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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.

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Initial post in discussions: 1. Introductions, 2. Experience, 3. History
First attempt at quiz: 1: Syllabus

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, January 28, 2024

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 quiz: 1: Syllabus
Last chance to respond in discussions: 1. Introductions, 2. Experience, 3. History

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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, January 31, 2024

First attempt at quiz: 2: Number Systems and Digital Technology

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, February 4, 2024

Last chance to take quiz: 2: Number Systems and Digital Technology

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Lesson 4: Ethics

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 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, February 7, 2024

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

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, February 11, 2024

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

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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, February 14, 2024

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

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, February 18, 2024

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

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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.

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Initial post in discussion: 6. Artificial Intelligence
First attempt at quiz: 6: Artificial Intelligence

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, February 25, 2024

Assignments: Project 5: Diagram
Last chance to take quiz: 6: Artificial Intelligence
Last chance to respond in discussion: 6. Artificial Intelligence

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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, February 28, 2024

Initial post in discussion: 7. Digital Life
First attempt at quiz: 7: Digital Life

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, March 3, 2024

Last chance to take quiz: 7: Digital Life
Last chance to respond in discussion: 7. Digital Life

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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.

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Initial post in discussion: 8. Telecommunications
First attempt at quiz: 8: Telecommunications

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, March 10, 2024

Last chance to take quiz: 8: Telecommunications
Last chance to respond in discussion: 8. Telecommunications

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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.

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Initial post in discussion: 9. How connected are you?
First attempt at quiz: 9: The Internet

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, March 24, 2024

Last chance to take quiz: 9: The Internet
Last chance to respond in discussion: 9. How connected are you?

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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, March 27, 2024

First attempt at quiz: 10: Web Technologies

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, March 31, 2024

Assignments: Project 6: Web Technologies
Last chance to take quiz: 10: Web Technologies

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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.

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Initial post in discussions: 10. Web, 11. Free Speech
First attempt at quiz: 11: Media

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, April 7, 2024

Last chance to take quiz: 11: Media
Last chance to respond in discussions: 10. Web, 11. Free Speech

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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.

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, April 10, 2024

First attempt at quiz: 12: Big Data

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, April 14, 2024

Assignments: Project 7: Big Data Project
Last chance to take quiz: 12: Big Data

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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, April 17, 2024

Initial post in discussion: 12. Big Data
First attempt at quiz: 13: Privacy

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, April 21, 2024

Last chance to take quiz: 13: Privacy
Last chance to respond in discussion: 12. Big Data

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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

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Initial post in discussion: 13. E-Commerce and Me

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, April 28, 2024

Assignments: Project 8: Video on Trends
Last chance to respond in discussion: 13. E-Commerce and Me

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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.

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, May 5, 2024

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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 8, 2024

Initial post in discussion: 14. Security
First attempt at quiz: 14: Security

Due in Blackboard by Midnight, Sunday, May 12, 2024

Assignments: Project 9: Paper on Artificial Intelligence, E commerce, Intellectual Property, or Security
Last chance to take quiz: 14: Security
Last chance to respond in discussion: 14. Security