CSCI 109 Online Syllabus 0115
CSCI 109
Introduction to Computers and Applications
Online Course Syllabus
Credit Hours: 3
Delivery Method: Online (Internet / Canvas)
Required Course Materials
Ferner, J. (2013). Introduction to Computers and Applications (2nd Ed.).
No ISBN.
(Each learning module in this course has the hyperlink to the eTextbook.)
Students must have access to a personal computer and professional software applications for the purposes of Internet access, word processing, spreadsheet creation, database utilization, making presentations, and sending/receiving electronic mail.
Suggested Supplemental Materials
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the
American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC:
Author.
ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5
(APA website: http://www.apastyle.org/manual/index.aspx)
Online Sources
Many online sources are listed within the Canvas course site. Notable sources include:
Study Guides and Strategies: http://www.studygs.net/
GCF Learn Free: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computers
Course Description
Students are required to already have an understanding of traditional computer-based applications before beginning CSCI 109. These applications include word processing, basic spreadsheet use, basic database use, basic presentation software use, electronic mail, and accessing web resources via the Internet. The purpose of this course is to build on students’
Syllabus developed by Jeff Ferner MBA/A
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existing knowledge of using computer systems and pertinent applications. Students will increase their skills with the most popular computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail, presentation software, and internet. Computer literacy is presented through lectures, discussions, and readings on the computer process, the impact of computers on society, emerging technologies, and hardware and software purchasing decisions. Prerequisite(s): None
Course Goals
In CSCI 109,
Introduction to Computers and Applications
Online Course Syllabus
Credit Hours: 3
Delivery Method: Online (Internet / Canvas)
Required Course Materials
Ferner, J. (2013). Introduction to Computers and Applications (2nd Ed.).
No ISBN.
(Each learning module in this course has the hyperlink to the eTextbook.)
Students must have access to a personal computer and professional software applications for the purposes of Internet access, word processing, spreadsheet creation, database utilization, making presentations, and sending/receiving electronic mail.
Suggested Supplemental Materials
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the
American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC:
Author.
ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5
(APA website: http://www.apastyle.org/manual/index.aspx)
Online Sources
Many online sources are listed within the Canvas course site. Notable sources include:
Study Guides and Strategies: http://www.studygs.net/
GCF Learn Free: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computers
Course Description
Students are required to already have an understanding of traditional computer-based applications before beginning CSCI 109. These applications include word processing, basic spreadsheet use, basic database use, basic presentation software use, electronic mail, and accessing web resources via the Internet. The purpose of this course is to build on students’
Syllabus developed by Jeff Ferner MBA/A
CSCI_109_Online_Syllabus_0115
Page 2 of 7
existing knowledge of using computer systems and pertinent applications. Students will increase their skills with the most popular computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail, presentation software, and internet. Computer literacy is presented through lectures, discussions, and readings on the computer process, the impact of computers on society, emerging technologies, and hardware and software purchasing decisions. Prerequisite(s): None
Course Goals
In CSCI 109,