Syllabus

Course Description & Purpose

Learn to use common computer applications (e.g. word processing, and presentation, spreadsheets, databases, Web authoring, search engines), and also discuss social and ethical issues related to computing and telecommunications.

Gen Ed Learning Information Literacy

Goals and Quantitative Reasoning

Distribution

Requirements

Course Learning Goals

• To obtain a rudimentary understanding of how computers work

• To obtain a basic competency in their most common applications

• To obtain basic information literacy

Prerequisite None

Text New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2018 Introductory, 20th ed. by June Jamrich Parsons, Cengage, 2018.

Topics Digital Basics

Digital Audio Basics

Basics of Digital Graphics

Digital Video Basics

Digital Device Basics

An Introduction to Networks

The Internet

World Wide Web

Software

Digital Security

Information Citations

Literacy Topics Evaluating Sources

Information Finding Resources

Applications G-Suite which includes Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Sites

Assignments

The assignments this fall will require students to use Web browsers, such as Google Chrome, Firefox and MS Internet Explorer, as well as other online applications. Students will also need accessories such as NotePad or any similar text editor. The online applications are available through your Adelphi Gmail account. Your personal computers running Windows will have at least one Web browser installed on it. The computers on campus will also have this software. If you are using a MacIntosh computer, check with the University Desk (516-877-3340) if you need help identifying the browser and/or text editor on your computer.

One should expect to spend approximately 3 hours outside class working on assignments for this class.

Grading

Discussion forum entries and most regular assignments are graded on a basis of √+ (exceeds assignment specifications, counted as 10 out of 10), √ (meets assignment specifications, counted as 9 out of 10), and √- (is deficient and counted as 7 out of 10). Work with grades of √- can be resubmitted for regrading within two days, excluding Saturday and Sunday).

Course projects will be graded on a percentage basis.

The final average will be weighted (based on the following ratio:

Assignments 10%

Discussion Forum Entries 20%

Lecture Exams 20%

Google Apps Exam 10%

HTML Exam 10%

Term Projects 30%

The final average will translate to a letter grade according to the following table:

Final Average

Course Grade

A 90 – 100

A- 87.5 – 89.9

B+ 83.3 – 87.4

B 80.0 – 83.2

B- 77.5 – 79.9

C+ 73.3 – 77.4

C 70.0 – 73.2

C- 67.5 – 69.9

D+ 63.3 – 67.4

D 60.0 – 63.2

F 0.0 – 59.9

Attendance The following is the Adelphi University General Attendance Policy:

Only students who are registered for courses, and whose name appears on the Official Class Roster may attend courses at the University. Adelphi students make a commitment to be active participants in their educational program; class attendance is an integral part of this commitment. Attendance requirements for each course will be announced by the faculty member at the beginning of each term. Students are expected to be present promptly at the beginning of each class period, unless prevented by illness or by other compelling cause. In the event of such absence, students may request that faculty members be notified by the Office of Academic Services and Retention. Students are responsible for completing course work missed through absences.

The expectation is that students will be active daily in the various activities of the course during the week. Lectures will be available as one or more videos on Moodle which you are expected to view and take the exams for it. Each lecture exam will be available at any time between 11:00AM and 11:59PM. You will have 20 minutes to complete the 10 questions; if you start the exam after 11:39PM, you will not get the full 20 minutes. After each video, you will be required to make an entry in the discussion forum for the lecture. There will be a question to answer. The Forum will close on its due date by 10:00PM. There will be “hands-on” work throughout the session. Shorter assignments will be due the day after they are assigned. The due dates for major projects will be posted.

Failure to submit these on time (without contacting me in advance for an extension AND being granted that extension) will result in a zero for the assignment,

Students with Disabilities

If you have a disability that may significantly impact your ability to carry out assigned coursework, please contact the Student Access Office (SAO) at 516-877-3806 or send an email to sao@adelphi.edu. The staff will review your concerns and determine, with you, appropriate and necessary accommodations. Please allow for a reasonable time frame for requesting ASL Interpreters or Transcription Services.

Student Counseling Center

The Student Counseling Center (SCC) provides confidential and professional mental health counseling services, resources, and referrals to support the academic and personal success, health, and well-being of Adelphi students without additional charge. Counselors are available to help students cope with a variety of stressors and personal issues that may interfere with their academic and personal experiences. The Center also supports students who may be feeling suicidal or in crisis. To schedule an appointment, please call (516) 877-3646, email scc@adelphi.edu or stop by the SCC. If you need immediate assistance, walk-in services are available during the fall and spring semesters Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-7:00pm; Friday 8:30am-4:00pm. Additional information can also be found by visiting https://scc.adelphi.edu.

Need support when the SCC is not available? For 24/7 emergency counseling, referral, or assistance, please contact:

Long Island Crisis Center (516) 679-1111

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line: Text 741741

Adelphi Office of Public Safety:

Off campus: (516) 877-3511

On campus: Extension 5 on any campus phone

911 (for immediate health-related emergency)

Honor Code

Students enrolled in this course are expected to abide by the Adelphi University Honor Code. The purpose of the Honor Code is to protect the academic integrity of the University by encouraging consistent ethical behavior in assigned coursework by students. Following is excerpted from the Student Honor Code:

The code of academic honesty prohibits behavior, which can broadly be described as lying, cheating, or stealing. Violations of the code of academic honesty will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Fabricating data or citations

Collaborating in areas prohibited by the professor

Unauthorized multiple submission of work

Sabotage of others’ work, including library vandalism or manipulation

Plagiarism: presenting any work as one’s own that is not one’s own

The creation of unfair advantage

The facilitation of dishonesty

Tampering with or falsifying records

Cheating on examinations through the use of written materials or giving or receiving help in any form during the exam, including talking, signals, electronic devices, etc.

Student Course During the last two weeks of the class, you will receive notification, via

Evaluations mail and eCampus, that the course evaluation is available for your input

electronically. Availability will end at the start of the final examination period. Your feedback is valuable and I encourage you to respond. Please be assured that your responses are anonymous and the results will not be available to the instructor until after the end of the semester and therefore after course grades have been submitted.