Intro to Computers

I ntroduction to C omputers and A pplications C SC I 109 E aglevision C lassroom, B lended C ourse Syllabus

C redit H ours: A cademic T erm: Meetings: L ocation: I nstructor: O ffice H ours: T elephone: E ‐mail: 3 C redits October T erm: D ates: 10/20/2014 – 12/21/2014 5:00 PM ‐ 8:20 PM, E ST , T uesdays NA S Norfolk, Navy C ollege B ldg U40, E aglevision T homas C ollins, MSIA , B SC IS A nytime via E mail E ME R G E NC I E S O NL Y ! (757) 491‐4381 collint2@erau.edu

C ourse Description: Students are required to already have an understanding of traditional computer‐based applications before beginning C SC I 109. T hese applications include word processing, basic spreadsheet use, basic database use, basic presentation software use, electronic mail, and accessing web resources via the Internet. T he purpose of this course is to build on students’ existing knowledge of using computer systems and pertinent applications. Students will increase their skills with the most popular computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail, presentation software, and internet. C omputer literacy is presented through lectures, discussions, and readings on the computer process, the impact of computers on society, emerging technologies, and hardware and software purchasing decisions. L ecture hours per week (4:45 hours). Prerequisite(s): None C ourse G oals: In C SC I 109, students will examine the basics of computer system design and applications for workplace activities, which may stem from business, research lab, and project‐based directives. E mphasis is placed on understanding the fundamentals that are presented in the course, so that students are able to apply these techniques in the workplace. T his course also provides additional experience in the conceptualizing and presenting of solutions to various business

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Revised: 1/20/2014

requirements. C SC I 109 supports the development of individual creativity and provides a means for adding to...