CGS 1000

Introduction to Computers and Technology

Chapter Assignment Schedule

Spring 2011 - Online Sections

(Last Updated: 1-13-2011)

 

Add-Drop ends:        1-24-2011

Last Day to Withdraw without Grade Penalty:  3-25-2011

 

 Chapters and Assignments

Due Dates

 Orientation:

·         Course Overview

·         Syllabus

·         Assignments

·         Software

·         Requirements

·         Introduction to OnLine@HCC

·         Introduction to Web Browser

(1) Log on to HCC Network

(2) Log on to OnLine@HCC

 (3) Navigate the OnLine@HCC interface

(4)  Complete practice:

·         Sending Assignment

·         Test

·         Discussion board

1-15-2011

Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Day - HCC Closed

1-17-2011

Read Chapter 1  Discovering Computers:  Introduction to Computers

1-22-2011

Last day of Add-Drop for our section

1-24-2011

Read Chapter 2  Discovering Computers:   The Internet and World Wide Web

1-29-2011

Complete these assignments:

1.      Applications Project #1:  Windows, Word

Read Chapter 3  Discovering Computers:  Application Software

2-5-2011

Chapter 1-2-3 Test

Complete these assignments:

1.      General assignment #1: Comparing Operating System Software

2.      Discussion Board #1 Post between 2/3 and 2/12

2-12-2011

Read Chapter 4  Discovering Computers:  The Components of the System Unit

2-19-2011

Presidents’ Day — HCC Closed

2-21-2011

Complete these assignments:

1.      Application assignment #2: Excel

2-26-2011

Read Chapter 5 Discovering Computers:  Input and Output

3-5-2011

Chapter 4-5 Test

Read Chapter 6   Discovering Computers:  Storage

3-12-2011

Complete these assignments:

1.   General assignment #2: Comparing Spyware Removal Software

2.   Discussion Board #2 Post between 3/3 and 3/12

Read Chapter 7   Discovering Computers:   Operating Systems and Utility Programs

  Watch this funny and informative video about how to make PowerPoint presentations on YouTube.com.  (Not required.)

3-19-2011

Complete these assignments:

1.      Application assignment #3: PowerPoint

Chapter 6-7 Test

Last day to withdraw

3-25-2011

Read Chapter 8   Discovering Computers:  Communications and Networks

3-26-2011

Complete these assignments:

1.      General assignment #3: Net Neutrality

2.   Discussion Board #3 Post between 3/17 and 3/26

Mid-Term Break — HCC Closed

3-28-2011
thru 4-2-2011

Read Chapter 9 Discovering Computers:  Database Management

4-9-2011

Chapter 8-9 Test

All-College (In-Service) Day Holiday — HCC Closed

4-14-2011

Read Chapter 10 Discovering Computers:  Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

4-16-2011

Spring Day Holiday — HCC Closed

4-22-2011

Complete these assignments:

1.      General assignment #4: Big Brother Big Business

2.      Application assignment #4: Access database

4-23-2011

Read Chapter 11 Discovering Computers:  Information System Development and Programming Languages

4-30-2011

Chapter 10-11 Test

Complete these assignments:

1.         Discussion Board #4 Post between 4/28 and 5/7

5-7-2011

Optional Final Exam   (Last day to submit any late work)

Done!