BUS110, Introduction to Computers Concepts

Instructor: Patrick Bouthillier
Phone: 401-295-8542
E-mail: patrick@bouthillier.com
Website: http://www.patbouthillier.com

Course Description: In this course, students will learn important topics of computer concepts, including defining and categorizing computers and operating systems; purchasing and installing hardware and software; understanding files and data storage options; exploring computer architecture; accessing the Internet and using the Web; and understanding digital media.

Students will also learn about the Microsoft Office XP suite of software. Projects will be given in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. There will be a final project creating a web page using the HTML language which will be covered by the instructor in detail during the course.

Text/Materials:
Text:
1. Parsons/Oja, New Perspectives on Computer Concepts -Brief , 2010, Course Technology
2. Carol M. Cram Microsoft Office 2007- Projects
Handouts: Additional handouts may be provided during the course.

Teaching Methods:
1. Lectures/Demonstrations: The first half of each class will be used to highlight the important material within each unit using interactive discussions, group work, handouts, and computer demos. 2. Projects: The projects will be taken from the Microsoft Office XP book and are to be handed in each week. The final project will be presented in front of the class the last two weeks of the semester.
3. Key Terms: Students should be able to define the key terms that are listed in the end of unit exercises. These consist of all the bold words in the unit. Key terms are also defined in the Glossary at the end of the book.
4. Quizzes: Quizzes will be given. Quiz exercises are pulled from the testbank at the end of each unit. The quizzes will be unannounced and cannot be made up unless the instructor is notified prior to a class that you will be absent. You better have a good excuse and I have heard them all.
5. Exams: Two exams will be given (Mid term & Final) which will be worth 100 points each. The material will come from the Computer Concepts book and include but not limited to the Key Terms bolded in the text.
6. Hint: Study these key terms and you will do well on the exams.
7. Extra Credit Assignments: These will be available and explained in class

Course Policies:
Missed Classes: You are responsible for the activities of each class period. If you know of a conflict ahead of time, you are welcome to submit projects early. If you know you are going to be absent from class email me as far in advance as possible, I do not like surprises. If you have a problem please let me know, we can work something out.

Assignments: All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date due.

Academic Dishonesty: Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on exam, paper or project; failure in course; and/or expulsion from the University. For more information refer to the "Academic Dishonesty" policy in the University Catalog. Do your own work; do not submit someone else's homework assignment as your own.

Need for Assistance: Any student with a documented disability is welcome to contact me as early in the semester as possible so that we may arrange reasonable accommodations. As part of this process, please be in touch with Disability Services for Students office at 330 Memorial Union. 874-2098.

Link to web resources: http://autocrat.uri.edu/ctc.html