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<h2><span>🔑 Key Course Information</span></h2>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span><strong>Instructor:</strong></span><span> Dr. Corey Cason</span><br><span><strong>Contact:</strong></span> <span><a>ccason@gavilan.edu</a></span><span> • Text/Call: (720) 224-2447</span><br><span><strong>Office Hours:</strong></span><span> By appointment, weekdays 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT (Zoom or phone)</span><br><span><strong>Course Dates:</strong></span><span> June 16 – July 27, 2025</span><br><span><strong>Delivery Mode:</strong></span><span> Fully Online via iLearn</span></p>
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<h2><span>📅 Course Overview</span></h2>
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<p class="p1">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.</p>
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<p><span><strong>Textbook:</strong></span> <span><em>Computer Literacy: Navigating the Digital Age</em></span><span> by Dr. Corey Cason</span><br><span><strong>Tools:</strong></span><span> Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or Apple iWork</span></p>
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<h3><span>📚 Student Learning Outcomes</span></h3>
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<p>By the end of this course, you will be able to:</p>
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<li>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.</li>
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<li>Describe the basic principles of computer safety, security, and ethics in an increasingly digital world.</li>
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<li>Demonstrate a working knowledge of operating system functions, installation of application software, and use of productivity suites.</li>
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<h3><span>📉 How This Course Works</span></h3>
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<li><span>Weekly structure with 6 modules (one per week)</span></li>
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<li><span>Each module includes one reading assignment, one quiz, one discussion, and one real-world skill task.</span></li>
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<li><span>All assignments due Sundays by 11:59 PM PT.</span></li>
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<h3><span>📆 Weekly Module Breakdown</span></h3>
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<th><span>Week</span></th>
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<th><span>Dates</span></th>
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<th><span>Module Title</span></th>
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<th><span>Readings</span></th>
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<td><span>1</span></td>
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<td><span>Jun 16–22</span></td>
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<td><span>Computer Basics & Digital Citizenship</span></td>
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<td><span>Chapters 1 & 2</span></td>
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<td><span>2</span></td>
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<td><span>Jun 23–29</span></td>
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<td><span>Cybersecurity & Social Media</span></td>
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<td><span>Chapters 3 & 4</span></td>
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<td><span>3</span></td>
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<td><span>Jun 30–Jul 6</span></td>
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<td><span>Operating Systems & Docs</span></td>
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<td><span>Chapter 5 & 6</span></td>
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<td><span>4</span></td>
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<td><span>Jul 7–13</span></td>
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<td><span>Email, Calendars & Notes</span></td>
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<td><span>Chapters 7 & 8</span></td>
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<td><span>5</span></td>
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<td><span>Jul 14–20</span></td>
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<td><span>Cloud Storage & AI</span></td>
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<td><span>Chapters 9 & 10</span></td>
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<td><span>6</span></td>
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<td><span>Jul 21–27</span></td>
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<td><span>Data, Careers & Access</span></td>
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<td><span>Chapters 12–14</span></td>
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<div><hr></div>
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<h3><span>📈 Assignments & Grading</span></h3>
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<td><span>Type</span></td>
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<td><span>Description</span></td>
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<td><span>Frequency</span></td>
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<td><span>Points Each</span></td>
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<td><span>Total</span></td>
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<td><span>Quiz</span></td>
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<td><span>Multiple-choice check on reading</span></td>
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<td><span>6</span></td>
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<td><span>5 pts</span></td>
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<td><span>30 pts</span></td>
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<td><span>Discussion</span></td>
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<td><span>Main post (150+ words) + 1 reply (50+ words)</span></td>
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<td><span>6</span></td>
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<td><span>10 pts</span></td>
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<td><span>60 pts</span></td>
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<td><span>Real World Task</span></td>
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<td><span>Real-world tech application</span></td>
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<td><span>6</span></td>
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<td><span>15 pts</span></td>
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<td><span>90 pts</span></td>
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<td></td>
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<td><span><strong>TOTAL</strong></span></td>
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<td><span><strong>180 pts</strong></span></td>
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<p><span><strong>Grading Scale:</strong></span><br><span>A = 162+ • B = 144–161 • C = 126–143</span><br><span>D = 108–125 • F = Below 108</span><br><span><strong>Pass/No Pass:</strong></span><span> Pass = 126+ pts</span></p>
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<h3><span>🔗 Course Policies</span></h3>
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<p><strong>Due Date Policy:</strong> Assignments are due on the scheduled due date and will not be accepted late unless your absence has been excused.</p>
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<p><strong>Attendance Policy:</strong> 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.</p>
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<p><strong>Student Honesty Policy:</strong> 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.</p>
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<h3><span>🌎 Inclusive, Accessible, Supported</span></h3>
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<p><span>This course welcomes all students and strives to support your unique needs. </span><span> 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.</span></p>
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<h4>ADA Accommodation Statement</h4>
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<p>Students requiring special services or arrangements because of hearing, visual, or other disabilities should contact their instructor, counselor, or the Accessible Education Center.</p>
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<h4>Occupational/Vocational Statement</h4>
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<p>Occupational/Vocational students: Limited English skills will not be a barrier to admittance to and participation in Vocational Educational Programs.</p>
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<h3><span>📖 Support Resources</span></h3>
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<p><span>Gavilan offers many student services:</span></p>
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<p><span><strong>Accessible Education Center</strong></span><span>: </span><a href="http://www.gavilan.edu/student/aec"><span>gavilan.edu/student/aec</span></a></p>
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<p><span><strong>Learning Commons & Writing Center</strong></span><span>: </span><a href="http://www.gavilan.edu/student/learningcommons"><span>gavilan.edu/student/learningcommons</span></a></p>
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<p><span><strong>CalWORKs, EOPS, Food Pantry, Veterans, Undocumented Student Services</strong></span><span>, and more at </span><a href="http://www.gavilan.edu/student"><span>gavilan.edu/student</span></a></p>
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<h3><span>✨ Let's Make Tech Work for You</span></h3>
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<p><span>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.</span></p>
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