MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
Computer Science Dept
Rockville
CS110 Computer Concepts
I.
Instructor Information
Professor:
Phone Number:
e-mail address:
Office:
Office Hours:
II.
General Course Information
Course Title:
Computer Concepts
Semester:
CRN:
Meeting:
Room Number:
Credit Hours:
3 semester hours
Prerequisites:
None. Assessment levels EN101/101A, MA 100, RD 110
Format:
Lecture and class discussion.
Summary of Topics:
An introduction to the scope, significance, history, and social implications
of data processing. Study of programming language hierarchy, elements of a software system and
program implementation. Exposure to hardware concepts including number systems, data representation,
central processor, storage, input/output, and system configurations. There is no detailed study or
implementation of any specific programming language.
III.
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Specific Outcomes
Outcome
1.
Student will be able to describe the scope, significance and history of computing.
2.
Student will be able to describe social implications of computing, including computer security, ethics
and privacy issues.
3.
Student will be able to describe computer systems and their functions.
4.
Student will be able to define various types of software, including operating system, utility programs
and application software
5.
6.
Student will be able to use the number systems, data representation, operating systems and utility
programs and be able to convert from one number system to another.
Student will be able to identify and compare several programming languages currently in use.
7.
Student will be able to use the Internet as a tool.
8.
Student will be able to differentiate between various types of computer careers, certifications and job
responsibilities.
IV.
Text
Discovering Computers Complete, by Shelly Cashman Vermaat
V.
Grading
A.
Requirements
Students must take the final exam, submit homework/classwork assignments and meet attendance
standards in order to receive a passing grade for the course
B.
Course Grade
The final course grade will be determined by the following:
Final exam
30%
Tests and Quizzes
30%
Homework
40%
Total
C.
100%
Standards
Point Average Range
100 - 90
89 - 80
79 - 70
69 - 60
59 - 0
D.
Grade
A
B
C
D
F.
Make-up Policy
There will not be any make-up for missed quizzes or classwork that was missed due
to an unexcused absence.
E.
Late Policy
Homework assignments will normally be due at the beginning of class on the date
specified for submission; late submissions will be penalized 10% for each class session
following the due date and time that the homework is late.
F.
Audit Policy
If sufficient space is available in the classroom, students who wish to audit will be allowed
to enroll for the class or current students may change from credit to audit.
VI.
Classroom Policies
A.
Attendance [and Withdrawal from Class]
Students are expected to arrive on time and attend all class sessions except in the case of
illness or unavoidable circumstances. Unexcused absences in excess of two(2) may result in the student
being dropped from the class. Students wishing to drop the course should obtain the proper paperwork
and process through the Registrar’s Office
B.
Academic Honesty
Homework assignments will be individual efforts. Study groups or other type of assistance
is permitted prior to doing the homework, however, the work must be completed by each person
individually.
Cheating on a test, copying another’s work or allowing your work to be copied, using
unauthorized notes, taking another’s exam or having another take your exam, plagiarizing, or using
another’s work in any way will result in an F for the particular assignment. Repeated infractions will
result in removal from the course.
C.
Classroom Conduct
There will be no private conversations during class. All cell phones and pagers will be
turned off (or set to inaudible).
D.
Support Services
A student who may need an accommodation due to a disability should make an
appointment to see me during my office hours. A letter from Disability Support Services (DSS)
authorizing your accommodations will be needed. The DSS office is located in Room 122 CB and
may be called on (301)279-5058 or TTY (301)294-9672.
There will be tutors available during the semester to assist students having problems. They
are located on the third floor of the Humanities building. I will be available in my office during the
hours stated above to assist students having problems.
Computer labs are available on the third floor of the Humanities Building and the
basement of the Computer Science Building.
E.
Cancellation of Classes
Most area radio stations broadcast information about school closings or delayed openings
beginning around 6 a.m. If the College plans to close early, the radio stations will broadcast that message.
Please listen to the radio rather than call the College. The following stations have agreed to broadcast
College closing information:
WTOP 1500 AM
WFMD 930 AM
WMAL 630 AM
WFRE 99.9 FM
WWDC 101.1 FM
WGAY 99.5 FM
WASH 97.1 FM
WGMS 103.5 FM
WINX 1600 AM
WHUR 96.3 FM
WRC 980 AM
WJFK 106.7 FM
Also TV stations Channels 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 51(cable ready 3) will make announcements. You can also
check on the Internet at montgomerycollege.edu or MCAlert.
VII.
General
Students should refer to the 2011-2012 Student Handbook for the official wording of all
academic, classroom, and collegewide policies.
There will be no food or drink at the workstations in the labs.
Students are responsible for reading the assigned chapter for each lesson prior to coming to class
and for making up any material covered during missed classes.
Quizzes will be unannounced and there will be no make-up tests given except in the event of
illness or emergency. You must notify me before the time of the scheduled class if you will miss the
class and present a valid excuse when you return to class. Tests will be announced in advance.
Homework assignments will be individual efforts and are due at the beginning of class on the
due dates.
VIII. Emergency Evacuation
The Montgomery College Office of Safety and Security is committed to protecting the lives and health of
the members of the College community. To this end, an “Emergency Response System” was developed
and implemented to address emergency situations that may occur on each of the College’s three
campuses, as well as its off-campus locations. In the event of an emergency that may require an
evacuation of a building or buildings, it is imperative that all members of the College community
familiarize themselves with the location of exits within each of the buildings they may happen to be in
during the course of any given day. If a building is evacuated, members of the College community should
proceed to an “Emergency Evacuation Assembly Area.” The location of “Emergency Evacuation
Assembly Areas” for each building are posted conspicuously beside all exits and other high-travel areas;
please take just a few moments to read and note the location of the “Emergency Evacuation Assembly
Area(s) for the building(s) which you may be in. If you have any questions regarding the location of
“Emergency Evacuation Assembly Areas” on this campus, or any other College location, contact the
Campus Office of Safety and Security, or the Site Emergency Coordinator/Building Manager at an offcampus location.
IX.
Course Schedule