Professor Howard Blum 
(212) 346-1871 
hblum@pace.edu
http://csis.pace.edu/~blum
Fall  2008 (NYC)
Mon. 3:30 - 5:20 pm 
CRN 71849
Room W200A
CIS 101 Introduction to Computing (w/Downtown NY)
DESCRIPTION:
    This course introduces students to the essential knowledge required to achieve a well-rounded understanding of the explosive impact of the Internet and technology in all aspects of modern society. Computers are now the primary means of information retrieval, analysis and communication among individuals and organizations throughout the world. CIS101 provides students with the understanding of computer terminology, hardware, and software necessary to explore the resources of the Internet and exploit technology to its fullest on both a personal and professional level.
OUTLINE:
  • Introduction - concepts of computer hardware and software systems. Roles of the computer. Areas of application.
  • Application Programming with Excel - use of Excel spreadsheets for manipulation, analysis and presentation of data.  Editing and formatting of data, functions and formulas, graphing data, and table manipulation.
  • Web Page Design with HTML -  Internet concepts, role of the Web. Basic HTML for web page design and web site creation 
  • Computer and Network Security  -  basic threats and strategies for security. 
  • Web Programming with Javascript - basics of JavaScript programming for Web sites. Interpretting vs. compiling, objects and methods, events.
  • Downtown NYC - readings and discussions.
TEXTBOOKS:
  1. Excel: Parsons, Oja, Ageloff, Carey, New Perspectives on Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Brief, Course Technology, 2007, ISBN-10 # 1-4239-0583-0. ISBN -13# 978-1-4239-0583-7
  2. HTML: Shelly, Cashman, Woods, HTML Complete Concepts and Techniques, 4th ed., Course Technology, 2007, ISBN -10 # 1-4188-5936-2 ISBN -13# 978-1-4188-5936-7
  3. JavaScript: Dwyer, Murthy, Sachs, and Gaylord, JavaScript 101, Version 3.0, Thomson Custom Publishing, 2003, ISBN # 0-7593-1887-5.
  4. Security: Mark Ciampa, Security Awareness: Applying practical security in your world, Course Technology, 2nd Edition 2006, ISBN# 1-4188-0969-1.

    The Pace Bookstore sells these as a CIS101 Textbook Bundle (ISBN:  1423919165) and it also includes a 1 GB flash drive.  
POLICIES:
  • Weekly assignments are due prior to the next class meeting. (You are responsible for the assignments even if you do not attend the class.) Late assignments are never accepted.
  • You are responsible for everything that is covered in class, even if you can not attend.
  • Use of cell phones, pagers, and similar devices are prohibited in the laboratory facilities.
Last Updated:  8-28-08