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Darleen A. Clements
INFO 100
Seattle Campus
Introduces skills, concepts, and capabilities necessary to effectively use information technology. Includes logical reasoning, managing complexity, operation of computers and networks, and contemporary applications such as effective Web searching and database manipulation, ethical aspects, and social impacts of information technology. Offered: jointly with CSE 100.
Class description
The first unit covers computer networks, the Internet, the World Wide Web, searching the Web, truth on the Web, and creating a Web site. The second unit covers programming using JavaScript. The third unit covers data storage, transfer, and the associated topics of privacy and security.
Student learning goals
Skills
Gain contemporary and immediately applicable skills. Become technically literate. Learn how to:
p>Concepts
Reach an essential understanding of the foundations on which IT is built—surpassing technical literacy. Learn about critical areas of IT, such as:
Capabilities
Learn to apply IT in complex situations and understand the consequences. Surpass the conceptual level of IT understanding—achieving fluency. Develop the capabilities to:
General method of instruction
This 5-credit course meets for lecture 3 days per week and for hands-on labs 2 days per week.
Recommended preparation
No previous experience with computers is required for this course. HOWEVER... be prepared for a steep learning curve if you truly have NO experience.
Class assignments and grading
Assignments in this class consist of reading assignments in the textbooks, pop quizzes, pop writing assignments, weekly lab assignments, and three major projects.
This course is not graded on a curve. You are not in competition with other students in the class for your grade.
Note: The secret to doing well is to keep up with the work. It doesn't take a genius to do succeed in this class. Anyone can be successful! Good luck!
