CSIT 101-Technology and Information Systems (7-week)

CCBC Campus: Academic School:

Semester: School of Business, Technology, and Law
Spring 2021 - 7 Week Department:
Computer Science/Information Technology
Course Title and Number: Section
CSIT 101 W09
Technology and Information Systems

CSIT 101 – 3 credits – Technology and Information Systems – explores emerging applied
software applications and technologies for PC and mobile devices as tools to generate, present,
collaborate and share information for education, employment and personal enrichment.
Students apply information literacy skills to research and present course materials in a variety of
digital formats.

Prerequisite: (ENGL 051 and RDNG 052) or ACLT 052, and MATH 082 or with the consent of
program director.

I. Basic Course Information:

A. Instructor: Michele Clements

B. Office: 236, (Entrance is HTEC 213) Email: mclements@ccbcmd.edu Phone: 443-840-

1442

C. Office Hours:
 Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00-11:00 - Call or text 443-840-6338. This number is only available
during these hours. Do NOT leave voice messages, the messages will not be checked.
 Available by Zoom during office hours by appointment

D. School Phone: 443-840-2215 School Fax: 443.840.1485

Class meeting: Online: This is a fully online asynchronous section: on-campus attendance is
not required. Instruction does not require a physical presence on campus. This section must be
accessed from any location using a computer with internet access and a camera feature.

F. Statement of Student Out-of-Class Work Expectations:

Online Course: This is a three-credit course. You are expected to complete at least 9 hours of work
per week including reading, homework, studying, etc.
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G. Course Materials:

1. BARNES AND NOBEL FIRST DAY

To enhance your learning experience and provide affordable access to the right course material,
this course is part of an inclusive access model called First Day™. You can easily access the
required materials for this course at a discounted price, and benefit from single sign-on access
with no codes required in Blackboard. CCBC will bill you at the discounted price as a
course charge for this course.
It is NOT recommended that you Opt-Out, as these materials are required to complete the
course. You can choose to Opt-Out during the first week of class, but you will be responsible for
purchasing your course materials at the full retail price and access to your materials will be
suspended until you purchase the course materials.
For more information and FAQs go to customercare.bncollege.com.
Student Tutorial Video: Opting Out of First Day for this course: https://vimeo.com/304671488

2. You are expected to have the proper course materials which includes access to MindTap, a
computer with Internet access, and MS Office 2019 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access).

3. CCBC is committed to making content accessible. It has been recommended that the
Cengage MindTap software works best with JAWS. Please contact Disability Support
Services for additional support. See the Getting Started Part 4: Additional Cengage
Resources folder in the Getting Started link found on the course menu in Blackboard for
additional information.

4. You can download MS Office for free from the CCBC home page. See the Getting Started
Part 1: Course Policies and Procedures folder found in Getting Started in Blackboard.

II. Course Goals Overall

Learning Modules
I. Word Processing VII. Computing Platforms & System Software
II. Digital and Information Literacy VIII. Use of Social Media & Societal Impact of
III. Cloud Technologies Technology
IV. Presentation Software IX. Ethics & Emerging Technologies V. Internet & Networks
X. Information Security & Privacy
VI. Excel XI. Databases

A. Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course students will be able to: (with Learning Module references)
1. apply information literacy principles to evaluate and use electronic resources to research
and communicate information using a variety of digital formats; (I, II, IV, VI, XI)
2. identify risks, threats and vulnerabilities of computers and mobile devices and examine
mitigation solutions; (III, V, X)

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3. examine digital privacy and identify consequences of privacy
violations; (X)
4. demonstrate how cloud computing is used collaboratively to develop, enhance and
communicate creativity through presentation technologies; (III, IV)
5. present and share information in a variety of formats using word processing, databases
and spreadsheets; (I, VI, XI)
6. define basic network terminology, architecture and the Internet; (V)
7. describe how the emergence of mobile technology has affected society; (III, VIII)
8. describe the role of social media in transforming businesses; (VIII)
9. compare mobile and desktop operating systems, file management and hardware; (VII)
10. differentiate between ethical and unethical practices in the digital world; (IX)
11. explore global technology issues including initiatives to mitigate the digital divide, promote
sustainability; and (II, VIII, IX)
12. research and present emerging technologies. (IX
B. Major Topics: C. World Wide Web
I. Digital Resource Evaluation D. E-business
II. Security A. Information VI. Mobile Technologies A.
systems Communication tools
B. Cyber B. Convergence
C. Risks, threats and C. Ubiquitous computing
vulnerabilities VII. Hardware and Operating Systems
D. Individual digital privacy A. Desktop
III. Online communication and B. Mobile
collaboration C. File management
A. Cloud computing VIII. Computer Ethics A. Netiquette
B. Synchronous B. Cyber law
C. Asynchronous i. Piracy
D. Social Media ii. Copyright
E. Wikis and blogs iii. Fair use
F. Teamwork skills IX. Globalization and Sustainability A.
IV. Data integration and information Language technologies
presentation B. Digital divide
A. Word Processing software C. Commerce
B. Database software D. Green IT
C. Spreadsheet software E. eWaste
D. Presentation software X. Future innovations
E. Notes Management software
V. Data Communication
A. Networks

B. Internet

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C. Rationale for the course:

In a world characterized by rapid transformation of technology and technological

innovations, it is essential that students are able to navigate effectively and efficiently in
today’s digital world. The internet, mobile devices and cloud computing are all being used to
collaborate and communicate in all aspects of life. Because of these advances in
technology, it is also becoming increasingly necessary for one to understand the risks and
take precautions in protecting one’s security and privacy. This course will also allow
students to master skills that are highly in demand by employees, such as teamwork, critical
thinking, problem solving, creativity and collaboration skills. Although employers may not
always move to the latest technologies immediately, they prefer to have recent graduates
that have knowledge of the latest technologies.

III. Evaluation:
Collaborative Assignments and Projects – Theme Career Exploration
Collaborative learning combines two key goals: learning to work and solve problems in the
company of others and sharpening one’s own understanding by listening seriously to the insights
of others, especially those with different backgrounds and life experiences. Approaches range
from study groups within a course, to team-based assignments and writing, to cooperative
projects and research. CSIT 101 has scheduled a collaborative assignment to assist in reaching
these two key goals.

A. Instructor’s Grading Policy:

1. Late assignments will be accepted for one week for ½ credit, no late submission
for the last week of the semester assignments. See the item in Graded Work for
additional information. It is the students responsibly to notify the instructor of
discrepancies in grades within two weeks of submitting an assignment otherwise grades
will not be changed, even with documentation.
2. You are expected to do your own work and in your own words. Cheating/Plagiarism will
be considered grounds for immediate dismissal from the course.
3. Assignments will be graded within one week after the due date.

Points Grading Scale:

720-800 A
640-719 B
560-639 C
480-559 D
Under F

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B. Requirements:

Late assignments will be accepted for one week for ½ credit—See the item in Graded Work.
Week Learning Module Graded Assignments Points Due Date
3/24 Orientation Review items in Getting Started 4/7
Word Skills Module (SAM) 30
4/7 Word Processing Word Citations (SAM) 20 4/14
Digital and Information Library Scavenger Hunt Quiz 15
Literacy Info Literacy Review Quiz*
Cloud Technologies- Career Reflection 1 10
Google Drive, One Drive Collaboration Assignment Begins (4/21)
Cloud Tech Review Quiz*
4/14 Presentation Software PowerPoint Module (SAM) 40 4/21
Ethics & Emerging Collaboration Assignment Due 60
Technologies Ethics and Emerging Review Quiz
e-Portfolio Assignment Begins (Due 4/28)
Information Security & Security Assignment 20
Privacy Security Review Quiz*
Computing Platforms & OS Platform Review Quiz*
System Software
4/21 Internet & Networks e-Portfolio Website Assignment Due 80 4/28
Internet & Networks Review Quiz*
Social Media & Societal Career Reflection 2 10
Impact of Technology Social Media Review Quiz*
Excel Part 1 Excel Module 1 (SAM) 20
Excel Module 2 (SAM) 20
Career Project Begins (Due 5/5)
4/28 Excel Part 2 Excel Module 3 (SAM) 20 5/5
Excel Module 4 (SAM) 20
Career Project Due 100
5/5 2019 Excel Capstone Excel Capstone Project 1a (SAM) 40 5/12 (NO
Project 1A Career Reflection Survey 15 Grace Period)

Databases Access Module 1 (SAM) 20

Access Module 2 (SAM) 20
Final Exam Concepts, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and 240 5/16
Access (available Thursday 5/13 through Sunday
Sunday 5/16 at 11:59)
Total Points 800

A. Instructor’s Attendance Policy:

1. Regular login into the course is expected of all students. Students are expected to login at
least 5 times during the week to check for announcements and updates.

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2. The Final Exam will be administered through Blackboard. No make-up exam is allowed
unless appropriate documentation is provided on time. (*An excused absence is an
emergency such as a death in the family, religious holidays or participation in official
college functions.)

D. Audit Policy:
Credit is not awarded for an audited class. To audit a class a student should:
1. Understand the audited class requirements which may include:
• Participation in course activities and completion of assignments.
• Not meeting audited class requirements will result in a grade change from AU to a W.
• Midterm and Final exams are not required or administered to students who audit a
class.
2. Pay the tuition and fees.
3. A student may elect to change his or her registration from credit to audit by the date found
in the Academic Calendar. After the deadline, a student is permitted to change from credit
to audit only under extenuating circumstances with written approval of the academic dean
or dean’s designee.
4. If a student is receiving financial aid or veteran’s benefits, or if the student is an athlete or
international student, approval must be obtained from the appropriate office to change or
audit a course before submitting the Change of Information Form to the Enrollment
Services Center or Registrar’s office.
5. There may be some courses with a limit to the number of times it may be taken for audit.
6. For more information view the link to the Audit Policy in the CCBC Catalog.

IV. Course Procedures

A. Course related policies and procedures

1. Students are responsible for all announcements and messages in Blackboard.
2. All exercises must be completed as assigned and submitted according to the due date
listed in the schedule.
3. You are responsible for making sure your home computer meets the technical (hardware
and software) requirements for this course
4. Blackboard is our means of communication and project submittal. Do not send email or
projects elsewhere.

B. College Wide Syllabus Policies:

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For college wide syllabus policies such as the Code of Conduct related to Academic Integrity
and Classroom Behavior or the Audit/ Withdrawal policy, please log into the My CCBC
student portal.

1. Go to CCBC’s home page and select the myCCBC link then click my CCBC Login.
2. Click MySyllabiPolicies.

C. Course Related Concerns:

Students should first attempt to take concerns to the faculty member. If students are unable
to resolve and/or contact the instructor on course-related concerns, they should contact the
Department Chair:

Wendy Chin, Department Chair, Computer Science/Information Technology at

wchin@ccbcmd.edu or 443.840.4879.

D. Course Calendar:
Click the Academic Calendar page link to see the CCBC Academic Calendar. Click the
current academic year to view important dates such as the last day to withdraw from class
etc.

E. Pathways- When you enroll at CCBC you are assigned a Pathway based on your declared
major. Your specific pathway will host activities that are designed to keep you excited about
your career choice and help you be successful in your transfer and career goals. Be sure to
visit your Pathway Blackboard organization to learn about upcoming activities including field
trips, information about career opportunities, and tutoring sessions. Go to
http://www.ccbcmd.edu/Programs-and-Courses/Degrees-andCertificates/Pathways.aspx
and then click on your Pathway.

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