CSIT 101 – Technology and Information Systems

ONLINE Syllabus
CCBC Campus: Academic School:
Semester: School of Technology, Art, and Design
Fall 2018 Department:
Computer Science/Information Technology

Course Title and Number: Section:

CSIT 101 W04 & W05
Technology and Information Systems

CSIT 101 – 3 credits – Technology and Information Systems – explores emerging applied
software applications and technologies for PC and mobile devices as tools to generate, present,
collaborate and share information for education, employment and personal enrichment.
Students apply information literacy skills to research and present course materials in a variety of
digital formats.

Prerequisite: (ENGL 051 and RDNG 052) or ACLT 052, and MATH 082 or with the consent of
program director.

I. Basic Course Information:

A. Instructor: Michele Clements

B. Office: 236, (Entrance is HTEC 213)

Email: mclements@ccbcmd.edu
Phone: 443.840.1442

C. Office Hours: Tuesday, Thursday 2:15-3:15

Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Online 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

D. School Phone: 443.840.2215

School Fax: 443.840.1485

E. Class meeting: Online

F. Statement of Student Out-of-Class Work Expectations:

Face-to-Face Course: This is a three-credit course. You are expected to complete at least nine
hours of work per week including reading, homework, studying, etc.
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G. Course Materials:

Option 1: Buy through Blackboard

Cost $ 70.00 MindLink MindTap Emerge with Computers 7.0 e-book and access code.

Option 2: Buy from the CCBC Bookstore: ISBN #: 978-1-337-30892-2

Cost $ 100.00 MindLink MindTap Emerge with Computers 7.0 e-book and access code
PLUS a Printed Companion

You are expected to have the proper course materials which include the access code, e-book,
and computer with Internet access, browser, and MS Excel and Access 2016.

II. Course Goals Overall

Learning Modules
I. Word Processing VII. Computing Platforms & System Software
II. Digital and Information Literacy VIII. Use of Social Media & Societal Impact of
III. Cloud Technologies Technology
IV. Presentation Software IX. Ethics & Emerging Technologies
V. Internet & Networks X. Information Security & Privacy
VI. Excel XI. Databases

A. Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course students will be able to: (with Learning Module references)
1. apply information literacy principles to evaluate and use electronic resources to research
and communicate information using a variety of digital formats; (I, II, IV, VI, XI)
2. identify risks, threats and vulnerabilities of computers and mobile devices and examine
mitigation solutions; (III, V, X)
3. examine digital privacy and identify consequences of privacy violations; (X)
4. demonstrate how cloud computing is used collaboratively to develop, enhance and
communicate creativity through presentation technologies; (III, IV)
5. plan and manage an activity using an electronic mind mapping tool; (III)

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6. present and share information in a variety of formats using word processing, databases
and spreadsheets; (I, VI, XI)
7. define basic network terminology, architecture and the Internet; (V)
8. describe how the emergence of mobile technology has affected society; (III, VIII)
9. describe the role of social media in transforming businesses; (VIII)
10. compare mobile and desktop operating systems, file management and hardware; (VII)
11. differentiate between ethical and unethical practices in the digital world; (IX)
12. explore global technology issues including initiatives to mitigate the digital divide, promote
sustainability; and (II, VIII, IX)
13. research and present emerging technologies. (IX)

B. Major Topics:
I. Digital Resource Evaluation B. Internet
II. Security C. World Wide Web
A. Information systems D. E-business
B. Cyber VI. Mobile Technologies
C. Risks, threats and A. Communication tools
vulnerabilities B. Convergence
D. Individual digital privacy C. Ubiquitous computing
III. Online communication and VII. Hardware and Operating Systems
collaboration A. Desktop
A. Cloud computing B. Mobile
B. Synchronous C. File management
C. Asynchronous VIII. Computer Ethics
D. Social Media A. Netiquette
E. Wikis and blogs B. Cyber law
F. Teamwork skills i. Piracy
IV. Data integration and information ii. Copyright
presentation iii. Fair use
A. Word Processing software IX. Globalization and Sustainability
B. Database software A. Language technologies
C. Spreadsheet software B. Digital divide
D. Presentation software C. Commerce
E. Mind Mapping software D. Green IT
F. Notes Management software E. eWaste
V. Data Communication X. Future innovations
A. Networks

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C. Rationale for the course:

In a world characterized by rapid transformation of technology and technological innovations,

it is essential that students are able to navigate effectively and efficiently in today’s digital
world. The internet, mobile devices and cloud computing are all being used to collaborate
and communicate in all aspects of life. Because of these advances in technology, it is also
becoming increasingly necessary for one to understand the risks and take precautions in
protecting one’s security and privacy. This course will also allow students to master skills
that are highly in demand by employees, such as teamwork, critical thinking, problem
solving, creativity and collaboration skills. Although employers may not always move to the
latest technologies immediately, they prefer to have recent graduates that have knowledge
of the latest technologies.

III. Evaluation:
Collaborative Assignments and Projects – Theme Career Exploration
Collaborative learning combines two key goals: learning to work and solve problems in the
company of others, and sharpening one’s own understanding by listening seriously to the
insights of others, especially those with different backgrounds and life experiences. Approaches
range from study groups within a course, to team-based assignments and writing, to cooperative
projects and research. CSIT 101 has scheduled a collaborative assignment to assist in reaching
these two key goals.

A. Instructor’s Grading Policy:

1. Late assignments will be accepted for two weeks for ½ credit. It is the students
responsibility to notify the instructor of discrepancies in grades within two weeks of
submitting an assignment otherwise grades will not be changed, even with
documentation.
2. You are expected to do your own work and in your own words. Cheating/Plagiarism will
be considered grounds for immediate dismissal from the course.
3. Assignments will be graded within one week after the due date.

Points Grading Scale:

900 – 1,000 A
800 - 899 B
700 - 799 C
600 - 699 D
Under 600 F

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B. Requirements:

All assignments must be submitted by 11:59 on the due date.

Late assignments will be accepted for two weeks for ½ credit—See the item in Graded Work.
Date Module Graded Assignments Points Due
Date
8/27 Orientation Word Citations (SAM) 25 9/4
Word Processing Word Skills Module (SAM) 35
9/4 Digital and Information Info Literacy Quiz 5 9/10
Literacy Library Scavenger Hunt Quiz 15
9/10 Cloud Technologies- Cloud Tech Quiz 5 9/17
Google Drive Collaboration Assignment Begins
9/17 Internet & Networks Internet Networks Quiz 5 9/24
E-Portfolio Assignment 50
9/24 Presentation Software PowerPoint Module (SAM) 30 10/1
Collaboration Assignment Due 60
10/1 Midterm Exam Concepts, Word and PPT-must be 100
taken at the Test Center
Career Exploration—Part 1 10 10/8
10/8 Excel Part 1 Excel Module 1 (SAM) 20 10/15
Excel Module 2 (SAM) 20
10/15 Excel Part 2 Excel Module 3 (SAM) 20 10/22
Excel Module 4 (SAM) 20
Career Exploration—Part 2 10
10/22 Excel Part 3 Excel Project 1 (SAM) 40 10/29
Excel Capstone Project (SAM) 50
10/29 Computing Platforms & OS Platform Quiz 5 11/5
System Software Career Exploration—Part 3 10
11/5 Ethics & Emerging Ethics Emerging Quiz 5 11/12
Technologies Global Diversity Assignment 50
11/12 Social Media & Societal Social Media Quiz 5 11/19
Impact of Technology Career Exploration—Part 4 100
11/19 Information Security & Security Quiz 5 11/26
Privacy Security Assignment 20
Thanksgiving Break—no day or evening classes 11/21-11/25
11/26 Databases Access Module 1 (SAM) 15 12/3
Access Module 2 (SAM) 15
12/3 Databases Continued Access Module 3 (SAM) 10 12/9
Access Module 4 (SAM) 10 Sunday
Database Quiz 30
Week FINAL Exam Concepts, Excel and Access- must be 200 12/15
of taken at the Test Center
12/10
Total Points 1000

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C. Instructor’s Attendance Policy:
1. Regular login into the course is expected of all students. Students are expected to login at
least 5 times during the week to check for announcements and updates.
2. The Midterm and Final Exams – must be taken at one of CCBC’s Testing Centers. No
make-up exams are allowed unless appropriate documentation is provided on time. (*An
excused absence is an emergency such as a death in the family, religious holidays or
participation in official college functions.)

D. Audit Policy:
Credit is not awarded for an audited class. To audit a class a student should:
1. Understand the audited class requirements which may include:
 Participation in course activities and completion of assignments.
 Not meeting audited class requirements will result in a grade change from AU to a W.
 Midterm and Final exams are not required or administered to students who audit a
class.
2. Pay the tuition and fees.
3. A student may elect to change his or her registration from credit to audit by the date found
in the Academic Calendar. After the deadline a student is permitted to change from credit
to audit only under extenuating circumstances with written approval of the academic dean
or dean’s designee.
4. If a student is receiving financial aid or veteran’s benefits, or if the student is an athlete or
international student, approval must be obtained from the appropriate office to change or
audit a course before submitting the Change of Information Form to the Enrollment
Services Center or Registrar’s office.
5. There may be some courses with a limit to the number of times it may be taken for audit.
6. For more information view the link to the Audit Policy in the CCBC Catalog.

IV. Course Procedures

A. Course related policies and procedures
1. Students are responsible for all announcements and messages in Blackboard.
2. All exercises must be completed as assigned and submitted according to the due date.
3. You are responsible for making sure your home computer meets the technical (hardware
and software) requirements for this course. If not, you should plan to use any of the Open
Labs located at each campus. Open Labs on each campus are available to assist you in
completing your Labs and Projects.
4. Blackboard is our means of communication and project submittal. Do not send email or
projects elsewhere.

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B. College Wide Syllabus Policies:
For college wide syllabus policies such as the Code of Conduct related to Academic Integrity
and Classroom Behavior or the Audit/ Withdrawal policy, please log into the My CCBC
student portal.

1. Go to CCBC’s home page and select the myCCBC link then click my CCBC Login.
2. Click MySyllabiPolicies.

C. Course Related Concerns:

Students should first attempt to take concerns to the faculty member. If students are unable
to resolve and/or make contact with the instructor on course-related concerns, they should
contact the Department Chair:

Barbara Yancy, Department Chair, School of Technology, Art, and Design

at byancy@ccbcmd.edu or 443.840.1957.

D. Course Calendar:
Click the Academic Calendar page link to see the CCBC Academic Calendar. Click the
current academic year to view important dates such as the last day to withdraw from class
etc.

E. Pathways- When you enroll at CCBC you are assigned a Pathway based on your declared
major. Your specific pathway will host activities that are designed to keep you excited about
your career choice and help you be successful in your transfer and career goals. Be sure to
visit your Pathway Blackboard organization to learn about upcoming activities including field
trips, information about career opportunities, and tutoring sessions. Go to
http://www.ccbcmd.edu/Programs-and-Courses/Degrees-and-
Certificates/Pathways.aspx and then click on your Pathway.

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