CGS 1000 Introduction to Computers and Technology Chapter Assignment Schedule Fall 2009 - Online Sections (Last Updated: 9-29-2009)
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Chapters and Assignments	Assignment Due Dates
Orientation: · Course Overview · Syllabus · Assignments · Software · Requirements · Introduction to WebCT · Introduction to Web Browser (1) Log on to Network (2) Log on to WebCT (3) Navigate the WebCT interface (4)  Complete practice: · Sending Assignment · Test · Discussion board	9/19/09
Last day of Add-Drop for this section	9/23/09
Read Chapter 1 Tomorrow’s Technology and You:  Our Digital Planet	09/26/09
Read Chapter 2   Tomorrow’s Technology and You:  Hardware Basics: Inside the Box	10/3/09
Complete these assignments: 1. Applications Project #1:  Word (Chapters 5, 6, and 7) 2. Discussion Board #1 Post between 9/25 and 10/3
Read Chapter 3 Tomorrow’s Technology and You:  Hardware Basics: Peripherals	10/10/09
Chapter 1-2 Test
All College Day — HCC Closed	10/16/09
Complete these assignments: 1. General assignment #1: Comparing Operating System Software	10/17/09
Read Chapter 4   Tomorrow’s Technology and You:  Software Basics:  The Ghost in the Machine	10/24/09
Complete these assignments: 1. Application assignment #2: Excel (Chapters 9, 10, and 11) 2. Discussion Board #2 Post between 10/16 and 10/24
Read Chapter 5 Tomorrow’s Technology and You:  Productivity Applications	10/31/09
Chapter 3-4 Test
Read Chapter 6   Tomorrow’s Technology and You:  Graphics, Digital Media, and Multimedia	11/7/09
Complete these assignments: 1. General assignment #2: Comparing Spyware Removal Software
Last day to withdraw	11/9/09
Read Chapter 7   Tomorrow’s Technology and You:  Database Applications & Privacy Implications	11/14/09
Complete these assignments: 1. Application assignment #3: PowerPoint (Chapters 15, 16, and 17) 2. Discussion Board #3 Post between 11/6 and 11/14
Chapter 5-6 Test
Read Chapter 8   Tomorrow’s Technology and You:  Networking and Digital Communications	11/21/09
Complete these assignments: 1. General assignment #3: Net Neutrality
Thanks Giving Holiday November 26-27-28
Read Chapter 9 Tomorrow’s Technology and You:  The Evolving Internet	12/5/09
Complete these assignments: 1. Discussion Board #4 Post between 11/23 and 12/5 (no need to post over the Thanksgiving holiday)
Chapter 7-8 Test
Read Chapter 10 Tomorrow’s Technology and You: Computer Security and Risks	12/12/09
Complete these assignments: 1. General assignment #4: Big Brother Big Business 2. Application assignment #4: Access database (Chapters 12, 13, and 14)
Chapter 9-10 Test Optional Final Exam
Done!