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CSI 1306 Computing Concepts for Business . Fall 2009 http://csi1306.telfer.uottawa.ca/ http://docdepot.management.uottawa.ca INTRODUCTION. Official description. Introduction to computer-based problem solving from the perspective of the business world.
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CSI 1306 Computing Concepts for Business Fall 2009 http://csi1306.telfer.uottawa.ca/ http://docdepot.management.uottawa.ca INTRODUCTION
Official description • Introduction to computer-based problem solving from the perspective of the business world. • Design of algorithms for solving business problems. • Basics of computer programming in a modern programming language. • Solving business problems using applications packages including spreadsheets and databases • Basics of web design. Collaborative tools. • Using open source software.
Course Objectives • A basic understanding of • computer hardware and software • business application generators for word processing, presentations, spreadsheets and database management • object linking and embedding, security, communications and the Internet • An in-depth understanding of • problem solving and algorithm development • computer program development and testing using a 4th generation programming language to increase the functionality of spreadsheets • A solid foundation for the use of computers in further studies
Lecture Topics • 01 Introduction • 02 Hardware & Software • 03 Communications & the Internet • 04 Word & PowerPoint • 05 Excel – part 1 • 06 Excel – part 2 & OLE
Lecture Topics • 07 Algorithms – part 1 • 08 Visual Basic – part 1 • 09 Algorithms – part 2 • 10 Visual Basic – part 2 • 11 Algorithms – part 3 • 12 Visual Basic – part 3
Lecture Topics • 13 Algorithms – part 4: • 14 Visual Basic – part 4: • 15 Algorithms – part 5: • 16 Visual Basic – part 5: • 17 Visual Basic – part 6: • 18 Visual Basic – part 7:
Lecture Topics • 19 Database – part 1: • 20 Database – part 2: • 21 Database – part 3: • 22 Database – part 4: • 23 Security: • 24 Review: • 25, 25… Program examples: self-study
Tutorials and Labs • During tutorials= DGD, teaching assistants will • assist you in solving homework questions • answer your questions about assignment requirements and class material • and, occasionally, teach material to supplement the lecture topics. • Lab access time is a period of time when the computers in the lab are reserved for use by a specific group of students under the supervision of a teaching assistant. • DMS2150 Monday to Fridays from 16:00 to 19:00 • DMS2150 Weekends from 11:30-16:00. • At the commencement of the course, you will find out how to register for one of the tutorial and lab groups. • Each group has a 1.5 hour tutorial and a 1.5 hour lab each week • LAB schedule TBD per sections
Assignments • There will be 5 assignments during the term. Each will be posted on the course web site at the appropriate time. • The posting and due dates for assignments are on the course website • The solutions must run on the computers provided in the lab. • TA for DGD x, Lab x and marking x is not normally the same person (x=1, 2, 3, 4)
Assignments • Assignment solutions are to be submitted for marking. Therefore, you must prepare your own solution set. • You must not work on an assignment with another individual or individuals. • However, if you have difficulty with part of an assignment, you may discuss potential solutions with your teaching assistant or another student.
Lab schedule • Start of labs • Week of September 14 • CSI1306E: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 16:00-17:30pm • Start of tutorials • Week of September 14
Course Web Sites • The course web site for submitting assignments is at http://csi1306.telfer.uottawa.ca/. • You will also be able to download files of the lecture slides, homework and assignments from http://docdepot.management.uottawa.ca • Resubmissions allowed • UNTIL DUE DATE/TIME • Late submissions allowed • 25% deduction for any late assignment • Maximum delay six days.
Homework • Homework will be posted on one of the course web sites prior to each tutorial, or at the end of corresponding lecture • Homework consists of questions related to the lecture material from the previous week • Homework is not to be submitted for marking • You can review solutions to the homework questions with your teaching assistant during tutorials
Textbook (recommended but not required) • Simple Program Design, A Step-by-Step Approach, third edition, Lesley Anne Robertson, Course Technology, Thomson Learning.
Important Dates • Midterm examination • October 17, 2009 9am Exam duration: 1.5 hours • MNT 202 (244) CSI1306 B 103 Fadi • MNT 203 (244) CSI1306 E 110 Ivan • ART 026 (200) Jamel CSI1706 A 119 • ART 257 (142) Jamel CSI1706 B 115 • DMS 1160 (200) Trevor CSI1306 D 92 • MRT 212 (117) ) Wonsook CSI1306 A 92 • MRT 218 (183) Wonsook CSI1306 C 108 • MRT 205 (118) Wonsook CSI1306 A 92 • CBY B205 (118 seats) extras
Lab Computers • Your username and password to log on to one of the computers in the lab are derived as follows: • Username: first initial of your surname + 7 digit student number • Password: date of birth in the format YYMMDD • Remember to change your password after your initial log on • Technical Environment • Windows XP, Office XP
Antivirus Software • The University owns a campus-wide license for Norton Antivirus software • You can download it for use on your home computer at www.ccs.uottawa.ca/downloade.html
Marking Algorithm A = mark on assignments (out of 100) M = mark on midterm exam (out of 100) F = mark on final exam (out of 100) • EM = 0.75F +0.25M • To pass the course, EM must be equal to, or greater than, 50
Marking Algorithm • To calculate the final letter grade (FLG) for the course: • LG(EM) = letter grade corresponding to the numeric mark EM • next_up_LG(EM) = letter grade immediately above LG(EM) • next_down_LG(EM) = letter grade immediately below LG(EM) • If EM >= 50, then • FLG = next_up_LG(EM) if A >= 75 • FLG = LG(EM) if (50 <= A <75) • FLG = next_down_LG(EM) if A < 50, unless causes a failure, in which case FLG =LG(EM)
Additional Material • Lecture notes have Additional Material sections • Information that MAY NOT be covered in class • Students ARE responsible for learning this material • Homework is found at the end of lecture material • Answers will be provided in tutorial sessions
Homework • Where is the Assignment Schedule Posted? • What is Homework URL? • What is your TA’s Name? • Log into the School of Management Network • Get PowerPoint Slides • Change Password • Log into the Homework Server • Change Password