mondays and Wednesdays in B120, Laboratory: B 239
Section 02: 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM
Instructor:
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Jeffrey N. Denenberg |
Google Voice: (203) 513-9427 |
TAs:
Vignesh, [email protected] |
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Email: |
Web
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Office
Hours: 11:30 12:30 PM |
Textbooks: Evans, Martin and Poatsy, Technology in Action,
Pearson, 9th Edition, 2013,
ISBN 13: 978-0-13-283873-3.
Software: Microsoft
Office 2010 Prof. Edition (Avail.
for free at Unh; Includes MS Access)
MyItLab - A valid (NOT USED - It
wont Work) license is REQUIRED,
PingLive! - Required for attendance
and Pop Quizzes. You will receive a
PayPal invoice for $19.95 when you are a registered user. Payment is required for full credit.
If you have financial problems see me to discuss the issue.
USB Flash Drive - required as you
cannot save your work on the Lab Computers
Course
Objectives:
1. Understand
the role of binary notation in computers and communication media.
2. Know about
standards organizations and standards for software, hardware, and data
encoding.
3. Understand
digitization and related issues such as resolution, storage, and compression.
4. Know what
an operating system does and understand the different capabilities of modern
systems.
5. Understand
data communications including hardware elements (hubs/switches, routers, and
shared transmission media) and software elements (protocols, packets, IP
addresses, check-sums, error detection and retransmission).
6. Understand
how information is acquired, managed, and safeguarded.
7. Be aware
of security risks, their impact, and how to defend against them.
8. Be aware
of threats to personal privacy and how to maintain your privacy.
9. Understand
what a program is. Understand the process of going from a simple problem
statement to a working computer application.
Know how a client and a programmer should interact.
10. Understand
the progress in and limitations of machine intelligence (natural language,
pattern recognition, biometrics, etc.)
11. Understand
the social, economic, political, and legal issues brought about by today's
rapidly expanding technological capabilities.
12. To use a
word processor, spreadsheet program. database management system and
presentation software skillfully and appropriately.
13. To
evaluate information sources for reliability and biases and integrate
information into your world view.
14. Develop
oral presentation skills in front of a large audience.
Code of Conduct: Student
Handbook - We expect integrity!
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Grading Policy: |
Attendance*& Quizzes* |
12.5% |
MyItLab Training* |
12.5% |
HW* & Projects* |
12.5% |
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Exams (3) |
37.5% |
Final Exam |
25.0% |
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* Failure to perform in each of these areas (D average or better) can
result in a failure in this course. You
must demonstrate effort independently of Exam results! Late
work is penalized! HW/Projects
are due as scheduled on MyItLab/Syllabus and NOT ACCEPTED
after Nov. 30
Prepared by: Jeffrey N.
Denenberg
Schedule:
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Week |
Date |
Topic |
Readings |
Materials |
HW |
MyItLab |
References |
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1 |
8-27 8-29 |
CS107
syllabus, Prof., & Materials PC
History |
Tech.: Ch.
1 Tech.
in Focus (1) |
Get ahead in your reading! |
Initialize MyItLab |
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2 |
9-3 9-5 |
Labor Day No Classes Computer
hardware |
Tech.:
Ch. 2 |
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MyItLab
Reg. Codes 01 CRSAB2T-458019 02 CRSABNF-458020 |
MyItLab: Win7
Training |
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3 |
9-10 9-12 |
Computer
hardware |
Tech: Ch. 2 |
Interactive
Quiz 1 |
MyItLab: Common
Tasks |
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4 |
9-17 |
Using
The Internet |
Tech: Ch. 3 |
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MyItLab:
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5 |
9-24 |
Application
Software System
Software |
Tech: 4 Tech: 5 |
MyItLab: |
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6 |
10-1 |
Exam 1 Review: Are We on Schedule? Exam 1: Comp.
systems |
MyItLab
Word, PPT Assign. Due |
Exam 1
covers Chpts. 1-4 |
MyItLab; PPT
Projects |
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7 |
10-8 |
Columbus Day No Classes Evaluating/Improving
Your PC Hardware |
Tech: 6 |
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MyItLab |
Home Networks, |
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8 |
10-15 10-17 |
Computer
Networking Excel
Project Review |
Tech: 7 |
Spreadsheets:
Data and Formulas |
MyItLab:
Excel
Projects |
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9 |
10-22
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Under
the Hood: Binary, Octal and Hex Exam 2 Review |
Tech.
in Focus (7) MyItLab
Excel Assignments Due |
Exam2
on Ch. 5-7 |
Interactive Quiz 2 |
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10 |
10-29, 31 |
Sandy! No Classes |
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11 |
11-5 11-7 |
Digital
Lifestyle: Managing Data/Devices System
Security |
Tech: 8 Tech: 9 |
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MyItLab: |
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Software
Development Not Covered |
Tech: 10 |
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12 |
11-12 11-14 |
Databases
& Information Systems Behind
the Scene: Networks/Security |
Tech:
11 Tech:
12 |
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MyItLab: Access Projects |
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13 |
11-19 11-21 |
T. G. Weekend No Classes Behind
the Scene: The Internet |
Tech:
13 |
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14 |
11-26 |
Exam 3 Review
Student Presentations Ex3: Data,
Devices, Security, Net. |
MyItLab
Access Assignments Due |
Exam 3
covers Chpts.
8-9,11-13 |
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15 |
12-3 12-5 |
Student
Team Presentations Student
Team Presentations |
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No
Work Accepted After 12/07/2012! |
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16 |
12-10 |
Course
Review, Stud. Presentations |
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Final Exam: Comprehensive (Ch. 1-13) 02
Thursday, 12/13 at 8 AM |
Final Exams 12/12 12/18 |
You can take the Final Exam at either scheduled time |
Missing the Final Exam is a BAD idea. |
Course withdrawal is possible. |
Until the final exam date |
