CS 10001 Computer Literacy (section 005) - Spring 2008

Section 005	Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 - 6:45 pm, MSB 115 and MSB 139
Instructor	Wittaya Chantamas
Office	MSB 357, Telephone: (330) 672-2074
Email	wchantam@kent.edu
URL	http://www.cs.kent.edu/~wchantam/CS10001
Office Hour	Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-5:15pm, 6:45-7:30pm, and by appointment

Syllabus

Chapter 1: Why Computers Matter To You
- Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Computer
Chapter 2: Looking at Computers
- Port Tour: How do I Hook it Up?
Technology in Focus 1: Careers in IT
Chapter 3: Using the Internet
- Connecting to the Internet
Chapter 4: Application Software
- Creating Web Queries with Excel 2007
Technology in Focus 2: Digital Entertainment
Chapter 5: Using System Software
- File Management
Chapter 6: Understanding and Assessing Hardware
- Hard Disk Anatomy Interactive
Technology in Focus 3: Computing Alternatives
Chapter 7: Networking and Security
- Installing a Home Network
Chapter 8: Mobile Computing
- Tablet and Notebook Tour
Technology in Focus 4: Protecting Your Computer and Backing up Your Data
Chapter 9: System Hardware
- Memory Hierarchy Interactive
Chapter 10: Software Programming
- Programming for End Users: Macros
Chapter 11: Databases and Information Systems
- Collect data in Access 2007 by using e-mail
Chapter 12: Networking and Security
- A Day in the Life of a Network Technician
Chapter 13: The Internet
- The History of the Personal Computer
Technology in Focus 5: The History of Computers

1st Midterm (Chapter 1-5, 02/19/2008)

2nd Midterm (Chapter 6-10, 04/03/2008)
- Study Guide
- Exam Summary
Final Exam (Comprehensive, 05/06/2008)
- Study Guide
- Exam Summary *New*
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If you have any questions, please email me at wchantam@kent.edu.

Last Update: 05/20/2008