Syllabus

I. Course Description

In this course students will be learning a variety of applications for computers. Students will also learn some of the basic workings of computers.

II. Course Goals

A. To give students a basic overview of the uses of computers.

B. To give students a strong ability to work in Office programs.

C. To introduce webpage design.

D. To introduce programming.

III. Course Outline

A. First Quarter

1. Computer Science

2. Microsoft Office

3. Microsoft Excel

4. Microsoft Powerpoint

B. Second Quarter

1. The Internet

2. Webpages & html

3. Basic Programming

IV. Class Website http://ics-computerapplications.blogspot.com/

V. Grading Criteria

A. Projects – 50%

B. Quizzes – 30%

C. Participation – 10%

D. Final Exam – 10%

Computer Lab Rules

1. No food or drinks allowed.

2. You may not use disks from home without permission from the computer teacher.

3. Keep your hands on your own computer.

4. Computers are to be used for school related activities:

a. Research

b. Writing papers

c. Researching colleges

d. NO GAMES

e. NO EMAIL

f. NO IM

g. NO INSTALLING PROGRAMS

5. Speakers should be off at all times.