CSIS 103 Syllabus

SP 2012; Section 1577

1/23/12 – 5/30/12

Units: 3

San Jacinto Campus

Room 109

Prerequisite: none

Monday/Wednesday

11:00 am – 12:20 pm

Transferable: UC/CSU

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course provides an overview of the computing and networking technologies that support the Internet and the World Wide Web. Students will learn and use various web services and have the opportunity to create a simple web page. No prior computing experience required.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon the completion of the course the student will be able to do the following: 1.

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Explain and describe the organization of the internet and the services available.

Evaluate, use, and assess online information resources.

Evaluate, use, and assess web-based services for communication and collaboration.

Evaluate, use, and assess social networking services.

Assess internet and web security threats and use or implement appropriate countermeasures.

Consider and assess e-commerce capabilities vis-à-vis the markets they support.

Design and create web pages Demonstrate working effectively as a member of a team to accomplish common goals.

Analyze technical information, as well as listen effectively to, communicate orally with, and prepare memos, reports and documentation for a wide range of audiences.

10. Investigate and assess new sources of information and learning opportunities to stay abreast of emerging information and computing technologies.

11. Prepare a list of career paths related to the program of study, as well as any qualifications and/or professional certifications that may be associated with those careers.

REQUIRED: The Internet; 8th Edition, Comprehensive New Perspectives Gary P. Schneider, Jessica Evans Textbook website: http://bit.ly/yiyW6y You can download the first chapter for free from the website!

Textbook Companion site: http://bit.ly/ygXOXU You will need to create an account to access the content, instructions are provided on the website. Extra Credit assignments may be provided from the companion site.

RECOMMENDED: USB Memory or Cloud Storage From time to time you will need to save files that we work on in class so you can continue to work on them later. To save your files I recommend purchasing a 1GB (or larger) USB flash drive, or using cloud storage.

You can purchase USB flash drives just about anywhere these days; Best Buy, Target, Wal-Mart, Staples, the campus bookstore, etc.

There are many cloud storage options available, you may use any that you are familiar with, or you can set up a FREE Dropbox account. There is a link available from the Course site in BlackBoard to create an account.

MSJC Print Card You will need a print card to print any documents or assignments at school. If you do not have a print card, you will need to print any required course documents at home.

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR & COURSE POLICY ď‚ą Turn off (or silent) all cell phones.

In consideration of others, do not use cell phones in the classroom, unless asked to do so during specified in-class assignments. There may be times where you are asked to use your cell phone to participate, but please do not take phone calls during class. I understand that some calls are important, so please set your phone to "silent," and then excuse yourself politely from the room in the event you need to take the call. You will not be penalized for taking a phone call outside of the classroom.

ď‚ą No talking or keyboarding when the Instructor or a classmate is talking to the group.

This behavior will not be tolerated, unless the entire class is instructed to do so. If you disrupt the class you will be asked to leave for the benefit of the other students.

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 No food or drinks (except water) are permitted in the classroom at any time.

Our maintenance staff works hard to keep our classrooms and labs clean for you, and food and drinks are what make a classroom messy, smelly, and unpleasant. If you bring water, please keep it on the floor, liquid is not allowed on the desktops.

 Treat all individuals in the class with respect and kindness.

Be willing to help others in the classroom—research has shown that the best way to learn something is to teach someone else!

 Be on time Please email the instructor before class if you are unable to attend. Oral announcements of assignments for extra credit or adjustments to the schedule may be given in class. It is the student’s responsibility to attend classes and keep informed. If you have excess tardiness you may dropped from the course.

 Do not display any material or Web sites that are offensive or hurtful to others on your computer screen.

If you are uncertain what is appropriate please read the school’s acceptable use policy at: http://www.msjc.edu/CollegeInformation/Pages/Acceptable-Use-Policy.aspx

 Late Assignments will NOT be accepted Without extenuating circumstances. “I had to work,” “I was sick,” or “I didn’t understand the instructions” are NOT extenuating circumstances. Hospitalization or death of an immediate family member are, but will require supporting evidence. All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the scheduled due date. If you are not able to attend class the day an assignment is due, please email the instructor ahead of time to make arrangements.

 Dropping the Course It is ultimately the responsibility of the student to drop the class. Students should monitor their grade and college drop deadlines. The instructor may drop a student for excessive absences (missing three class sessions), lack of participation (in class discussions or multiple missing assignments), or lack of preparation (failure to obtain course materials). If you are dropped from the course you will not be re-instated without extenuating circumstances.

 Cheating/Plagiarism Cheating will not be tolerated. There are many opportunities to work with your fellow classmates throughout the course, but it is expected that individuals will complete and submit their own work, unless requested to submit as a group. You may not lend to or copy your work for another student. Such actions are considered cheating and are subject to actions as outlined in the College catalog. Intentional and/or flagrant disregard of copyright infringement is unlawful. Cheating and/or flagrant disregard of copyright will result in an immediate referral for disciplinary action - on the first occasion!

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BLACKBOARD & EMAIL Although this is a face to face course; it will use the BlackBoard course delivery system. There will be a brief explanation of BlackBoard in class, but if you need more assistance please visit the Computer Lab or the Eagle Access Center for more information. *PLEASE CHECK BLACKBOARD before coming to class for announcements.

If class is cancelled or there is other information you need to know before coming it will be posted in BlackBoard.

If you need to contact me please do so via email (astirling@msjc.edu). If your email does not contain the course ID In the subject line it will NOT be replied to. I will respond to all emails within 72 hours (usually quicker). I will not respond to emails on scheduled school holidays or weekends.

EVALUATION: Your grade will be computed based on your ability to read & follow directions and plan your work. Below are the different types of assignments you will complete throughout the course.

What? So What? Now What? Blog (50 pts each) Each week you will be required to complete a three-part blog post related to the topic we are discussing in class, and respond to at least one of your fellow classmates’ blog. This assignment will be completed in BlackBoard.

There is no word count requirement on this assignment, but these posts should be substantial and cover all of the requirements explained below. *The blog post for the first and last week of the course will have slightly different instructions than below. These instructions will be posted in BlackBoard and explained in class.

Part 1: What? – 10 pts In this part you should summarize the information provided by the assigned Textbook reading, classroom discussions and/or activities. This part of the blog demonstrates your understanding of the topics being covered, be sure to use specific terms and/or examples that apply to the topic.

Part 2: So What? – 10 pts In this part you should provide examples of how the topic relates to you personally or has a practical application in today’s society. Explain why it is important for us to study this information, and pose any questions you have related to your understanding the topic or our studying of it.

Part 3: Now What? – 20 pts In this part you should provide a link to an article (please provide current articles, less than one year old) that provides additional information about the topic, and explain why you chose that article. Provide your opinion about the information presented in the

article and pose a question(s) for your fellow classmates to consider and respond to.

Classmate Blog Response – 10pts You should read through all of the blog posts for each week, but you are only required to respond to one.

Your response should answer the question(s) they posed in the Now What? section, but it can also address any information provided in the What? or So What? sections. Your response should contribute meaningfully to the conversation and use examples from the reading and or your personal experience.

Extra Credit Response – 5pts each (2 per week) You can receive 5pts for each response (up to 10 points per week) if you respond to an additional blog post or you respond to the classmate’s response to your original blog post.

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Classroom Activities (25 pts each) Each week we will be completing one or more in class activities related to the topics covered in the lectures.

These activities may be completed in groups or individually depending on the activity. These in class activities will be worth 25 points each, and cannot be made up if you miss class. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO PARTICIPATE!

Exams (50 pts each) There will be a two term exams and a final exam. The term exams will include content from tutorials 1 – 5. The Final exam is not comprehensive; it will include content from tutorials 6 - 10. Each exam will include multiple choice, short answer, problem solving, and other objective questions based on course concepts and theory.

Exams must be taken the day they are scheduled; NO MAKE-UP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN! Each exam is worth 50 points, for at total of 150 points.

Overall Point Summary Assignment Blog Posts In Class Activities Exams

# of Submissions 14 16 3

Points per submission Total possible points 50 700 25 400 50 150 Course Total 1250

Course Grade Course grades will be based on total points accumulated throughout the course applied to a 0 – 100% scale.

F • 0 - 743

D • 744 868

C • 869 993

B • 994 1118

A • 1119 1250

ACCESSIBILITY (Americans With Disabilities Act Information): Mt. San Jacinto College abides by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that prohibits federal and state agencies or programs from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a documented disability that limits a major life activity which may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations, please contact the Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S). DSP&S is located in room 301 (MVC) or room 1112 (SJC). For more information see: http://www.msjc.edu/dsps

TUTORING SERVICES: Tutoring services are available free of charge in the Learning Resource Center on both campuses, for more information visit their website at http://www.msjc.edu/LearningResourceCenter or call SJC - (951) 487-3480, MVC - (951) 639-5480 for current hours.

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