🔑 Key Course Information

Instructor: Dr. Corey Cason
Contact: ccason@gavilan.edu • Text/Call: (720) 224-2447
Office Hours: By appointment, weekdays 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT (Zoom or phone)
Course Dates: June 16 – July 27, 2025
Delivery Mode: Fully Online via iLearn

📅 Course Overview

An introduction to computer concepts, including the history of computing. Provides an overview of networking, security, the web, computer hardware, operating systems, and application software. The role of the computer in modern life, both personal and professional, and applications of popular productivity software are examined. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. No prerequisites are required to enroll is this course.

Textbook: Computer Literacy: Navigating the Digital Age by Dr. Corey Cason
Tools: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or Apple iWork

📚 Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Describe the role of technology in both the personal and the professional world, and identify appropriate technology to support personal productivity, learning, and future career growth.
  2. Describe the basic principles of computer safety, security, and ethics in an increasingly digital world.
  3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of operating system functions, installation of application software, and use of productivity suites.

📉 How This Course Works

📆 Weekly Module Breakdown

Week Dates Module Title Readings
1 Jun 16–22 Computer Basics & Digital Citizenship Chapters 1 & 2
2 Jun 23–29 Cybersecurity & Social Media Chapters 3 & 4
3 Jun 30–Jul 6 Operating Systems & Docs Chapter 5 & 6
4 Jul 7–13 Email, Calendars & Notes Chapters 7 & 8
5 Jul 14–20 Cloud Storage & AI Chapters 9 & 10
6 Jul 21–27 Data, Careers & Access Chapters 12–14

📈 Assignments & Grading

Type Description Frequency Points Each Total
Quiz Multiple-choice check on reading 6 5 pts 30 pts
Discussion Main post (150+ words) + 1 reply (50+ words) 6 10 pts 60 pts
Real World Task Real-world tech application 6 15 pts 90 pts
TOTAL 180 pts

Grading Scale:
A = 162+ • B = 144–161 • C = 126–143
D = 108–125 • F = Below 108
Pass/No Pass: Pass = 126+ pts

🔗 Course Policies

  1. Due Date Policy: Assignments are due on the scheduled due date and will not be accepted late unless your absence has been excused.

  2. Attendance Policy: The college policy on attendance, as stated in the catalog, is: “Students missing one more class hour than the unit value for a particular course, without making prior arrangements, may, at the instructor’s option, be dropped without the possibility of credit.” In this asynchronous course, if you fail to submit work for 2+ weeks without prior arrangement, you will be dropped.

  3. Student Honesty Policy: Students are expected to exercise academic honesty and integrity. Violations such as plagiarism will result in disciplinary action, which may include a recommendation for dismissal.

🌎 Inclusive, Accessible, Supported

This course welcomes all students and strives to support your unique needs.  We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, respectful learning environment. Please contact me if there is anything I can do to help you succeed in this course.

ADA Accommodation Statement

Students requiring special services or arrangements because of hearing, visual, or other disabilities should contact their instructor, counselor, or the Accessible Education Center.

Occupational/Vocational Statement

Occupational/Vocational students: Limited English skills will not be a barrier to admittance to and participation in Vocational Educational Programs.

📖 Support Resources

Gavilan offers many student services:

✨ Let's Make Tech Work for You

I’m here to help you feel more confident using technology in school, work, and life. Don’t hesitate to reach out—you’re not expected to know everything right away. We’ll build your skills, together.