CNIT 100
Introduction to Computers Using PC's

Spring 2012 Mercy (Miao-Chuan) Ho

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31764 010 Lec Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 - 2:00pm 50 Phelan Ave Cloud Hall 203  

Catalog Description

1. Describe the components of computer systems, such as hardware, software, and data
2. Classify and use the main components of Windows such as menus, windows, dialog boxes, and icons
3. Compare graphical interfaces and command line interfaces for controlling a computer system
4. Compare the types of applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, email and Internet browsers
5. Evaluate and select appropriate software for a given task. Understand the limitations of each application.
6. Correctly use a word processor to produce a formatted document
7. Correctly use a spreadsheet to organize and perform calculations with data
8. Correctly use a database to organize and query collections of data
9. Correctly read and send electronic mail
10. Correctly use a browser to access the Internet

Textbooks

Requiredcustom package available online at a discount (or at the CCSF bookstore on Ocean Campus.)  The custom package contains:

1. Textbook: Technology in Action, Introductory, Custom CCSF 8th edition; Evans, Martin & Poatsy, Prentice Hall.  ( NEW for Fall 2011)
2. Custom Software License: MyITLAB Student Access Kit (with e-Book of GO! Microsoft Office 2010), Pearson ( Note: this program currently runs only under Windows.  Starting 8/1/11, it should run on a Mac computer with OS X, though this is not yet tested.)

The custom texbook package is now available at:
http://vig.pearsoned.com/store/home?url=/ccsf/computers for $91 + tax, free shipping, or from the CCSF bookstore for $112 + tax .

(For those who already have the Technology in Action 8th edition textbook , myitlab can be purchased by itself for $80 at http://www.pearsoncustom.com/ca/ccsf_gaskin .  Click on online purchase under OPTION 2.)

Other requirements

Required: Bring an ear phone to the classroom

Optional: A PC with Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7; Office 2010 Discount

Policy

Policy

Registering on myitlab.com with the 1st page of instruction I gave you; Setting up computer for doing Myitlab at C203 ;

Homework - Setting up your computer at home with the 2nd page of instruction; Going through eText Book quickly to see how to use it; Taking Chapter 1 training and Chapter 1 graded test on "Common Features"; Preview Chapter 1 of the text book "Technology in Action"

Ch 2: Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

Ch 3: Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web's Resources(continue)

Excel Ch 2A

Ch 4: Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play

Windows 7 1B; Practice on "Hands-on skills on hardware, software & security"

Access Ch 1A; Practice on "Hands-on skills on hardware, software & security"

Access Ch 1B

Power Point Ch 3A ; Sign up the time for taking hands-on test on either 5/8 or 5/11 ; All myitlab projects are due

Hands-on test on hardware, software & security(Ch5,6,& 7)

myitlab Final Project is due (Print out a hard copy. Do not email it to me, no exception.)

Hands-on test on hardware, software & security(Ch5,6,& 7)

myitlab Final Project is due (Print out a hard copy. Do not email it to me, no exception.)

Thur 5/17

Open Lab

No Class; Final week

Powerpoint Downloads:

Final Grades

CCSF Student Software deal

MSDNAA Free Software

AVG anti-virus software
Mozila Firefox browser