CSE 1301

Computer Literacy
(Sections 001, Spring 2008)

Instructor's Notes/Messages:

1. WELCOME to CSE 1301 Computer Literacy, offered by the UTA Department of Computer Science and Engineering!   Prepare yourself to move fast, learn a lot and have some fun!   The purpose of this class, is to begin the process of learning what a computer is and, just ass important, what it is not.  We will investigate the types of problems suited for computers, and address the practical aspects of how you utilize a computer to solve problems.  We will address the organization and characteristics of computers;  applications of commercial software such as word processors, spreadsheets, databases packages, and communication packages.   The course is organized around a practical learning approach, where we will discuss a topic in class and then investigate the practical aspects of that topic through hands-on laboratory assignments.

2. Throughout the semester you should refer to this Web site as your authoritative reference for course materials and information. To the maximum extent possible, we will NOT rely on printed materials and email.

3. Please consult the online syllabus and this page frequently for information on changes that may occur throughout the semester.

4. Information about the course as presented on the first day of class can be found at Day1-Introduction.

Classroom Presentation Slides:

The following PowerPoint presentations are available for you to download and use in class in accordance with the Thompson Learning, Inc. EULA (See Other Information below). 

Please note: It is my practice to review, and often update, slides just before class, so printing all of the presentation materials at the beginning of the semester may not be wise.

The following slides from the New Perspectives textbook are the focus of the classroom lectures:

• Chapter 1 - NP: Computer Basics

• Chapter 2 - NP: Hardware

• Chapter 3 - NP: Software

• Chapter 4 - NP: Operating Systems

• Chapter 5 - NP: LANs and Wireless

• Chapter 6 - NP: The Internet

• Chapter 7 - NP: The Web and Email

• Exam 2 Prep/Review

• Chapter 8 - NP: Digital Media

• Chapter 9 - NP: The Industry

• Chapter 10 - NP: Information Systems

• Chapter 11 - NP:  Databases

• Chapter 12 - NP: Computer Programming

• Final Review

Lab Assignments/Instructions/Information:

• LAB 1 - Windows XP Basics

  • Files:  WIN B-1, WIN B-2

• LAB 2 - Using Internet Explorer 7

• LAB 3 - MS Office 2007, Getting Started

• LAB 4 - MS Word 2007 (Documents)

• LAB 5 - MS Excel 2007 (Spreadsheets)

• LAB 6 - Integrating Excel and Word

• LAB 7 - MS Access 2007 (Databases)

• LAB 8 - Integrating Access, Excel and Word

• LAB 9 - PowerPoint 2007 - I (Presentations)

• LAB 10 - PowerPoint 2007 - II (Presentations)

• LAB 11 - Integration, Outlook 2007

• PRACTICE

Other Information:

• UTA and the College of Engineering enforce a rigid standard regarding academic dishonesty.  For information on the policies and procedures in this regard, see StudentJudicialAffairs.

• As a student in a College of Engineering course, you are bound by the CoE ethics standard.  During the first week of class, you will be asked to read, sign and return a copy of the CoE Ethics Statement, posted here for your reference.

• The slide presentations used for this course are licensed under and End User License Agreement (EULA) Thomson Learning Inc.  If you have any questions about your rights of use under this agreement, read the EULA.