Term: Fall 2018 Section: M004
| Instructor: | Michael Fudge | Phone: | 315-443-9686 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office: | 314 Hinds Hall | Email: | mafudge@syr.edu |
| Office Hours: | M/W 11am-1:30pm | Course Site: | http://blackboard.syracuse.edu |
| Meeting Times: | M/W 2:15pm-3:35pm | Meeting Place | Hinds Hall 021 |
This course introduces the student to computer hardware and operating systems; client/server OS operations and administration for secure computing; business applications, and analysis of alternative systems hardware and OS platforms.
Participation. It is expected you will attend class prepared to engage in discussion. This includes: attending class with regularity, completing the required reading assignments, homework and labs prior to class, being engaged and attentive in class, contributing to class activities, working on group activities, and answering questions when called upon.
Exams. Examinations measure not only your understanding of important course concepts, but your ability to apply, critique and evaluate them in new settings.
IT Research Project. The purpose of the research project is to demonstrate you can apply what you have learned in the course to make an informed decision about an IT product or service offering. You might be given a scenario or case study which frames which type of solution you should select, or you might be asked to craft your own business scenario. You will be evaluated based on your use of terminology learned in the course, application of relevant concepts to the problem at hand, research quality, and analysis of the solution. Things to consider: What is it? What does it do? Why is it valuable to an organization? What does it cost? How is it licensed? How is it implemented / deployed / hosted? What is required to use it? What are the TCO? ROI? Strengths / Weaknesses, etc.
| Type | Quantity | Points | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Participation (P) | 20 | 1 | 20 | Measured every class. |
| 2. Exams (EX) | 4 (3 best) | 20 | 60 | 4 Total. 3 Best Count. |
| 3. IT Research Project (IT) | 1 | 20 | 20 | |
| Total Points | 100 |
| Student Achievement | Total Points | Registrar Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Mastery | 95 – 100 | A |
| 90 – 94 | A - | |
| High Passing | 85 – 89 | B + |
| 80 – 84 | B | |
| 75 – 79 | B - | |
| Low Passing | 70 – 74 | C + |
| 65 – 69 | C | |
| 60 – 64 | C - | |
| Unsatisfactory | 50 – 60 | D |
| 0 – 49 | F |
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Syracuse University values diversity and inclusion; we are committed to a climate of mutual respect and full participation. If you believe that you need accommodations for a disability, please contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS), http://disabilityservices.syr.edu, located at 804 University Avenue, room 309, or call 315.443.4498 for an appointment to discuss your needs and the process for requesting accommodations. ODS is responsible for coordinating disability-related accommodations and will issue "Accommodation Authorization Letters" to students as appropriate. Since accommodations may require early planning and generally are not provided retroactively, please contact ODS as soon as possible. Our goal at the iSchool is to create learning environments that are useable, equitable, inclusive and welcoming. If there are aspects of the instruction or design of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or accurate assessment or achievement, please meet with me to discuss additional strategies beyond official accommodations that may be helpful to your success.
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There will be an end of course evaluation for you to complete this term, described below. This evaluation will be conducted online and is entirely anonymous. You will receive a notification from the Syracuse University Office of Institutional Research & Assessment (OIRA) department in your email account with the evaluation website link and your passcode.
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Please consult Blackboard for Reading list, Labs, and Homework which is due each class.