COSC-1301 Introduction to Computing
Ralph Hooper
Credit Fall 2022
Section(s)
COSC-1301-021 (47419)
LEC TuTh 11:00am - 12:20pm DIL DLS DIL
LAB TuTh 12:20pm - 12:45pm DIL DLS DIL
Course Requirements
Each student’s grade for this course consists of non-comprehensive exams on concepts, and Microsoft Office 2019/ Concepts SAM trainings, exams, and projects.
12 SAM Trainings -- SAM Training average worth 10% of final grade
12 SAM Exams -- SAM Exam average worth 10% of final grade
9 SAM Projects -- SAM Project average worth 20% of final grade
3 SAM Capstone Projects -- SAM Capstone Project average worth 20% of final grade
4 Concepts Tests -- Concepts Test average worth 40% of final grade
An overall grade will be assigned based on the following scale:
90% - 100% A 89% - 80% B 79% - 70% C 69% - 60% D 0% - 59% F
Course Subjects
Overview of computer systems—hardware, operating systems, and microcomputer application software, including the Internet, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and databases. Current issues such as the effect of computers on society, and the history and use of computers in business, educational, and other modern settings are also studied. This course provides the required computer literacy core competencies that all students need to attain by graduation.
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
The students will learn to “use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information”. Students will have an “understanding of the limits, problems, and possibilities associated with the use of technology, and acquire the tools necessary to evaluate and learn new technologies as they become available”.
After successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Define and describe the hardware used in information technology (IT).
2. Define and describe the types of software used in IT.
3. Delineate and discuss societal issues involving the use of IT and networks.
4. Demonstrate the ability to create and use documents, spreadsheets, presentations and databases.
5. Use IT to acquire, differentiate and evaluate information and technology
Schedule
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Week of Monday |
Readings |
Assignments |
Tests |
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Aug 22 |
Technology for Success, Module 1 Word Module 1 |
Word Module 1 SAM |
Word Module 1 SAM exam |
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Aug 29 |
Technology for Success, Module 2 Word Module 2 |
Word Module 2 SAM |
Word Module 2 SAM exam |
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Sep 5 |
Technology for Success, Module 3 Word Module 3 |
Word Module 3 SAM |
Word Module 3 SAM exam |
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Sep 12 |
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Word Modules 1-3: |
Test 1 covering TFS (1-3) |
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Sep 19 |
Technology for Success, Module 4 PowerPoint Module 1 |
PowerPoint Module 1 SAM |
PowerPoint Module 1 SAM exam |
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Sep 26 |
Technology for Success, Module 5 PowerPoint Module 2 |
PowerPoint Module 2 SAM |
PowerPoint Module 2 SAM exam |
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Oct 3 |
Technology for Success, Module 6 PowerPoint Module 3 |
PowerPoint Module 3 SAM |
PowerPoint Module 3 SAM exam |
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Oct 10 |
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PowerPoint Modules 1-3: |
Test 2 covering TFS (4-6) |
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Oct 17 |
Technology for Success, Module 7 |
Excel Module 1 SAM |
Excel Module 1 SAM exam |
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Oct 24 |
Technology for Success, Module 8 Excel Module 2 |
Excel Module 2 SAM |
Excel Module 2 SAM exam |
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Oct 31 |
Technology for Success, Module 9 Excel Module 3 |
Excel Module 3 SAM |
Excel Module 3 SAM exam |
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Nov 7 |
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Excel Modules 1-3: |
Test 3 covering TFS (7-9) |
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Nov 14 |
Technology for Success, Module 10 Access Module 1 |
Access Module 1 SAM |
Access Module 1 SAM exam |
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Nov 21 |
Technology for Success, Module 11 Access Module 2 |
Access Module 2 SAM |
Access Module 2 SAM exam |
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Nov 28 |
Technology for Success, Module 12 Access Module 3 |
Access Module 3 SAM |
Access Module 3 SAM exam |
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Dec 5 |
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Test 4 covering TFS (10-12) |
Instructor Information
Professor Ralph E. Hooper
Office Phone: 512-223-2599 (forwards to my cell phone when out of the office)
Office Location: Room 1300.25 San Gabriel Campus (not on campus for Fall 2022)
Virtual Office Hours: Mon & Wed 10:45 am-noon, 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm via Blackboard Collaborate (email for appt.)
ACC email: ralph.hooper@austincc.edu Blackboard Collaborate will be available for meetings
Instructor Website: https://hooper.accprofessors.com/
Instructor Bio: I have been teaching at the college level for over 35 years in both mathematics and computer science. My research interests are computational thinking and educational technology. I enjoy travel and baseball.
Office Hours
M W 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM online via Blackboard Collaborate
NOTEM W 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM online via Blackboard Collaborate
NOTEPublished: 08/22/2022 23:55:18