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Course Syllabus
- PS 70 Computers
Today
TEXT BOOKS: |
Microcomputing Today by
Steven Mandell
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TEST: |
There will be a midterm test
and a final. The midterm covers the 1st half of the course.
The final exam covers the 2nd half of the course and also some topics
from the 1st half, for example HTML and Basic. If a student misses
a test, he/she must furnish a valid excuse, i.e., from a physician or
from the dean, otherwise a failing grade will be given. Whether
students with a valid excuse are given a makeup test is at the
discretion of the professor. If no makeup is given, one less test
grade will be averaged for the course grade.
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HOMEWORK: |
Each homework assignment has
an announced due date. Homework handed in late is give reduced
credit.
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GRADING: |
Final |
2/4 - 2 units |
Midterm |
1/4 - 1 unit |
Homework/Participation |
1/4 - 1 unit |
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In no special order, here are
answers to FAQ about the course:
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No previous background in
computers is required.
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Time permitting, you will 'learn
by doing' (hands-on) the following topics:
a.
Web page design and the language HTML.
b.
Computer programming in the language BASIC.
c.
Creating spread sheets in Excel.
d.
Creating slide presentations in Power Point.
e.
Creating data bases in Access.
f.
E-mail, scanning, burning CD, and uploading a home page to the Internet.
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PS 70 is not a course for
computer scientists; however, you are expected to learn basic
concepts. This includes the basics of computer programming and
application software.
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There is no mechanism by which a
student can earn extra credit (no term papers, etc.).
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The midterm covers chapter's 1,
2, 4, 5, appendices A, B and the topics covered in class.
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The final covers chapters 3, 6,
7, appendix C, and all the topics covered in class during the entire
semester. These topics will be announced.
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The format of the tests is
multiple choice questions, essay questions, and programming questions such
as create a spread sheet to ... or write a program in BASIC to...
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Students are encouraged to
participate in class: ask questions, offer opinions, describe
experiences and contribute to discussions. Classroom participation is
part of the homework grade.
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My office hours in Bannow 112
are posted. In addition feel free to make appointments.
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Class meets in BNW GR4 except on
test dates when class meets in the assigned classroom.
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