Overview of computer systems—hardware, operating systems, the Internet, and application software including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and databases. Current topics such as the effect of computers on society, and the history and use of computers in business, educational, and other interdisciplinary settings are also studied. This course is not intended to count toward a student's major field of study in business or computer science. For this course, Weatherford College maintains lab hours open to all students in the Academic Support Center and the library.
- Describe the fundamentals of computing infrastructure components: hardware, application software, operating systems, and data communications systems.
- Delineate and discuss societal issues related to computing, including the guiding principles of professional and ethical behavior.
- Demonstrate the ability to create and use documents, spreadsheets, presentations and databases in order to communicate and store information as well as to support problem solving.
- Describe the need and ways to maintain security in a computing environment.
CENGAGE UNLIMITED-ACCESS (1 SEMESTER) Author: CENGAGE OR MICROSOFT OFFICE 365+OFF.2021-MINDTAP Author: FREUND
There will be weekly quizzes, 2 exams, approximately 13 assignments and a semester project.
Weekly Quizzes 20%
Assignments 35%
Exams 35%
Project 10%
Final grades will be calculated by the following scale:
A 90 to 100%
B 80 to 89%
C 70 to 79%
D 60 to 69%
F Less than 60%
Assignments:
The computer assignments will demonstrate your ability to use the computer and to use Office Microsoft Office.
You are required to complete all of the assignments assigned. Office 365/2021 will be the only program and the only version taught in this course. No other software or hardware will be supported for this course in the lab or by the instructor.
Weekly Quizzes:
Quizzes are open-book.
Quizzes will close on the due date, so late quizzes will not be permitted.
Answers will be automatically submitted
Results are viewable after the Quiz closes
Exams:
The 2 exams (Midterm and Final) MUST be taken in person on the Weatherford campus on the date/time indicated by your instructor and will be closed-book. Material on the exams will come mostly from the prior quizzes and practice tests. A picture ID is required at exam time. Check the course schedule for the scheduled date and time of the two exams.
Semester Project:
The project counts as 10% of your final grade and will NOT be accepted late.
- Internet Access
- Webcam (online sections)
- Weatherford College E-mail account access
- Microsoft Office 365/2021
- To demonstrate knowledge of computer and communications terminology.
- To apply technology skills to solving real-world situations.
- To demonstrate the knowledge of the impact of technology on the individual's privacy, security, lifestyle, work environment, standard of living, and health.
- To participate in global communities using available technology.
- To use computer-based technologies to acquire information and analyze and evaluate relevant data.
- To demonstrate problem-solving skills in a logical step-by-step process.
- To develop the view that technology is an evolving discipline, interrelated with human culture, and understand its connections to other disciplines.
ADA Statement:
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.
A student shall retain all rights to work created as part of instruction or using College District technology resources.
The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) identified competencies in the area of Resources, Interpersonal, Information, Systems, and Technology; and foundation skills in the areas of Basic Skills and Personal Qualities.
SCANS Learning Outcomes:
- Evaluate both the positive and negative impact that computers and the Internet have had on society. (C1,C5,C6,C7,C8,C10,C12,C13,C15,C16,C18,C19,F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10,F11,F12, F13,F14,F15,F16,F17)
- Understand what a computer is (C1,C5,C6,C7,C8,C10,C12,C13,C15,C16,C18,C19,F1,F2,F5, F6,F7,F8,F9,F10,F11,F12, F13,F14,F15,F16,F17)
- Understand the purpose and operation of software (C1,C5,C6,C7,C8,C10,C12,C13,C15,C16, C18,C19,F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10,F11,F12, F13,F14,F15,F16,F17)
- Understand the concepts of telecommunications and networking (C1,C5,C6,C7,C8,C10, C12,C13,C15,C16,C18,C19,F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10,F11,F12, F13,F14,F15,F16,F17)
- Follow a recommended sequence of steps for purchasing a computer system (C1,C5,C6, C7,C8,C10,C12,C13,C15,C16,C18,C19,F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10,F11,F12,F13,F14,F15,F16,F17)
- Understand what types of positions are available within the field of computer science (C1,C5,C6,C7,C8,C10,C12,C13,C15,C16,C18,C19,F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10,F11,F12, F13,F14,F15,F16,F17)