CSC-100 Computing in the Information Age

This course will prepare the student to use computers and technology in attaining solutions to issues they face in the information society of today. Students are guided through the latest developments in computer concepts, technology, and emerging issues. The course content includes presentation and hands-on practice activities that support the concepts presented. Internet applications (on the WWW) are also practiced and students use a software suite which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to demonstrate skills. (Will not carry CSC credit for A.A.S. Information Technology, A.S. Information Systems, or A.S. Computer Science degrees).

Credits

3

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Computer Science

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

• Fall
• Spring
• Winter

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and use appropriate technology, including computer and multimedia resources and the WWW, to address a variety of tasks and problems
2. Execute tasks and understand concepts of software packages
3. Use information-seeking strategies necessary to access information efficiently, effectively, and ethically using a variety of technological sources and techniques

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CSC 100: Computing in the Information Age

Department

Computer Science

Course Description

This course will prepare the student to use computers and technology in attaining solutions to issues they face in the information society of today. Students are guided through the latest developments in computer concepts, technology, and emerging issues. The course content includes presentation and hands-on practice activities that support the concepts presented. Internet applications (on the WWW) are also practiced and students use a software suite which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to demonstrate skills. (Will not carry CSC credit for A.A.S. Information Technology, A.S. Information Systems, or A.S. Computer Science degrees).

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Fall, Spring, Winter

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and use appropriate technology, including computer and multimedia resources and the WWW, to address a variety of tasks and problems
2. Execute tasks and understand concepts of software packages
3. Use information-seeking strategies necessary to access information efficiently, effectively, and ethically using a variety of technological sources and techniques

Topic Outline

1. Why Computers Matter to You: Becoming Computer Literate
   1. Becoming a savvy computer user
   2.  Computers in today’s careers
   3. Challenges in a Digital Society
2. Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web’s Resources
   1. Definition
   2. E-mail and other Communication Apps on-line
   3. Web entertainment
   4. E-Commerce
   5. Searching the Web
   6. Connecting to the Internet
3. Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System
   1. Evaluating a desktop or notebook computer
   2. Assessing your hardware (including CPU, RAM, hard drives, portable storage, audio devices, ports)
   3. System Reliability
4. Networking and Security: Connecting Computers and Keeping Them Safe from Hackers and Viruses
   1. Fundamentals defined
   2. Components
   3. Computer threats
   4. Computer Safeguards
5. Computer Software and Applications
   1. Windows based
   2. Word Processing (Microsoft Word)
   3. Spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel)
   4. Presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint)
   5. Databases (Microsoft Access)