Syllabus CSCI 1250

North Georgia College & = State University
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
CSCI 1250, Information Technologies
Spring Semester 2008

= 1.&n= bsp; General Information

Professor:	Katherine A. Tosh
Office:	103 Price Memorial (Lower Level)
Telephone:	(706) 867-3224
Cell:	(678) 858-3329
E-mail:	`katosh@ngcsu.edu`
Homepage:	http://radar.ngcsu.edu/~katosh/index.htm
Class meets:	M, W, F 1:25-2:20
Class Room:	MW, NOC 210~F, Memorial Hall 205
Office Hours:	MWF 12:00-1:00

Catalog Description

Credit Hours:<= /b> 3 semester hours

An introductory course to methods of information retrieval, processing, and presentation. It provides an overview of computer hardware and application = software used for word-processing, electronic mail and messaging, as well as tools f= or managing content in various formats. The course emphasizes analytical think= ing, and teaches problem solving through an introduction to basic programming structures, such as selection and loops.

Course Objectives=

After completing this co= urse, the student shall be able to:

o&nb= sp;       Determine t= he nature and extent of the information needed.

o&nb= sp;       Access information effectively and efficiently.

o&nb= sp;       Use informa= tion to accomplish a specific purpose.

o&nb= sp;       Use computer hardware, and software to process and present information.

o&nb= sp;       Select tool= s to disseminate, and manage information.

o&nb= sp;       Analyze sim= ple problems, extract their algorithmic structure, and devise programs to solve= them.

Textbook

Fluency with Information Technology, Skills, Con= cepts, and Capabilities, Third Edition= . Lawrence Snyder, Addison-Wesley, 2007.

-Students should also bring to class a USB flash memory storage device of at least 12= 8MB capacity.

= 5.&n= bsp; Knowledge B= ase

[1]	If you need a refer= ence for any of the MS-office applications, choose one of the textbooks that our bookstore has in stock (e.g., the GO! with ... series).
[2]	Galileo
[3]	JavaScript, A Be= ginner's Guide, Second Edition. John Pollock, Mc Graw-Hill, 2004.
[4]	The JavaScript on-line reference at webreference.com. <= o:p>

= 6.&n= bsp; Method of Instruction

Lecture, discussion, demonstration of computer systems, lab projects, and student presentations.

Course Content and Tentative Cou= rse Schedule

Please note that the following schedule is tentative. It may be necessary to change the order of the topics from time to time. Announcements will be made in cl= ass and posted on the course homepage.

Week	Topic	Book Chapter(s)
1, 2	Information, HCI, c= omputer networks	1 - 3
3,4	Introduction to HTM= L	4 - 5
4	On-line research; is information trustworthy?	6, notes=
5,6	How is information represented digitally?	8, 11
6	Test #1<= /span>
6	Computer hardware. = Office applications, an overview.	9, notes=
7	Spreadsheets	13, notes
8	Email, messaging, o= n-line social networks, blogs	Notes
8	JavaScript	10, 18
9	JavaScript	19
10	JavaScript	20
10	Test #2<= /span>
11	JavaScript	20
12	JavaScript	21
13	JavaScript	22
14	JavaScript
14	Test #3<= /span>
15	Presentations<= /o:p>

= 8.&n= bsp; Evaluation<= o:p>

A student's grade will be based upon performance in projects, tests, a presentation, and the final exam.

Item	=	Weight
3 Exams	10% each	30%
Final Exam	=	20%
Presentation=	=	10%
Tip of the Day	=	5%
2 Programming Pro= jects	10% each	20%
Short Assignments=	5% each	10%
Participation	(e.g., attendance= )	5%
=	Total	100%

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Grading Scale
%	Grade<= /span>
90 and above=	A
80 up to 90<= /o:p>	B
70 up to 80<= /o:p>	C
60 up to 70<= /o:p>	D
Below 60	F

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= 9.&n= bsp; General Expectations

NGCSU's policies are spelled out in the Undergraduate Bulletin and the Student Hand= book.

Academic Integrity Policy

Honor Code: "On my honor, I will not lie, cheat, steal, plagiarize, evade the truth, or tolerate those who do."

Unless specified by the directions in an assignment, all course work is to = be individual.

Attendance

You are expected to attend each class meeting. If you have to miss a scheduled exam, notify your instructor in advance if possible. Refer to the NGCSU revis= ed attendance policy.

Class evaluations

Class evaluations at NGCSU are now conducted on-line through Banner. Evaluation of the class is considered a component of the course and students will not be permitted to access their course grade until the evaluation has been comple= ted, or the student explicitly opted out from completing the survey. The evaluat= ions will be accessible beginning one week prior to Final Exam week. Specific instructions will be made available when the surveys are activated.

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Students w= ith Disabilities

If you need special accommodation due to a disability, please read our ADA statement= .

= 10.&= nbsp; Semester Calendar

The semester calendar - unlike this syllabus - will be updated as necessary.

North Georgia College & = State University Department of Mathematics and Computer Science CSCI 1250, Information Technologies Spring Semester 2008