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University of Southern MaineITT 270 – Introduction to Computer HardwareCollege of Science, Technology & HealthDepartment of TechnologySpring 2021, ITT 270-0001Mark MonninCourse SyllabusCourse Description:The goal of this course is to introduce the hardware components, and their respective functions, ofmicrocomputer systems. Activities address the specification, assembly, upgrading, and maintenance ofmicrocomputers. Assignments may include readings of articles and Web-based documents, discussions,tours, and hands-on activities dealing with microcomputer hardware. It is assumed that students will beproficient with personal computers.Outcomes:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.Describe how numbers and characters are represented in a computer.Produce a block diagram, including interconnections, of the main parts of a computer.Describe how a computer stores and retrieves information to and from memory and hard drives.Produce a definition for each of these terms: bus, handshaking, serial, parallel, data rate.Illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of the five main hardware implementation options.Describe how systems are initialized and how software is validated and loaded.Describe emerging hardware technologies and discuss their potential impact.Explain how the security of a system’s components might impact the security of the system.Text:The Architecture of Computer Hardware, Systems Software, & NetworkingAuthors:Irv 18-32263-5Meeting time and Location:This is an online course, but also meets semi-regularly for live online sessions. The online sessions will beheld on Monday and Wednesday at 9:30-10:45am. Please see the Brightspace “Online/Virtual Classroom”module for the Zoom link. The sessions will also be recorded, but plan on attending them live.ITT 270 - Introduction to Computer HardwareM. MonninPage 1 of 10
Contacting the du(207) 780-5619208 John Mitchell Center (Gorham)Office Hours:Monday-Thursday 12:30pm-1:30pm& many, many, many other times by appointment(or just knock if I am in my office if the door is open)Many other times I am available! Use: http://monnin.youcanbook.me to find atime that works for you!The most effective way to contact the me (the instructor) is via USM email. Students mayexpect a response within 24-36 hours to email sent during normal business hours, possiblysooner. Emails messages sent at on the weekend or on holidays may not necessarily receive aresponse until the next business day. Please keep in mind that your instructor is not sitting at acomputer 24/7 waiting for questions, so sending an e-mail question at night or on a weekendand expecting an immediate response is not realistic.Course web site:The primary website used by this course is https://courses.maine.edu, which run Desire2Learn’sBrightspace learning management system. Plan on using that website multiple times each week. Onthis site, you will find a module for each week of the semester, and within the module, you will findthat week’s activities (some of these will use other websites). Additionally, once logged in to Brightspace, youwill have access to A list of all activities for the weekRecordings of all live Zoom sessionsA method to turn in your assignmentsYour grades for individual assignmentsA way to ask questions to the instructor and discuss topics with other classmatesA list of announcements I make for the class and moreCourse Requirements:This course is an online only course. To complete this course, you will need a desktop or laptop computerrunning a modern operating system and a modern web browser. You will need to be able to install softwareon the system. The computer can run Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux, but Windows is what the instructorwill be using, so it would be the easiest to set up similarly. A tablet device (e.g. Android or IOS) will not besufficient. You will need speakers or a headphone plus a microphone to be able to listen to podcasts, watchvideos, and participate in Zoom sessions. You will also need a Word Processor (Microsoft Word is preferred,and is available for free for all USM students).ITT 270 - Introduction to Computer HardwareM. MonninPage 2 of 10
Computer Access:University computer accounts are required to access the University computer system. Accounts areautomatically assigned for all registered students. Computers are available in some classrooms in JMC andin USM computing centers. Additionally, you can also work on assignments on your own computers. Allthe software required to complete the course is available at no charge to the students.This course uses the Brightspace learning system for some of the coursework. Handouts, assignments, andgrades will be available on Brightspace. Additionally, there may be some electronic assignments to becompleted within Brightspace. If you are accessing Brightspace from your own computer, you will needInternet access and an appropriate computer setup (a modern Windows or OS X system is likely to be fine).Students also have a University assigned (@maine.edu) e-mail account which are to be used tocommunicate with the instructor. If you normally check an e-mail account other than your Universityaccount, be sure to have mail from your University account forwarded to the account you check.Student Owned Devices:Class notes: Note taking is encouraged as part of your coursework. Students may also usetablets and laptops and other electronic devices to type notes as long as this is done quietlyunder reasonable circumstance. However, no texting, audio, images, and/or video recordingtechnologies will be allowed, to be used for capturing lectures, reviews, or labs within theclassroom without the instructor’s specific consent or permission. Typically, recording is granted only forspecific accommodations.Student owned technologies in the classroom: Students may use their own laptop/notepad computers inthe classroom, but the responsibility of these personal technologies is their own in regards to theft anddamages incurred.Cell phones: Please remember to be respectful of others and silence your cell phones off during class. Ifyou need to take or make a call, please exit the classroom first. Repeated disruptions may require a requestto have the phone turned off.Music players and streaming devices: During computer labs, once the lectures are completed. Whileworking on assignments, students may use headphones and access their personal audio devices or onlineresources.Attendance and Late Work:Attendance: Just like work, regular class attendance is required, and is considered essential forsuccess. You are expected to attend all scheduled classes, and be ready to start at the beginning ofthe class period. Participating in the course and the in-class discussions, and attending lecturesand other course events are vital to the learning process. As such, attendance is required at alllectures.Additionally, not all material covered in this course is in the reading assignments, and exams are moreheavily based on the lectures and hands-on projects than on the textbook.ITT 270 - Introduction to Computer HardwareM. MonninPage 3 of 10
Just like life, I don’t give regular points for attendance, - just showing up is not enough. Also, just like lifebeing too absent is problematic. Plan on visiting the Brightspace website multiple times each week, and planon participating in the online discussions multiple times each week.Late Work: Homework assignments are due two weeks after they are handed out, unless otherwiseannounced in class. All assignments except quizzes and exams can be turned in late until the startof the last class, but will be penalized 25%. No assignments will be accepted afterwards.Plan on taking all quizzes and exams during the weeklong period they are scheduled. You are expectedto work around the exam dates. If you do miss a quiz or exam, you may take it late the next week, howeverthere is a point deduction in these cases. The penalty is 10% for the first late quiz or exam, 25% for anyadditionally late quizzes or exams. In any case, if you do not take the exam within a one week period, it is anautomatic 0. (This may seem harsh, but I cannot return exams without all exams being completed, and yourwill likely have bosses at work that are a stickler to deadlines). Make up exams will also not necessarilybe identical to the original exam, and may be more difficult.Talk to me beforehand if you know you will miss a deadline for a non-reschedulable, extenuating,circumstances (e.g. military service, religious holiday, medically necessitated treatment, court appearance,trips sponsored by other academic units), so that other, non-penalized, arrangements can be made.Even if it is late, it is still worth points – so make sure to turn in everything even if it’s late (but try not to belate to begin with ). Just remember that the last day that we meet as a class is the last day to turn inanything Withdrawal from the Course:(From the USM website)“Students may withdraw from classes using the Drop form and receive a W grade if the form is processedbetween the beginning of the third week of classes and the end of the day that coincides with sixty percentof the length of the course, measured in days. The date the Registrar receives written notification ofwithdrawal is used when calculating any refunds. Beyond the sixty percent limit, a Course WithdrawalForm must be used to withdraw from any class. The Course Withdrawal Form must be signed by theinstructor, who has the prerogative to assign the student an F or a W as a course grade. The W optionshould only be used when the student has extenuating circumstances, which should be noted on the form.The W grade must be approved in writing by the Dean or Director of the school, college or program inwhich the course is taught. A student receives no tuition refund for a withdrawal processed after the sixtypercent limit. Please visit http://www.usm.maine.edu/reg for the CW Form.”Grading:Students final grade will be based on the policies and requirements stated in this syllabus and will use thefollowing criteria:ABCDFIAll requirements completed at a high level of quality demonstrating an exceptional effort.All requirements completed at a high level of quality demonstrating a high level of effort.All requirements successfully completed demonstrating acceptable effort.Requirements completed at a low level demonstrating a minimum effort.Requirements not completed at an acceptable level.(Incomplete) Legitimate extraordinary circumstances prevent the student fromcompleting course requirements.ITT 270 - Introduction to Computer HardwareM. MonninPage 4 of 10
Students must complete the course requirements by a date specified by the professor within one semester ofreceiving an incomplete grade. Procrastination is not considered to be a legitimate extraordinary circumstance.It is expected that students will request consideration for incomplete grades in writing as early in the course aspossible. The request must include the reason for requesting an incomplete, and a plan for completing the workrequired.Assignments (aka “Homework”)Mini-AssignmentsDiscussion Posts & RepliesMid-term ExamFinal Exam10 points each assignment (should be 100-150 points in total)5 points each assignment3 points each topic100 points100 pointsHow “Discussion Posts & replies” are graded: Each week expect to have one or twograded discussion topics. Sometimes you will be required to create a new thread, and onother times you will be asked just to reply to other posts. The graded discussions activitiesare worth 3 points each. The following describes how the points are earned:3 points2 points1 point0 pointsSignificantly adds to the conversationAdds to the conversationOnly slightly adds to the conversationOff-topic, incomplete, or does not add to the conversationBoth the initial posting and the replies have to be relevant to the topic, and while there are no minimumlengths to the post, the posts should be in complete sentences. No credit will be given for off-topic remarks,or simple “I agree” replies.AA- 95% 90%To compute your grade, just add up all of your points and divideby the total number of points possible (and then multiply theresult by 100 to get a percent).B BB- 87% 83% 80%As an example, if you earned 437 points out of a total 520 points possible, youwould have had earned 84.0% of all points, and earned a B (yea!)C CC- 77% 73% 70%D DD- 67% 63% 60%F 60%How your grade is computed: This course is not graded on acurve. All points are considered equal.BTW: Just for the record, unlike the photo, there is no A grade at USM,which is common at colleges– sorry folks NOTE: If all requirements are not completed, a course grade of D or F may be assigned regardless of theoverall grade points. If students cheat on course assignments, actions taken may include a failingassignment grade, a failing course grade, or a failing course grade with additional University action.ITT 270 - Introduction to Computer HardwareM. MonninPage 5 of 10
Cancellations and Emergencies:From time to time USM will close the University due to inclement weather. When the cancellation isfor an entire day, the class content will be made up at another time or through additional, outside ofclass, assignments.When the school opens late or closes early, and the time selected is during the middle of class, we will still holdthe class unless you are otherwise notified by me. Two examples: If class starts at 1pm, but the University is closing at 1:30pm, we will still have class unless you hearfrom me. If class starts at 1pm, but the University is opening at 1:30pm, we will still have class unless you hearfrom me.Course Evaluations:At the end of each semester every student has the opportunity to provide constructive feedback on thecourse. It is important to me that you take the time to let me know your thoughts about the course. I useyour feedback to make improvements in the course materials, assignments, and outcomes.Student ratings on the evaluation are very important to instructors and it is important that students answerthoughtfully and honestly. The responses are confidential and will be collected by the Office of AcademicAssessment. After the final grades are posted, instructors will receive a summary report of the studentresponses. All student feedback is valued and will be used for course and program improvement purposes.Academic Integrity Policy:Everyone associated with the University of Southern Maine is expected to adhere to theprinciples of academic integrity central to the academic function of the University. Any breachof academic integrity represents a serious offense. Each student has a responsibility to know thestandards of conduct and expectations of academic integrity that apply to academic tasks.Violations of academic integrity include any actions that attempt to promote or enhance the academicstanding of any student by dishonest means. Cheating on an examination, stealing the words or ideas ofanother (i.e., plagiarism), making statements known to be false or misleading, falsifying the results of one'sresearch, improperly using library materials or computer files, or altering or forging academic records areexamples of violations of this policy which are contrary to the academic purposes for which the Universityexists. Acts that violate academic integrity disrupt the educational process and are not acceptable.Evidence of a violation of the academic integrity policy will normally result in disciplinary action. A copyof the complete policy may be obtained from the office of Community Standards and Mediation, online ion/academic-integrity or by calling and requesting acopy at (207) 780-5242.ITT 270 - Introduction to Computer HardwareM. MonninPage 6 of 10
University Policies and Resources:DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: The university is committed to providing students withdocumented disabilities equal access to all university programs and services. If you think you have adisability and would like to request accommodations, you must register with the Disability Services Center.Timely notification is essential. The Disability Services Center can be reached by calling 207-780-4706 orby email dscusm@maine.edu. If you have already received a faculty accommodation letter from theDisability Services Center, please provide me with that information as soon as possible. Please make aprivate appointment so that we can review your accommodations.TUTORING AND WRITING ASSISTANCE: Tutoring at USM is for all students, not just those who arestruggling. Tutoring provides active feedback and practice, and is available for writing, math, and manymore subjects. Walk-in tutoring is available at the Glickman Library in Portland, the Gorham Library, andthe LAC Writing Center. For best service, we recommend making an appointment utoring-appointment. Questions about tutoring shouldbe directed to Naamah Jarnot at 207-780-4554. For more information in becoming a more effective,efficient learner visit https://usm.maine.edu/agileCOUNSELING: Counseling is available at USM. The best way to schedule an appointment is by phone at780-5411. More information is available at https://usm.maine.edu/uhcs.RECOVERY ORIENTED CAMPUS CENTER (ROCC): A peer support community for students inrecovery from substance abuse and other mental health conditions is available at USM. More informationmay be found online at https://usm.maine.edu/recovery or by containing ROCC at 207-228-8141.NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY AND BIAS REPORING: The University of Southern Maine is anEEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, geneticinformation or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. Thefollowing person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: AmieParker, Interim Director of Equal Opportunity, The Farmhouse, University of Maine Augusta, Augusta,ME 04333, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System). Incidents of discrimination or bias at USMshould be reported to Associate Vice President for Student Affairs David Roussel at 207-780-5242.STATEMENT ON RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE FOR USM STUDENTS: Absence for ReligiousHoly Days: The University of Southern Maine respects the religious beliefs of all members of thecommunity, affirms their rights to observe significant religious holy days, and will make reasonableaccommodations, upon request, for such observances. If a student’s religious observance is in conflict withthe academic experience, they should inform their instructor(s) of the class or other school functions thatwill be affected. It is the student’s responsibility to make the necessary arrangements mutually agreed uponwith the instructor(s).TITLE IX STATEMENT: The University of Southern Maine is committed to making our campuses saferplaces for students. Because of this commitment, and our federal obligations, faculty and other employeesare considered mandated reporters when it comes to experiences of interpersonal violence (sexual assault,sexual harassment, dating or domestic violence, and stalking). Disclosures of interpersonal violence mustbe passed along to the University’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator who can help provide support andacademic remedies for students who have been impacted. More information can be found online athttp://usm.maine.edu/campus-safety-project or by contacting Sarah E. Holmes atsarah.e.holmes1@maine.edu or 207-780-5767.If students want to speak with someone confidentially, the following resources are available on and offcampus: University Counseling Services (207-780-4050); 24 Hour Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-8717
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