MONTGOMERY COLLEGE Business, Science, Math and Applied Technologies Division Germantown Campus CS110 Computer Concept Course Syllabus I. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
II. GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION
A. Course Description This course is designed for students requiring an understanding of computer systems and their role in business and society and also for those students who are likely to continue in Computer Science as a major field. It is intended to be an overview of many of the content areas that define Computer Science. B. Specific Outcomes The student will complete assignments and will be able to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of subject on mid-term and final exams. Students will:
III. TEXTS AND SUPPLIESText: Discovering Computers: Concepts for a Digital World Web and XP Enhanced. Shelly, Cashman and Vermaat. Course Technology, IV. GRADING
Quizzes may or may not be announced, at the instructor’s discretion. The instructor may elect to drop one or more quiz grades. Final Grading will be determined using the following scale based on the overall average score:
A. Requirements Students are expected to be on time and to attend all class meetings. If you miss more than one week’s worth of class time, your grade may be lowered. Students should expect to spend 1-3 hours out of class for every hour in class. B. Assignments Assignment will be announced in each class. It is usually due at the beginning of the following class. Assignment that is turned in should be thorough, completed, and show an effort toward accuracy. All assignments should be originals and labeled with student name, assignment number and date. Late assignment will be discounted 10 percent. However, no assignment will be accepted after its solution is posted. Please keep a backup copy for your own files. C. Make-up Policy There will be no makeup on any exam or quiz. D. Late Policy Attendance will be taken at the beginning of the class session. If you are late to class, it is your responsibility to sign in after class. This will still be counted as a late class session that will affect the attendance grade. Leaving class early will also affect the attendance grade. E. Audit Policy Audit students must participate fully in the course and follow all policies and procedures to audit the course. Exception: exams are not required. V. CLASSROOM POLICIESA. Attendance and Withdrawal from Class See above attendance policy and withdrawal date. B. Academic Honesty The maintenance of the highest standards of intellectual honesty is the concern of every student and faculty member at Montgomery College. The College is committed to imposing appropriate sanctions for breaches of academic honesty. Academic dishonesty or misconduct can occur in many ways. The following list is not all-inclusive of all prohibited behavior. The list includes but is not limited to plagiarism, cheating on examinations, and other forms of intellectual dishonesty. Please refer to the Student Handbook for more specific information. C. Classroom Conduct The College seeks to provide an environment where discussion and expression of all views relevant to the subject matter of the class are recognized as necessary to the educational process. However, students do not have the right to interfere with the freedom of the faculty to teach or the rights of other students to learn. If a student behaves disruptively in the classroom, the student may be asked to leave the room for the remainder of the class time. If the student does leave, the faculty member may request the assistance of Security. Please refer to the Student Handbook for more specific information. D. Support Services Technology Lab Time: Refer to handout supplied at Orientation Disability Support Services: Any student who may need an accommodation due to a disability should make an appointment to see Prof. Harry Zarin, counselor for students with disabilities at 240-567-7767. A letter from Disability Support Services (DSS) authorizing your accommodations will be needed. A 24-hour TTY phone is available at 301-540-2133. The campus’s main switchboard also can receive TTY calls at 301-353-7000. For a complete list of other student support services, please refer to the Student Handbook. E. Cancellation of Classes If inclement weather forces the College or any campus or College facility to suspend classes or close, public service announcements will be provided to local radio and television stations as early as possible. Unless you hear an announcement that classes are cancelled or the College is closed, you should assume that classes will be held. The following radio and television stations usually broadcast information about College closings: · WAMU
(88.5 FM) For a complete list, check the Student Handbook. You may also call Montgomery College at 240-567-5000, 310-279-5310, or check the MC web page at www.montgomerycollege.edu You may also call the Montgomery County Emergency Information Line at 240-777-6500. VI. NOTESAs this is a computer hands-on course, students are not to have anything on the screen at anytime before, during, or after the class session other than what is expressly directed by the professor. No "personal" computing is permitted in the classroom setting. Failure to follow this policy will adversely affect your grade in the class. My objective is to help you be successful in this course. The course is designed with the student in mind. When you leave a computer-oriented course, you will have gained a lifetime skill that you can use in many venues. Success in this course is directly related to class attendance and participation, reading of curriculum, and keeping on track with assignments. Best wishes for a semester that you can look back on with pride! VII. COURSE SCHEDULE (subject to change)
VIII. CLASS OBJECTIVES
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