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CS 105: Computer Explorations - Syllabus
{Email Jeff McClellan}
This course is designed to help students gain experience and mastery of a variety of software applications as well as a basic working knowledge of computer-related technology. Students will use common software such as Microsoft Office to complete projects that require problem solving skills and will use both PCs and Macs. They will complete various multilayered assignments that will help them to understand theories and applications of technology in a variety of real world situations, especially as they pertain to their coursework at Immaculate Heart. The final project will involve extensive use of iMovie and related programs.
 
To see current grades and assignments, please use NetClassroom.
Page updated: May 5th
 


Week 17
5/24 - 5/28
 
Go to SB3 Mon and Tue.
Semester Exams on Wed, Thu, and Fri.
 Week 16
5/17 - 5/21
 
 
Go to Mac lab on Mon, Tue, Wed; SB3 on Thu and Fri.
iMovie projects must be completed by Friday, 5/21.
Quiz on Friday 5/21 on Vocab - Internet part 3
 
Week 15
5/10 - 5/14
Go to Mac lab and work on iMovie project  - due Wed. 5/19
Quiz next Friday on Vocab - Internet part 3
Week 14
5/03 - 5/07
 
Go to Mac lab and work on iMovie project  - due Wed. 5/19
Quiz on Friday 5/21 on Vocab - Internet part 3
Week 13
4/26 - 4/30
 
Go to Mac lab and work on iMovie project
No Class on Friday 4/30 (Mary's Day)
Week 12
4/19 - 4/23
 
 
REVISED: Go to SB3 on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Go to Mac Lab on Thursday and Friday. 
Work on movie project in groups.
Vocabulary: Internet 2 - definitions due and quiz on Friday, 4/23 (in the Mac Lab).
Week 11
4/12 - 4/16
 
Present Prezis in class. Begin working on movie ideas in groups.
Go to Library Annex on Friday, 4/16.
Week 10
3/29 - 4/01
 
Finish working on Prezis
Easter vacation (school holiday) from Friday 4/02 to Friday 4/09
Week 9
3/22 - 3/26
 
Work on Prezi project - due Monday, 3/29. Be sure to include appropriate citations.
Vocabulary: Internet 1 - definitions due and quiz on Friday, 3/26
Week 8
3/15 - 3/19
 
 
 
End of Third Quarter on Thursday, 3/18; No school on Friday, 3/19 (Mother-Daughter luncheon)
Begin Prezi project; Fair use and copyright issues discussed in class
Vocabulary: Network - definitions due and quiz on Thursday, 3/18
Prezi project must include text, images (at least 5), sound, and video.
 
Week 7
3/08 - 3/12
 
 
 
Vocabulary: Software - definitions due and quiz on Friday, 3/12
Mon - Wed: watch Pirates of Silicon Valley; questions due on Friday, 3/12
*Homework assignment: create a summary of the information on copyrights (follow the link above) and email to Mr. McClellan. Be prepared to discuss on Monday.
 
Week 6
3/01 - 3/05
 
Vocabulary quiz on Hardware part 2 - Wednesday, 3/03; definitions due by Monday, 3/08
Word project: Newsletter due on Friday, 3/05
 
Week 5
2/22 - 2/26
 
 
No classes on Tuesday, 2/23 (Career Day); no classes for sophomores on Wednesday, 2/24 (Retreat)
Vocabulary: Hardware part 2 - definitions due and Quiz on Wednesday, 3/03
Word project: Newsletter due on Friday, 3/05
 
Week 4
2/16 - 2/19
 
 
School Holiday on Monday, 2/15 (Presidents Day)
Vocabulary: Hardware part 1 - definitions due and Quiz on Thursday, 2/18 (before Zoo trip)
Begin working on Word project: Newsletter
 
Week 3
2/08-2/12
 
Vocabulary: Hardware part 1; Quiz next week; Student Technology Survey
Begin working on Word project: Resume; Cover letter and Resume due Friday, 2/12
Week 2
2/01-2/05
 
Vocabulary: Operating System (OS); Definitions due and Quiz on vocabulary on Friday, 2/05
Begin working on Word project: Cover Letter; Political Cartoon Extra Credit due 2/05
Week 1
1/25-1/29
 
Vocabulary: Navigation and Data; Data definitions due on Friday, 1/29
Quiz on vocabulary on Friday, 1/29
 
Week 0
1/21-1/21/2010
Course introduction; syllabus; HW1: email Mr. McClellan from personal account (due 1/15)
HW2: bring a USB flash drive to class (min. 1 Gb) (due 1/25)


Office Hours (in my office unless otherwise noted)
Time Day Availability
before school Monday through Friday 7:00 - 7:40 AM
period 1 Monday through Friday
teaching CS 105 in SB3
(often available by PinkNote)
after period1, including break, activity, and lunch Monday through Friday
usually available, but make an appointment
to be sure (contact via email)
after school Monday and Tuesday office hours in SB3 until 3:30 pm
after school Wednesday faculty meeting
after school Thursday office hours in my office until 3:30 pm
after school Friday
by appointment only
(contact via email)