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CMSC110: Computer Concepts, Course Content
for CRN 31394: Spring, 2025, Professor Joy

Learn Computer Concepts, introduction to computer literacy in FREE step-by-step lessons.

Week 1: Monday, March 31, 2025 - Sunday, April 6, 2025

Topics this week: read, study, learn each of the items below:

Lesson 1: Introduction to CMSC110

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.

Lesson 2: Digital Technology

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.

Lesson 3: Number Systems

Goal: Understand the different number systems used by computers and how to convert from one notation to another.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

Name the digits used by each number system;
Convert binary to decimal;
Convert decimal to binary;
Convert Hexadecimal to decimal or binary

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Initial post in discussions: 1. Introductions, 2. Experience, 3. History
First attempt at quizzes: 1: Syllabus, 2: Number Systems and Digital Technology

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, April 6, 2025

Assignments: In Blackboard: Check major and submit Academic Integrity statement, Project 1: Slide show: Computers and Me, Project 2: History of Computers presentation
Last chance to take quizzes: 1: Syllabus, 2: Number Systems and Digital Technology
Last chance to respond in discussions: 1. Introductions, 2. Experience, 3. History

Week 2: Monday, April 7, 2025 - Sunday, April 13, 2025

Topics this week: read, study, learn each of the items below:

Goal: To understand the personal ethics, professional ethics, and governmental ethics, along with related topics surrounding the use of digital technologies.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

Be able to name some of the ethical issues;
Discuss some ethical issues and explain the different sides of the issue

Lesson 5: Hardware

Goal: Be able to identify and name the hardware of a computer system.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

Recognize the major parts of a computer system
Classify the function of computer hardware components as input, output, or storage
Identify the terms MHz, GHz, KB, MB, and GB to compare computer systems
Identify the ways of measuring clock speed
Identify the ways of measuring memory and storage capacity
Explain Moore's law
Recognize the important factors in selecting a computer

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Initial post in discussion: 4. Your Computer
First attempt at quizzes: 3: Ethics Issues, 4: Hardware

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, April 13, 2025

Assignments: Project 3: Spreadsheet for computer system budget
Last chance to take quizzes: 3: Ethics Issues, 4: Hardware
Last chance to respond in discussion: 4. Your Computer

Week 3: Monday, April 14, 2025 - Sunday, April 20, 2025

Topics this week: read, study, learn each of the items below:

Lesson 6: Software

Goals:

Learn what the operating system does
Learn some of the productivity software that you will use throughout this course such as word processor, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, and others.
You will learn about free versions that are available.

Objectives: In order to do this you will:

Identify the Operating System on your computer;
Name some of the most common operating systems;
Name some of the common categories of software, be able to give examples

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Initial post in discussion: 5. Programming
First attempt at quiz: 5: Programming

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, April 20, 2025

Assignments: Project 4: Alice program
Last chance to take quiz: 5: Programming
Last chance to respond in discussion: 5. Programming

Week 4: Monday, April 21, 2025 - Sunday, April 27, 2025

Topics this week: read, study, learn each of the items below:

Lesson 7: Artificial Intelligence

Goal: Understand the ways artificial intelligence has impacted technology.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

Be able to name at least 3 ways that artificial intelligence has impacted technology;
Be able to name at least 3 current trends in artificial intelligence;
Be able to name at least 3 ways that robotics is used.

Lesson 8: Digital Life

Goal: Understand the many ways that technology affects your life
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

Define Digital Life
Explain Virtual Reality
Discuss some ways that you use technology
Discuss some of the pros and cons of technology

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Initial post in discussions: 6. Artificial Intelligence, 7. Digital Life
First attempt at quizzes: 6: Artificial Intelligence, 7: Digital Life

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, April 27, 2025

Assignments: Project 5: Paper on Using Artificial Intelligence
Last chance to take quizzes: 6: Artificial Intelligence, 7: Digital Life
Last chance to respond in discussions: 6. Artificial Intelligence, 7. Digital Life

Week 5: Monday, April 28, 2025 - Sunday, May 4, 2025

Topics this week: read, study, learn each of the items below:

Lesson 9: Telecommunications

Goal: To understand the way telecommunications work.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

To describe the types of hardware and software required for telecommunications;
Understand the security protocols used in telecommunications;
Explain how things such as Bluetooth, RFID and GPS work.

Lesson 10: The Internet

Goals:

Understand how the internet works;
Know how to evaluate sources;
Understand some of the advantages and disadvantages of social media.

Objectives: In order to do this you will:

Be able to describe how the internet works;
Explain some of the criteria for evaluating sources;
Be able to name a few social media sites.

Lesson 11: Web Technologies

Goal: To understand the basics of creating a web page.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

Be able to create a simple webpage;
Describe and give examples of tags used in html;
Describe what CSS does;
Explain terms such as plug-in, cookie, search engine, and asynchronous.

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Initial post in discussions: 8. Telecommunications, 9. How connected are you?
First attempt at quizzes: 8: Telecommunications, 9: The Internet, 10: Web Technologies

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, May 4, 2025

Assignments: Project 6: Web Technologies
Last chance to take quizzes: 8: Telecommunications, 9: The Internet, 10: Web Technologies
Last chance to respond in discussions: 8. Telecommunications, 9. How connected are you?

Week 6: Monday, May 5, 2025 - Sunday, May 11, 2025

Topics this week: read, study, learn each of the items below:

Lesson 12: Freedom of Speech

Goal: To understand some of the issues about free speech.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

Describe some of the concerns about censorship;
Explain the term Net neutrality;
Discuss some of the legal issues.

Lesson 13: Digital Media

Goal: To understand how different types of media are created and displayed.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

Understand the ways colors are displayed on the web and in print;
Discuss the different formats to display images;
Discuss the different formats for sound;
Discuss how animation is created.

Lesson 14: Big Data

Goal: To understand and access Big Data.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

Name several websites with searchable data;
Give a detailed explanation of one searchable database;
Explain the parts of a database.

Lesson 15: Privacy

Goal: To understand the technology privacy issues.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

Be able to discuss some of the privacy concerns;
Understand the pros and cons of cookies;
To describe ways a user might be monitored;
Be able to explain some legal issues;
Explain the concept of Big Brother.

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Initial post in discussions: 10. Web, 11. Free Speech, 12. Big Data
First attempt at quizzes: 11: Media, 12: Big Data, 13: Privacy

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, May 11, 2025

Assignments: Project 7: Diagram, Project 8: Big Data Project
Last chance to take quizzes: 11: Media, 12: Big Data, 13: Privacy
Last chance to respond in discussions: 10. Web, 11. Free Speech, 12. Big Data

Week 7: Monday, May 12, 2025 - Sunday, May 18, 2025

Topics this week: read, study, learn each of the items below:

Lesson 16: Ecommerce

Goal: To understand e-commerce and how it affects you.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

Describe the different types of business models on the internet;
Explain terms such as TPS, offshoring, GIS, host

Lesson 17: Intellectual Property

Goal: Understand why intellectual property rights are impossible.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

Explain the difference between copyright, patent, and trademark;
Explain the difference between plagiarism and piracy;
Discuss some of the legal issues.

Lesson 18: Data Security

Goal: Know how to practice safe computing.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

Describe the various types of malware
Explain authentication
Discuss some of the internet scams, and how to safeguard your computer

Lesson 19: IT Careers

Goal: Be able to name some of the computer careers that are available now and in the future.
Objectives: In order to do this you will:

Differentiate among various types of computer careers, certifications, and job responsibilities: Learning outcomes #8;
Name at least 5 jobs in IT, the requirements and responsibilities: Learning outcome #8;
Name 3 of the top paying jobs in IT;
Discuss some of the aspects of job satisfaction in IT.

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Initial post in discussions: 13. E-Commerce and Me, 14. Security
First attempt at quiz: 14: Security

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, May 18, 2025

Assignments: Project 9: Video on Trends
Last chance to take quiz: 14: Security
Last chance to respond in discussions: 13. E-Commerce and Me, 14. Security

CMSC110: Computer Concepts, Course Contentfor CRN 31394: Spring, 2025, Professor Joy

Learn Computer Concepts, introduction to computer literacy in FREE step-by-step lessons.

Week 1: Monday, March 31, 2025 - Sunday, April 6, 2025

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, April 6, 2025

Week 2: Monday, April 7, 2025 - Sunday, April 13, 2025

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, April 13, 2025

Week 3: Monday, April 14, 2025 - Sunday, April 20, 2025

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, April 20, 2025

Week 4: Monday, April 21, 2025 - Sunday, April 27, 2025

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, April 27, 2025

Week 5: Monday, April 28, 2025 - Sunday, May 4, 2025

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, May 4, 2025

Week 6: Monday, May 5, 2025 - Sunday, May 11, 2025

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, May 11, 2025

Week 7: Monday, May 12, 2025 - Sunday, May 18, 2025

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, May 18, 2025

CMSC110: Computer Concepts, Course Content
for CRN 31394: Spring, 2025, Professor Joy