COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title: ITCS 1010 - Introduction to

Information Technology
Course Hours: 2
Instructor: Barb Miller
E-Mail: bmiller@zanestate.edu
Course Description:
This course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the field of Information
Technology. Topic areas covered will include programming and software development,
interactive media, network systems, as well as information and support services. Other topics and
skills for success in the information technology field, such as ethics and security, will also be
discussed.
Prerequisites: Proficiency in BMCA 1050
Office: The Campus Center, 480G
Phone:

Office Hours: As posted on office door

Zanesville local calls: (740) 454-2501, Ext. 1314, or (740) 588-1314

Cambridge local calls: (740 432-6568, Ext. 1314
Calls outside the Zanesville & Cambridge area: 1-800-686-8324, Ext. 1314

Class Time:
Section 02: M 9:30 a.m. 10:50 a.m.

Classroom:
COLL 289

Required Text And Materials:

Baldauf, Ken, & Ralph M. Stair. Succeeding with Technology, 3rd edition, 2009. ISBN 1-42392529-7

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Goal:

To develop a working knowledge of the major components of information technology

that will enable students to understand the relationship of the advanced courses in the
IT curriculum as well present areas of specialization within Information Technology.
The focus will be on the following:

1.0 Digital Technology

2.0 Hardware & Software Solutions
3.0 Internet and Web Technology
4.0 Computer Networks and Wireless Technologies
5.0 Digital Media Technology
6.0 Database Systems
7.0 E-Commerce

Objectives: The student will demonstrate knowledge as outlined in the following objectives by
scoring at least 60% on each evaluation instrument. Specifically, the student
will be able to identify from a list, fill in the blanks, label a diagram, or write
a short essay about the following:
1.0 Digital Technology
1. Define how digital electronics devices and computers are related.
2. Discuss the uses of information systems by individuals, businesses and organizations.
3. Define the types of careers that are available in information systems
4. Discuss how computers are used in a variety of fields.
5. Discuss how computers are used to assist people in life outside of work.
2.0 Hardware & Software Solutions
1. Understand how bits and bytes are used to represent information of value to people
2. Identify the functions of the components of a CPU, the relationship between the CPU
and memory, and factors that contribute to processing speed
3. Identify different types of memory and storage media, and understand the unique
properties of each
4. Identify different types of input and output devices and how they are used to meet a
variety of personal and professional needs
5. Understand the decision-making process involved in purchasing a computer system
6. Describe the functions of system software and operating systems.
7. Explain how software is created, distributed, installed, and maintained.
8. Explain how application software assists people at home, at work and in between.
3.0 Internet and Web Technology
1. Describe how the Internet developed.
2. Describe how hardware, protocols, and software work together to create the Internet.
3. Explain the underlying structure of the Web and the technologies that support it.
4. Define the categories of information and services that the Internet and Web provide
and the forms of communication they support.

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5. Discuss emerging web technology and the types of applications they may provide in
the future.
4.0 Computer Networks and Wireless Technologies
1. Identify the benefits associated with a network
2. Discuss the fundamentals of data communications and the criteria for choosing a
communications medium.
3. Explain how networking media, devices, and software work together to provide datanetworking services.
4. List and describe the most popular forms of wireless technology.
5. List the different classifications of computer networks.
6. Explain how organizations are using intranets and extranets
7. Identify issues associated with the use of networks
5.0 Digital Media Technology
1. Discuss how digital media is different from analog
2. Describe the many uses of 2D and 3D digital graphics and the technology behind
them
3. Explain the technologies available to acquire, edit, distribute, and print digital photos.
4. Explain new advances in video technologies and distribution
5. Discuss how interactive media is used to educate and entertain
6.0 Database Systems
1. Understand basic data management concepts
2. Describe database models and characteristics
3. Discuss the different types of database management systems and their design and use
by individuals and organizations
4. Describe how organizations use database systems to perform routine processing and
provide information and decision support, and how they use data warehouses, marts,
and mining
5. Discuss additional database systems, including distributed systems, data centers, and
Web-based systems
6. Describe the role of the database administrator (DBA) and database policies and
security practices
7.0 E-Commerce
1. Define e-commerce.
2. Describe the role of e-commerce as a transaction processing system.
3. List the types of e-commerce.
4. Explain how e-commerce supports the stages of the buying process and methods of
marketing and selling.
5. List examples of e-commerce applications and services.
6. List the components of an e-commerce system.
7. Identify the major challenges to society associated with e-commerce
8. Identify the basic components and processing activities common to all transaction
processing systems
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9. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages associated with an e-commerce application

Diversity in the Classroom

It is the responsibility of the instructor and the student to foster and maintain a harmonious, nonthreatening and non-discriminating environment in the classroom. Although students are
encouraged to express their ideas freely, an instructor must be vigilant against any inflammatory
and demeaning statements or arguments (in classrooms) that may promote hate toward people,
beliefs, and ideals. The College is committed to follow a non-discriminatory policy and accepts
diversity as part of the community environment. Therefore, all individuals regardless of their
ethnicity, beliefs, age, gender, and life style, are to be respected as equal and contributing
partners of our society.
Safe Learning Environment
To ensure a safe environment while in classes and on the College campus, please inform me and
other instructors you have this semester if you have any health condition, illness, or any physical
or learning disability that may affect your attendance, participation, health, or behavior so that
the proper assistance can be provided if necessary.
Examples are: severe allergies, seizures, heart conditions, asthma, etc.
In addition, personnel are available in the Student Success Center to assist you in providing
accommodations determined appropriate for physical or learning disabilities.
Examples are: special seating arrangements, specific software needs, tutoring, visual
enlargement of materials, testing in The Learning Center, extension for tests/assignments, etc.
This requires documentation of your specific diagnosis or condition.
Free Tutoring Services:
Because Zane State College wants to optimize the opportunity for all students to be successful,
free tutoring is offered to students in a variety of formats. In-person and e-Tutoring services are
available on the Zanesville and Cambridge campuses and coordinated through The Learning
Center. For detailed information, consult the Academic Help section of the Student Resources
Tab in My Z-Online.
Minor Children:
According to college policy, minor children should not be brought to classrooms, laboratories,
or other facilities of the college. This practice is disruptive to the learning process.
Procedures:

1.

Attendance policy: (Classroom Sections) - The student should be punctual and attend all
class meetings. Each student is responsible for lectures missed due to absence. Thus, it is
suggested that each student secure lecture notes from a student who attended the class and
consult the syllabus for assignments. Anytime a class is going to be missed, it is the
students responsibility to request the opportunity to make-up work, if allowed to do so.
Attendance will be recorded. After 6 missed classes the final overall grade will be

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reduced by one letter grade or 10%.

2.

Canceled classes: On a rare occasion, it may be necessary to cancel class. In such cases,
the assigned work for the class meeting will carry forward to the next regularly scheduled
class meeting.

3.

Studying for the course: It is recommended that each student read the assigned material
prior to attending class or in the case of a DEAL section, attempting to complete the
homework. On the average, it is recommended that the student devote approximately
two hours preparing for each hour of class.

4.

Submitting assignments: Assignments or due dates are subject to change. Advanced

notice will be given. Late assignments will be accepted only at the discretion of the
instructor. Late submissions may be subjected to reduction in points.

5.

Participation and Discussion: Zane State College is preparing you for a career, and
attendance and participation is essential for success in the classroom and on the job.
Active participation in discussions is expected. A discussion board has been set up on
Blackboard where you can communicate with fellow classmates regarding class issues
and homework questions.

6.

Academic dishonesty: If the instructor observes any student cheating on any assignment
or plagiarizing materials, the student in question will have the specific activity graded as
a zero and is subject to possible dismissal from the course and the College. Refer to the
Academic Integrity Policy in the college catalog.

7.

Course withdrawal: Students should familiarize themselves with the course withdraw
policy and procedures which are explained in the college catalog. It is important to note
that students who simply discontinue class without officially withdrawing from the
course will receive a grade based upon the total points they have accumulated.

8.

Classroom courtesy: Please give your complete attention to anyone who is speaking. If
a student must enter or leave the classroom during class, please do so as quickly and as
unobtrusively as possible. If a student has a disagreement with the instructor on a
particular graded assignment, he\she should see the instructor outside of class.

9.

Cell phone policy: Use of personal electronic devices, including but not limited to cell
phones, beepers, and other personal message devices must be turned off during all Zane
State College classes and academic functions.

10.

Other rules and guidelines: All students are expected to follow the rules and guidelines
of the Zane State College outlined in the College Catalog and Student Code of Conduct.

11.

Response Policy: The instructor will respond to emails and/or voice messages within 24
hours during the work week and within 48 hours on weekends. Vary rare exceptions to
this policy may be made for example, during holiday seasons (Thanksgiving,
Christmas, July 4, etc).

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Evaluation:
There will be no weighted grades in this class. Each assignment will be worth a given number of
points, and at the end of the quarter the earned points will be total resulting in your grade. (The
specific number of points for each assignment along with a rubric will be listed on Blackboard.)
Grading Scale
A
B
C
D
F

Grade Percent
90 - 100 %
80 - 89 %
70 - 79 %
60 - 69 %
0 - 59 %

Tentative Assignments:

Week
1

Topic

Learning Activity

Project/Due

Chapter 1: Why Study

Lecture/Lab
Computers and Digital
Technologies
Chapter 2: Hardware Designed to Lecture/Lab
Meet the Need

Lab

Chapter 2: Hardware Designed to Lecture/Lab

Meet the Need

Lab

Chapter 3: Software Solutions for Lecture/Lab

Personal and Professional Gain

Lab

Chapter 3: Software Solutions for Lecture/Lab

Personal and Professional Gain

Lab

Chapter 4: The Internet and

World Wide Web
Chapter 4: The Internet and
World Wide Web

Lecture/Lab

Lab

Lecture/Lab

Lab

Chapter 5: Telecommunications,
Wireless Technologies, and
Computer Networks

Lecture/Lab

Lab

Chapter 5: Telecommunications,
Wireless Technologies, and

Lecture/Lab

Lab

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Lab

Computer Networks
10

Lecture/Lab

Lab

Lecture/Lab

Lab

12

Chapter 6: Digital Media for

Work and Leisure
Chapter 6: Digital Media for
Work and Leisure
Chapter 7: Database Systems

Lecture/Lab

Lab

13

Chapter 7: Database Systems

Lecture/Lab

Lab

14

Chapter 8: E-commerce

Lecture/Lab

Lab

15

Chapter 8: E-commerce

Lecture/Lab

Lab

11

16

Final Project/Exam

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