| Instructor: | Dr. Nelson L. Passos |
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| Office: | Bolin Science Hall 126B |
| Office phone: | 397-4129 |
| E-mail: | nelson.passos@mwsu.edu |
| Webpage: | cs.mwsu.edu/~passos |
| Office Hours: | TR 9:00 - 12:00 am |
| MW 3:00 - 4:00 pm | |
| Class Hours: | MW 12:20 - BO 320 |
| TR 12:20 - BO 103 |
Course Description:
This course is designed as a first course in computing and is intended for non-computer science majors. It provides a broad-based knowledge of computers, their applications, and their intrinsic roles in major areas in contemporary society. The lab provides extensive preparation in Microsoft Office applications.
Text books:
Lecture Notes:
Agenda:
June July Grading
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Jun 1- |
Class Orientation and Overview (Computer Literacy) / Computer History |
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Jun 2- |
LAB 1 - Computer Lab Orientation and Introduction to Training Sessions (access code required) |
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Jun 3- |
Computer History / Computer components |
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Assignment # 1 |
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Jun 4- |
LAB 2 - PowerPoint Training Session |
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Jun 8- |
Internet / Ethics |
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Jun 9- |
LAB 3 - PowerPoint Practice Exam |
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Jun 10- |
Application Software |
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Assignment # 2 |
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Jun 11- |
LAB 4 - MS Word Training Session |
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Jun 15- |
System Software/ Computer Alternatives |
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Jun 16- |
Test # 1 LAB 5 - MS Word Training Session |
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Jun 17- |
Hardware performance |
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Assignment # 3 |
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Jun 18- |
LAB 6 - MS Word Practice Exam |
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Jun 22- |
Network and security |
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Jun 23- |
LAB 7- MS Excel Training Session |
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Jun 24- |
Backup / Mobile Computing |
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Assignment # 4 |
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Jun 25- |
LAB 8 - MS Excel Training Session |
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Jun 30- |
Hardware components |
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July 1- |
Test #2 LAB 9 – MS Excel Practice Exam |
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July 2- |
Finals (TBA) |
Grading
| Lecture Tests (2): | 15 % (each) |
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| Lab Exams (3): | 15 % (each) |
| Lecture Assignments: | 10 % |
| Lab training: | 10 % |
| Class Participation: | 5 % |
E-mail address:
nelson.passos@mwsu.edu