MIS-B500 Introduction to Microcomputing 2 credit hours.
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This course provides a solid foundation in the hardware and software issues related to personal computing. Coverage includes a general understanding of the various components that comprise the PC with specific technical information that is necessary when comparing and evaluating PCs. Additionally, material that provides an understanding of the various software tools is discussed. Beyond the PC itself, discussion is provided that gives insights into the trends in PC-based technology and how those developments will lead to much more advanced computers in the future. Communications and networking will also be covered as they relate to personal computing and how future developments will reshape the way people work and communicate as society moves toward a more fully networked environment.
Office: DS 360 B
Office phone: 977-3831
Phone: (314) 517-3436
E-mail: booka@slu.edu
AIM name: AnnDBook
Office Hours (Fall 2000)
T 11:00-12:15 p.m., 5:30-7:00 p.m.
W 2:00-4:00 p.m.
R 11:00-12:15 p.m., 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Homework assignments are due at the beginning of the class period. Homework assignments are expected to be legible, grammatically correct, and labeled with your name and the date. Those not meeting these expectations will be reduced in value.
The student is expected to be in the classroom, seated and ready at the beginning of the class, for each scheduled class period. Excessive absences may result in a lowered grade.
If a student will not be able to turn in homework before the due date or attend a class session when homework is due or a test is given, it is the student's obligation to contact the instructor before that time to discuss the possibility of alternate plans. The instructor is under no obligation to accommodate such requests, but may choose to do so.
Midterm Exam: Thursday, October 12 at class
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Final Exam: section -01: Thursday, Nov. 16 at
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