MONTGOMERY COLLEGE

Rockville Campus

CS110 Computer Concepts 

Instructor Information

Name: Greg Grinberg	Office Location: MT408
Mailbox Location:MT429	Office Phone: 301- 251-7161
Email: grigoriy.grinberg@gmail.com Course Website: www.montgomerycollege.edu/~ggrinber	Office Hours: M 5:20pm-6:20pm W 11:50am- 12:50pm R 12:30pm -13:30pm

Course Information

Semester: Spring 2007	Course CRN: 31344
Class time: MWF 10:00am-10:50pm	Class location: HU303
Class starts: 01/22	Class ends: 05/13
MidTerm March 5th – 11th	Spring Break March 12^th – 18th
Final Exam: Monday (May 7th) 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM	Last date for a refund: Jan 28^th
Last date to drop without a grade or to change from audit to credit or from credit to audit: Feb 11^th	Last date to drop a class with a W grade: April 15th

Course Description

An introduction to the scope, significance, history, and social implications of data processing. Study of programming language hierarchy, elements of a software system and program implementation. Exposure to hardware concepts including number systems, data representation, central processor, storage, input/output, and system configurations. There is no detailed study or implementation of any specific programming language. Three hours each week.

Prerequisites/Corequisites

Assessment levels: EN 101/101A, MA 100, RD 120.

Outcomes and Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able:

· Student will be able to describe the scope, significance and history of computing.

· Student will be able to understand social implications of computing, including computer security, ethics and privacy issues.

· Student will be able to understand and describe computer systems and their functions.

· Student will be able to define various types of software, including operating system, utility programs and application software.

· Student will be able to understand the number systems, data representation, operating systems and utility programs and be able to convert from one system to another.

· Student will be able to identify and compare several programming languages currently in use.

· Student will be able to use the Internet as a tool.

· Student will be able to differentiate between various types of computer careers, certifications and job responsibilities.

Content Outline

1. Introduction to Computers
Special Feature: Timeline 2006
2. The Internet and World Wide Web
Special Feature: Making Use of the Web
3. Application Software
4. The Components of the System Unit
5. Input
Special Feature: Personal Mobile Devices
6. Output
Special Feature: Digital Imaging and Video Technology
7. Storage
8. Operating Systems and Utility Programs
Special Feature: Buyer's Guide 2006
9. Communications and Networks
10. Database Management
11. Computer Security, Ethics, and Privacy
Special Feature: Computer Forensics
12. Information System Development
13. Programming Languages and Program Development
14. Enterprise Computing
Special Feature: Enterprise Order Processing: A Case Study
15. Computer Careers and Certification
Special Feature: Digital Entertainment

Course Materials

Discovering Computers 2007: A Gateway to Information, Complete

Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Misty E. Vermaat
ISBN: 1-4188-4370-9 © 2007

Textbook and other materials may be purchased through the bookstore

Tardiness: Class begins promptly at the scheduled time. Students are expected to be ON TIME.

Grade Basis

Final Grade:

Midterm Examination 20%

Final Examination 20%

Quizzes 10%

Assignments 40%

Attendance 5%

Participation 5%

Grading Scale:

90 - 100 A

80 - 89 B

70 - 79 C

60 - 69 D

Below 60 F

Homework

· Assignments will be submitted by WebCT. Late assignments will not be accepted.

General Class Policies

· No food or drink is permitted in any Montgomery College classroom at any time.

· You are responsible for all work missed, and for meeting assignment due dates when absent. Please call or email your instructor if you are going to be late or absent.

· You are strongly encouraged to contact your instructor at home by phone or e-mail if you are having difficulties, or have any questions about assignments.

· All assignments are expected to be the result of your own efforts, not the collaboration with others. Plagiarism or turning in an assignment, which is essentially identical to that of another student, will result in a zero for that assignment, with no opportunity to make up the grade.

MC Policies

Lack of Prerequisites: Academic Regulation 9.65C states:

In the event that students succeed in enrolling in a course for which they lack the prerequisites(s) as designated in the College catalog, the instructor, after consultation with the students, may drop the students from the course, immediately notifying the Admissions and Records Office of the decision in writing; this action to be taken before the published date, which is based on the principle of completion of 12 percent of the duration of the course (2 weeks in a 15-week semester or its equivalent).

A student must accept responsibility for his/her decision to remain in a class against the advice of the instructor. All students in a course are responsible for completing the course requirements, and faculty members are responsible for assigning grades that reflect student accomplishments with respect to the standards set for the course.

Student Attendance: Academic Regulation 9.823 states:

Students are expected to attend all class sessions.

“Excessive absence” is defined as one more absence than the number of classes per week during a fall or spring semester (with the number of absences to be prorated for accelerated sessions).

In cases involving excessive absences from class, the instructor may drop the student from the class (resulting in a grade determined in accordance with regulation 9.645). If excessive absence from the course takes place after the deadline to drop a course, the instructor may record a grade of “F.”

If the student who is registered for audit is dropped by the instructor, the grade of "W" shall be recorded.

It is important that you attend every class. You will be responsible for all work assigned whether you are present or absent.

Missed Tests and Quizzes: Tests are announced far in advance. As a rule: NO MAKEUPS without a doctor's excuse. If the final exam is not taken, the student will receive a grade of F for the course.

Policy on Academic Integrity: Cheating, plagiarism and/or other forms of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Refer to the Code of Conduct.

Each student, as an active participant in the Montgomery College community, is responsible for performing academic work that holds to the highest standards of honesty. Acts of cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, and helping others to commit such acts are all forms of academic dishonesty. Acts of academic dishonesty could result in a disciplinary action that may include, but is not limited to suspension or dismissal. Consult the Student Code of Conduct for further information.

*The Montgomery College Student Code of Conduct permits an instructor to assign either an “F” on an assignment or an “F” in the course for academic dishonesty.

Student Conduct: Students are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct :

In order for learning to occur, it is necessary that the classroom environment be one of mutual respect. If a student behaves in such a way that 1) demonstrates a lack of respect, 2) interferes with the educational process or 3) violates the Student Code of Conduct, instructors are responsible for advising the student of the inappropriate behavior and granting her/him an opportunity to correct it. A student who fails to correct this behavior will be asked to leave the class and will be subject to disciplinary action, as outlined in the Montgomery College Student Code of Conduct.

For a complete statement of Academic Regulations and Student Code of Conduct visit:

http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/departments/academicevp/Student_PandP.htm

Audit Policy: Academic Regulation 9.613 states:

Students wishing to register for audit at the beginning of the semester or who wish to

change from credit must do so prior to completion of 20 percent of the duration of the

course.

The grade of “AU” carries no credit.

Students initially registering for audit are not required to get an instructor’s signature.

Students wishing to change from credit to audit must obtain written approval from the

instructor. (See AR 9.614 for students wishing to change from audit to credit.) All

students registered for audit are required to consult with the instructor before or during the

first class session in which they are in audit status and are required to participate in all

course activities unless otherwise agreed upon by the student and instructor at the time of

consultation. Failure to consult with the instructor or not participate may result in the

grade of “W” being awarded. This action may be taken by the instructor by changing the

“AU” to “W” on the final grade sheet.

Change from Audit to Credit 9.614 states:

A student registered for Audit (AU) may change to credit before the completion of 20 percent of the duration of the course provided the student has written approval of the instructor.

Statement on Disabilities: All classes offered at Montgomery College must meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disability Support Services encourages the following announcement at the start of each semester:

“Any student, who may need an accommodation due to a disability, must provide a letter from Disability Support Services authorizing the accommodations. Any student who may need assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation must notify the Disability Support Services office. http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/dispsvc/

Students with mobility disabilities depend on the elevators to get to class. Please use the stairs if you are able to do so.

Computer Labs

There are labs available for student use--to complete homework assignments, or for extra practice. The software used in this class has been installed in the Computer Labs. For more information about the computer labs, visit their Website at: http://www.mc.cc.md.us/Departments/InTechRV/

Assessment Center

Occasionally it is necessary for a student to take a test in the Assessment Center. The Assessment Center requires an appointment for all computer tests. To make an appointment, call the Rockville Assessment Center (301) 251-7459. The Assessment Center is located on the ground floor of Campus Center. Picture identification is required.

Beepers and Cell Phones

Please turn beepers or cell phones off during the class period.

Weather Alert

Occasionally it becomes necessary to delay the opening of school, send students home early, or close the College entirely because of bad weather. Area radio stations broadcast information about school closings or delayed openings beginning around 6 a.m. If Montgomery College plans to close early, radio and TV stations will broadcast that message. The stations will not broadcast “open as scheduled.”

The Montgomery College Website should also have announcements posted.

http://www.montgomerycollege.edu

Emergency Management Procedures

In the event of emergency situations involving Montgomery College directly -- or of an emergency at the local, regional or national level which could impact the college community – Montgomery College’s safety and security personnel and other College officials utilize in-house emergency response plans and coordinate their response activities with local, county, state and federal authorities, as appropriate. The College works directly in conjunction with Montgomery County’s Emergency Operations Center, in the event of any local activation of the center.

Detailed emergency response plans are in place for each of Montgomery College’s three primary campuses at Germantown, Rockville and Takoma Park, as well as for off-site facilities, including its Workforce Development and Continuing Education centers at Gaithersburg and Wheaton.

The College has published a Quick Reference Guide, with basic information on these emergency procedures. It includes an explanation of the communication alert codes utilized by the college, key phone numbers, tips on what to do in the event of various types of emergencies, and specific evacuation plans for individual college facilities. Members of the college community are urged to familiarize themselves with this information and to keep a copy of the guide handy.

For more information about emergency procedures, visit the College Website at: http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/news/emergency/

Tentative Schedule

Date	Reading Assignment	Homework/Laboratory Assignment	Due Date
01/22 01/24	Chapter 1 and Time line 2007	1. Page 41, Checkpoint 2. Page 46, Learn It Online, 1 3. Page 48, Learn How To, 1	01/29
01/26 01/29 01/31	Chapter 2 and Making Use of the Web	1. Page 100, Checkpoint 2. Page 110, Learn It Online, 3 3. Page 114, Web Research, 1 & 2	02/05
02/02 02/05 02/07	Chapter 3	1. Page 174, Checkpoint 2. Page 176, Learn It Online, 7 3. Page 181, Case Studies, 1	02/12
02/09 02/12 02/14	Chapter 4	1. Page 223, Checkpoint 2. Page 226, Learn It Online, 6 3. Page 228, Learn How To, 1	02/19
02/16 02/19 02/21	Chapter 5 and Personal Mobile Devices	1. Page 273, Checkpoint 2. Page 276, Learn It Online, 7 3. Page 280, Web Research, 3	02/26
02/23 02/26 02/28	Chapter 6 and Digital Imaging and Video Technology	1. Page 333, Checkpoint 2. Page 337, Learn It Online, 8 3. Page 341, Case Studies, 3	03/05
03/02 03/05 03/07	Chapter 7	1. Page 387, Checkpoint 2. Page 391, Learn It Online, 9 3. Page 392, Learn How To, 1	03/19
03/09	MidTerm Exam(Chapters 1-6)
March 12th -18th	Spring Break

Date	Reading Assignment	Homework/Laboratory Assignment	Due Date
03/19 03/21 03/23	Chapter 8 and Buyer’s Guide 2007	1. Page 435, Checkpoint 2. Page 439, Learn It Online, 9 3. Page 442, Web Research, 5	03/26
03/26 03/28 03/30	Chapter 9	1. Page 503, Checkpoint 2. Page 507, Learn It Online, 8 3. Page 511, Case Studies, 4	04/02
04/02 04/04 04/06	Chapter 10	1. Page 545, Checkpoint 2. Page 549, Learn It Online, 9 3. Page 551, Learn How To, 2	04/09
04/09 04/11 04/13	Chapter 11 and Computer Forensics	1. Page 597, Checkpoint 2. Page 601, Learn It Online, 7 3. Page 604, Web Research, 1	04/16
04/16 04/18 04/20	Chapters 12 and 13	1. Page 653, Checkpoint 2. Page 656, Learn It Online, 3 3. Page 703, Checkpoint 4. Page 706, Learn It Online, 5	04/23
04/23 04/25 04/27	Chapter 14 and Enterprise Order Processing: A Case Study	1. Page 755, Checkpoint 2. Page 759, Learn It Online, 8 3. Page 763, Case Studies, 3	04/30
04/30 05/02	Chapter 15 and Digital Entertainment	1. Page 807, Checkpoint 2. Page 811, Learn It Online, 9 3. Page 812, Learn How To, 1	05/04
05/04	Review
May 7th	Final Exam (Ch. 1-15)	Extra Credit due