SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY

COURSE SYLLABUS

BUIS 3000

Introduction to Business Computing Hardware and Software

Instructor	Dovel Myers, Senior instructor	Phone
Office	Kricker 127	E-mail	dmyers@shawnee.edu
Office Hours		Dept.	Business Administration

Credit Hours:

Class Location and Meeting Times:

To be determined

Materials Needed:

To be determined

Course Description:

This course intended for Business majors and other non ISM majors to prepare the student to understand the types of Personal Computer and Server hardware and operating systems used in business today. Systems studied will include the AS400, Intel/Amd based PC, Apple PowerMac, and Sun Sparc. Common operating systems will be explored including the MS XP, MS Vista, Mac OSX, Linux, and Sun Solaris. Classes will be divided into lecture, example, and lab time to work through common problems and issues with common computer hardware, and operating systems used in business today. MIS/IT concentrations are not eligible for credit.

Prerequisites: BUIS 1010; or permission

Student Outcomes:

· Identify basic terms, concepts, and functions of system modules, including how each module should work during normal operation and during the boot process

· Identify basic procedures for adding and removing field replaceable modules for both desktop and portable systems

· Identify common peripheral ports, associated cabling and their connectors

· Identify proper procedures for installing and configuring IDE/EIDE devices

· Identify proper procedures for installing and configuring SCSI devices

· Identify proper procedures for installing and configuring peripheral devices

· Identify hardware methods of upgrading system performance, procedures for replacing basic subsystem components, unique components and when to use them

· Identify procedures for installing/adding a device, including loading, adding, and configuring device drivers, and required software

· Identify procedures necessary to optimize the operating system and major operating system subsystems

· Recognize and interpret the meaning of common error codes and startup messages from the boot sequence, and identify steps to correct the problems

· Recognize when to use common diagnostic utilities and tools. Given a diagnostic scenario involving one of these utilities or tools, select the appropriate steps needed to resolve the problem

· Recognize common operational and usability problems and determine how to resolve them

· Identify the networking capabilities of Windows. Given configuration parameters, configure the operating system to connect to a network.

· Identify the basic Internet protocols and terminologies. Identify procedures for establishing Internet connectivity. In a given scenario, configure the operating system to connect to and use Internet resources

ADA Statement
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 require Shawnee State University to provide reasonable academic adjustments or accommodations for students with documented disabilities which would not compromise the integrity of the academic program. Examples of documented disabilities include physical, psychiatric, and/or learning impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities of the student. Students seeking academic adjustments or accommodations must self-identify with the Coordinator of Disability Services, Student Success Center, Massie Hall, 740-351-3276. After meeting with the Coordinator, students are encouraged to meet with their instructors to discuss their needs, and if applicable, any lab safety concerns related to their disabilities.

Academic Integrity:
You are required to do your own work on all tests and assignments. Any form of cheating may result in a grade penalty or the student being withdrawn from the course as well as dismissal from the University. See page 37 of the Shawnee State University catalog.

Grading:

Homework and Projects:

Assignments will be due at the beginning of the class period on the due date. Assignments turned in during the class period or later will be accepted but will be subject to a penalty (reducing the total score). A 10% penalty will be applied for each assignment that is turned in during the class period on the due date. A 20% penalty will be assessed for each week (or part week) that an assignment is late if it is not turned in on the due date. Unless specifically agreed (in advance) homework IS DUE on the due date. If you are unable to attend class the assignment is to be emailed, faxed or postmarked on or before the due date to avoid the penalty. If you receive an unsatisfactory (less than 80%) mark on an assignment that was turned in on time, you have the option of resubmitting it by the next class period. An automatic reduction of 20% will be applied to the resubmitted work's score. If you earned a 60% on an assignment and resubmitted it for a 95%, your net score of 75% would be a significant improvement.

Attendance and Participation:

Attendance and participation is an important part of your class grade (10%). Your success outside of school requires your daily attendance and so does this class. Regular roll will not be taken but your participation in this class is needed and required.

Extra Credit:

Extra credit may be awarded to students that go well beyond the required assignments assist during lab time with their fellow students, or other factors as deemed by the instructor.

Make-Up Examinations:

Scheduling and availability of make-up examinations is at the discretion of the instructor.

Scale:

90.0% - 100% A

80.0% - 89.9% B

70.0% - 79.9% C

60.0% - 69.9% D

0.0% - 59.9% F

Evaluation Criteria:

Attendance and Participation 10.00%

Weekly Assignments 50.00%

Quiz 1 10.00%

Quiz 2 10.00%

Final Examination 20.00%

Total 100.00%

Record Retention:

I will retain all student work submitted for grading for two weeks after the end of the quarter, at which time I put the material through the paper shredder.

Payne Protocol:

The instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus without advance notice