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Welcome to
Introduction to Computers and Applications. The course will explore
computer hardware
and software features and give you hands-on experience with
applications in
presentation software, electronic spreadsheet, database management,
network applications, homepage design, and graphics. You will
also learn structured programming concepts using the language TRUE
BASIC.
Introduction to
Computers
and Applications (01:198:110) meets
for three fifty-five minute periods a week, two lectures and one
recitation session. The lectures are presented by your instructor; a
teaching assistant (TA) will meet with you during recitation. New
material is presented in lecture. Recitation sessions are used to
review class material; return and review assignments and exams; and
answer questions related to lecture, software assignments,
programming, etc. Questions are always welcome in lecture, but many
students find it more comfortable to ask questions in a small group
setting like recitation. You
are expected
to attend lecture and recitation every week.
Recitations meet in their assigned
classrooms (see the
Schedule of Classes for locations) and in the computer labs
throughout the semester. The location of the
computer lab
where your recitation meets will be announced by your TA at the first
recitation meeting. Changes throughout the seemster regarding
where recitation meets will
be announced in lecture and recitation and posted to the website.
Introduction
to Computers
and Applications requires a considerable amount of computer work,
which you must complete on your own time. All assignments are
hands-on. As a general rule, you should expect to complete one
assignment each week throughout the semester and schedule four to six
hours per week in the computer lab. If you prefer to complete your
assignments using your own computer, speak with
your instructor about the required software and which of the
applications text to purchase.
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