CGS 1030 Florida National University Week 7 Information Technology Questions

1. Assignments:Draft a press release after very personal, and somewhat offensive material, was leaked to the public, thus, jeopardizing his/her employment and professional reputation.Develop a mini proposal designed to receive monetary donations. Cover the legal fees for clearing up viral mess caused when incriminating content went public. Apply various E-commerce tools, including tools for marketing and promoting this project.Draft a paragraph summarizing FNU’s Plagiarism Policy and a subsequent paragraph explaining at least three specific steps that can reduce the amount of copied contentYou own a business. Draft a memo to your employees explaining three strategies that will be implemented to prevent the loss of client data and other personal business records.

Florida National University
Syllabus New v.1
CGS1030
Introduction to Information Technology
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Nicolae Borza
Tuesdays
nborza@fnu.edu
Hialeah Campus
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Spring 2022 A
COURSE NUMBER:
COURSE NAME:
CREDITS:
PREREQUISITES:
INSTRUCTOR:
COURSE DAYS:
INSTRUCTOR EMAIL:
CAMPUS:
TIME:
TERM:
FACULTY BIO:
Education:
–
Professional:
Keiser College: AS Degree in Programming
Polytechnic University Timisoara: BS
Degree in Electronics and
Telecommunications Engineering
Nova Southeastern University: Master’s in
Computer Information Systems
Nova Southeastern University: Master’s in
Computer Information Systems
– 18+ years Software Architect/Programmer/Analyst
– 3+ years Instructor Broward College
– 3 years Instructor Miami Dade College
TEXT AND MATERIALS:
Cengage, by OpenNow-Cengage (1st Edition | Copyright 2020). OpenNow
Introduction to Computing Reading & Learning Objectives. OER Commons.
Retrieved December 1, 2021, from:
https://www.cengage.com/cgiwadsworth/course_products_wp.pl?fid=M20bI
&product_isbn_issn=9780357381298
COURSE DESCRIPTION (PURPOSE)
This course is designed to present a combined approach on computer concepts and
Microsoft office applications. Topics include word processing, spreadsheets and electronic
presentations. Also included in the course are the internet, basic hardware components
and functions and utilities and other non-business application software. (4hrs Lect.)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this course the student will be able to:
1
Identify tech-devices and how their use enhances learning and business processes.
2
Apply commonly used business and productivity software and apps (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Blackboard,
Proofreading) to learning and business processes.
3
Perform common tech-related tasks used in learning and business processes.
4
Applying effective methods to collect credible information from reliable internet searches and various search
engines.
5
Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the hardware that comprises an end-user computer system.
6
Develop mindfulness strategies to achieve academic success.
7
Demonstrate the use of time management.
8
Demonstrate the use of test taking strategies.
9
Demonstrate the use of note taking skills.
10
Demonstrate the use of study strategies.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Objectives
Weeks
Upon successful completion of this course,
students
will be able to understand define, apply,
and/or
evaluate the following objectives as they
relate to
specific career goals
Identify how digital technology changed the
world and the rights and responsibilities of
computer users.
Week 1
1, 2
Linked to
Learning
Outcome
1 2
3 4
1 1
5 6
7 8
1 1
9
10
Text Reference
LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND CLASS SCHEDULE
Module 1
Lessons:
-1.1
-1.2
-1.3
Assignments:
– Assignment 1.1
– Assignment 1.2
Describe the functional components of digital
devices and how software enables computers
to do work.
Week 2
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
Module 3
Lessons:
-3.1
-3.2
-3.3
Page 1-17
Module 4
Lessons:
-4.1
-4.2
-4.3
Page 30-99
Explain how AI (Artificial Intelligence) imitates
Human Intelligence and how the computer
usage impacts on people and the
environments.
1
1
1
1
Assignments:
Assignment 3.1
Assignment 3.2
1
1
1
1
5,6
Identify computer network classifications and
describe how hardware and software interact
to form the internet.
Week 4
1 1
3, 4
Assignments:
Assignment 2.1
Assignment 2.2
Week 3
1 1
Page 1-17
Module 2
Lessons:
-2.1
-2.2
-2.3
Page 19-28
7,8
Assignments:
Assignment 4.1
Assignment 4.2
–
Midterm Exam: Modules 1 – 8
1
1
1
1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1
Module 5
Lessons:
-5.1
-5.2
-5.3
Page 101-118
Module 6
Lessons:
-6.1
-6.2
-6.3
Page 120-128
Module 7
Lessons:
-7.1
-7.2
-7.3
Page 130-148
Module 8
Lessons:
-8.1
-8.2
-8.3
Page 150-160
Explain how Web connects people and data
and the effects of digital technology on Free
Speech.
Week 5
Describe content created and transmitted by
computers and how data is stored and
organized.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1 1 1
1 1
1
1 1 1
1 1
1
11,
12
Assignments:
Assignment 6.1
Assignment 6.2
Explain what Privacy means in the Digital Age
and how computers are used for business
Week 7
1
9,1
0
Assignments:
Assignment 5.1
Assignment 5.2
Week 6
1
1 1
1
1
1 1
1
1
No lecture
Week 8
15,
16
Assignments:
Final Exam: Modules 9 – 16 – Create a
Portfolio (free sites available) where
you can upload writing samples from
completed courses, certificates
earned, letters of recommendation,
video introduction, and any other
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Module 11
Lessons:
-11.1
-11.2
-11.3
Page 195-229
Module 12
Lessons:
-12.1
-12.2
-12.3
Page 230-245
Module 13
Lessons:
-13.1
-13.2
-13.3
Page 247-255
Module 14
Lessons:
-14.1
-14.2
-14.3
Page 258-291
13,
14
Assignments:
Assignment 7.1
Assignment 7.2
Module 9
Lessons:
-9.1
-9.2
-9.3
Page 162-185
Module 10
Lessons:
-10.1
-10.2
-10.3
Page 187-193
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materials that will provide potential
employers with a complete picture of
students’ competencies.
4. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
4.1. Homework: Homework assignments will be given to:
1
Reinforce student’s understanding of course contents.
2
Build student’s library and internet research skills.
3
Build student’s course related vocabulary and communications skills.
Expand student’s awareness of current news and developments on course related issues.
4
5
Provide practice in building the students analytical skills.
4.2. Library/Internet assignments: At least two homework assignments will be related to library and/or internet research
4.3. Course Project:
The instructor will assign a course project designed to reinforce the learning objectives and, in conjunction with the mid-term and
final exams, provide a measure of the student’s knowledge of the learning objectives.
Mid-Term and Final
Examination
4.4 Exams:
All written assignments will use APA
style.
At least one assignment (for example, homework, project, presentation or research) will focus on
ethical issues related to the course material.
5. LEARNING OUTCOMES:
On completion of this course the student will be able to:
1
Identify tech devices and how their use enhances learning and business processes.
2
Apply commonly used business and productivity software and apps (Email, Word, Excel,
4.5 Writing:
4.6 Ethics:
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
PowerPoint, Blackboard, Proofreading) to learning and business processes.
Perform common tech-related tasks used in learning and business processes.
Apply effective methods to collect credible information from reliable internet searches and
various search engines.
Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the hardware that comprises an end-user computer
system.
Develop mindfulness strategies to achieve academic success.
Demonstrate the use of time management.
Demonstrate the use of test-taking strategies.
Demonstrate the use of note-taking skills.
Demonstrate the use of study strategies.
6. COURSE GRADING CRITERIA
Criteria*
Weekly assignments
Description
Weight
(%)
35%
Final
15%
Quizzes
15%
Midterm
Library Assignment
20%
15%
100%
*Midterm exam, Final Exam , homework, course project, participation, etc.
7. GRADING SYSTEM:
100 -90
89-85
84-80
79-75
74-70
69-60
A
B+
B
C+
C
D
NOTE: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON INCOMPLETE, WITHDRAWALS, ETC. PLEASE CHECK THE
FLORIDA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY GRADING SYSTEM IN THE CATALOG.
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