This document provides an introduction to a university course on computer science. The course aims to help students gain basic literacy with computers and be able to perform common operations. It covers topics like hardware basics, software, databases, networking, the internet, and computer security. Students will complete classwork, an exam, and laboratory assignments working with software like Word, Excel, and Access. The course is taught in Spanish, Valencian, and English and includes contact information for the instructor.

1. Introduction to
Computer Science
Fac. Business Admin. & Management
2009-2010
http://www.dsic.upv.es/asignaturas/fade/inf
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3. Aims
• Recognise the context in which computers are
introduced and used
• Act basically literate with respect to computers
• Perform advance operations in an OS and a selection
of standard software package
• Be self-confident regards to the discovering of new
facilities or common software
• Feel free to explore the potential of electronic
communication networks
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4. Outline
1. Computer Currents
2. Hw Basics: Inside the Box
3. Hw Basics: Peripherals
4. Sw Basics: The Ghost in the Machine
5. Database Applications and Implications
6. Database Design
7. Networking and Telecommunication
8. Inside the Internet and the WWW
9. Computer Security and Risks
10. Electronic Commerce and E-Business
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5. Laboratory Work
1. Computer acquisition (Word)
• Business plan
• Study of necessities
2. Cost analysis (Excel)
3. Product catalogue (Access)
4. Creation of a virtual store (Neositios.com)
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6. Grading
Class (20%) Exam (40%) Lab. work (40%)
4 as minimum grade for each assignment
Ordinary conv. June, 4th
Extraordinary conv. September, 7th
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7. Bibliography
G.Beekman: Computer Confluence:
Comprehensive and Student.- 6th
Edition. Prentice Hall, 2004
Booksite: http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_beekman_compconf_6/
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8. Class schedule
Spanish, morning Mario González
Monday 13.00-14.15
Wednesday 9.00-10.30
Valencian, morning Mario González
Monday 8.30-9.30
Wednesday 11.30-13.15
Spanish, afternoon Javier Martín
Monday 19.30-20.45
Wednesday 15.30-17.00
English Miguel Rebollo
Monday 13.00-14.15
Wednesday 9.00-10-30
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9. Laboratory schedule
Gr1 Mon. 15.00 Javier Martín
Gr2 Mon. 15.00 Miguel Rebollo
Gr3 Mon. 17.00 Javier Martín
Gr4 Wed. 11.00 Álvaro Hermida
Gr5 Wed. 13.00 Álvaro Hermida
Gr6 Wed. 15.00 Sergio España
Gr7 Wed. 17.00 Sergio España
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10. Contact
Miguel Rebollo
DSIC, office 2D31
mrebollo@dsic.upv.es
Web:
http://www.mrebollo.es
Blog:
http://infade.blogspot.com
Twitter:
@mrebollo
Facebook:
@mrebollo
Ask me in www.formspring.me/mrebollo
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