CS110 -
Introduction to Computers and
Applications
SPRING 2008 Software Extra-Credit Assignment
The
Assignment Options Page
Due to Sakai before Monday, May 5
Evaluation:
10 points
(extra-credit)
NOTES:
- If your extra-credit file is
more than one page (i.e., PhotoShop, Quicken), you must send the file as a compressed (zipped) file. Click here
for instructions on how to prepare and send a zipped file.
- File size is limited to 10MB; if your file
is larger than this, you will have to modify it to take up less memory.
- Do not wait until the last minute to
complete
this assignment! Sakai will most likely be experiencing
heavy usage,
and you may have difficulty with access and submission. Do
your work
well before the deadline.
To
earn ten extra-credit points this
semester, choose one of the following software applications
packages and submit the completed assignment to Sakai before Monday,
May 5.
Note: This assignment will not be accepted after May 5; there
will be no extensions to the due
date.
Do not wait until the
last minute to complete
this assignment! Sakai will most likely be experiencing
heavy usage,
and you may have difficulty with access and submission. Do
your work
well before the deadline.
The following assignments are
mostly free form, but you must
follow the theme and topic listed. You will not earn the
extra-credit points if your completed assignment does not meet the
criteria stated. Each assignment uses software
available in the New Brusnwick computer labs (except Google Earth), but
not otherwise taught
in this
class. You are expected to learn the software features on your own --
use the built-in help in the software,
look for a book in your local
library on the topic, etc. Many of the features you will use can
be found by
looking on the menus, buttons, and icons visible in the window so don't
hesitate to experiment!
Reminder: Experiment
with a duplicate copy of your document, not the original.
To begin this assignnment, choose one of the following software
packages: Quicken, PhotoShop,
InDesign, or Maple,
or download Google Earth from
Google Options.
Choose a package in which you have an interest or may have an
opportunity to
use in the future.
Note: This is extra credit work. To complete the
assignment, research the software on your own and complete the
assignment with only minimal help from the TAs. Preliminary
information
about each
software package is available through the Software
Package Hints link.
Except for Quicken,
the software for this
assignment is available on Macintosh and PC computers in the New
Brunswick computer labs. Quicken
is available only on the
macintosh computers. You may also do
this assignment on your own computer if you have the
software.
Extra-Credit
Software Options
- Make a one-page
newsletter using Adobe
InDesign.
Your newsletter should have multiple columns, several pictures, and
more than one article. The topic of the newsletter is My Favorite Music.
The newsletter can contain articles on the origins of this type of
music, well-known people and performers in this genre, www sites
listing concerts, sites and stores where the music can be
purchased. Stick
to the theme and include articles and/or images to make the newsletter
more interesting. You may also cite resources, contact persons,
and www sites for more information. Drop the finished newsletter to
Sakai.
- For the PhotoShop
assignment:
- First, scan in a photo or image that depicts the type of
music you enjoy (musical instrument, concert poster, performer,
etc.)
- Next, scan in a photo of yourself.
- Use PhotoShop to combine
the two photos and
create one image.
- Save
this original file (one image
made by combining two photos).
- Create
a duplicate of the orignial file and use the
duplicate to modify the image as you incorporate four
PhotoShop features.
- Save the modified
file.
You now have two
files, the original
picture (Before) and the modified picture (After). Place the two files
into a
folder (remember, your file size is limited to 10MB), compress
(zip) the file, and drop it to Sakai.
This assignment requires only two pictures:
(1) the original (combined) image; (2) the modified image using four PhotoShop
features. If your work is more than two pages or the original
(combined) image is not included, you will not receive credit for this
assignment.
REMINDER: The PhotoShop
file you have created has to be sent as a zipped (compressed) file.
Click here for instructions
on how to prepare and send a zipped file.
- Use Maple
to solve five different integrals, show five derivatives of your
choice, and graph two functions of your choice.
NOTE: The Maple file you have
created has to be sent as a zipped (compressed) file. Click here for instructions
on how to prepare and send a zipped file to Handin.
- Note: Quicken is
available only on Macintosh computers.
Use Quicken
to Create a budget for an
out-of-state trip to attend a concert performance.
Include a starting
amount and show expenses for transportation, lodging, food, souvenirs
(including tax and/or discounts), miscellaneous expenses, etc.
NOTE: The Qucken file has to
be sent as a zipped (compressed) file. Click here for instructions
on how to prepare and send a zipped file.
- Download Google
Earth to your computer from the Google Options
site. Select only Google Earth
from the list displayed. Plot
the location of your home and five
places nearby where
you can purchase music by your favorite composer or performer. Create and Save three different views of
the map, showing different orientations and features (change zoom
level, rotate, slant, show landmarks, etc.) to a folder, zip
(compress) the folder, and drop the folder to Sakai.
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