| Course Title: | Introduction to Engineering Technology and Information Sciences |
|---|---|
| Course Number: | CEIS100 |
| Course Description: | The primary objective of this course is to provide students with the basics of computer networking, programming, and electronics fields. Critical thinking concept, problem solving process, and communication skills are applied throughout the course, which will enable students learn how to find appropriate solutions to existing problems and how to complete technical reports. Students also learn the importance of ethical issues and develop a sense of community by learning about professional organizations. The secondary objective of the course is to help students with their choice of field of study. |
| Course Prerequisites: | None. |
Syllabus
Course Information
Course Specific Requirements
Meet the Expert - The Meet the Expert sessions are a mixture of recorded and live sessions; your professor will announce schedules and give access instructions.
Students are required to purchase their Raspberry Pi minicomputer and any additional peripherals prior to Week 2.
Software Citation Requirements
This course uses open-source software, and as the end users of this software, students are required to cite the software for any student work, such as assignments, labs, or projects, where the software has been utilized. Open-source software does have end-user license agreements, and all students should read the entire agreement for a software prior to installation or usage. In order to use the software in this course, software citations have been created for students and can be located on the Open Source Applications page. These software citations must be included in all student work submissions that have used the software.
Textbooks and Resources
Required Textbooks
No textbook is required.
Raspberry Pi Kit
A Raspberry Pi minicomputer will be used in the course and students may purchase their Raspberry Pi kit from the DeVry University online bookstore prior to the start of class. The Week 1 Lab assignment requires students to identify any additional parts needed to make their minicomputer complete. It is often the case that students already have additional input/output devices such as a mouse, keyboard, monitor/television, and cables and connectors at home. If that is not the case, then the required parts should be ordered by Week 2.
Campus Additional Information
Meet the Expert— The Meet the Expert sessions are a mixture of recorded and live sessions; your professor will announce schedules and give access instructions.
Student will need to purchase their Raspberry Pi minicomputer prior to Week 1.
Students will need to purchase any optional parts prior to Week 2
Terminal Course Objectives
DeVry University course content is constructed from curriculum guides developed for each course that are in alignment with specific Terminal Course Objectives. The Terminal Course Objectives (TCOs) define the learning objectives that the student will be required to comprehend and demonstrate by course completion. The TCOs that will be covered in detail each week can be found in the Objectives section for that particular week. Whenever possible, a reference will be made from a particular assignment or discussion back to the TCO that it emphasizes.
1
Given the rigor of the information sciences and engineering technology discipline, demonstrate general principles of problem solving.
2
Given the discipline of data networking, identify the related career paths and explain the basic concepts and components of a network.
3
Given the disciplines of Electronic, Biomedical, and Computer Engineering technologies, identify the related career paths and explain the basic concepts of electronics.
4
Given the discipline of Computer Information Systems, identify the related career paths and demonstrate select concepts of computer programming.
5
Given the discipline of Cyber Security Programming, identify the related career paths and examine topics to protect information systems against threats.
6
Given the discipline of Web Design and software development, identify the related career paths and demonstrate select concepts of software development.
7
Given the disciplines of Business and Health Sciences, identify the related career paths and examine their relationship to the engineering disciplines.
8
Given the importance of Communications and Ethics, demonstrate their application to the engineering disciplines.
9
Given prescribed technical documentation guidelines, develop written reports and oral presentations.
Lab Schedule
Week 1
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
WebServer
ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Week 2
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
WebServer
ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Week 3
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
WebServer
ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Week 4
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
WebServer
ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Week 5
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
WebServer
ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Week 6
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
WebServer
ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Week 7
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
WebServer
ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Week 8
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
WebServer
ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Course Schedule
| Week, TCOs, and Topics | Readings and Class Preparation | Activities and Assignments |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 TCOs 1 & 9 Introduction to Problem Solving and Computer Systems | Lesson - Introduction to Problem Solving and Computer Systems Research on the Raspberry Pi | Lab - Problem Solving and the Raspberry Pi Graded Discussion Topic |
Week 2 TCOs 2 & 9 Computer Networking and Its Career Paths | Lesson - Networking in Today's World Meet the Expert Presentation - Computer Networking; Career Paths | Meet the Expert Lab - Assembling the Raspberry Pi and Computer Networking Commands on the Pi Graded Discussion Topic |
Week 3 TCOs 3 & 9 Computer, Electronics, and Biomedical Engineering Technology | Lesson - Engineering Technology Concepts Meet the Expert Presentation - What You Will Learn in Electronics; Career Opportunities | Meet the Expert Lab - Solving an Engineering Problem with MultiSim Course Project - Proposal Graded Discussion Topic |
Week 4 TCOs 4 & 9 Computer Information Systems | Lesson - Basic Computer Programming Skills Meet the Expert Presentation - Computer Programming and Career Opportunities | Meet the Expert Lab - Python Programming Graded Discussion Topic |
Week 5 TCOs 5 & 9 Cyber Security and Computer Forensics | Lesson - Computer Security | Lab - Computer Security on the Raspberry Pi Graded Discussion Topic |
Week 6 TCOs 6 & 9 Web Development | Lesson - Web Development | Lab - HTML and Scratch Programming Course Project - Status Report Graded Discussion Topic |
Week 7 TCOs 7, 8, & 9 Professional Organizations, Communications and Ethics, Colleges of Business and Management, Health Sciences, and Media Arts and Technology | Lesson - Microsoft Office, Communication and Ethics, Professional Organizations | Lab - Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) Graded Discussion Topic |
Week 8 All TCOs | Course Project - Final Presentation | |
Blended E-Learning
This course is an 8-week, intensive course that includes both classroom-based and e-learning activities. Your participation in both areas is essential to your success in this course. You should expect to spend time each week participating in the prescribed activities both before and after our class meeting.
Participation before, during, and after class meetings is critical to your success in this intensive environment.
To get the most out of our weekly class meetings, it is essential that you come to class prepared. The weekly readings listed in the Course Schedule will prepare you for class. Our class meetings, in turn, will prepare you for upcoming exams and assignments.
Through the DeVry e-learning platform, you will be able to
- review the Syllabus and weekly assignment information;
- submit completed work for grading;
- take quizzes and exams;
- obtain copies of class handouts and notes;
- e-mail the instructor and other students; and
- participate in online discussion of class material.
Due Dates for Assignments & Exams
Unless otherwise specified, the following applies.
- Access to most weeks begins on Sunday at 12:01 a.m. mountain time (MT).
- All assignments are to be submitted on or before Sunday at the end of the specified week that they are due, by 11:59 p.m. (MT).
- All quizzes and exams are to be completed on or before Sunday at the end of the specified week that they open, by 11:59 p.m. (MT).
Week 8 opens at 12:01 a.m. (MT) on the ending Sunday of Week 7. Any assignments or exams must be completed by 11:59 p.m. (MT) Saturday of the eighth week.
Due Dates for Assignments & Exams
All assignments, quizzes, and exams are to be completed per the schedule indicated by your instructor.
Assignment Values and Letter Grades
The maximum score in this class is 1,000 points. The categories, which contribute to your final grade, are weighted as follows.
| Assignment | Points | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Discussions (Weeks 1-7, 30 pts each) | 210 | 21% |
| Lab Reports (Weeks 1-7, 60 pts each) | 420 | 42% |
| Meet the Expert Reports (Weeks 2-4, 50 pts each) | 150 | 15% |
| Course Project Proposal and Status Report (Weeks 3 and 6, 50 pts each) | 100 | 10% |
| Final Course Project Presentation (Week 8, 120 pts) | 120 | 12% |
| Total Points | 1,000 | 100% |
All of your course requirements are graded using points. At the end of the course, the points are converted to a letter grade using the scale in the table below.
Final grades are based on the percentage equivalent in the chart below and are not rounded to the next higher letter grade.
| Letter Grade | Points | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| A | 900–1,000 | 90% to 100% |
| B | 800–899 | 80% to 89.9% |
| C | 700–799 | 70% to 79.9% |
| D | 600–699 | 60% to 69.9% |
| F | 599 and below | Below 60% |
DeVry Graduate Academic Policy and Relevant Resources
DeVry Undergraduate Academic Policy and Relevant Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
When are grades calculated, and how can I view my grades?
- You must complete any quizzes and post your written assignments (if necessary) to the weekly Dropbox by Sunday 11:59 p.m. (MT) each week, except Week 8 which closes at 11:59 p.m. (MT) Saturday.
- Once your work is reviewed, you should see comments and total points for each assignment in the Gradebook. Instructors should have Discussion work graded by the following Tuesday and all other assignments by the following Friday.
- You may check your progress at any time by going to the Gradebook, selecting the week and then your name.
- Click on the points earned for each assignment in the Gradebook to see any instructor comments.
What should I do if a discrepancy is found with my grade?
- Double-check the error and try to determine what caused it.
- Send your instructor an email explaining your findings.
- Trust that any error in grading will be corrected quickly
What if I cannot get my work submitted on time?
- If you have an emergency that will cause your work to be late, please contact your instructor in advance of the due date so that arrangements can be made. Your instructor may reserve the right to deduct points for work turned in late based on the reason and the timeliness of notice.
- If a technical problem prevents you from meeting the scheduled due date, please contact the Help Desk at 1-800-594-2402 and immediately email your instructor about the situation.
How can I get extra credit?
Extra credit is not an option.
Questions and Concerns
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Regardless of your situation, please feel free to contact me for assistance in whatever area of concern you might have. I will do everything I can to assist you or put you in contact with University colleagues who are trained to assist you in whatever area of concern you might have.
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