Outline of Computer Electives Content
Emphasis on Cryptology Lessons
I. Introduction to Unit
Overview
CIM/CAM Outcomes/Objectives
II. Computer Operation
Intel video segments 1-3 on computer operation, microprocessors, and digital information
Showcase and explain internal and external hardware
ASCII Code
Binary Number System
Comparing Number Systems wkst.
Hexadecimal
III. History & Introduction
History of Computers Timeline
Abacus
Napier's Bones
Punched Cards
Bar Code Scanner
Magnetic Tape
Connect the Dots Digital Computer
History of Cryptology
Simple Codes and Ciphers
IV. Alphabet Ciphers
Alphabet Wheel
Cipher Clocks
Alphabet & Word Correlated Ciphers
Compass Cipher
Letter Spokes
Spiral Cipher Clocks
Zodiac Alphabet
Classical Egyptian Alphabet
Pig Latin
V. More Ciphers
Grille Method
Morse Code Sound
Vigenere Table
Porta Table
Matrix Ciphers
Bifid Cipher
Transposition Ciphers
Double Transposition Ciphers
VI. Diagram Ciphers
Pig Pen Cipher
Map Cipher
Graphical Ciphers
Diagraphic Substitution
Visual Messages
Sign Language
Invisible Ink & Mirror Images
Concealment Ciphers
VII. Strategies & Evaluation
Letter, Syllable, & Word Frequencies
Strategies for Deciphering
Cryptology Exam
Cryptology Treasure Hunt (5 or more stages)
Cryptology References
Software Products
VIII. Desktop Publishing Unit
Introduction to painting, pixels, and scale (lab) Experiment with graphics and online
help (lab)
Selection Techniques - Make a Face (lab)
Colorizing Techniques - Clip Art (lab)
Paint v/s Draw - Scale, tools, editing, uses (lab)
Desktop Publishing Guidelines
Desktop Publishing Project (lab)
IIV. Following Units
*Transition into a unit on flowcharts, BASIC, LOGO, and HyperTalk programming activities
and projects. If time permits integrate spreadsheet and database.
*Finish 18 week course with telecommunications, copyright laws, ethical issues, computer
viruses, and the projected future of computers.