CNIT 113:
Technology of Smartphones & Mobile Devices

Course Information for Spring 2012

Instructor Information

Course Requirements

Required weekly reading materials in electronic form will be provided to you within Insight. In addition to weekly reading materials, there will be some required audio and video files to listen to and watch.

If you have a documented disability that precludes you from being able to read, listen, or view the required weekly content inside of Insight, please bring this to your instructor's attention by the second week of class on Monday, February 6. We can then work together with the Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS) department to reasonably accommodate your needs.

You will need access to either a PC or MAC computer with an Internet connection. You are not required to have a computer at home. CCSF has several PC and MAC computer labs available to students throughout the week. Please note that in class we will be using PCs, including for test taking.

Since this is a mobile device course, you are encouraged to bring your devices to class to do some text messaging, surf the Internet, experience various applications, and making custom configurations on the device at appropriate times. Owning a mobile device with text and data services is not required for this course. There will be a few devices available to students to use during the scheduled class session.

1. Internet Explorer version 7, 8 or Firefox
2. Microsoft Word or Notepad for writing brief reports and MS Excel , Google docs O.K.
3. Image manipulation software such as IrfanView (freeware) or MS Paint

Grading

Homework makes up 55% of your final grade. There are 9 homework assignments, which includes 1 group project. Please see the Schedule for homework assignment due dates.

Late Homework: Homework may be accepted up to 1 week late but with a 10% penalty. I will allow only two late homework assignments from each student. Talk to me if you are having a problem with the schedule!

No homework assignments will be accepted after Monday, May 14. Since a group presentation may not be completed late, you must present and submit your group presentation on May 14.

As part of your homework grade students will sign up to lead one weekly review, present a current news development related to the class, or present a useful or interesting mobile application. More details of the requirements will be provided in class.

In-class participation makes up 15% of your final grade. Attendance will be taken at each class session. You are expected to attend this weekly evening course and participate in class discussion and activities.

Since there will be interactive classroom activities at the very beginning and at the end of the class, you are expected to be present for the full duration of the class session from 6 - 9 p.m. In addition, students will be assigned into groups by your instructor throughout the semester. You will be expected to work with each and every one of your classmates in the classroom throughout the semester.

The Mid-Term Exam is worth 15% of your grade and covers all material covered during the first half of the course. The mid-term exam will be multiple choice, true-false, and fill-in-the-blank. The mid-term exam will be taken in class on Monday, March 19 starting at 6:00 p.m. Please mark your calendar. If you have a conflict, you must inform me by the 3rd class session on February 13. There is no make-up mid-term exam.

The Final Exam is worth 15% of your grade and is comprehensive. The final exam will be multiple choice, true-false, and fill-in-the-blank. The final exam will be taken in class on Monday, May 21 starting at 6:00 p.m. Please mark your calendar. If you have a conflict, you must inform me by the 3rd class session on February 13. There is no make-up final exam.

Classroom Policies

The classroom should provide an environment that helps people learn. There are some activities that promote learning and others that hinder learning.

Address all questions to the class as a whole; do not have side-conversations with your neighbor during class. Although you may think you are speaking softly, this behavior is rude and disruptive to others.

Participate in the class discussions. You will never lose points for mistakes you make in class discussions and you may clear up misunderstandings this way.

Please do not place food or drinks near any of the mobile devices or computer systems on campus. If you eat something sticky during break, please wash your hands. No one likes to touch a dirty mouse, keyboard, or mobile device.

As a courtesy to everyone please turn the ringer of your phone off when you come to this class. Please set the phone to vibrate. If a call must be taken, please exit the classroom and take your call outside.

We will be using mobile devices during class time throughout the course. I ask that you use them to participate in classroom activities at the appropriate time only. Using the devices at inappropriate times will result in being asked to step outside the classroom to complete your personal business or having the device taken away for the class session.

Mobile devices handed out in class will require a student I.D. or valid CA I.D. You will be responsible for that particular device until all devices are turned back in. All devices must be returned before leaving the classroom.

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