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CS/CIT105P - Foundations of Computing and Problem Solving (4)

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CS/CIT105P - Foundations of Computing and Problem Solving (4)

• This page will list all the assignments for the class, their descriptions, links to tutorials for more info, and links to the lecture notes (see below).
  • The links that are BOLDED are links to the actual descriptions of the assignments, and step-by-step instructions on completing the assignments.
  • The links that are NOT BOLDED are links to hints, tips, and tutorials on how to use the software used in the assignments.
  • The Intro page will give you a background of the class, its history, and help you get started on what to expect for the class: Introduction
  • (For those who are detail-oriented: See Lessons page for more detail and for Lecture Notes. Others may find this detail approach confusing, so, use at your own discretion.)
• Attendence
  • You will receive points for attending the mandatory Organizational Meeting meeting, (or for the substitute meeting). The initial meeting is most important to get you started with the course. ( RH 314).
• Introductory Assignment:
  • Activate UMKC Email Account and Email Instructor UserID (Extra Credit)
    • Include your full name, your UMKC User ID/SSO/Email address, and any other email address you might be using for the semester.
    • (NOTE: If you are a Incomplete "carry-over" student, be sure to ask for your Quiz Password, if you have not yet received it.)
  • To receive Extra Credit for the Email, write a short Bio, include the following Info:
    • A short introduction, just a few sentences, telling a bit about yourself: Your major, your work, your family, your goals for the class, your plans for degree program for the future, what you hope to do after graduation, etc.
• Lab Assignments (10%):
  • Internet Assignment
    • Tips on searching the Internet
    • HW: Internet Assignment
    • Remember: To submit your answers for the Internet assignment type (or cut and paste) your answers into an email message, or into a Microsoft Word document and submit the file via email attachment. Note, all documents you submit must be in Microsoft Office format (95/97/2000 is fine).
  • Word Processing
    • The word processor we will use this semester is Microsoft Word. Since this is the only word processor I have access to all word processing documents you submit must be in Microsoft Word. In class we will discuss basic concepts of word processing and some of the subtile issues with Microsoft Word.
    • Click here for detailed online lessons for learning about Microsoft Word.
    • (The online learning material is from another course. You are only responsible for the assignments mentioned here.)
    • HW: Word Processing Assignment
      • WP1
      • WP0 (Practice) (Extra Credit)
      • Alternative Extra Credit: Full Resume or CV.
  • Spreadsheet
    • The spreadsheet program we will use this semester is Microsoft Excel. Since this is the only spreadsheet program I have access to all spreadsheet documents you submit must be in Microsoft Excel. In class we will discuss basic concepts of spreadsheets and some of the subtile issues with Microsoft Excel.
    • Click here for detailed online lessons for learning about Microsoft Excel.
    • (Again, the online learning material is from another course. You are only responsible for the assignments mentioned here.)
    • HW: Spreadsheet practice problem This is an optional exercise and need not be graded. You may find it helpful when estimating your grade. If you do decide to turn it in, it will count as Extra Credit. (Remember that formulas are the most important thing in a spreadsheet.)
      • SS0 (Practice) (Extra Credit)
    • There are two spreadsheet assignments which will be graded. (Remember that the formulas are the most important thing in a spreadsheet.)
      • HW: Spreadsheet Assignment I
      • HW: Spreadsheet Assignment II
      • SS1
      • SS2
  • PowerPoint
    • Power Point - Click here for online resources for learning about Power Point.
    • (Again, the online learning material is from another course. You are only responsible for the assignments mentioned here.)
    • HW: Power Point Assignment
    • PPt
  • Access DataBase
    • There are online resources for learning about Microsoft Access that are recommended for reading.
    • (Again, the online learning material is from another course. You are only responsible for the assignments mentioned here.)
    • HW: Database Assignment I - Creating tables.
    • HW: Database Assignment II - Query
    • HW: Database Assignment III - Report and Form
      • DB1
      • DB2
      • DB3
  • Buying PC (Your Own PC Wishlist)
    • HW: Buying a personal computer
  • Integration
    • Drawing concepts
    • HW: Integration - This assignment give you practice with drawing and merging the contents of a spreadsheet with a word processing document.
• Project (10%)
  • You propose the topic of your project. The only requirements are that it be (1) technical, (2) related to computers or technology or software, and (3) challenging to you. You will also want to pick something that is interesting to you. The content is your choice, and does not have to be related to technology if you use a software tool to create the project. Don't worry about the size and level of difficulty. Any project idea you have can be scaled to fit the expectations of the assignment.
  • Many people choose to create a Power Point project. If you choose to use Power Point, be sure to review the Power Point assignment link for guidelines.
    • HW: Power Point Assignment
• Quizzes (80%)
  • Current Students will have a quiz for each chapter, containing 80 questions distributed over the various chapters in the textbook.
  • Current Students can find Quizzes on the Blackboard Course Content link.
  • Current Students can find Grades on the Blackboard My Grades Link, or under the Tools link.
  • NOTE:
  • From Aug. 17, 2007 on: There is a Quiz for each chapter, but still only 80 questions. See the Course Content link on Blackboards left navigation bar for Quizzes, and the Tools link for your Grades.
    • For the 2008 Version of Discovering Computers, the Quizzes look like this:
    • Quiz1: History of Computers (Ch.1, 10 Qs);
    • Quiz2: History of Internet (Ch.2, 10 Qs);
    • Quiz3: Application Software (Ch.3, 5 Qs);
    • Quiz4: System Unit (Ch.4, 5 Qs);
    • Quiz5: Input (Ch.5, 5 Qs);
    • Quiz6: Output (Ch.6, 5 Qs);
    • Quiz7: Storage (Ch.7, 5 Qs);
    • Quiz8: Operating Systems (Ch.8, 5 Qs);
    • Quiz9: Communications & Networks (Ch.9, 5 Qs);
    • Quiz10: Database Management (Ch.10, 5 Qs);
    • Quiz11: Computer Security, Ethics, and Privacy (Ch.11, 5 Qs);
    • Quiz12: Information System Development (Ch.12, 5 Qs);
    • Quiz13: Programming Languages & Program Development (Ch.13, 3 Qs);
    • Quiz14: Enterprise Computing (Ch.14, 2 Qs);
    • Quiz15: Computer Careers & Certification (Ch.15, 5 Qs);
    • The 80 Questions will be distributed over the 15 Chapters. There will be 2-10 questions (from the corresponding chapter) for each Quiz.
• For prior to Aug. 17, 2007, the Quizzes will have the following format Quiz1: History of Computers (Ch.1); Quiz2: History of Internet (Ch.2-3); Quiz3: Hardware/Software (Ch.4-5-6); Quiz4: Storage (Ch.7); Quiz5: Operating System (Ch.8); Quiz6: Communications & Networks (Ch.9); Quiz7: Computers & Work (Ch.10); Quiz8: Computers & Society (Ch.11);
• Students finishing an Incomplete will need a Quiz password.
• Students finishing an Incomplete can also click the My-Progress link for information on Quizzes and for Grades.
• Extra Credit Project available for those interested. Extra Credit points will also be given for attending the Organizational /Orientation Meeting. Another Extra Credit option is to submit a full Resume or CV, with appropriate formatting.
• Note, all documents you submit must be in Microsoft Office format (95/97/2000/XP/2007 are fine).
• To Turn In Homework: Homework Assignments can be sent via an email attachment (see instructions on Email HW Page), or by linking the docs to a Web page and submitting the Web page URL via email.
• The text for this class is the Shelly, et. al., Discovering Computers text book. For more info on the textbooks, see the Syllabus page.