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PtA CS105P
(Note, notes are good for the entire week of the date. Also note that the portion of this lesson page beyond the current week is tentative. For example, you can't be sure the notes for a date of a particular week are accurate and final until that date.)

First day agenda:

  • Administrative Issues
  • Review Syllabus
  • Introduction to CS105P/CS106P Class and Website
  • Exchange handout (if needed), UMKC Email Accounts and UserIDs (http://www.umkc.edu/exchange/)
  • Special lab: Computer Skills 101. If you have little or no experience using computers (or the IBM PC) this lab is for you. If it has been a few years since you have used an IBM PC you may also want to attend to refresh your skills.

The first topics we will discuss are basic computer components (hardware and software) and Internet concepts and skills.

At the first part of the semester we will focus almost exclusively on technical issues (CS105). As the semester progresses we will increasingly shift our focus to non-technical issues (CS106).

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Assignment:

  • In Discovering Computers, read: chapters 1-4 (Internet/hardware/software)
  • Activate your Exchange email account

Some of the labs that offer help with information about or activating your Exchange email account are:

  • the basement of Cockefair Hall, or
  • 3rd floor library, or
  • basement of the Student Center, or
  • room 110 at the Block School.
CS106P
  • Review Syllabus

Assignment:

None. During the first two or three weeks of class we will focus on CS105 concepts and skills. This will provide you with some of the technical background that will be helpful as we discuss non-technical related issues.

PtB CS105P

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).

CS106P
Assignment:
  • In Blaase read preface, pages 2-15 and chapter 2.
  • In Discovering Computers browse 1.48-1.59 (History of computing)
PtC CS105P

Assignment:

  • Continue reading assignment for Discovering Computers.
  • 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.
  • If you are ready you can start on the first HW: Word Processing Assignment.
  • HW: Word Processing Assignment
CS106P
Assignment:
  • (No new reading assignment. See last week's assignment.)
  • Hopper Video Notes, Video: Hopper
PtD CS105P
  • Classroom demo of a computer
  • quiz topics to review
  • Go over chapter 4, Components of a computer
  • Word Processing Skills Competition - If we have time in lab and there is interest we will go over these questions. You aren't required to answer these questions, but similar questions may show up on a quiz.
  • CS105 Quiz #1

Assignment:

  • Read chapter 5 in Discovering Computers (Input)
  • Read 3.12-3.14 in Discovering Computers (spreadsheets)
CS106P
  • History of Computing
  • Introduction to CS106

Assignment:

  • Submit proposal ideas for your CS106 project.
  • Our next topic will be privacy.
  • Here are some online notes on the topic of privacy
  • Also of interest concerning privacy, Current Issues: Health and Biotechnology
  • Many of or discussions will involve legal questions. Here is a good resource for finding documents concerning legal issues related to cyberspace. Here is another excellent resource.
  • For more information on Patriot Act, check out the following links:
    • ACLU homepage here
    • ACLU Patriot Act page with lots of related resources here
    • ACLU Patriot Act Factsheet here
    • ACLU Patriot Act II Factsheet here
    • ACLU Patriot Act Section 215 Privacy & Technology: Wiretaps & Surveillance FAQ
  • Read lecture notes on the value of privacy
  • In Discovering Computers read chapter 12 (Security and Privacy)
  • In Blaase read chapter 2 (The chapter is on privacy.)
PtE CS105P
  • Any questions about word processing skills competition mentioned last week?
  • Discuss chapter 5 (input)
  • Introduction to spreadsheets. Here are some online resources for learning about spreadsheets
  • Using spreadsheets for what-if analysis
  • Spreadsheet Learning Objectives

Assignment:

  • Read chapter 6 in Discovering Computers (output)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • There are two spreadsheet assignments which will be graded:
CS106P
  • Start Privacy Discussion, Chapter 2 in Blaase
  • Watch Film in class. List of relevant films and Reaction Paper description.

Assignment:

  • Read Lecture Notes: "Why is privacy important in ordinary situations?"
  • Read chapter 3 in Baase. (wiretapping and encryption)
  • Think about the topic for your Reaction Paper. Description of Reaction Paper and relevant films.
PtF CS105P
  • Discuss chapter 6 (output)
  • More discussion of spreadsheets:  relative and absolute references, formulas, using functions

Assignment:

  • Read chapter 7 in Discovering Computers (Storage)
  • HW: Power Point Assignment
  • 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.)
  • Finalize your project plan. Your proposal should be typed (Microsoft Word format). It should include your purpose for selecting the project you did, and an outline of what you hope to accomplish. Your outline should be such that you can identify 2 or 3 checkpoints. At each checkpoint we can discuss your progress and consider any adjustments that should be made in your project.
CS106P
  • Discuss value of privacy Lecture Notes. "Why is privacy important in ordinary situations?"
  • Chapter 3 in Baase, privacy, wiretapping and encryption.
  • Digital Signatures
  • Identity Theft
  • Online notes on privacy.
  • Conclude privacy discussion

Assignment:

  • Read chapter 5 in Baase. We will skip chapter 4. The next topic will be intellectual property issues.
  • Any volunteers to test message encryption in Outlook?
PtG CS105P
  • Chapter 7 (storage)
  • Spreadsheet Assignment 1 and 2 due. Any final questions that might have come up while doing the assignment?
  • Review for quiz, Topics for Quiz-2
  • Introduction to databases

Assignment:

CS106P
  • Privacy in communications.
  • CS106 Quiz #1

Assignment:

  • (No new assignment, Next week we will start chapter 5, intellectual property.)
PtH CS105P
  • Chapter 8 (Operating Systems)
  • Lab: Using Access demo

Assignment:

CS106P

Assignment:

PtI CS105P
  • Chapter 13 (Databases)

Assignment:

CS106P
  • CS106 Quiz #2
  • Start discussion of chapter 5, Intellectual property issues in the Information Age.

Assignment:

PtJ CS105P
  • Chapter 9 (Networking)

Assignment:

CS106P
  • Current issues with intellectual property

Assignment:

PtK CS105P
  • Buying a personal computer
  • Integration and drawing

Assignment:

  • Read Chapter 10 and 11, (E-Commerce, Computers & Society)
  • Drawing concepts
  • HW: Integration - This assignment give you practice with drawing and merging the contents of a spreadsheet with a word processing document.
CS106P

Assignment:

  •  Review for CS106 Quiz#2
PtL CS105P

Assignment:

CS106P
  • Constitutional issues
  • CS106 Quiz #3

Assignment:

PtM CS105P
  • Chapter 12 (Review)
  • Cutting Edge
  • 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.)
  • Quiz topics to Review
  • CS105 project due in two weeks.
  • CS105 Quiz #3 - quiz will cover mostly content since the last quiz

Assignment:

  • Finish CS105 Final Project.
  • If you choose to use Power Point as your Final Project, you might want to review the Power Point HW Assignment below.
  • HW: Power Point Assignment
  • 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.)
CS106P
  • Finish discussion of constitutional issues
  • Start discussion of computers in the workplace (chapter 8)
  • Chapter 8 - computers and work
  • Quiz Topics to Review

Assignment:

PtN CS105P
  • CS105P Project Due

Assignment:

  •  Review for Final.
CS106P
  • CS106P Project Due
  • CS106 Quiz #3
  • Current Issues

Assignment:

  • Reminder: CS106 Project is due next week
PtN Review and prepare for final
PtO Finals Week
  • The Finals schedule is not clear about the Final Exam time for our class meeting time. Thus, we will meet at the usual time during finals week. If you have a conflict, just let me know, and we will work something out. The CS105 and CS106 finals exam times will be offered on the same night, and time, unless other arrangements are made.
    • The finals for the CS105 and CS106 classes will be the usual Tues/Thurs times of 6-9 p.m. in room 314 Royal Hall.
  • All assignments/quizzes/projects should be completed the week before Finals Week. The Tuesday of Finals Week is the last day that any assignments/quizzes/projects can be accepted, to allow time for grading. Grades are due from the Instructor to the PACE Office on Friday morning of Finals Week. See the Weekly Overview for exact dates.
  • Those not able to finish on time might want to consider an Incomplete grade.