| CRN: 21139 |
| 16 Weeks - Distance Education course |
| Students will be required to take an exam on campus in the Testing Center. |
Welcome to CSIS107DE, Fundamentals of Information Technology.
Course Introduction: This course provides students with basic information they need to deal with information technology. Topics covered include computer hardware (computer architecture, input, output, and storage), computer software (operating systems, MS Office 2007), programming fundamentals, and network technologies (including Web programming).
You are expected to absorb an extraordinary amount of detailed information as well as to demonstrate the use of the Windows operating system and various software applications. It is important that you complete all reading assignments and lab activities as instructed.
- Obtain the syllabus and additional information on my Blackboard site (see below)
Note: the course may not be available until the first day of class. After this date if you still cannot log on to Blackboard, please contact the Distance Education Office by email - online@citruscollege.edu
- You should read the syllabus and "Orientation/Introduction" information for this course at the start of the semester.
Email Account
You will need to use your Official Citrus College issued email account. Your email is established when you are registered for classes. You must have access to your email account prior to starting the class.
Details regarding the course are set forth in the class website (see below). When you go there, pay particular attention to the syllabus section and the assignment section.
- Your WingSpan ID becomes your Blackboard Username
- Your WingSpan PIN (Personal Identification Number) becomes your Blackboard password
- To change your PIN/password requires, change it in WingSpan
- Data will be transferred from WingSpan to Blackboard on a regular basis
Once you get to the Blackboard welcome page, click on the Fundamentals of Information Technology course link on the right, and you will go to the course site. Familiarize yourself with the course site and if you have any questions please email your instructor with your concerns. Get your textbook and get started with your initial assignments. A major key to your success in this course will be keeping up with both the reading and other assignments.
If you have a disability documented by a physician or other appropriate professional and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact the DSP&S office at (626) 914-8675. Please discuss your accommodations with me by email and be sure to allow at least one week to arrange appropriate accommodations.