CS101 Computers: Applications and Implications

General Information | Class Information | Course Objectives
Recitation Calendar | Lecture Calendar | Course Grades

Academic Dishonesty Policy

Lecture: MWF 12:00 – 12:50 (CRN 10518)

Classroom: WNGR 151
Final Exam: Wednesday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. in WNGR 151

Books:
Lecture textbook: Computer Confluence, by George Beekman and Michael J. Quinn (includes CD-ROM)

Reserved Material:
Two copies of the text are available at the circulation desk in the Valley Library for two-hour check out. Ask for the materials by course number (CS101) or library call number, VR205.

Also available: text web site, where you will find an interactive study guide, downloadable supplements, online end-of-chapter materials, the latest trends and hot topics in information technology, and so much more. We are using the Complete, Seventh Edition of the text.

Recitation:
There are many recitation sections available. For detailed information on recitation sections and availability, you can look up CS101 sections at the OSU Schedule of Courses website.

Recitation Information/Lab Activities:
During lab sessions you will be working on activities. Follow the instructions for submitting activities carefully. Make sure you keep a copy of the files you create in the provided memory (user’s storage space).

Suggestion (highly recommended): Read and begin (if possible) activities before coming to recitation.

Hands-On (Recitations):
The foundation of your hands-on work will center around the following:

  1. Netscape is a Web browser that simplifies Internet navigation.
  2. Microsoft Office is an integrated software application that will introduce you to the fundamentals of word processing with Word, spreadsheets with Excel, and presentation with PowerPoint presentation applications. 
  3. Photoshop a photo manipulation software. 

Take the opportunity to try a variety of features when working on your recitation projects.

Grading:

3 Midterms and a Final @ 100 pts each

(lowest score dropped)

300 pts

10 activities @ 10 pts each
 2 projects @ 20 pts each

140 pts

3 Quizzes @ 20 pts each

60 pts

Total possible points

500 pts

Grading Scale:
450 - 500 = A
435 - 449 = A-
420 - 434 = B+
400 - 419 = B
385 - 399 = B-
370 - 384 = C+
350 - 369 = C
335 – 349 = C-
300 - 334 = D
299 and below = F

If you are satisfied with your grade from the work you accomplished during the term, you can choose to skip the final exam. No make up exams will be given, no exceptions. This allows you to miss a test during the term and still do well in the class. If you miss a midterm, you are required to take the final.

Help:
Computer labs are staffed by paid consultants and lab assistants who can answer many of your questions. Lab personnel are explicitly instructed not to help students who expect the lab personnel to do the assignment.

If you need more help than the lab personnel are able to give, try to schedule your study time in labs when one of the CS 101 TAs is holding office hours there. Working in groups with your classmates is encouraged. However, there's a clear line between asking another student to explain a concept and copying that student's work and turning it in as your own.

As a courtesy to other students and the instructor, please leave your cell phones and pagers OFF while you are in the classroom.