Course Syllabus
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CS 5: Computer Literacy |
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Fall 2024 |
Please see: Course Information | SRJC Schedule listing | Contact Info & Office Time
Zoom class sessions held & recorded every Wednesday 10am-1pm
- Live attendance at these Zoom class sesssions is optional, but recommended.
- Your instructor will record all Zoom sessions and post them in the Recorded Zoom Class Sessions module by the end of the day.
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For SRJC administrative dates and deadlines, please see below, and the Academic Calendar.
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Semester Schedule
(due dates and lecture topics subject to change as needed)
**NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, assignments are due by 11:59 p.m. (before midnight) on dates given below.
Course Summary:
Date | Details | Due |
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Mon Aug 19, 2024 | Calendar Event >Semester Begins< | 12am |
Wed Aug 21, 2024 | Calendar Event Intro, Ch. 1: Impact of Technology | 10am to 1pm |
Calendar Event Zoom Session | 10am to 1pm | |
Sun Aug 25, 2024 | Discussion Topic Check-In Discussion | due by 11:59pm |
Wed Aug 28, 2024 | Calendar Event Ch. 2: Looking at Computers | 10am to 1pm |
Calendar Event Zoom Session | 10am to 1pm | |
Sun Sep 1, 2024 | Calendar Event >Last Day to Drop with Full Refund< | 12am |
Mon Sep 2, 2024 | Calendar Event >Labor Day - No Classes< | 12am |
Discussion Topic Chapter 1 Discussion - The Impact of Technology | due by 11:59pm | |
Assignment Report 1: Ethics and Citing Sources | due by 11:59pm | |
Quiz TIA 18e Chapter 1 Quiz - Technology | due by 11:59pm | |
Wed Sep 4, 2024 | Calendar Event Ch. 3: Using the Internet | 10am to 1pm |
Calendar Event Zoom Session | 10am to 1pm | |
Sun Sep 8, 2024 | Calendar Event >Last day to add with code< | 12am |
Calendar Event >Last day to drop without "W"< | 12am | |
Discussion Topic Chapter 2 Discussion - Computer Parts | due by 11:59pm | |
Assignment Report 2: Buying a Computer | due by 11:59pm | |
Quiz TIA 18e Chapter 2 Quiz - Computer Parts | due by 11:59pm | |
Tue Sep 10, 2024 | Calendar Event >Presidential Debate< | 6pm to 7:30pm |
Wed Sep 11, 2024 | Calendar Event Ch. 4: Application Software | 10am to 1pm |
Calendar Event Zoom Session | 10am to 1pm | |
Sun Sep 15, 2024 | Discussion Topic Chapter 3 Discussion - Using the Internet | due by 11:59pm |
Assignment Report 3: Web Browsers | due by 11:59pm | |
Quiz TIA 18e Chapter 3 Quiz - Using the Internet | due by 11:59pm | |
Wed Sep 18, 2024 | Calendar Event Ch. 4: Application Software | 10am to 1pm |
Calendar Event Ch. 5: System Software | 10am to 1pm | |
Calendar Event Zoom Session | 10am to 1pm | |
Sun Sep 22, 2024 | Discussion Topic Chapter 4 Discussion - Application Software | due by 11:59pm |
Assignment Report 4: Working With Spreadsheets | due by 11:59pm | |
Quiz TIA 18e Chapter 4 Quiz - Application Software | due by 11:59pm | |
Wed Sep 25, 2024 | Calendar Event Ch. 5: System Software | 10am to 1pm |
Calendar Event Ch. 6: Hardware | 10am to 1pm | |
Calendar Event Zoom Session | 10am to 1pm | |
Fri Sep 27, 2024 | Calendar Event >Native American Day - No Classes< | 12am |
Sun Sep 29, 2024 | Calendar Event >Last day to change to or from P/NP< | 12am |
Quiz TIA 18e Chapter 5 Quiz - Operating Systems | due by 11:58pm | |
Discussion Topic Chapter 5 Discussion - System Software | due by 11:59pm | |
Assignment Report 5: Open Source vs. Proprietary Software | due by 11:59pm | |
Wed Oct 2, 2024 | Calendar Event Ch. 6: Hardware | 10am to 1pm |
Calendar Event Zoom Session | 10am to 1pm | |
Sun Oct 6, 2024 | Discussion Topic Chapter 6 Discussion - Hardware | due by 11:59pm |
Assignment Report 6: Recycle, Donate, or Dispose | due by 11:59pm | |
Quiz TIA 18e Chapter 6 Quiz - Hardware | due by 11:59pm | |
Wed Oct 9, 2024 | Calendar Event Ch. 7: Networking | 10am to 1pm |
Calendar Event Zoom Session | 10am to 1pm | |
Sun Oct 13, 2024 | Discussion Topic Chapter 7 Discussion - Networking | due by 11:59pm |
Quiz TIA 18e. Chapter 7 Quiz - Networks | due by 11:59pm | |
Wed Oct 16, 2024 | Calendar Event Ch. 8: Digital Lifestyle | 10am to 1pm |
Calendar Event Zoom Session | 10am to 1pm | |
Sun Oct 20, 2024 | Quiz CS 5 Midterm Exam - Ch. 1 - 7 | due by 11:59pm |
Mon Oct 21, 2024 | Calendar Event >Last day to register to vote< | 12am |
Wed Oct 23, 2024 | Calendar Event Ch. 8: Digital Lifestyle | 10am to 1pm |
Calendar Event Ch. 9: Security | 10am to 1pm | |
Calendar Event Zoom Session | 10am to 1pm | |
Sun Oct 27, 2024 | Discussion Topic Chapter 8 Discussion - Digital Lifestyle | due by 11:59pm |
Assignment Report 8: Binary and ASCII | due by 11:59pm | |
Quiz TIA 18e Chapter 8 Quiz - Digital Lifestyle | due by 11:59pm | |
Wed Oct 30, 2024 | Calendar Event Ch. 9: Security | 10am to 1pm |
Calendar Event Zoom Session | 10am to 1pm | |
Sun Nov 3, 2024 | Calendar Event >End Daylight Saving Time< | 2am |
Discussion Topic Chapter 9 Discussion - Security | due by 11:59pm | |
Quiz TIA 18e Chapter 9 Quiz - Security | due by 11:59pm | |
Tue Nov 5, 2024 | Calendar Event >Election Day< | 12am |
Wed Nov 6, 2024 | Calendar Event Ch. 9: Security | 10am to 1pm |
Calendar Event Ch. 10: Programming | 10am to 1pm | |
Calendar Event Zoom Session | 10am to 1pm | |
Sun Nov 10, 2024 | Discussion Topic Chapter 10 Discussion - Programming | due by 11:59pm |
Assignment Lab 10: Coding from Scratch | due by 11:59pm | |
Quiz TIA 18e Chapter 10 Quiz - Programming | due by 11:59pm | |
Mon Nov 11, 2024 | Calendar Event >Veterans Day - No Classes< | 12am |
Wed Nov 13, 2024 | Calendar Event Ch. 11: Databases | 10am to 1pm |
Calendar Event Zoom Session | 10am to 1pm | |
Sun Nov 17, 2024 | Calendar Event >Last day to drop with "W"< | 12am |
Discussion Topic Chapter 11 Discussion - Databases | due by 11:59pm | |
Assignment Lab 11: Create a Database & Import Data | due by 11:59pm | |
Quiz TIA 18e Chapter 11 Quiz - Databases | due by 11:59pm | |
Wed Nov 20, 2024 | Calendar Event Ch. 12: Business Networking | 10am to 1pm |
Calendar Event Zoom Session | 10am to 1pm | |
Sun Nov 24, 2024 | Discussion Topic Chapter 12 Discussion - Business Networks | due by 11:59pm |
Quiz TIA 18e Chapter 12 Quiz - Business Networks | due by 11:59pm | |
Wed Nov 27, 2024 | Calendar Event Ch. 13: How the Internet Works | 10am to 1pm |
Calendar Event Zoom Session | 10am to 1pm | |
Thu Nov 28, 2024 | Calendar Event >Thanksgiving Day - No Class Meetings< | 12am |
Fri Nov 29, 2024 | Calendar Event >Thanksgiving Break - No Class Meetings< | 12am |
Sun Dec 1, 2024 | Calendar Event >Nothing due on Thanksgiving weekend< | 12am |
Wed Dec 4, 2024 | Calendar Event Appx A: History of the Personal Computer | 10am to 1pm |
Calendar Event Zoom Session | 10am to 1pm | |
Sun Dec 8, 2024 | Discussion Topic Chapter 13 Discussion - How the Internet Works | due by 11:59pm |
Quiz TIA 18e Chapter 13 Quiz - How the Internet Works | due by 11:59pm | |
Wed Dec 11, 2024 | Calendar Event Appx B: Careers in IT | 10am to 1pm |
Calendar Event Zoom Session | 10am to 1pm | |
Mon Dec 16, 2024 | Calendar Event >Finals Week< | 12am |
Fri Dec 20, 2024 | Quiz CS 5 Final Exam - TIA 18e Ch. 8 - 13 | due by 11:59pm |
Discussion Topic Final Discussion | due by 11:59pm | |
Assignment Lab 11-0: Create a SodaDB Database & Import Data | ||
Assignment Lab 11-Doc: Create a Database & Import Data | ||
Assignment Report 7: Watch TV without Buying Cable | ||
Assignment Report 9: macOS, iOS, and Windows Security | ||
Assignment Roll Call Attendance |