|
Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to enrich and to enhance the student's
knowledge and appreciation of information technology (IT) infrastructure as
a nation’s competitive weapon in areas such as: technology, policy
and regulation, education, and workforce development.
Course Objectives:
This course will strive to have students meet the following objectives:
- Identify the key factors
in defining a nation’s information technology infrastructure
- Distinguish the
strengths and weaknesses of the United States’ IT
infrastructure
- Identify the key
players in industry and in government
- Explain the motivation
of each player
- Explain the emerging
technologies that are likely to impact a nation’s IT
infrastructure
- Explain mechanisms
for determining policy and passing laws that impact a nation’s
IT infrastructure
- Identify threats to
a nation’s competitiveness as determined by its IT
infrastructure
Consumer-oriented issues
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.
Emerging trends & futures
- Characterize
the trends in IT infrastructure development
- Explain
the business strategy of common carriers and other service providers
- Define
- Explain
“disruptive technology”
- Explain
the significance of broadband Internet access to IT infrastructure
- Explain
the significance of wireless technologies to IT infrastructure
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%
|
|
A
|
90 - 92%
|
|
A-
|
85 - 89%
|
|
B+
|
82 - 84%
|
|
B
|
80 - 81%
|
|
B-
|
76 - 79%
|
|
C+
|
72 - 75%
|
|
C
|
70 - 71%
|
|
C-
|
56 - 69%
|
|
D
|
0 - 55%
|
|
F
|
General Course
Information:
We will be using the Internet for all class-related activities.
This includes assignments, in-class exercises, exams, 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.
- Exams should be
taken on the day they are assigned.
Re-scheduled exams will be more difficult than the scheduled exams and
will only be provided under extraordinary circumstances supported with
documentation.
Grading:.
The distribution of class points is shown below:
|
Percentage
|
Assignment
|
|
50
|
Assignments
|
|
25
|
Participation via Weblogs
|
|
|
|
|
25
|
Tests
|
|
100
|
Total
|
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 forum responses 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.
Back
to Top
|