WAKE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DIVISION OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CIS110 - Introduction to Computers
Course Syllabus
INSTRUCTOR: Race Bannon, Ph.D.
Office: 108U Phone: 919-662-3629
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 10-11
TEXTS:
Computers 6th Edition
Long and Long
ISBN: 0-13-096253-8
Prentice Hall
Brief Microsoft Office Professional
Grauer and Barber
ISBN: 0-13-754185-6
Prentice Hall
Completion of the Lab portion of this course requires use of data files designed for Grauer/Barber's Brief MS Office 97 Professional manual. The data file self-extracting executable program and installation instructions are available at the Prentice Hall Home Page, or go directly to the download page forGrauer/Barber's Brief MS Office 97 Professional. For further instructions, go to the Data Files Download Instructions page of this site.
This course provides an introduction to computers and computing. Topics include the impact of computers on society, ethical issues, and hardware/software applications, including spreadsheets, word processors, graphics, the Internet, and operating systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve problems. Course Goals include:
- To provide the student with the computer concepts required to be a successful student as well as a computer literate person in today's workplace and society.
- To help the student develop an understanding of the role of computer systems in our society.
- To expose students to computers as a possible field of study.
- To provide the student with a knowledge of computer concepts and applications that will enable the student to continue to learn as the computer field continues to develop rapidly.
Upon successful completion the students will be able to demonstrate:
- a basic understanding of computer hardware including processors, memory, I/O devices, and mass storage and other peripheral devices.
- a basic understanding of computer software, including operating systems and application software.
- basic skills in personal computer application software including word processors, spreadsheets, and graphics.
- a basic understanding of the issues concerning computer security and the basic principles of computer security.
- an awareness of the ethical and moral issues involved in the use of computers in society.
- an understanding of how to use the computer in the problem solving process.
- basic skills in navigating the Internet.
GRADING
The grades A, B, C, D and F represent numerical points according to this chart:
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| A | 90-100 |
| B | 80-89 |
| C | 70-79 |
| D | 60-69 |
| F | Below 60 |
Chapter Lessons and Exercises 50%
Projects 30%
Online Lessons 20%
Incompletes
We will try to avoid incompletes, but be aware that it is the responsibility of the student to complete the work within three weeks after the course ends. If not, the incomplete automatically becomes an "F". You may audit the course, which means that you attend the classes and participate fully (including completing assignments); however, you do not receive an official grade or credit for the class. Your grade report will show an "AU" for the course. The course fee is the same for credit or audit.
HOW TO TURN IN ASSIGNMENTS
Assignments should be sent to: Race Bannon, Ph.D. 
- EVERY e-mail must include the student's full name, course name and number, and assignment number.
- TEXT assignments should be attached to the e-mail as *.TXT files
- PROJECT assignments should be saved as text files and attached to e-mail
- Click for ASSIGNMENT requirements, the reading schedule, and due dates
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