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Computer Science 43 Introduction to Computer Information Systems

Catalog description: This course is designed for students planning to enter computer science, science, business, education or other related fields. Learn basic through advanced computer concepts with an emphasis on both the personal computer and enterprise computing. Topics include hardware, application and system software, the Internet and World Wide Web, communications, e-commerce, societal issues, database management, systems analysis and design, programming, information systems, career opportunities, certifications in the computer field, and computer trends.

  • Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 & 54 strongly recommended

Course Details

  • Instructor: Linda West
  • Contacting the Instructor:
  • Units: 3
  • Class Meets: January 28 through May 29, 2008.
    This class will be available for access on January 28, 2008.
  • Textbooks & Estimated Costs:
    • Purchase Text: Discovering Computers 2008 Complete by Shelly, Cashman, and Vermaat. Available from the TC Bookstore or other online bookstores. ISBN: 1-4239-1205-5. The cost of the textbook is $92.75. You will need to purchase the text.
  • Estimated Time Per Week: Expect to spend about five hours per week on this class.
  • Special Requirements: Since the entire course will be conducted online, you will also need access to the Internet.
  • Assignments & Tests: Your final course grade will be based upon completion of written assignments, discussion activities, quizzes, and a final exam. All quizzes and the final exam are taken online.
  • Proctored Exams: No
  • Additional Comments: It’s important that you have your textbook the first day of class, so please plan accordingly. If you fall behind in the course, it is very difficult for you to catch up. If you don’t wish to remain in the class, contact the Counseling Center or Distance Learning Help Desk to initiate the process of withdrawing from the class. Failure to do so may result in your receipt of a failing grade.
  • New to ETUDES-NG: be sure to check System Requirements before getting started with ETUDES-NG. You need to do this on each computer you use while taking a class through ETUDES-NG.
  •  ETUDES-NG Course:  You will log into the Etudes-NG classroom with log-in information provided below.

         New Users use the following login instructions:
 

Login ID

Password
  • First 2 letters of first name +
  • First 2 letters of last name +
  • Last 5 digits of SSN

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
SSN: 111-22-3333

Username = joga23333
MonthDay of birth in school records

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Birthday is April 11th, 1982 (04/11/82)

Password = 0411


Previous Users use the following login instructions:
 

Login ID

Password
  • First 2 letters of first name +
  • First 2 letters of last name +
  • Last 5 digits of SSN

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
SSN: 111-22-3333

Username = joga23333

Enter the password YOU set in a previous term

If you cannot remember your password, go to the ETUDES-NG login screen and reset the password. Be sure to use the email address you used on your application.

 

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Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.