Nature of Computing
CSCI 104 Thurs 5-7PM
Spring 2006
Instructor: Ben Winter
Subject to change. The website always holds the current schedule.
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Due by 11:59PM |
Topics Covered |
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Week 1 2/2 |
CLASS CANCELLED |
NO CLASS |
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Week 2 2/9 |
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· Class Introduction · Course Overview (Chapter 0) · Basic Skills (cap accounts, email, website) ·
Computer History and Trends ( · MS Word · LAB: Word Assignment |
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Week 3 2/16 |
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Computer Hardware “Inside the Box” ( |
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Week 4 2/23 |
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Computer Hardware – Peripherals ( · The “Classroom Computer” · MS FrontPage |
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Week 5 3/2 |
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Software Basics ( · Computer Applications · Web Page Formatting · Review for Midterm |
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Week 6 3/9 |
· EXAM 1 (Chapters 0-4) |
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Week 7 3/16 |
· Databases (Ch 7) |
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Week 8 3/23 |
MISSIONS CONFERENCE WEEK |
NO CLASS |
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Week 9 3/30 |
· Networking and Telecommunications (Ch 8) · Excel |
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Week 10 4/6 |
· Basic Internet (Ch 9) · Ethics and Censorship Discussion |
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Week 11 4/13 |
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Week 12 4/20 |
EASTER BREAK |
NO CLASS |
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Week 13 4/27 |
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· Computer Security (Ch 10) · Deciphering Computer Ads / Buying a new computer · Review for test |
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Week 14 5/4 |
· EXAM 2 (Chapters 7-10) |
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Week 15 5/11 |
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Power Point |
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Week 16 5/18 |
Technology Presentations |
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Week 17 5/25 |
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Visual Basic |
Satellite Radio Ashlee
Simpson Harry Potter Book 6
Computer Security Guide
Dog Training
Enhance Sex Drive
Nursing Jobs
Phone Headsets
Website Tips
Car Buying Advice and Tips
Fly Fishing
Mystery Shopping
Paid Surveys
Prague Hotels