CMSC110: Computer Concepts, Course Content
for CRN 30086: Spring, 2025, Professor Joy
Learn Computer Concepts, introduction to computer literacy in FREE step-by-step lessons.
Week 1: Monday, January 27, 2025 - Sunday, February 2, 2025
Topics this week: read, study, learn each of the items below:Goal: Learn all of the skills necessary to succeed in this course.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:
- Read the syllabus;
- Introduce yourself to your classmates;
- Join a study group;
- Watch the welcome video;
- Find the professors name and contact information in the syllabus;
- When are the professors office hours?
- Find how many quizzes and projects there will be in this class;
- Know what percent of the grade each quiz, discussion, or project is;
- Find what day everything is due;
- Find 2 places to get help;
- Read each section of Blackboard and find one SECRET to SUCCESS;
- Learn about grading and class policies.
Goals: - You will learn the impact computers have on our lives and why you should study them;
- You will also learn the basic parts of computers and some of the terminology;
- You will learn some basics such as creating a safe workspace and basic trouble shooting;
- Understand how computers affect our lives, the importance of computer literacy, and why you should study computers.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:
- Be able to name 3 ways computers impact your life;
- Name at least 5 parts of a computer and tell what they do;
- Be able to create a safe computing workspace;
- Give 3 reasons for studying computers.
Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Initial post in discussions: 1. Introductions, 2. Experience, 3. History
First attempt at quiz: 1: Syllabus
Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, February 2, 2025
Assignments: In Blackboard: Check major and submit Academic Integrity statement,
Project 1: Slide show: Computers and MeLast chance to take quiz: 1: Syllabus
Last chance to respond in discussions: 1. Introductions, 2. Experience, 3. History