The Online File Storage assignment has two stages. First, if you have not already done so, set up your file storage space in Canvas following the directions below. Second, you will write a reflective short paper comparing other popular online storage alternatives and submit it for grading.
1) Create Your Online File Storage Space
Canvas provides a file (Links to an external site.) storage area for students. In this file storage area, student can rename, organize, upload and delete files. The University determines the amount of storage space. It is a good place to store your course documents. Use this space for files you are working on currently or files that you want to keep for future reference.
How does file storage work? (Read and follow the instructions before you complete the file storage and reflection activity.)
Create a folder in your personal “Files” area and label it CSCI-109. Store the syllabus or some other course document in the folder. Notice that you use “Add Folder” to create subfolders.
Add an image to your Canvas profile. See Settings (top right) > click the avatar icon to load image.
2) Review and Compare Popular Online Storage Alternatives
Review and briefly explore the introductory information (video or ‘about’ web page) for one of the online storage systems. Examples: Dropbox (Links to an external site.), Mozy (Links to an external site.), OneDrive (Links to an external site.) (which is provided by ERAU with Microsoft 2013).
When you have completed this application, post a brief essay consisting of 2-3 paragraphs (about 250 words) outlining how you may use online storage in the future. Explain how you think Canvas’ storage space will be useful (or not) and justify your position by using examples.
If you refer to ideas on a web site or other source be sure to use an in-text citation and list the source in APA format.
Embery CSCI109 Module 2 Application Productivity Software Assignment latest 2015
For this written activity, explore two of the free software applications below that you have not used before and envision how they would work for you in your school, work, home, and/or social digital environment. If you choose Snag-It or OneNote, create something using the tool.
1) Software Applications
Snag-It.jpg Snag-It (Links to an external site.) – Great tool for capturing all or part of a computer screen, graphic, or print. Use it for PowerPoint presentations and other projects that need enhancement. It has the 30-day free trial and is reasonably priced.
NaturalReader.jpg NaturalReader (Links to an external site.) – This is a “text to speech” software application. It can be used to read many different written text formats such as web pages, PDFs, Microsoft Word, eBooks, etc.
one_note.jpg OneNote (Links to an external site.) – This is a go-to notebook. According to the Microsoft Webstie, “you can use OneNote at home, at school, and at work for recipe collections, class notes, projects and more. You can take notes anywhere on the page. Add text, to-dos, pictures, files, and audio recordings.”
2) Consider the following
For the write up, submit a brief paragraph detailing your experience and include screen captures of what you created in the Word document, or for NaturalReader have the app open showing what you are reading (e.g. course text).
To screen capture, use Snag-It, or other built-in capture software. For Windows: PrtScn button (Links to an external site.). For Mac: Cmd+Shift+3 (Links to an external site.).
To place screen captures into Word use the copy and paste command for the application you are using.
Your application response is a reflective written assignment relating to the module readings, discussion, and other activities presented. If you refer to ideas on a website or other source (like your textbook) be sure to use an in-text citation and list the source in APA format.
Embery CSCI109 Module 2 Resume and Cover Letter Assignment latest 2015
This project involves creation of a resume and cover letter using a word processor (for example, Microsoft Word (Links to an external site.), Google Docs (Links to an external site.), Open Office (Links to an external site.)). Imagine you have completed your degree and are now conducting a job search. Locate an advertised position that you would like to consider and tailor the resume and cover letter towards that position. Be sure to review the samples available at ERAU Career Services (Links to an external site.).
Recommended: Use a template for both the resume and the cover letter. If using Microsoft Word select File > New > and search for resume and cover letter templates. View the tutorial below that demonstrates how to use templates with Microsoft Word 2013.
How to create a resume from a free template in Microsoft Word 2013 (Links to an external site.)
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Required elements:
Resume
– Must contain contact information, objective, experience, education, and skills.
– Use other sections if desired: awards, professional memberships, career highlights/ qualifications, summary statement
– Use action verbs (Links to an external site.) when describing experience and skills
– Fill the space – a resume with little text does little good.
Cover letter
– Follow the basic format of a typical business letter and address three issues:
First Paragraph – Why you are writing
Middle Paragraphs – What you have to offer
Concluding Paragraph – How you will follow-up
Closing / Signature line and Enclosure statement
Save your files and submit both files.
You will be graded on the professional utilization and display of the chosen technology and the project.
Embery CSCI109 Module 3 Application Computer Specifications Assignment latest 2015
This application activity is in two parts.
Part 1: For this portion of the activity, use the software you downloaded in a previous module to determine your computer specifications. Use the Speccy (Links to an external site.) software if you have a PC and Mactracker (Links to an external site.) if you have a Macintosh. You can use other software or you may manually look for the items within the Control Panel area as long as you are able to report what is required.
Determine your computer specifications listed below:
Operating System RAM type
CPU Cores RAM size
CPU speed in GHz Graphics – monitor resolution
Hard Drive Capacity Optical Drive Media Type
Part 2: Select one aspect of your hardware (e.g. amount or type of RAM) and explain its function in one or two paragraphs. Use your own words here).
Your application response is a reflective written assignment relating to the module readings, discussion, and other activities presented. Responses need to be in essay format with an introductory paragraph, body, and conclusion. It should address the questions in 2-3 paragraphs (about 250 words), unless otherwise specified. If you refer to ideas on a website or other source (like your textbook) be sure to use an in-text citation and list the source in APA format.
Embery CSCI109 Module 3 Input Output Devices in Aviation Case Study Assignment latest 2015
In this activity, you will analyze and study the subject presented and compose an outline of a response addressing the questions posed. Your writing should concentrate on the development of specific events, issues, or conditions of the subject and their relationships. The outline response should involve research and documented evidence of the subject (CPDLC) and be of sufficient content to write a 1.5 page report in Week 5.
Guidelines and notes:
This assignment has two stages; the first is your preliminary outline due in this module. The second stage will be due in Module 5, which will involve writing out the full paper.
Here you will turn in an outline of the paper using the APA Style template provided. Here are the steps:
First, save this templatePreview the documentView in a new window to your computer (.docx). Open the file and read the document. You will use this document for your submittal.
Read this outline guidePreview the documentView in a new window.
Delete the body of text from the template file. Begin entering information such as the title, your name, etc.
Enter your thesis statement at the top of the first page in sentence format.
Follow the outline format, entering the introduction, body, and conclusion. The final paper must be about 1.5 pages long.
The outline must include at least two in-text citations and two sources, both in APA style.
m3_DCDU.jpgComputer Input-Output Technologies that Link Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers
Both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Eurocontrol (Europe’s FAA) actively research, experiment with, and deploy technologies in order to create a safer and more efficient airspace system.
An example is Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC), which in addition to the existing radio, creates a second channel for communication between pilots and air traffic controllers (ATC). Instead of keying the radio, ATC and pilots type instructions and requests and send via text messaging. This reduces ATC workload and frees up the radio channels for important communications.
Figure 1: The Datalink Control and Display Unit (DCDU) on an Airbus A330, the pilot interface for CPDLC messages. Source Wikimedia (Links to an external site.)
To explore, view these two YouTube videos and while doing so take note of the computer technology in use, especially the input and output devices:
The Future Today (Links to an external site.)
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CPDLC controller-Pilot-Data-Link Communications (Links to an external site.)
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Case Study Supplemental Resources
Croft, J. (2012, January). Round two for controller-pilot datalink as FAA contract award looms. Flightglobal. http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/in-focus-round-two-for-controller-pilot-datalink-as-faa-contract-award-looms-366940/ (Links to an external site.)
Eurocontrol. (n.d.). Link 2000+ Programme. Retrieved from: http://www.eurocontrol.int/services/link-2000-programme (Links to an external site.)
Keller, J. (2012, February). FAA approval paves the way for commercial aircraft to exchange data with ATC over HF radio. http://www.militaryaerospace.com/articles/2012/02/faa_approval_pavesthewayforcommercialaircrafttoexchangedatawitha.html (Links to an external site.)
Mitre Corp. (2005). Projecting the Effect of CPDLC on NAS Capacity.
http://www.mitre.org/work/tech_papers/tech_papers_05/05_0119/05_0119.pdf (Links to an external site.)
Wien, K. (2012, March). Cockpit Chronicles: What’s not to like about the 757? I’ll show you. Gadling.
http://www.gadling.com/2012/03/08/cockpit-chronicles-whats-not-to-like-about-the-757-ill-show/ (Links to an external site.)
Case Study Questions:
Briefly state the benefits derived from application of computer technology to controller – pilot communications. Explore in detail the challenges or risks of using CPDLC.
Your case study outline draft is due before the end of this module. Your instructor will review your work and provide feedback.
Embery CSCI109 Module 4 Application Operating System Check Assignment latest 2015
The purpose of this activity is to determine whether your computer software is up-to-date. Access theComputer Hope (Links to an external site.) Website and read the note about operating systems. Then do an operating system check by selecting the bullet that says, “Online system information tool to display your operating system information.”
Share your experience and what you have learned. Examples of information you might discover…
Is your system information what you expected? Are all of your “Plug-ins” updated? E.g., Flash, Java, etc.
Is there anything unusual under the “Additional Plugin” information (some computers will not have any)?
Is there software loaded on your computer that you are unsure about what it does?
Your application response is a reflective written assignment relating to the module readings, discussion, and other activities presented. Responses need to be in essay format with an introductory paragraph, body, and conclusion. It should address the questions in 2-3 paragraphs (about 250 words), unless otherwise specified. If you refer to ideas on a website or other source (like your textbook) be sure to use an in-text citation and list the source in APA format.
Embery CSCI109 Module 4 Spreadsheet/Workbook Assignment latest 2015
For this assignment, you will create several spreadsheets in an Excel workbook and demonstrate different functions. Read all the instructions in this module item before you begin. If you are unfamiliar with Excel functions, thoroughly read the Excel Activity Walk Through document provided. If you are familiar with functions used in Excel, you will still want to review the document to see what is expected.
Excel Activity Workbook Requirements
Excel Formulas and FunctionsPreview the documentView in a new window (Excel Activity Walk Through document).
For spreadsheet options, go to the Productivity Software module introduced earlier in the course.
Label all values and name the worksheet tabs.
Apply formatting such as bold text, colors, etc. as appropriate.
Save your workbook in .xslx format.
To prepare for this assignment, view Microsoft’s introductory videos #1, 2, 3, and 10 on functions in the Excel 2013 Course: Excel Functions (Links to an external site.). (Viewing other titles on the webpage is optional).
Spreadsheet Functions Part 1:
Create a new spreadsheet that contains three separate data sets. Place each data set onto its own worksheet. See the list of example data sets:
Temperature of your city for the past 5-10 days
Scored points per game of your favorite sports team for their past 5-10 games
Amount you paid for gas for the past few months
Miles flown/ driven per day/trip etc. for the past month
Most anything else you can tabulate or can track
Use at least four different functions (e.g. SUM, MAX, AVERAGE, MIN, COUNT, etc.) to summarize each data set. You choose which to use. So each tab must have four different functions.
Spreadsheet Functions Part 2:
On another sheet of the same file, create a worksheet that contains data and a calculation determining monthly payments for a proposed purchase.
Identify your dream vehicle (plane, automobile, boat, etc.) and estimate its cost and the interest rate if you financed its purchase.
Enter data (loan amount, interest rate, term, etc.) onto spreadsheet and use the PMT function and cell references to determine the monthly payments.
Embery CSCI109 Module 5 Application: Network Plan Assignment latest 2015
You were selected to design a small peer-to-peer network for a new facility which has three offices, two conference rooms, a networked printer and a receptionist computer. Each desk space must have a wired network connection for a computer as well as wireless access for mobile devices. Using a software tool of your choice, create a basic diagram that depicts a star network topology. The focus here is on the network communications equipment so include only that equipment and end nodes on the network.
When you submit your plan, include a brief (1-2 paragraphs) description of your design in the assignment comments. State any assumptions you’ve made about the kind of work being done, the demands the people in the office will put on the network or how they’ll use it, and how that influenced your design. For example, if this is a small streaming video-based news service, they probably need more performance from the network and their ISP than a small rental property management office might. Why?
Requirements:
Specify internet connection via service provider
Include hardware devices that:
connect your LAN to the ISP
connect your network to other networks
enable end nodes to connect to the network
Include type of cable media (be specific)
Label all items (brand and model names are acceptable but not required).
Depict topology in the diagram.
All work must be original and not taken from Internet sources.
Save your diagram as an image (.jpg or .jpeg) and insert this image into your Word document with the network description.
Optional:
Detail a security solution. Is this a hardware firewall, software, or both?
Useful diagramming software:
http://www.gliffy.com/ (Links to an external site.) (select network from left menu, under More Shapes)
https://www.draw.io/ (Links to an external site.) or similar tool (e.g. MS Word, Insert > Shapes)
Supplemental reading (not required):
Home Network Setup – Network Advisor (Links to an external site.)
How to Set Up a Home Network in 5 Simple Steps (Links to an external site.)
When developing your plan, if you refer to ideas on a website or other source be sure to use an in-text citation and list the source in APA format.
Embery CSCI109 Module 5 Turnitin: Case Study Input Output Device Final Draft Assignment latest 2015
Use the Turnitin instructions to submit the final draft of your case study onComputer Input-Output Technologies that Link Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers. Before submitting your document, be sure to review the comments your instructor made on your case study and make any needed corrections. The Turnitin anti-plagiarism tool screens for originality or citation issues.
This is a graded assignment.
Turnitin is an anti-plagiarism tool that compares your writing with a database of millions of other written works. Your final draft will be checked for originalityand will be indexed in the database.
Embery CSCI109 Module 6 Application: Cloud Computing Assignment latest 2015
View this video and seriously consider the implications.
Cloud Computing Explained
Duration: (5:23)
Cloud Computing Explained (Links to an external site.)
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Application Considerations
What are the benefits and risks of cloud computing? Do you use a cloud to store any of your files or photographs? Does your employer use a cloud to store files or sensitive documents? Don’t be quick to say ‘no’ – do a little research and leg work. You might be surprised.
Your application response is a reflective written assignment relating to the module readings, discussion, and other activities presented. Responses need to be in essay format with an introductory paragraph, body, and conclusion. It should address the questions in 2-3 paragraphs (about 250 words), unless otherwise specified. If you refer to ideas on a website or other source (like your textbook) be sure to use an in-text citation and list the source in APA format.
Embery CSCI109 Module 6 Spreadsheet Budget and Chart Analysis Assignment latest 2015
For this assignment, you will create a budget and chart analysis for a fictitious business. Its purpose is for you to learn best practices for utilizing spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel, Google Spreadsheets, etc.). The final product will consist of two parts: a budget and a chart.
Excel Activity
Excel Formulas and FunctionsPreview the documentView in a new window (Excel Activity Walk Through)
Review the tutorials within the Productivity Software module item.
Workbook Requirements
Save your workbook in .xslx format.
Spreadsheet Budget Analysis and Chart Parameters:
The budget must detail at least four expenses (rent, utilities, etc.) and show income (sales, etc.) for at least four months. Display on a single sheet. List the months in a single row horizontally.
Each expense and month should be appropriately labeled.
The spreadsheet must use at least four different functions/ formulas (to total, add, subtract, divide, etc.)
Must have a total column and total row for expenses and income. Use a function here with cell ranges.
Must have a row that has a formula showing net income after expenses. Use a formula here.
Include cells that show the average and also maximum total monthly expenses. Must use a function for these.
Include an appropriate chart showing only net income for each month.
You will be graded via the rubric below.
Embery CSCI109 Module 7 Turnitin: Case Study Boeing 787 Dreamliner Network Security Final Draft Assignment latest 2015
This module item is similar to the previous case study. You need to analyze and study the subject presented below and compose a report answering the questions posed. Your writing should concentrate on the development of specific events, issues, or conditions of the subject and their relationships. It should involve research and documented evidence on the subject. You final draft will be screened and indexed using Turnitin.
Guidelines and notes:
Use a word processor and the length of the response should be 4-5 paragraphs (about 400 words or up to 1.5 pages maximum). Do not write more than 1.5 pages of text.
APA Style and use of this template Preview the documentView in a new windowis required. Save the template file (.docx) to your computer and replace the text with your own.
The report must be include at least two in-text citations and sources, both in APA style.
If you have not written for a while or if you want a short essay writing review, access this link: Writing Strategies and Helps (Links to an external site.).
Strongly recommended: Before turning in your case study, double-check your paper for originality and citation infringement. Your final draft will be screened for originality and plagiarism.
The Boeing 787 is a fantastic aircraft with versions capable of seating up to 300 passengers with a range of up to 8,200 nautical miles. This aircraft is full of technology including a composite material skin, a fiber optic data bus for networking, and a high tech in-flight entertainment system (IFE). During the certification process the FAA issued a special condition that required Boeing to prove the aircraft’s common network was secure against hacker intrusion.
Some industry analysts have pointed out that the only reason for this special condition is because the technology used on the aircraft are beyond definitions and concepts contained within current certification rules.
Read this article which discuss network security on the aircraft: FAA Responds to Boeing Security Story (Links to an external site.).
Optional readings:
Croft, J. (2008). FAA demands connectivity security for Boeing 787 control and information networks.
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/faa-demands-connectivity-security-for-boeing-787-control-and-information-220564/ (Links to an external site.)
DailyTECH (2008). Boeing 787 network vulnerability reports “misleading.” Retrieved from http://www.dailytech.com/Boeing+787+Network+Vulnerability+Reports+Misleading/article10251.htm (Links to an external site.)
McHale, J. (2005). AFDX technology to improve communications on Boeing 787.
http://www.militaryaerospace.com/articles/print/volume-16/issue-4/news/afdx-technology-to-improve-communications-on-boeing-787.html (Links to an external site.)
TTTech. (n.d.). Advanced control systems for Boeing 787 Dreamliner: Hamilton Sundstrand’s TTP-based communication platform. Retrieved from http://www.tttech.com/markets/aerospace/projects-references/boeing-787/ (Links to an external site.)
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Case Study Questions:
What benefits are derived from the using a common network for all onboard systems? Comment on the security concern. Why was an FAA Special Condition issued? How did Boeing address the situation?
Figure: Boeing 787 Dreamliner First Class Cabin.
Source: Flickr/ J. Pozadzides (Links to an external site.)
This is a graded assignment.
Turnitin is an anti-plagiarism tool that compares your writing with a database of millions of other written works. Your final draft will be checked for originality and will be indexed in the database.
Embery CSCI109 Module 8 eWaste Presentation Assignment latest 2015
This assignment requires you to use more presentation tools and allows you to be creative. It switches gears and addresses the disposal of our technology devices and gadgets. To begin, get familiar with the topic and view the videos and then create an original presentation about “e-waste.” Review the resources in the previous activity if needed.
E-Waste Hell (Links to an external site.)
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[E-Waste Hell TranscriptPreview the documentView in a new window] Electronic Wasteland (Links to an external site.)
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Duration: (12:41)
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After viewing the e-waste videos refer to:
Top Ten Slide Tips (Links to an external site.), GarrRenolds.com Website
PowerPoint Training Videos (Links to an external site.)
Presentation Requirements:
Follow slide design best practices
Cover slide, 4-5 content slides, summary, and sources slide
Minimum of four images
Verbal content of presentation (what you would say if you delivered it in person) entered into
slide notes (Links to an external site.)
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Your presentation file must be in .pptx format
E-waste is not only a very interesting and exciting topic, but it is very relevant in today’s world of creating a global environment. Feel free to exceed the minimum requirements on this assignment.
Important: The presentation must be original (student created) for this assignment; recycled files and templates are not permitted.
