CS 10001 Computer
Literacy - Spring 2005
Sec 001
Instructor: Rashid Bin Muhammad
Course Description
This course introduces the history, language, procedures, applications, abuses, and impact of computers and gives you an opportunity of hands-on experience with microcomputers. This course helps you to become more computer literate. To do this we will cover concepts and principles of computers of all types. In particular, this course emphasis on personal computes and their uses; however, we will still cover concepts of large computers.
Text
The required textbook for this course is:
Timothy J. O’Leary and Linda I. O’Leary, Computing Today, McGraw-Hill, 2004.
ISBN 0-07-256598-8.
I strongly suggest that students purchase a copy of this textbook, and keep
up-to-date in reading the material assigned at each lecture. Saving on textbook
and concentrating solely on the lecture notes would not be a wise idea. I may
decide to give an open book exam.
Materials and equipment
The lab assignments require a PC. You may use your own personal computer or a
computer on campus. There will be an opportunity to carry out lab exercises
during class time in one of the departmental computer labs. Any exercises not
completed during this time can be finished on your own. You may want to save
your work (when necessary) on a floppy diskette or send your work files to your
e-mail account to later access.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
Homework and Lab Assignments
Homework will consist of homework assignment and hands-on computer exercises. Your hands-on exercises are at the end of each chapter and some will be given to you in the lab; these exercises can be finished in the lab or at home.
Class Participation
It will be expected that everyone will participate in discussions. Attendance, discussion, presentations, etc. will count 10% toward your semester grade.
Grades
The final course grade will be determined with A = 90-100, B = 80-89.99, C =
70-79, D = 60-69, F < 60.
There will be no curve at the end of the course. Although, there will be a fair
chance, by the means of extra-credit, that you can curve your grades to a
considerable measure.
Students 'Sitting In'
Students who want to unofficially 'sit in' on the course should contact me as soon as possible. In general, I allow sit-ins if there is space in the room, but I will be obliged to grade lab-assignments and exams only for enrolled students.
Academic Integrity
Student-teacher relationships are built on trust. Students must trust that teachers have made appropriate decisions about the structure and content of the courses they teach, and teachers must trust that the assignments, which students turn in, are their own. Acts that violate this trust undermine the educational process. In this course, the penalty for any act of academic dishonesty is a final course grade at F.
Cooperation on Homework Assignments
In general, students are allowed to cooperate as follows: you are allowed to discuss with other students the assignment, and general methods for solving the assignment, take help with regards to tools and application with respect to the assignment. You can certainly take help during your lab-session from me. However, you are not allowed to work with someone else to actually solve the assignment, and you are certainly not allowed to copy anyone else's solution. You are also not allowed to copy material from the book, the Internet or anywhere. Doing any of these things will be considered cheating, and will be grounds for failing the course. Note that there is a fine line between discussion and cheating. If you are unsure what is allowed and what isn't, feel free to discuss the distinction with me.
If you have any problems with the class please talk to me first. If you do not feel comfortable talking to me, or if you are unsatisfied after having talked to me, then you can speak with the Course Coordinator, Walter Pechenuk (wpechenu@cs.kent.edu). His office is 272 MSB.
Students With Disabilities
In accordance with University policy, if you have a documented disability and
require accommodations to obtain equal access in this course, please contact the
instructor at the beginning of the semester or when given an assignment for
which an accommodation is required. Students with disabilities must verify their
eligibility through the Office of Student Disability Services (SDS) in the
Michael Schwartz Student Services Center (672-3391) or visit
www.kent.edu/sds for more
information on registration procedures.
