Computer Basics (CS-101)

Accelerated ProgramTri-Cities College

Jane BurkettInstructor

Accelerated Computer Basics CS-101A

Course Introduction

• CS-101A is designed for upper division students and working professionals• Course highlights• Applied technology and methods• Information systems• Software design

• Teaching techniques and methods

Accelerated Computer Basics CS-101A

Course Facts

• Prerequisites - none• 28 hours of instruction• 4 Saturdays: 2 in Oct and 2 in Nov

• Course credit – 2 units• Fee Rates• $220 non-student• $160 student

Accelerated Computer Basics CS-101A

Course Structure

• Unit structure in Oct:• 20 min lecture• 10 min exercises• 40 min lab

• Unit structure in Nov:• 15 min lecture• 15 min exercises• 40 min lab

Accelerated Computer Basics CS-101A

Morning Schedule

• 8:00 Opening• 8:10 Unit 1: Unix/Information Systems• 9:20 Unit 2: Networking• 10:30 Break• 10:40 Unit 3: Applied Methods• 11:50 Lunch

Accelerated Computer Basics CS-101A

Afternoon Schedule

• 12:35 Unit 4: Technology Solutions• 1:45 Unit 5: Software Design• 2:55 Break • 3:05 Unit 6: Applications• 4:30 End

Accelerated Computer Basics CS-101A

Course Testing/Grading

• Testing• Systems Quiz (100pts)• Final Exam: Integrated project (400pts)

• Grading• Non-students: credit/no credit only• CS majors required to pass with 75%+• Grades posted by Dec 5