Computer Literacy

Course Information

College	Akashi College	Year	2021
Course Title	Computer Literacy
Course Code	0018	Course Category	Specialized / Compulsory
Class Format	Lecture	Credits	School Credit: 2
Department	Electrical and Computer Engineering	Student Grade	1st
Term	Year-round	Classes per Week	2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials
Instructor	NAKAI Yuichi

Course Objectives

(1) Understand basic knowledge of computer hardware and software.
(2) Understand basic knowledge of HTML and CSS.
(3) Understand image formats used on computers.
(4) Understand how to create graphs on computers.
(5) Understand how to create documents on computers.
(6) Can input letters by touch typing.
(7) Understand how to use the Internet at school, and can act while keeping in mind the various rules in an information society.

Rubric

	Ideal Level	Standard Level	Unacceptable Level
Achievement 1	Can accurately explain the basic aspects of computer hardware and software.	Can explain the basic aspects of computer hardware and software.	Cannot explain the basic aspects of computer hardware and software.
Achievement 2	Can create complex web pages using basic knowledge of HTML and CSS.	Can create simple web pages using basic knowledge of HTML and CSS.	Cannot create simple web pages using basic knowledge of HTML and CSS.
Achievement 3	Can accurately explain image formats used on computers.	Can explain image formats used on computers.	Cannot explain image formats used on computers.
	Can create graphs accurately on computers.	Can create graphs on computers.	Cannot create graphs on computers.
	Understand how to create documents on computers, and can accurately create documents with charts.	Understand how to create documents on computers, and can create documents with charts.	Do not understand how to create documents on computers, and cannot create documents with charts.
	Can touch type at a sufficient speed.	Can touch type.	Cannot touch type.
	Can discuss with others about what they can do to make a better information society. Can think about problems that may arise in an information society, and handle them when they arise.	Can put the things they can do to make a better information society into action. Can communicate their ideas about problems that may arise in an information society, and how to handle them when they arise.	Do not understand what they can do to make a better information society. Do not understand problems that may arise in an information society, and how to handle them when they arise.

Assigned Department Objectives

学習・教育到達度目標 (D) （基礎学力と自主的・継続的学習能力）

学習・教育到達度目標 (F) （柔軟かつ創造的な設計能力）

Teaching Method

Outline:

Students will learn about computer software and basic knowledge of software and hardware, and acquire basic computer usage skills.

Style:

Following the classroom lectures, students will have a lab.

Notice:

Labs will make up a large proportion of the class, so students will be required on their own to make an effort by using their breaktime, etc. to catch up on their work. Students are also expected to think and act by themselves. Students will be required to acquire touch typing skills. All assignments must be submitted.
Students who miss 1/3 or more of classes will not be eligible for a passing grade.

Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning

Aided by ICT

Applicable to Remote Class

Course Plan

			Theme	Goals
1st Semester
	1st Quarter
		1st	Computer basics (Hardware)	Can explain an overview of a computer hardware configuration.
		2nd	Computer basics (Hardware)	Can explain an overview of a computer hardware configuration.
		3rd	Computer basics (Software)	Can explain the roles and types of operating systems, and explain features of key OSs.
		4th	Computer basics (Software)	Can explain the types of application software.
		5th	Using the network	Can use the e-learning system, etc. at school. Understand how to use the Internet at school, and can act while keeping in mind the various rules in an information society.
		6th	Installation of Linux	Can explain how to start and shutdown of Linux operation system.
		7th	Configuration of Linux	Can make some personalization of Linux desktop environment.
		8th	Midterm exam
	2nd Quarter
		9th	Introduction to HTML	Can explain the concept and idea of HTML.
		10th	Introduction to HTML	Can explain HTML key tags.
		11th	Introduction to HTML	Can explain the idea of CSS
		12th	Introduction to HTML	Can create simple web pages using HTML and CSS.
		13th	Formulas	Can explain commands to create mathematical formulas, which is a LaTeX function.
		14th	Formulas	Can create simple formulas using LaTeX functions.
		15th	Creating charts using a drawing software	Can explain types, characteristics, and the range of application for charts used on computers.
		16th	Final exam
2nd Semester
	3rd Quarter
		1st	Creating charts using a drawing software	Can perform the basic operation of a drawing software.
		2nd	Creating charts using a drawing software	Can create assigned charts using a drawing software.
		3rd	Creating charts using a drawing software	Can create simple charts using a drawing software.
		4th	Creating graphs with gnuplot	Can explain an overview of gnuplot's graph-creating feature.
		5th	Creating graphs with gnuplot	Can create simple graphs using basic commands to create charts in gnuplot.
		6th	Creating graphs with gnuplot	Can create practical graphs using more complex commands.
		7th	Creating graphs with gnuplot	Can create complex graphs by fitting.
		8th	Midterm exam
	4th Quarter
		9th	LaTeX basics	Can explain the steps on how to create documents in LaTeX.
		10th	Document structures in LaTex	Can create simple documents in LaTeX.
		11th	Document structures in LaTex	Can structure documents in LaTeX.
		12th	Lists and tables in LaTeX	Can create lists using LaTeX commands.
		13th	Lists and tables in LaTeX	Can create tables using LaTeX commands.
		14th	Importing graphs in LaTeX	Can create documents with charts using LaTeX commands.
		15th	Comprehensive exercise	Can create documents with charts, graphs, and formulas using LaTeX commands.
		16th	Final exam

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

	Examination	Presentation	Touch Typing	Behavior	Portfolio	Other	Total
Subtotal	60	30	10	0	0	0	100
Basic Proficiency	60	30	10	0	0	0	100
Specialized Proficiency	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Cross Area Proficiency	0	0	0	0	0	0	0