Spring 2004 CGS 1100 Course Calendar

Distance Learning Orientation-BTECH 217 8:00-10:45 a.m.

register current email with John Taylor or obtain free email account with no ads from John Taylor

Magic Number Game Demo

log-on to WebCT account (Links to new site)
My WebCT

Your WebCT ID will be the first initial of your first name and the first initial of your last name, combined with your seven digit Student ID number (NOT Your SS#) for example:
John Taylor's user name would be jt1234567

Your password is your six digit birthday. For example if you were born on July 7, 1977, your password would be 070777

Most of your testing will come from DC 2004 text. It is possible (although difficult) to review all the vocabulary and the power points for each chapter online without the text to complete the tests. However, a rival textbook publisher has produced a completely new look for a textbook for this course. I read the book during the holidays. They are sending me a loaner copy for each of my CGS 1100 students to try out during tghe Spring term. The vocabulary lists are different, because the textbook takes a different approach. It assumes you already are 'computer literate' and wants to make you 'computer affluent'. A lot of the hard core stuff is there, like networks and computer programming chapters. A chapter on Intro to the Internet, a chapter on software applications is right at the start. So here is the first chapter for you to download:

no classes Monday 1/19 MLK Holiday

read Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers

Read Chapter 2: The Internet and the World Wide Web

download, install and run: Ad-Aware
http://lavasoft.element5.com/support/download/

Ad-aware v6.181

Pull the plug on adware and spyware with the latest version of this free tool. Ad-aware scans your system--including removable drives--for the most common types of advertising spyware and safely removes offending software. The program works through intuitively designed wizards. Currently, the utility detects small ad programs from Adware, Aureate/Radiate, OnFlow, Comet-Cursor, Cydoor, Doubleclick, EverAd, Flyswat, OnFlow, TimeSink 5.0, and others.

As many of us know, "spyware" refers to small, hidden programs that are embedded in larger applications to report information to advertisers. These programs are included in some shareware and freeware programs because, unfortunately, that's the only way some software developers can pay their bills. If you don't want any part of this--and feel that these hidden programs invade your privacy--you should definitely consider downloading Ad-aware

Spybot Search and Destroy v1.2

There are many programs available for you to protect your computer from intuders. Spybot Search and Destroy is a favorite with many of the techie students at HCC. Once you see what Ad-Aware cleans from your machine, this program could clean things the first missed.

Search your hard disk for so-called spybots or adbots, the modules that are responsible for showing ads and transmitting information back to vendors. If Spybot Search and Destroy finds such modules, it will remove them or replace them with empty dummies. In most cases, the host software still runs after removing the bot.

Among the adbots Spybot targets: Aureate, CLPRS, Comet Cursors, eZula HotText, Gator, GoHip, Radiate, WebHancer, and WildTangent. The program allows you to update by subscribing to the author's mailing list.

Finally, Spybot removes your usage tracks (last visited Web sites, opened files, started programs, and cookies), so even spybots that are unknown can't transmit this private information. The program supports all three major browsers: Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator, and Opera.

ZoneAlarm v3.7.202

Another program that you may want to consider to protect your computer from unwanted intrusion is Zone Alarm.

If you have DSL or a cable modem, your IP address is permanent. Although this has benefits, it also carries the serious shortcoming of rendering your PC vulnerable to attacks. A firewall, in this respect, becomes not just desirable but a necessity. ZoneAlarm is a top choice, and best of all, the basic version is free.

You can block uninitiated and unwanted traffic, even while your PC is unattended or while you're not using your connection. You can also limit your exposure to attack by specifying which applications can access the Internet. The program also lets you stop e-mail-borne Visual Basic Script worms.

1. Complete online Shelly Cashman Chapter 1 Practice Quiz:
http://www.scsite.com/dc2004/index.cfm?action=practice&isbn=0-7895-6704-0&chapter=1 Fill your name in the box after question #20, Click the button Grade Test. Now make a choice: SAVE THE TEST or TAKE ANOTHER TEST You get one point for each correct answer. If you have 18 or above you have an "A". Create a folder on your hard drive to download the file that saves the test, then download the file: testresults.csv . Rename the file by adding a "1" at the end of the file name (testresults1.csv) so that when you do Chapoter 2, that file does not overwrite chapter 1.To be safe, print out results of Practice test Chapter 1 for your portfolio. Finally send email with score to jtaylor00@hccbrandon.net      Subject: 00e or 00t: Chapter 1 Practice test

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2. complete Chapter 1 "Who Wants to be a Computer Genius" Game:
http://www.scsite.com/dc2004/index.cfm?action=overviewflash&chapter=1 Click on Computer Genius Game on the left menu bar (print out results for your portfolio and send email with score)

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3. complete WebCT Exam: Chapter #1 (not posted as of 9/12/03). If you complete the above two exercises, verify by email by 9/9 7pm, and test#1 web ct is not available you get an automatic 50 points, otherwise you will complete Chapter 1 webCT exam when it is posted. (So get off your duff and complete the first two activities)

4. set up Group email in address book
send 1st group email to class:
subject: 00e: 1st Group Email
describe to the class your background and major

5. Use MicroSoft Word (or other word processor) to complete a resume page. Save the document (xxxxxx.doc) and send it to the instructor as an Email attachment. Also do a save as web page...(xxxxxx.htm file plus image folder) and save till next week

Submission of Search Results

Each major search will be worth 50 points toward the final grade. It must be submitted with up to a one page summary. If a hard copy is submitted attach lists of the most important article(s) found plus one or two pages of the search engine HIT List. Otherwise send the file as an attachment to an email with a summary as follows:
a. The summary will include at least one paragraph answering the question,
b. The second paragraph will describe the techniques used such as search engines, number of hits, the number of hits revieewed to find the answer to the question, c. The third paragraph will describe what you have learned or discovered in the process

To complete the four online activities, there is a problem on how to submit the results. You will be emailed separate instructions on how to complete the four activites.

read Chapter 4: Chapter 4: The Components of the System Unit

Begin Multimedia Project (Hyperstudio or ToolBook II Assistant). (Obtain ToolBook disk and chapter handouts during orientation)

Magic number Game-- streaming Video from campus June 6th Girls Inc Camp performance...more details in group email...

complete Chapter 3 Quiz or Online Chapter 3 Practice Quiz
complete Chapter 3 Who Wants to be a Computer Genius Game
complete WebCT Exam: Chapter #3

Your project should have at least 25 records, with at least 5 fields. For your portfolio print two sorts on your database. Suggestions: Address book, your CD library, your video collection, or some database useful at your work.

read chapter 11: Computers and Society: Security, Privacy and Ethics

read chapter 12: Information System Deevlopment

Research Paper Due (MS Word):Cyber Security in Community Colleges

complete Chapter 10 Quiz or Online Chapter 10 Practice Quiz
complete Chapter 10 Who Wants to be a Computer Genius Game
complete WebCT Exam: Chapter #10

No Classes 11/27-11/30 Thanksgiving Holiday

read Chapter 14: Enterprise Computing

Optional: E-Commerce Project:

On you web site provide five links to frequently used E-Commerce web sites. (I use Southwest Airlines the most, my wife Norstroms Department Stores, my son: Ebay junkie. Actually shop for an airline ticket (my vacation project) and explore 21 day, 14, day, 7 day advance purchase. Check different airlines: Jet Blue, Southwest versus Delta, Continential, US Air, etc. Shop for a hotel and car rental. Compare lowest online prices.

Shop for a Computer, electronic items (mp3 player, dvd recorded), or something beside clothing which can be purchased in a store locally and what it would cost you to purchase online. Make certain you note the shipping charges, then compare retail, lost leader, vs online in your shopping report. You may want to shop for your textbooks comparing: HCC Brandon's bookstore, The off campus store, versus Amazon.com and the new cutrate online book retailer being heavily advertised.

Part III is to watch an auction on E-bay or other online auction site for an item of interest to you (You do not have to bid). Watch how the auction progresses daily, then watch it the last two hours.

If you wanted to become a webmaster, you may read an almost complete online website by your instructor:
http://www.hccbrandon.net/webmaster.html
However, you may research: MOUS certification, Cyber Security Certification, MCSE, Novell, Cisco, A++ or other computer area certification. Your report shoulkd include the descriptions, the training including cost, and where you may attempt the exams and the cost if published.

Obtain a disk from the instructor. Download and Use MASH to script an agent for a Power Point or Web Page. A separate email will give the steps and web sites to visit.