Intro To Java
Intro To Java
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Introduction to Java Programming
Five (5) Credit Hours
Franklin R. Tamayo, MIT.
1st Semester, 2014-2015
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I - Course Description:
This Course explains the basic principles of how computers works. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the essential components associated with
computers (with a focus in PCs). Topics includes History of computers, the processor, motherboard, memory, graphics and sound adapters, input and output devices, and
storage media. Overview of operating systems and other software, as well as the various methods used to connect computers to each other and the internet, are presented. The
course also address recent advances in computer architectures and computer hardware and how they affect computer performance. Presentations of actual hardware are
included so that student can gain experience in identifying the various internal and external components of a Pcs.
II - Course Objectives:
On successful completion of the course, the student is expected to develop knowledge and understanding of:
1. Have an understanding of computer hardware and software
2. Identify the key elements of Hardware
3. Have an understanding of memory, storage and input/output
4. Have understanding personal and pc databases
5. Fundamentals of Enterprise Database
6. Have understanding microcomputer operating system
7. Have understanding databases, applications, and software reliability
8. Have an understanding of network fundamental
IV - Student Responsibilities:
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Students are expected to read the textbook and come to class prepared to learn. Students are expected to hand in homework on the due date
and to take exams on exam days. If necessary, accommodations for special arrangements must be made in advance.
V Course requirements and policies
1. Quizzes
2. Class participation
3. Seat work
4. Presentation
5. Examination
6. Assignment
7. Laboratory Exercises
8. Attendance
9. Lecture
40% - Quizzes, Seat work, Board work,
20% - Assignment, Attendance, Laboratory Exercises, Class participation
40% - Examination
VI - Learning Modules:
Topic / Content
Specific Objectives
Methods/Strategies
1. Orientation
2. Introduction of oneself
Materials
Whiteboard,
Whiteboard marker,
Evaluation,
enrichment
Activities, output
Question and Answer
Time
Frame
Week 1
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Introduction To computer
Computer History
Define computer
Advantages &
Disadvantages of
using a computer
Components of the
computer
Networks and the
Internet
Computer software
Categories of
computer
Computer usage
Long Quizzes
Whiteboard,
Whiteboard marker,
Power point presentation
Week 2
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application software
Identify the key features of widely used
Lecture
Discussion
Internet Research
Whiteboard,
Whiteboard marker,
Computers on Lab.
Assignment, students
demo quiz, Oral recitation,
written quiz
Week 3
Whiteboard,
Whiteboard marker,
PowerPoint on Lab.
Week 4
utility programs
Describe Web-based software and the
Long Quiz
Review
Whiteboard,
Whiteboard marker,
Oral recitation
Week 5
Student Evaluation
Test Paper
Test Booklet
Hands-on demonstration
done by student, written
quiz, recitation
Week 6
Lecture
Group discussion
demonstration
Whiteboard,
Whiteboard marker,
Computers on Lab,
projector
Hands-on demonstration
done by student, written
quiz, recitation
Preliminary Examination
Schedule
learning
Preliminary Examination
Schedule
Regular Holiday
Mobile Device and
computer
Uses of Port and connector
Sequence of operations
that occur when a computer
executes an instruction
Comparison of various
personal computer
processors on the market
today
system units
Describe the components of a
processor and how they complete a
machine cycle.
Define a bit and describe how a series
of bits represents data
Differentiate among the various types
of memory
Describe the types of expansion slots
Week 7
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Components of Computer
System
System Unit
Common components
inside the computer.
Processor
Operation of the Central
Processing unit
Lecture
Discussion
Reporting
demonstration
Projector,
Whiteboard marker
oral questioning
library works
online research
Home works
Week 8
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Types of Printer
Processing and
organizing input
into output
Various methods of
output
Commonly used
output devices
Long Quizzes
Chapter 5 and 6
Storage
Storage capacity
What is access time
Characteristic of
storage device
Step on how hard
disk works
Classification of
storage
How storage Works
Define microfilm
and microfiche
External and
Removable hard
disks, CD-ROMs,
Recordable and
Rewritable CDs
PC Cards and
ExpressCard Modules
magnetic disks
Describe the characteristics of a hard
disk
Discuss various types of miniature,
disks
Differentiate among various CD and
DVD formats
Identify the uses of tape
Discuss PC Cards, Express Card
modules and the various types of
miniature mobile storage media
Identify uses of microfilm and
microfiche
Lecture
Class Discussion
Asking Question
Demonstration
Projector
Whiteboard
marker
CPU
Personal
Computer
Hardware
Oral recitation
Set works
Demonstration
Home works
Online Research
Library works
Week 9
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Recommended
storage devices for
small office/home
office (SOHO) users?
Short Quiz
Discuss the components required for
Communications and
Networks
Define
Communications
and Networks
Computer
Technology and
Networks
How GPS Process
Client Server
Networks
Networks Topology
Network
Communication
standard
Internet Protocol
Communication
Over telephone
networks
Communication
device
Communication
channel
Physical
successful communications
Describe uses of computer
communications
Differentiate among types of networks
Explain the purpose of communications
software
Describe various types of lines for
Lecture
Class Discussion
Asking Question
Demonstration
Projector
Whiteboard
marker
Network devices
Personal
Computer
Hardware
Oral recitation
Set works
Demonstration
Home works
Online Research
Library works
Hands-on Exercise
Week 10
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Transmission Media
Communication
terminology and
application
How to join
computers into a
network
Various
communications
devices, media, and
procedures
To evaluate the application of students
Class Review
learning
Midterm Examination
Lecture
Class Discussion
Asking Question
Projector
Whiteboard
marker, White
board
Oral recitation
Library works
Review
Week 11
Sports
Instrument
Physical and
mental Activities
Week 12
Projector
Whiteboard
marker
Ms-Access
Question and
answer
Library Works
Laboratory works
Midterm Examination
SEAITs Intramurals 2013
SEAITs Intramurals 2013
Promotes camaraderie
Develop the decision making skills
Database Management
Database, Data
and information
Qualities of
Lecture
Demonstration
Presentation
Page
Week 13
Lecture
Demonstration
Group presentation
Class questions
Projector
Power point
presentation
Oral Questioning
Home works
Computer
Research
Week 14
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Information theft
Wireless security
Health concerns of
computer used
Ethics and society
Information privacy
Chapter summary
Short quizzes
Information System
Development and
programming Languages
System
Development
Programming
language and
program
development tools
Initiates Program
Development
Short quiz
Program
Development
basic programming
To introduce the different programming
language
Provide a thorough analysis of the
Lecture
Demonstration
Class Discussion
Oral Recitation
Projector
Personal
Computer
Web Research
Home work
Library Activities
Exercises
Research
Computer world
Week 15
Case Study
Long Quizzes
Chapter Review
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Semi-Finals Examination
Schedule
Computer world
Semi-Finals Examination
Schedule
Develop the skills when using a
Enterprise computing
Type of Enterprises
Organizational
Structure of an
Enterprises
Level of users in
the enterprise
Information System in the
Enterprise
Information
Systems within
functional units
Decision support
system
computer
Develop skills how to interact with web
design
Identify information requirements of the
enterprise-sized organized
Determine why computer backup is
important and how it is accomplished
Lecture
Demonstration
Class Discussion
Oral Recitation
Brain Storming
Lecture
Group Discussion
Individual presentation
Brain storming
Examination
Books
Projector
Power point
Presentation
Examination
Week 16
Homework
Exercises
Online Search
Library works
Oral Question
Week 17
Enterprise-wide technologies
and methodologies
Portals
Virtualization and cloud
computing
E-Commerce
Enterprise
hardware
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Network attached
storage and storage
area Networks
Backup Procedures
Disaster Recovery
Chapter Quizzes
Examination Review
Lecture
Discussion
Evaluation
Books
Projector
Power point
Presentation
Internet
Library works
Online Research
Review
Final Quizzes
Examination review
Lecture
Discussion
Evaluation
Books
Projector
Power point
Presentation
Internet
Library works
Online Research
Review
Week 18
Week 19
Review
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learning
Lecture
Discussion
Evaluation
Test booklet
Examination
paper
Final Exam
Week 20
References:
1. Discovering computer 2008 (Fundamentals 4th Edition) by.
2. Introduction to Computers (6th Edition) McGraw.Hill International Edition by Peter Nortons
3. Peter Norton website ( www.mhhe.com/peternorton)
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