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CSIT 101 Technology and Information Systems

Professor Timothy Richards
Fall 2014

CCBC Campus:
Catonsville
Semester:
Fall 2014
Academic School:
School of Applied and Information Technology
Department:
Computer Science/Information Technology
Course Title and Number:
CSIT 101
Technology and Information Systems

Section: CBA
CRN: 93575


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: Timothy Richards

B. Office: C.HTEC 218
Email: trichards2@ccbcmd.edu
Phone: 443.840.4936

C. Office Hours: Mon. 4:30-5:30PM, Tues. 9:30-10:30AM,
Thurs. 9:30-10:30AM, & Fri. 9:00-9:30AM

D. Academic School: School of Applied and Information Technology
Department: Computer Science/Information Technology
School Phone: 443.840.4444

E. Class meeting: Mon, Wed, & Fri. 8:00-8:55AM
Location: Catonsville HTEC 233

F. Statement of Student Out-of-Class Work Expectations:
This is a three credit course. You are expected to complete at least six hours of work per
week outsideof the class including reading, class preparation, homework, studying, etc.






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G. Course Materials:
Option 1: Buy through Blackboard.
Cost $ 70.00
MindLink MindTap Emerge with Computers 5.0 e-book and access
code.

Option 2: Buy from the CCBC Bookstore.
Cost $ 100.00
MindLink MindTap Emerge with Computers 5.0 e-book and access
code PLUS a Printed Companion (ISBN #: 9781305294790)

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 2013.


II. Course Goals Overall
A. Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
1. apply information literacy principles to evaluate and use electronic resources to
research and communicate information using a variety of digital formats;
2. identify risks, threats and vulnerabilities of computers and mobile devices and
examine mitigation solutions;
3. examine digital privacy and identify consequences of privacy violations;
4. demonstrate how cloud computing is used collaboratively to develop, enhance
and communicate creativity through presentation technologies;
5. plan and manage an activity using an electronic mind mapping tool;
6. present and share information in a variety of formats using word processing,
databases and spreadsheets;
7. define basic network terminology, architecture and the Internet;
8. describe how the emergence of mobile technology has affected society;
9. describe the role of social media in transforming businesses;
10. compare mobile and desktop operating systems, file management and hardware;
11. differentiate between ethical and unethical practices in the digital world;
12. explore global technology issues including initiatives to mitigate the digital
divide, promote sustainability; and
13. research and present emerging technologies.

B. Major Topics:
I. Digital Resource Evaluation
II. Security
A. Information systems
B. Cyber
C. Risks, threats and vulnerabilities


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

C. Rationale for the course:
In a world characterized by the rapid transformation of technology and technological
innovations, it is essential that students are able to understand the impact of such changes
and to select effective strategies and technologies for communication, problem solving,


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and productivity. The internet, mobile devices, and cloud computing are all being used to
collaborate and communicate in all aspects of life and it is increasingly necessary for one
to understand the risks involved. Protecting ones security and privacy and developing a
sense of technological ethics are also paramount. This course will allow students to
master skills that are in high demand by employers. Such skills include: teamwork,
critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and collaboration skills.

III. Evaluation:
A. Requirements & Grading Scale: The final grade will be based on the accumulation of
points throughout the semester. Points will be earned as indicated in the Summary of
Assignments & Assessments shown below.

Final Grades will be awarded as follows:
o A = 900 points or more (Superior work that goes beyond the requirements of the
course)
o B = 800-899 points (Good work that meets the expectations of the course)
o C = 700-799 points (Satisfactory work that meets the minimum expectations of
the course)
o D = 600-699 points (Unsatisfactory work that is substandard and below average)
o F = Less than 600 points (Poor work that does not reflect college level work)

Assignments and Assessments Points
Final Exam 300
Midterm Exam Collaboration Project 100
Term Project (includes an oral presentation) 100
Excel Project 100
Quizzes (7 quizzes 20 points each) 140
Assignments (5 assignments) 210
#1: Information Literacy - 40 points
#2: e-Portfolio 50 points
#3: Excel T&A Part 1 40 points
#4: Excel T&A Part 2 40 points
#5: Access T&A - 40 points
Classroom Participation 50
TOTAL POINTS 1,000

B. Instructors Grading Policy:
1. Late work of any type will not be accepted.

2. Assignments must be submitted in BlackBoard and/or as specified in the
assignments instructions. Assignments submitted by email will not be graded







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C. Instructors Attendance Policy:
Regular punctual attendance is expected of all students. Students must remain for the
entire class period to be credited for the class. Students are responsible for all
announcements, material covered, and assignments due when absent from class. The
instructor recommends exchanging contact information with other students to share
lecture notes. If a student must miss class, he/she must notify the instructor by email.

Students who have more than three unexcused absences will receive a deduction
of one letter grade at the end of the course.

Students who stop coming to class, miss more than two assignments or
assessments, or are absent for the equivalent of three weeks of class will be
awarded a grade of F in the course and will be reported to appropriate college
departments as non-attending for purposes of financial aid.

Attendance will be taken for each class. After attendance is taken a student will be
considered late. A student is considered late after their name is called during attendance
or after the roster is collected. It is the responsibility of the student who is late to ensure
that they meet with the professor after class to make sure they are marked as attending
but tardy. Two tardy instances is equivalent to one unexcused absence.

An excused absence is considered a medical emergency, car accident, jury duty, court
ordered appearance, or other documentable, unavoidable and non-schedulable
extenuating circumstances as determined by the professor. All excused absences must be
documented with the instructor within one week of the absence.

D. Instructors 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.
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 on 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 deans designee.
4. If a student is receiving financial aid or veterans 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 Registrars 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 following link:
http://catalog.ccbcmd.edu/content.php?catoid=19&navoid=1087#AU


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IV. Course Procedures
A. Course related policies and procedures
3. Email policy: The instructor will reply to emails within 48 hours on weekdays.
Emails sent on the weekend will receive a response on the following business day.

4. Late work of any type will not be accepted.

5. Assignments must be submitted in BlackBoard as specified in the assignments
instructions. Assignments submitted by email will not be graded.

6. Students are expected to read the chapter assignments before coming to class and be
prepared to discuss topics in class. Assessments and lab exercises will be given
during various class sessions and will be based on the readings.

7. Sleeping in class is unacceptable and arriving late is disruptive to the class. Habitual
tardiness will result in a reduced participation grade.

8. Eating in this class is not acceptable. Food and beverages are not permitted in the
college computer labs or in this class. Students will be asked to remove their food
from the classroom.

9. Students are expected to login to Blackboard at least two times a week to check for
course updates.

10. Students are expected to put away all electronic devices during the class. The use of
mobile devices (i.e. phones, tablets, etc) during the lecture and lab are strictly
prohibited. Students who need to leave their phone on for special circumstances may
speak with the instructor individually (i.e. childcare, on-call employment, etc.).
Students who are uncooperative will be asked to leave the classroom for the
remainder of the class session. Repeated use of mobile devices during the class
session (i.e. texting, phone calls, photography, email, etc.) may result in a loss of up
to 50% of course participation points per occurrence. Audio or video recording of
class sessions requires prior consent of the instructor and must adhere to the CCBC
guidelines for recording class sessions.

11. Exams must be taken as scheduled. If you are unable to take your exam at the
scheduled time due to an emergency (hospitalization, car accident, etc.), contact the
instructor ASAP to make arrangements to take the exam. Documentation will be
required. Make-up exams will only be given in the event of an extreme
emergency. DO NOT MISS YOUR EXAM and DO COMMUNICATE WITH
YOUR INSTRUCTOR.

12. Students are expected to participate in each class session. Questions asked and
answered during this time will aid in your understanding of the material and assist
other students in the class.



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13. Students are not to use the lab computers or personal electronic devices during the
lecture unless instructed to do so by the professor. Ample lab time will be given for
students to work on their projects and do research. Students who are browsing the
web or working on their assignments in class are not availing themselves of the
learning opportunity given by the lecture time and are a distraction to other students.
Students that ignore this expectation may be asked to leave the class session.

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 go to the
Syllabus Tab on the MyCCBC page:
1. Go to CCBCs home page and select myCCBC tab
2. Access the Student Portal by logging into your myCCBC account | Select
MySyllabiPolicies



C. Course Calendar:
Click the following link to see the CCBC Calendar and important dates such as last day
to withdraw from class etc.: http://ccbcmd.edu/registration/fall_collegecal.html

D. 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 appropriate Department Chair.

Catonsville/Hunt Valley/Owings Mills: Susan Maggio, Department Chair, SAIT
at smaggio@ccbcmd.edu or 443.840.4083.




E. Academic Integrity:
Academic honesty is expected of all students at all times. Work submitted by the
student as their own work MUST be their own. Intentional falsification of data,
cribbing, plagiarism (using the work of someone else as your own), coping homework
or other assignments from others, obtaining information in advance about exams, and


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other violations of academic honesty are not acceptable. Materials taken from other
sources must be clearly identified as such through footnotes, reference lists, or other
methods as identified by the instructor. The usual penalty for academic dishonesty is
failure on the work or exam or failure for the course as determined by the instructor.
Further, the instructor may recommend a more severe penalty such as dismissal from the
program or from the college. A student may appeal any action taken under this policy.

THIS COURSE HAS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY: Students must submit their
own, original work for every assignment in this course unless specific and explicit
instructions are given by the professor that allows for group or team work. Any
violation of academic integrity will result in one of the aforementioned consequences and
will be reported to the college office of student judicial affairs.


This syllabus may be changed with notification to the class.