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University of Maryland	Term V
Aviano Air Base, Italy	4 June-26 July

Class Days:  Saturday & Sunday Class Location:  TBA Class Times:  0900 - 1600 hrs

Lecturer:  James York Phone:  333 - 7424956 E-Mail:  oandj@iol.it

Title:

INSS 510

Computer Concepts

(3sh.)

Description:  This course provides an overview of the basic computer concepts as they apply to MIS professionals. Emphasisù is on basic machine architecture including data storage, manipulation, the human-machine interface including the basics of operating systems, algorithms, and programming languages. In addition, the basic concepts of data organization including data and file structures are examined. Emerging trends in computer technology and their impact on ù organizational information systems are also discussed. Students will be required to complete programming projects.

Prerequisite:	All undergraduate prerequisite courses or permission of the instructor.
Text Book:	Systems Architecture, 3rd Ed.; Stephen D. Burd; Course Technology/Thomson Learning; 2001.

Objectives :  By the end of this course, students shall be able to:
1)	Understand basics of computer hardware, software, and networks,
2)	Know hardware technology,
3)	Grasp data communications over networks,
4)	Comprehend software technologies and system administration.
We shall accomplish objectives through lecture, group discussion, and practical application. Students should be prepared to spend a substantial amount of time, outside of class, preparing assignments; these will be announced in class.

Evaluation:	Grades for this course will be based on the following:
1)	One comprehensive final exam	30%
2)	One mid-term exam	20%
3)	Term Paper	20%
4)	Homework	15%
5)	Project	15%
Distribution will be as follows:
90% - 100%		A
80% - 89%		B
65% - 79%		C
Below 65%		F(a)

Term papers with significant writing errors (grammar, spelling, mechanics) will be reduced in grade depending upon the severity of the problems. Carefully proofread your papers.

Grades on course work submitted after the due date will be reduced by one letter grade per week.

Attendance:  Class attendance is expected and necessary to master course material thereby reaching stated objectives. More than six, one-hour, non-excused absences may lead to a grade of F(n). If you should miss a class meeting, it remains your responsibility to obtain information concerning the material covered and upcoming assignments.

Make-Up Examinations:  If you miss an announced quiz or exam for duty reasons or illness, you must provide documentary proof to be permitted to take a make-up exam.

Plagiarism:  Plagiarized papers, reports, or exams will receive a grade of zero (0), whether copied in whole or in part. For more information, refer to the European Division Catalog for UMUC policy on academic dishonesty and plagiarism.