This course introduces students to the basic
concepts of systems analysis and design as applicable to developing computer
systems. Students also work to develop
the concepts and skills to use application packages for web page and
presentation development. Students then
apply their skills to the development of a major project involving their field
of study. Students continue to acquire
the intellectual knowledge as well as the concepts, skills, and capabilities
essential to a deep understanding of information technology. This course is the capstone of three courses
needed to fulfill this objective.
This is the third or capstone
course in the three course Information Technology Fluency certificate. The goal
of this course is to allow students to develop fluency in information
technology and allow them to successfully apply this fluency to their
professional and personal lives. The courses will cover the intellectual
capabilities, information technology concepts and information technology skills
as laid out in the Being Fluent with Information Technology guidelines.
This certificate provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in
computers that is beyond the literacy level but is still not the intensity
required to be a computer major. This certificate follows the national
guidelines developed by the Computer Science and Telecommunications Board of
the National Research Council and their goal to "address what everyone
needs to know and understand about information technology".
Fluency with Information
Technology
by Larry Snyder
ISBN 0-201-75491-6
Addison Wesley
There will be a lot of
reading, homework assignments, researching for information and projects.
Scheduling information about assignments, projects and exams will be kept on
the Web site. Students are responsible for checking the schedule and doing the
assigned work.
Grading:
Assignments
and programs are graded using either number grades or letter grades based on
the following (A=90-100), B=(80-89), C=(70-79), D=(60-69), F=below 60). The
students grade for the course will use the same scale and will be based on the
percentages explained in the grading section. Plus and minus grades will be
given.
Many of the assignments in this class are open ended - the grading will be
based on how well the project demonstrates mastery of the material. Students
who do a minimum of work will be graded accordingly. Resubmission is allowed on
open-ended projects to improve grades.
Note: Non open-ended assignments that are completed accurately, with no errors,
according to the parameters of the assignment will be graded as A. To achieve
an A+, students must have done sufficient extra work in design or
implementation that makes the assignment standout. In doing assignments,
students must do their own work. Relying too heavily on my examples or working
too closely with someone else will be penalized.
The course is being taught as
a distance learning course. The student is responsible for keeping up to date
with assignments, studying notes and presentations and finding additional
tutorials and resources to support their learning.
This SYLLABUS is not to be construed as a CONTRACT in any way, shape, manner or
form. This SYLLABUS is a SUGGESTED course OUTLINE and will be GENERALLY
followed, subject to change according to the INSTRUCTOR'S discretion and needs.
Academic FLEXIBILITY is important!
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