CS/IFSY 101 is a basic introduction to computer theory with an emphasis upon the uses of computer technology. Topic categories include Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications and Living Online. Computing Fundamentals covers hardware, software and operating systems. Key Applications include MS Word, Excel PowerPoint and Access. Living Online covers networks, the Internet, e-mail and the impact of computers on society. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be prepared to achieve the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3), an international standard for computer literacy.

• Parsons, J. J. & Oja, D. (2005). Practical Computer Literacy [With Accompanying CD]. Boston: Course Technology of Thomson Learning. ISBN: 0-619-21389-2.

• All assignment are posted on this Syllabus. Upload your files (Tracking files and Project files) to the Digital Dropbox on Blackboard.
• Late assignments will be accepted up to one week after they were due, but late assignment grades will be reduced by 10%.
• Students may NOT collaborate on the Final Project. Discovery of collaboration on the Final Project will result in discipline according to the principles described in Mount St. Mary's Undergraduate Catalog.
• Students may work ahead. Any homework assignments or the completed Final Project may be uploaded ahead of time. However, once an assignment or the Final Project has been uploaded, it may not be resubmitted.
• Students should not hesitate to contact Professor Yelovich via telephone or email for help or tutoring.
• See the following FAQs for additional information.

• How will my grade be calculated?
   
• How do I take the Quick Checks and Section Exams?
   
• How do I set up and submit my TRACKING.TRK file to report quiz and exam results?
   
• What are the textbook homework assignments (Projects) for this course, and how do I submit them?
   
• How do I prepare and submit my Final Project?
   
• How do I prepare for the Final Exam; and, where and when do I take it?
   
• How do I compress my tracking file and my project files into one compressed file?
   
• How do I upload my compressed files on the Portal?
   
• How does this course prepare me for IC3 certification?
   
• What are the goals of the undergraduate program at the Mount that this course addresses?
   
• What are the goals of the Information Systems Major at the Mount that this course addresses?
   
• What are the departmental learning objects that this course meets?
   
• What principles of academic integrity will be enforced in this course?

• Distribution of Total Requirements 

  • Final Project	640 points, (50 % of grade)
    Final Exam	320 points, (25 % of grade)
    Quick Checks and Exams (By means of the tracking file)	160 points, (12. 5 % of grade)
    Textbook Projects (Section IV of the text)	160 points, (12. 5 % of grade)
    Total	1280  points, (100 % of grade)

• Calculation of Letter Grade
   

  • A  = 93 – 100 %

    A- = 90 – 92 %

    B+ = 88 – 89 %

    B   = 83 – 87 %

    B- = 80 – 82 %

    C+ = 78 – 79 %

    C   = 73 – 77 %

    C- = 70 – 72 %

    D+ = 68 – 69 %

    D   = 63 – 68 %

    D- = 60 – 62 %

    F   =   0 – 59 %

© 2007 Bruce Yelovich