COMPUTER SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ITSC 1301 Introduction To Computers Course Topic Outline Fall 2001

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1 COMPUTER SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ITSC 1301 Introduction To Computers Course Topic Outline Fall 2001 Important Note:! You should prepare yourself by reading the assigned material as stated in this chapter topic outline before each class session.! You can plan on spending several hours per week outside of the classroom to prepare for the class. Plan to make time for reading the required material, for completing any unfinished homework assignments, and practicing the hands-on computer skills. The amount of time that a student will spend outside of class can vary widely from one individual to the next.! Make yourself aware of the open lab times that are available to you and if you do not have a home computer with the required software, plan to spend consistent, quality time in the open labs. These open labs are provided for your convenience; use them.! In addition to this topic outline, students will have to complete one project. The project must be completed by Mid-Term.! Your instructor would give the homework assignment due date. Session Week 1 Weekly Topics Outline Description Course Overview: Course Syllabus and Topic Outline UNIT-A: Getting Started with Windows 98 and Me Start Windows and views the Windows Desktop; Use the Mouse; Get started; Move and resize Windows; Use Menus and Toolbars; Use Scroll Bars; Use Dialog Boxes; Use Windows Help; Shut down Windows (Pages A-1 through A-19) Page A-22 Independent Challenges 1, 2 Introduction To Computers: Chapter 1 Digital Revolution; The Components of a computer; Computer Software; Network and the Internet; Categories of computers Do Week 2 UNIT-B: Working with Windows Programs Start a Program; Open and Save a WordPad document; Edit text in WordPad; Format text in WordPad; Use Paint; Copy data between programs; Print a document; Play a video clip or sound; Create a movie (Pages B-1 through B-19) Page B-21 Skills Review 1-6 and B-24 Visual Workshop

2 Week 2 Continue Week 3 The Internet and World Wide Web: Chapter 2 The Internet; History of the Internet; The World Wide Web; Electronic Commerce; Other Internet Services UNIT-C: Managing Files Using My Computer Understand File Management; Open and view My Computer; View folders and files; Create a folder; Move files and folders; Delete and Restore files and folders; Create a Shortcut to a File; Display drive information (Pages C-1 through C-17) Page C-19 Skills Review 1,3,4,6 and C-21 Independent Challenges 1,3 Application Software: Chapter 3 Application Software; Productivity Software; Graphics and Multimedia Software; Communication Software Project: Group or individual project will be assigned Week 4 UNIT-D: Managing Folders and Files Using Windows Explorer View the Windows Explorer; Open and view folders n Windows Explorer; Customize the Windows Explorer; Create and Rename folders in Windows Explorer; Find a file; Move and copy a file to a folder; Restore a deleted file using Undo; Customize a folder (Pages D-1 through D-17) Page D-20 Skills Review 1-8 and D-22 Independent Challenges 2 The Components In The System Unit: Chapter 4 System Units; CPU; Memory; Expansion Slots and Cards; Ports; Buses Week 5 UNIT-E: Customizing Windows Using the Control Panel

3 Week 5 Continue Customize the Active Desktop; Change the desktop background and screen saver settings; Change the desktop scheme; Set the date and time; Work with fonts; Manage power options; Add a scheduled task; Customize the taskbar; Customize the Start menu Pages E-1 through E-19) Page E-22 Independent Challenges 1,4 and E-24 Visual Workshop Input: Chapter 5 What is Input? What are Input Devices? The Keyboard; Pointing Devices; Voice Input; Scanners and Reading Devices; Digital Cameras; Video Input Week 6 UNIT-F: Exploring the Internet with Microsoft Internet Explorer Understand Web browsers; Start Internet Explorer; Explore the browser window; Open a Web page and follow links; Add a Web page to the favorites list; Make a Web page available offline; Change your home page and add a link button; Search the Web; Preview and Print a Web Page Pages F-1 through F-19) Page F-21 Skills Review 1-8 F-23 Independent Challenges 1,2 F-24 Visual Workshop Output: Chapter 6 What is Output? What are Output Devices? Display Devices; Printers; Speakers and Headsets; Other Output Devices; Terminals. Week 7 UNIT-G: Exchanging Mail and News: Selected Topics by instructor UNIT-H: Managing Shared FILES Using a Network: Selected Topics by instructor Suggested Page G-22 Independent Challenges 1,2 G-24 Visual Workshop Page H-21 Independent Challenges 1 H-24 Visual Workshop Project is Due: Class Presentation

4 Week 8 Week 9 Mid-Term Exam Chapters 1-6 UNIT A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H Program Design: Chapter 1 Introduction Assigned by the instructor. Storage: Chapter 7 Memory vs. Storage; Floppy / Hard Disks; Compact Discs; Taps; PC Cards Week 10 Pseudo code: Chapter 2 Assigned by the instructor. Operating Systems and Utility Programs: Chapter 8 System Software; Operating Software; Utility Programs Week 11 Developing an Algorithm: Chapter 3 Assigned by the instructor. Communications and Networks: Chapter 9 Use of Communications; Network; Communications Software; Communications Devices; Communication Channel; Transmission Media; Week 12 Selection and Control Structures: Chapter 4 Assigned by the instructor.

5 E-Commerce: A Revolution in the Way We Do Business: Chapter 10 What is E-Commerce? E-Commerce Business Models; E-commerce Revenue Streams; The E-Retailing Market Sector; Creating an Online Store Week 13 Repetition Control Structures: Chapter 5 Assigned by the instructor. Computers and Society: Home, Work, and Ethical Issues: Chapter 11 Living with Computers; Emerging Technologies; A healthy Work Environment; Ethnics and Society Week 14 Algorithms using Sequence, Selection, Repetition: Chapter 6 Assigned by the instructor. Computers and Society: Security, Privacy: Chapter 12 Computer Security: Risks and Safeguards; Internet and Network Security; Information Privacy Week 15 Final Exam Review Final Exam --- Chapters 7-12 Problem Solution (algorithm) and Pseudocode Final Exam will be given according the scheduled in the Fall Class Schedule