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Brock University - APCO 1P01 - Fluency with Technology - Winter 2012-13
Instructor: Earl Foxwell email: efoxwell@brocku.ca
Course Coordinator: Maryam Baniasadi (maryam_baniasadi@hotmail.com)
Classes: Tuesdays 19:00-22:00 TH247
This course introduces the basic concepts and terminology of computing. Its content is aimed at students with little or no computing experience. The major focus is upon fluency with current information technology. Lectures will cover computer fundamentals for computer hardware, software, and networks.
The applied component will concentrate on Microsoft Excel and web page creation.
Course Materials:
Textbook: Computer Concepts 2012 Introductory, Parsons, Oja, Thomson Course Technology
HTML and CSS Introductory (6th Edition), Carey, Thomson Course Technology
Evaluation:
Labs (4):
Midterm:
Final Exam:
20%
30%
50%
Note: A final grade of at least 40% is required for the final exam in order to receive credit for the course.
The midterm will be Tuesday, February 12th, at 19:00 (7pm), during regular lecture time.
Subject Overview:
Computers and digital basics
Computer hardware
Software
Networking, the internet, and security
Microsoft Office
HTML and CSS
Additional Notes:
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Inquiries about course content should be directed to the course coordinator, Maryam Baniasadi.
Questions about lab content should be directed to your lab supervisor, or Ms. Baniasadi. However, all students are welcome to contact the course instructor, in office hours or via email, for any reason. Please include “APCO 1P01” in the subject line of all emails.
Laboratory exercises and procedures will be posted on the course website.
All official correspondence for this course will be sent to your Brock email address. Please check this account regularly.
Please read the department's policy on medical notes on the COSC home page. Other reasons may be used for granting extensions or other accommodations, at the instructor's discretion, but only if the instructor is
Instructor: Earl Foxwell email: efoxwell@brocku.ca
Course Coordinator: Maryam Baniasadi (maryam_baniasadi@hotmail.com)
Classes: Tuesdays 19:00-22:00 TH247
This course introduces the basic concepts and terminology of computing. Its content is aimed at students with little or no computing experience. The major focus is upon fluency with current information technology. Lectures will cover computer fundamentals for computer hardware, software, and networks.
The applied component will concentrate on Microsoft Excel and web page creation.
Course Materials:
Textbook: Computer Concepts 2012 Introductory, Parsons, Oja, Thomson Course Technology
HTML and CSS Introductory (6th Edition), Carey, Thomson Course Technology
Evaluation:
Labs (4):
Midterm:
Final Exam:
20%
30%
50%
Note: A final grade of at least 40% is required for the final exam in order to receive credit for the course.
The midterm will be Tuesday, February 12th, at 19:00 (7pm), during regular lecture time.
Subject Overview:
Computers and digital basics
Computer hardware
Software
Networking, the internet, and security
Microsoft Office
HTML and CSS
Additional Notes:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Inquiries about course content should be directed to the course coordinator, Maryam Baniasadi.
Questions about lab content should be directed to your lab supervisor, or Ms. Baniasadi. However, all students are welcome to contact the course instructor, in office hours or via email, for any reason. Please include “APCO 1P01” in the subject line of all emails.
Laboratory exercises and procedures will be posted on the course website.
All official correspondence for this course will be sent to your Brock email address. Please check this account regularly.
Please read the department's policy on medical notes on the COSC home page. Other reasons may be used for granting extensions or other accommodations, at the instructor's discretion, but only if the instructor is