Swallow, Jon Cole

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University of Montana

University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana University of Montana Course Syllabi Open Educational Resources (OER) Fall 9-1-2021 CSCI 105.H1: Computer Fluency Jon Cole Swallow University of Montana, Missoula, jon.swallow@umontana.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi Let us know how access to this document benefits you. Recommended Citation Swallow, Jon Cole, "CSCI 105.H1: Computer Fluency" (2021). University of Montana Course Syllabi. 12195. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/12195 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Open Educational Resources (OER) at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Montana Course Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact scholarworks@mso.umt.edu.                                     Computer Fluency /Hamilton (Sect: H1, 76048, Fall 2021)SyllabusWelcome to Computer Fluency The world of computers is vast and complex. We will take a deeper dive into computers, covering topics ranging from networking to beginning programming in this course. This coursewas originally a part of the Computer Support Specialist program offered at Missoula College. Although not required as a part of that program, I hope it will inspire you to continue a coursetowards a computer science path. Many of you may be new to the college experience. We will becovering a good deal of material in this course. The pace of this class will be quick, with an average of two chapters per week. There will be the standard amount of homework for a college class; I will ask for at least two hours of homework per hour of class time. I expect you to read the chapters before class. Wewill use class time to go over concepts and take in additional information. Please be prepared to submit assignments on time. If you cannot accommodate the time frame for an assignment, you must contact me. I am more than willing to work with anyone who needs help. I will list grading and testing policies in the Syllabus. Be prepared to learn and enjoy; I intend this class to be fun as well as a stepping stone to open your eyes to a broader world and hopefully inspire you.Schedule is tentative This Syllabus is not a binding contract but rather a tool to help you organize for success. Thegrading method is solid; this is how I will grade. NO one should fail this class! Extra Credit willbe available. This class is an elective and, while challenging, should not be overly difficult. Theprogramming will perhaps be new; don’t panic. I will use discretion. If you give me an honest, hard-working effort, you will pass.                                        .r.f ny11 ... 1 ""llaurat-.nry nc ~ ..," H'(IQ,(AflCJN 1ttt1Klkot'r ' ' ' c' '? ,,, .... ,, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2COURSE INFORMATION• Meeting time and place Monday and Wednesday 9:00 am to 10:20 am. • Location BC 103 (BC computer Lab). • Website http://moodle.umt.edu • 11:00 am -12:30 am Tuesdays and Fridays.  o If you need help, I will make time for you; call me or speak to me after class to make arrangements outside of office hours.  CONTACT INFORMATION• Instructor: Jon Swallow • Email: jon.swallow@mso.umt.edu • Office: BC Office BC101B • Phone (406) 273-8790 Cell use discretion, please. REQUIRED MATERIALSFluency with Information TechnologyPublisher: PearsonPrint ISBN: 9780134448725, 0134448723eText ISBN: 9780134449395, 0134449398Edition: 7thUMT BOOKSTOREhttps://montanabookstore.bncollege.com/CRN: 76048A BYTE OF PYTHONOnline Text Free (Bookmark this site)I will provide additional materials such as the Python programming material when required.                                 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3SOFTWARE We will be working on HTML, CSS, and Python in this class. You may find the following programs and sites helpful• ATOM • Notepad ++ •  Github • Python.org • Pycharm TESTING and QUIZZESTesting and Quizzes will be available via the Moodle shell except for the Midterm and Final.  The Midterm and Final will be written and include fill-in-the-blank, multiple-choice, true or false, and essay questions.  HOMEWORK Homework will consist of end-of-chapter questions as well as projects and essays. Homework will also be to read the chapter ahead of time see the schedule **Projects to expect1. Design a working webpage2. Design a functional database3. Design a working program with PythonACADEMIC HONESTY You must adhere to the University of Montana Academic Honesty Policy. Cheating will not be tolerated; please do your own work and cite your research sources. I would encourage you to read and adhere to the Student Code of Conduct found here. CODE OFCONDUCT UMT.                                                                                                                           _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4GRADES Overall Assessments • Exams 40% 200 pts• Homework 60% 300 pts• Extra Credit Essays 20 % 100 pts (You cannot receive a higher grade than an A).o A 100-90% 500-450 ptso B 90-80% 450-400 ptso C 80-70% 400-350 pts Passingo D 70-60% 350-300ptso F 60% - 300pts or below           5In Accordance with UM policies regarding COVID-19.• Masks are required within BC classrooms and labs. • Please stay home if you feel sick o I will work with you to ensure you have what you need to succeed in the class.  • If you are sick or displaying symptoms, please contact your primary care physician, or you can get tested at the Curry Health Center; (406) 243-4330. • Please stay up to date with COVID information from the University of Montana Coronavirus Website. https://www.umt.edu/coronavirus/ o If you are required to isolate or quarantine, I will work with you. I will either go to a blended teaching environment using Zoom, or I will record lectures. I will also make time to have a one-on-one meeting with you during the week to ensure your success.  • UM recommends all students get the COVID-19 vaccine; direct questions or concerns to Curry Health Center; 406) 243-4330. • Specific seating arrangements will be used, and class attendance will be recorded to support contact tracing efforts.  • Drinking liquids and eating food will be discouraged within the classroom.  o Removing masks to eat or drink increases the risks of transmission.                                    6SCHEDULE Monday Aug 30 Introductions, Moodle, ExpectationIn-class short essay (not graded) sWednesday Sept 1 Chapter 1 Defining Information Technology Sept 6 Happy Labor Day No Class Sept 8  Chapter 2 Exploring the Human-Computer Interface Sept 13Chapter 3 The Basics of NetworkingSept 15 Chapter 4 A Hypertext  Markup Language Primer Sept 20 Chapter 5 Locating Information on the World Wide Web Sept 22Chapter 6 An Introduction to DebuggingSept 27Chapter 7 Representing InformationDigitallySept 29  Chapter 8 Representing Multimedia Digitally Oct 4  Chapter 9 Principles of Computer Operations Oct 6 Chapter 10 Algorithmic Thinking Oct 11 Chapter 11 Social Implications of ITOct 13Chapter 12 Privacy and Digital SecurityOct 18 Chapter 13 The Basics of SpreadsheetsOct 20 Chapter 14 Advanced Spreadsheets for Planning Oct 25  Chapter 15 Introduction to Database Concepts Oct 27 Chapter 16 A Case Study in Database Organization Nov 1In class Laboratory Creating a simple DatabaseNov 3Review, makeup, and extra credit in-classtime.         7Nov 8 A Byte of Python About Python  Installation First Steps Nov 10 Basics Operators and Expressions Nov 15 Control Flow Functions Nov 17 Modules  Data Structures Nov 22 Problem Solving Object-Oriented Programming Nov 24 Happy Thanksgiving No Class Nov 29 Guest Speaker Dr. Engleman Tentative In Class Lab Dec 1 Input and Output Exceptions Dec 6  More  Standard Library Dec 8 Program due Wrapping up  Discussions  Dec 13- 17 Finals week TBA 

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