CGS 1000-SPRING 2008Introduction to Computers and Introduction to Computers and TechnologyTechnology

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Introduction to Computers and Technology

Contact

Introduction to Computers and Technology

Instructor’s Name: Bala Kappagantula

Telephone Number: 813-253-7704

Email Address: bkappagantula@hccfl.edu

URL: http://www.hccfl.edu/facultyinfo/bkappagantula/ (HCC Home Resources For Faculty Faculty Web

pages Kappagantula, Bala))

Office Hours

Introduction to Computers and Technology

Tuesday 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM, BADM 208

Thursday 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM, BADM 208

Student Information

Introduction to Computers and Technology

Name Major Computer skills? (Scale of 1 to 10. Ten being

Excellent)

Course Description

Introduction to Computers and Technology

Provides students with an introductory overview of the Internet, World Wide Web, impact of computer on society and business, historic development of data processing, basic functions and use of computer hardware, software applications, system software, basic skills in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation system and desktop publishing software applications, basic skills using a Web browser and search engine, and careers in the field of computer science

Text Books

Introduction to Computers and Technology

Discovering Computers Fundamental, 4th Edition; By Shelly, Cashman and Vermaat ISBN 1-4239-1209-8

• MS Office 2007 Introductory Concepts and Techniques Windows XP Edition ISBN 1-4188-4327-X

Grading

Introduction to Computers and Technology

There will be 5 assignments, 5 class activities, 5 Quizzes, 2 Exams and 1 Project/Presentation.

Assignment = 8 points x 5 = 40 points Class Activity = 2 points X 5 = 10 points Quizz = 2 points X 5 = 10 points Exams = 15 points x 2 = 30 points Final Project/Presentation = 10 points Total = 100 points Optional assignment at end of semester to allow anyone missing an

assignment submission = 10 points. I expect the student to request for the optional assignment.

Each assignment will be due in 1 week. Assignments late by one class period will result in deduction of 2 points.

Grading Scale

Introduction to Computers and Technology

90 – 100 = A 80 – 89 = B 70 – 79 = C 60 – 69 = D 59 – Below = F

Policies

Introduction to Computers and Technology

Academic Dishonesty Policy: Any one handing in someone else’s work as their work

will receive a credit of ‘0’ points for the assignment. The supplier of the original work will also receive ‘0’ points for the assignment.

Attendance Policy: Please go through HCC attendance policy particularly

students receiving financial aid. Attendance will be taken during each class & students are encouraged to attend every class.

Miscellaneous

Introduction to Computers and Technology

Instructional Methods (Including Examination Policies): I prefer to go with visual presentations & hands on training

on MS Office tools. Cell Phone Etiquette:

Ideally, you would turn the phone off as you enter the classroom. Immediately turn off your ringing cell phone.

Assignments: The assignments will be listed on my Faculty website (

http://www.hccfl.edu/facultyinfo/bkappagantula). .

Request for Accommodations

Introduction to Computers and Technology

If, to participate in this course, you require an accommodation due to a physical or learning impairment, you must contact Nicole Lambert in the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities, BSSB 109, at (813) 253-7914.

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Introduction to Computers and Technology