Syllabus: CSCI 1100 - Applied Computing

Catalog description: This course covers applied topics in computing which will serve as tools for presentations, web development, and knowledge of basic operating systems. Topics include using PowerPoint, understanding and using email, remote file transfer and remote login using Secure Shell, building Websites using tools such as XHTML & Java Scripting, Windows basics, and Linux basics.

Course Outline
Week 1 – Electronic communication (email, webmail, discussion forums, Instant Messaging, blogging, texting)
Week 2 – Overview of Computer Science (major disciplines within computer science)
Week 3 – Programming language fundamentals (data types and variables, repetition, functions)
Week 4 – Productivity tools (code repositories, IDEs)
Week 5 – Networking Basics
Week 6 – Building websites, remote file transfer (HTML, FTP)
Week 7 – Operating Systems Fundamentals, remote login (Unix Basics)
Week 8 – Overview of Databases
Week 9 - Shell scripting
Week 10 – Game Terminology & Genres
Week 11 – Game Analysis (Plot & Playability)
Week 12&13 – Game Engines (development)
Week 14 – Human-Computer Interaction (interaction techniques, interface design)
Week 15 – Social Issues (Ethics, Addictions, Social Impact of Computing)

Course Materials
No textbook required. We'll use various online resources.

Course Outcomes:
Students are expected to obtain a developing level of mastery of programming logic and algorithmic principles.  Students will demonstrate an emerging level of knowledge of the fields of computer science, including fundamental concepts in operating systems, internet-aware applications, and programming and multimedia.  Students should show potential to perform independently on programming assignments. 

Collaboration: Collaboration is prohibited on assignments, exams, tests, and quizzes in this course, unless explicitly specified by the course instructor.

Assessment: You will have numerous opportunities to practice and demonstrate mastery of the materials covered in this course. It is up to you to keep current on all readings and assignments (including in-class announcements). Your instructor will provide you with the course assessment details.

Makeup Policy: If you are forced to miss one of the quizzes, exams, or tests because of illnesss or other catastrophy, you must notify the instructor in advance. Before a makeup is given, you must supply written evidence (e.g., a note from a physician or hospital) that you were unable to take the quizze/exam/test at the original time. Without such evidence, you may receive a score of zero for the quiz/exam/test. Seating charts may be used for the quizzes/exams/tests, and may change from one event to the next. No makeup is allowed for labs, assignments, projects, and bonuses.

Grading will be based upon your assessment scores using the following scale:

Grade	Range
A	>= 90%
B	80% - 89%
C	70% - 79%
D	60% - 69%
F	< 60%

Attendance Policy Daily attendance is strongly encouraged. Any student missing a lesson is responsible for any material assigned or covered in class during his/her absence

Late Work Policy Each assignment/homework/project is due at the beginning of the class on the assigned date. Assignments turned in after the beginning of the class will be considered late. Late submission penalty is 20% and the assignment must be turned in by the start of the first class after the due date. No assignments will be accepted after that class. It takes about 7-10 days before your work is returned. If more time is needed, you will be notified.

Classroom Etiquette: Cellular phones must be turned off during class. Please do not arrive late, leave early, or go in and out of class, since this behavior is very distracting.

Words of Wisdom (TAKE THIS PART SERIOUSLY!)

• If a class is to be canceled or delayed, you will be notified you via e-mail as soon as possible. Any missed class topics will be covered during the following class.

• Start assignments early. This way, you can ask questions and clarify things that are confusing. Be sure to take a look at the homework when you receive it and not an hour before it is to be turned in!

• Your grade in this course is determined completely on performance, not on effort. If you cannot keep up with the pace of this class, please talk with your professor as soon as possible.

Academic Misconduct
If a student is found obtaining or granting inappropriate help in this course on any assignment (test, quiz, exam, homework, etc.) he will receive an F in the course. The offense will go on permanent record with the university. If this is not the student's first academic misconduct offense at CCSU, he will be recommended for expulsion from the university. This is in full accord with CCSU's policy, and we encourage you to read and review the university's policy in your student handbook.

ITP Choice Information
Beginning Fall Semester 2001, all students at CCSU are required to state that they have on-demand access to a notebook computer that meets the recommended hardware/software specifications that have been established by Clayton State faculty. Academic penalties may be incurred for not meeting this requirement. See http://itpchoice.clayton.edu for more information.

Disability Services
Students with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations need to register with Disability Services (DS) in order to obtain their accommodations. You can contact them at 678-466-5445 or E-mail at disabilityservices@clayton.edu . If you are already registered with DS and are seeking accommodations for this course, please make an appointment with me to discuss your specific accommodation needs for this course and give me your accommodations letter.