PREREQUISITE: COMS 181 – INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course the student should have a basic knowledge of the concepts and terminology that apply to computer networks and data communications. The student will develop vocabulary applicable to communications and networks and will be exposed to the Internet as a network and a source of information. The student will also gain a basic knowledge of HTML and an introduction to a web page development tool.

I. ATTENDANCE:

This class schedule includes classroom time for the presentation and discussion of material. Students are expected to have completed any assigned readings in preparation for class and be prepared to discuss the assigned material. It also offers a lab portion where students will have time to work on Internet and network related assignments. Attendance is encouraged and expected.

II. NETWORK/INTERNET ASSIGNMENTS:

• There will be a variety of Internet related projects assigned throughout the course. Each will be given a due date. Each assignment will be worth 50 points.
• Any assignment turned in after the due without prior discussion with the instructor will be reduced by 10%.
• The HTML, FrontPage and Final Project assignments may be redundant for some students based upon work experience or previous courses.   In that case an alternative project(s) will be assigned and given a due date.  The determination of who uses the alternative projects is up to the instructor.  Please contact the instructor if you believe this may apply to you.
• Each student will  create a personal website project that will be due at the end of the semester. This assignment will be worth 100 points.

III. EXAMS:

• There will be 6-8 quizzes/exams worth 50 points each
• Quiz/Exam dates will be announced in class.
• There will be a final in this class worth 100 points.
• NO MAKEUP QUIZZES/EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE INSTRUCTOR.

IV. CURRENT EVENTS / CLASS PARTICIPATION

• Current events and topics will also be used to enhance the classroom experience.  Topics will include current events and material related to classroom topics.   Please feel free to bring magazine/paper clippings, video clips, and real work experience as part of our discussion of current events.
• Each student is required to bring in one current event per month.  For the summer class this means two per student.
• Each current event is worth 25 points.  The student can earn 5 extra points by presenting or discussing their event during class.  

V. COURSE GRADE:

The Final Course grade will be determined by combining all points from projects, quizzes and class participation. The grading scale is as follows: % = TOTAL POINTS / MAX POINTS POSSIBLE. 90% AND ABOVE = A, 80% to 89% = B, 70% to 79% = C, 60% to 69% = D, 59% AND BELOW = F

VI. CHEATING AND PLAGIERISM

Engaging in any form of cheating or plagiarism on a test, quiz or project will result in a ZERO grade for that particular assignment. These acts are considered academic misconduct by the college and various disciplinary actions may be taken.

VII. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: Check instructor's website for current information.

VIII. This syllabus is tentative and the instructor reserves the right to make changes during the course of the semester.

IX.   SPECIAL NEEDS

 It is the policy of DMACC to accommodate students with disabilities.  Any student with a documented  disability who requires resonable accommodation should contact the special needs coordinator at (515) 964-6850  or  (515) 964-6810 TTY.