Computer Fundamentals

Associate Degree in Medical Office Assist

IT 176

Breyer State University

Instructor: Amrik S Sidhu , PhD(c), MBA, B AS, RPA

SYLLABUS

COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome to Computer Fundamentals, part of the requirements for an Associates Degree in Information Technology. I am delighted to offer you this course, which will be a foundational course for the remainder of your studies in the Information Technology. You have the opportunity in this course to explore the basics in Information Technology.

This course is an introductory level beginning to the concepts of Information Technology. We will cover the concepts and simple computer functions that you need to know in your future Information Technology classes. This foundation work will allow you to understand the complex language and acumen associated with computer. The course will cover Chapters 1-10 in the textbook.

I know you will enjoy this course. Please learn as much possible as you progress through it, as it will assist you in laying down a solid foundation for the remaining of the curriculum. It is my pleasure to have you in the course.

TIME FRAME: This is a five-semester hour course. This course is allotted ten weeks of time. You must complete all of the requirements for the course successfully by the end of the ten-week period. The first day of week one will begin the day that you register for the course, or the day, which you notify me that your textbook has arrived, and you are ready to begin your studies. Please be cognizant of the time frame. It is rare that extensions of time are permitted, unless you have good justification. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded five-semester hours of credit.

TEXTBOOKS: There is one (1) required textbook for this course.

Book 1: Computers Information Technology in Perspective: By Larry Long, & Nancy Long. Twelfth Editions Prentice Hall Publishing 2005. ISBN # 0131097237.

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COURSE EXAMINATIONS AND GRADING: During the ten-week study period, two exams (50% each) will be given. I will email the exams to you when you are ready to take them. Usually, the first exam will be around week five and the second one will be around week ten. Only the first ten chapters of your textbook are covered for this course, and the exams will be based on the topics covered in these chapters.

GRADING SCALE: The grading scale for this course is as follows:

90-100%    = A
80-89%      = B
70-79%      = C
Below 70% = Fail

COMMUNICATION: You are encouraged to communicate with me. I prefer communication through e-mail. However, I am also available for conversation by phone if you would like. I have my e-mail address that you can use. Upon registration, you will receive my e-mail address. When e-mailing, always include your name and the course name in your e-mail message to me, as I may not recognize your e-mail name. Once again please do not hesitate to contact me if you should have any questions concerning this course. It is my job to assist you in any manner possible.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1). Gain a knowledge of Computer Information Technology and You.

2). Learn key concepts of the Operating system:

a) Windows Concepts and Terminology.
b) Productivity Software.
c) A Cornucopia of PC Software.
d) Graphics software and Multimedia.

3). Learn how to go online:

a) The Internet.
b) Internet Browser.
c) Internet Resources and Applications.
d) Internet Issues.

4). Understand inside the computer:

a) Digital: The Language of Computers.
b) The PC System Unit.
c) Describing the Processor and its Performance.
d) Processor Design.

5). Recognize the Storage and Input/Output Devices.

a) Magnetic Disk Storage.
b) Optical Laser Discs.
c) Input Devices.
d) Input Device.
e) Output Device.

6). Learn how to Networks and Networking.

a) Our Wired World.
b) Data Communications Hardware.
c) The Data Communications Channel.
d) Networks.
e) Home Networking.

7). It ethics, crime, and privacy.

a) Ethics in information Technology.
b) Workplace Ethics: Healthy Computing.
c) The Privacy of Personal Information.
d) Computer and IT Crime.

8). Understand E-Commerce, Databases, and Security.

a) E-Commerce.
b) Databases: Information Storage and Retrieval.
c) Computer, Internet, and System Security.

9). Gain a knowledge of Information Systems and Emerging Technologies.

a) Leveraging Information Technology as a Competitive Strategy.
b) All About Information and Decision Making.
c) All about Information Systems.
d) The decision Support System and the Executive Information System.
e) Artificial Intelligence.
f) Virtual Reality.

10). Understand Information Systems Development and Programming.

a) The System Life Cycle.
b) System Development Techniques and Concepts.
c) Computer-Aided software Engineering.
d) Prototyping.
e) System Conversion and Implementation.
f) Programming.

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS: There are no written assignments for this course. There is a considerable amount of reading involved in this course, and I would prefer you spend your time with the books learning the material.

EXAMINATIONS: There are two examinations for this course, a mid-term exam and a final exam. The mid-term exam covers the materials in chapters 1-5 of your textbook. The final exam covers the materials in chapters 6-10 of your textbook.

1) The mid-term examination must be taken by the end of the fifth week in the course.
2) The final examination must be taken by the end of the tenth week in the course.

Both exams are programmed and are located in the classroom for this course. The examinations are "open book." You will have one (1) day to complete your exam, once you access it from the classroom. To access the exams, you must send me an email and request to have access to the exam. I will then program your access in. You will receive an email back from me telling you that you are now authorized to go ahead and to access your exam. To access, you will come into the classroom, click on testing, and click on the exam you are taking. You will need your User ID and PASS WORD to access the exam. The exam will appear on your screen. Once you access the exam, you have one day to submit your answers. The program provides me the exact date and time that you accessed the exam. The program also notifies me of the exact date and time that you submitted your answers. Thus, the program is timing you. When you are ready, go back into the classroom and click in your responses and then click submit. Shortly, you will receive the exam in your email box with your computed score. You will also know what questions, if any, that you missed, and what the correct answer is. I also receive a copy of your exam and your score.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: I, Amrik S Sidhu, Ph.D, MBA, BAS. Currently teach undergraduate courses at Breyer State University , & King Edward College of Management & Technology.

I received a Ph.D. (C) status from the Breyer sate University, an M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix and a B.A.S from Open University of British Columbia. I also earned a R.P.A designation from The Society of Professional Accountants of Canada.

INFORMATION: If you have any questions regarding this program, you may contact the instructor at apatax@hotmail.com.

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