1. Computer Concepts and Microsoft Windows
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2. Agenda COMP1002 – What and Why Student Guide Highlights Course Outline
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3. COMP 1002 The purpose of this course
Bring students to the point where they can purchase two computers:
Configure them
Network them
Connect them to the Internet
Secure them
Maintain them
Troubleshoot any problems
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4. COMP 1002 Along the way provide students with an understanding of:
How computers work
What an Operating System is and what benefits modern Operating Systems provide
Some common computing terms and vocabulary
How networking works
Some alternative computing options
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5. COMP 1002
You are entitled to a copy of Windows 7 Professional (or Windows 8) however you will not receive instructions for accessing it until next week – after the withdrawal deadline
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6. Student Guide Highlights
Auditing this course
If you choose to audit this course you must still complete all assignments but not exams
You will not receive a final mark and may not use it as a pre-requisite
You must give a signed note to me by the start of next week’s class indicating your intention to audit
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7. Refunds
If you decide this isn’t the right course for you. Contact registration by 4:30pm next MONDAY to receive a refund (less 15%)
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8. Security and Parking All parking at BCIT is pay parking
After 4:30pm and on weekends you may park in most Numbered (staff) or Lettered (student) lots – check the signs!
Security ( ) provides a safe walk program to escort you to your car
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9. Bookstore
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10. Evaluation The course evaluation is broken down as follows:
5 take home review assignments – fill in the blanks type questions - 25%
2 In-Class applied quizzes – applied assignments to be completed on the computers – 10%
Mid Term Exam in Week 6 – 25%
Final Exam in Week 12(must pass)– 40%
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11. Take home material / homework
There will be pre-reading assigned each week that you should complete before the next class
Review questions to be completed outside of class for marks will be given approximately every other week
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12. Course Outline Week 1 How computers work Week 2
Operating System – What and Why
Week 3
Windows Basics
Week 4
File management
Week 5
Configuring and Customizing Your Environment – Control Panel
In-Class Assignment
Week 6
MIDTERM
Compression and Encryption
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13. Course Outline Week 7 Multiple Users Week 8 Setting up a Home Network
Advanced Networking Concepts and Terminology
Week 10
Protecting your computer
Troubleshooting
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14. Course Outline Week 11 In-Class Assignment 2
Alternative Operating Systems
Macintosh OS X
Linux
Week 12
Final Exam
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15. Textbook Computer Concepts 2014 – Parsons / Oja
2010, 2011, 2012 or 2013 Introductory or Comprehensive
Available at the Bookstore under COMP 1002
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16. Websites Course Website – http://www.sob.bcit.ca/fraser Course Notes
Handouts
Assignments
myBCIT –
Grades
Tax receipts
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