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Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to enrich and to enhance the student's knowledge
and appreciation of information technology (IT) in
emerging areas such as: Web 2.0, social media, software as a service, and
mobility.
Course Objectives:
This course will strive to have students meet the following objectives:
- Harness emerging
technologies for learning
- Build a "personal
brand" using emerging technologies
- Create learning
resources to help others to learn about emerging technologies
Course objectives
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Characterize the trends in emerging technologies
- Explain
the business strategy of IT service providers
- Align
technology with business objectives
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Explain the significance of disruptive technology to IT
Student-oriented
outcomes
This course will provide a decision framework for the
overwhelming variety of choices created by the accelerating pace of
technological innovation in information technology. Students will learn how
to make cost-effective choices among the dazzling array of hardware (e.g.
personal digital assistants), software, and service (e.g. broadband and
wireless) alternatives available in today’s marketplace as well as to use
sources of information for future decisions. Special emphasis will be
placed on Web 2.0 services.
Grading and Assessment
Grading will adhere to the CIT Grade Standards which are defined
as follows:
A Represents the highest
grade possible and indicates outstanding achievement. This grade is not
automatically given to the top student performance but instead
indicates student work which demonstrates complete mastery of course
learning objectives or evinces a level of creativity or originality which
far exceeds course expectations. The grade indicates the student works
independently and with strong initiative, seeking knowledge outside the
normal framework of the course.
B Represents achievement
considerably above expectations. Student performance demonstrates thorough
understanding of course learning objectives and a high level of creativity
or originality.
C Student performance
meets designated course requirements and demonstrates understanding of the
course material and attainment of the course learning objectives. This is
the grade that may be expected of a student who puts forth a reasonable
amount of time and effort and completes all requirements.
D This grade denotes
substandard work and indicates incomplete and inadequate understanding of
the course learning objectives. It indicates work which may not satisfy all
requirements.
F This grade indicates
serious deficiency in understanding course learning objectives and failure
to complete requirements of the course.
Grades will be based on the following scale:
93 - 100%
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A
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90 - 92%
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A-
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85 - 89%
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B+
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82 - 84%
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B
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80 - 81%
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B-
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76 - 79%
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C+
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72 - 75%
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C
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70 - 71%
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C-
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56 - 69%
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D
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0 - 55%
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F
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General Course
Information:
We will be using the Internet for all class-related activities.
This includes assignments, in-class exercises, class notes, and class
grades. The vehicle for providing all on-line activities is a product
called Oncourse CL.
Oncourse CL provides a framework for message
forums and class related subjects. Students can login to Oncourse using the following URL: http://oncourse.iu.edu/
Oncourse CL will be used for all homework,
assignments, class notes and class grades. Oncourse
provides a framework for message forums and class related subjects.
Students must login to Oncourse using the
following URL: http://oncourse.iu.edu/.
For students not familiar with Oncourse CL, check
out the following link: http://oncourse.iu.edu/help/studenthelp.html
Assignments: Students access homework and reading assignments
through Oncourse CL. It will be the student's
responsibility to make sure each assignment has been completed and
successfully submitted through Oncourse CL by
midnight on the day stated on the schedule. To insure that the reading work
is being completed, there may be quizzes on materials designated.
Late/Missed Assignments :
- Late assignments
will not be accepted.
- Late reports
will lose half a letter grade for each day they are late and will not
be accepted more than one week late.
Grading:.
The distribution of class points is shown below:
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Percentage
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Assignment
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50
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Course project
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25
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Journaling on your
course project progress via Weblogs
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25
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Contributions via your lifestream
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100
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Total
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Disabilities Policy:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
all qualified students enrolled in this course are entitled to
"reasonable accommodations." Please notify the instructor during
the first week of class of any accommodations needed for the course.
Policy on Cheating
and Plagiarism:
Cheating is Absolutely Not
Tolerated at IUPUI
The IUPUI Code of Ethics is based on the need for trust in an
academic community. IUPUI's system is developed by and maintained for the
welfare of its students, and all students should make sure that they read
and understand the provisions outlined in the Student Handbook.
Any form of cheating on any test or final exam in the course will result
in a zero score for the exam and also may result in an automatic
"F" grade for the course. The case will be forwarded to the Dean
of Students for appropriate disciplinary action.
· Any form of cheating/plagiarism on a homework or lab submission may
result in both a zero score for the assignment, and a one-letter grade
penalty in the course . The case may be forwarded
to the Dean of Students for appropriate disciplinary action.
· Any form of cheating on a quiz will result in a zero score for that
quiz. The case may be forwarded to the Dean of Students for appropriate
disciplinary action.
· Cheating, or helping another student to cheat, are considered equal
cases of academic dishonesty and will be dealt with as noted above.
· Giving another student access to your computer account, or negligently
permitting another student to access your computer account constitutes
cheating on your part if that other student copies any files that become
implicated in a cheating case. Protect your account as if your academic
career depends on it!
If you are confused as to the difference between helping each other
(which is encouraged) and
plagiarism (which will not be tolerated), please
see your instructor. Please make sure that you are aware of the results of
academic misconduct by reading the information from the
Student Code of
Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct at IUPUI.
Class Participation
Factors used in evaluating class participation include class interest,
meaningful responses to questions, and thoughtful and pertinent questions.
Accurate and timely contributions via Web 2.0 services will also be
factored into your class participation points.
Also, tips, techniques, related articles/web sites and work-related
experiences that offer value to the class will add positively to your
grade.
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