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    Simon Fraser University
    SPRING SEMESTER I984
    PRINCE GEORGE
    Simon Fraser University will be offering the following course in Prince George during
    the 1984 Spring Semester (January - April):
    EDUC. 486-4
    Special Topics: Microcomputers in Education
    Instructor: David Porter
    Class Schedule: Fridays: Jan. 13,
    Jan.
    27,
    Feb. 10, Feb. 24, Mar.
    9,
    Mar.
    23,
    Apr. 6
    Saturdays: Jan. 14, Jan. 28, Feb. Il, Feb. 25, Mar. 10, Mar. 24, Apr. 7
    13, 1984 (4:30 - 8:30 P.M.)
    14,
    1984
    (9:00
    A.M. - 1:00 P.M.)
    Room: 2-304
    FIRST CLASSES: Friday, January
    Saturday, January
    Location: Collegeof New Caledonia
    3330 '22nd Avenue
    Prince George, B.C.
    V2N 1P8
    Maximum Enrolment: 20
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    Prerequisites: EDUC. 401/402 or equivalent.
    DESCRI PTI ON:
    Recent developments in microelectronics have hastened the arrival of computers in the
    classroom. This course will examine the various ways that computers might influence
    the teaching-learning process and classroom management. This is an introductory
    course in which students will develop a level of computer literacy sufficient for
    the intelligent and critical utilization of existing microcomputer hardware and
    software. It is not a course designed to prepare teachers to teach computing science
    courses nor will it prepare teachers to write computer-assisted learning materials.
    Outline of Topics: 1. Operation of Microcomputers
    2.
    Modes of Computer Utilization
    3.
    Selection and Utilization of Software
    4.
    Computer Literacy
    Textbooks: Harper, D. & Stewart, J. Run: Computer Education. Belmont: Brook/Cole,
    1983.
    Moursund, D. Introduction to Computers in Education for Elementary and
    Middle School Teachers. Eugene: ICCE (University of Oregon), 1981.
    Please note: A non-refundable computer user fee' of $62.50 will be collected by the
    instructor on the first night of class.
    For further information please contact David Porter, Faculty of Education, S.F.U.,
    Burnaby, B.C. V5A lS6 (phone
    291-3395)
    or Judy Dix, S.F.U. Site, King George School,
    747 Winnipeg Street, Prince George, B.C. V2L 2V1 (phone 562-6418).
    IMPORTANT: Please
    turn over
    for S.F.U. Admissions and Registration Information.
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    IMPORTANT DATES FOR ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION
    Spring Semester 1984
    NEW STUDENTS AND FORMER STUDENTS
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    CONTINUING STUDENTS
    (students who have not completed S.F.U.
    coursesi
    (students who have completed S.F.U. courses
    within the last three semesters)
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    within the last three semesters)
    November
    25 - Recommended date for submission of
    Pre-registration form.
    December
    1 - DEADLINE for submission of Applica-
    tion for Admission or Re-Admission
    forms. After this date applications
    will be processed only if resources
    permit.
    9 - DEADLINE for submission of Pre-
    registration form.
    15 - DEADLINE for official supporting
    documents for Admission and Re-
    Admission.
    30 - DEADLINE for payment of tuition
    fees by mail to S.F.U.
    November
    25 - Recommended date for submission of
    Pre-registration form.
    December
    9 - DEADLINE for submission of Pre-
    registration form.
    30 - DEADLINE for payment of tuition
    fees by mail to S.F.U.
    FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PRE-REGISTER, AN IN-PERSON REGISTRATION WILL BE
    HELD AT THE SITE OFFICE ON JANUARY 4th,
    1984
    FROM 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. -
    - CONTINUING students (students who have completed S.F.U. courses within the last
    three semesters)
    - NEW STUDENTS (and FORMER STUDENTS requiring Re-Admission), must complete an
    Application form and Registration form, providing all official transcripts.
    Students who have not been admitted to the University may be considered if
    they bring their official academic records to the in-person registration. The
    Admissions Office will make a final decision once the documents are reèeived on
    campus. Students seeking admission to the University will be assessed an
    evaluation fee of $25.00 (separate cheque payable to Simon Fraser University)
    for non-B.C. documents.
    FEES
    Per semester hour (normal credit)
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    $32.00
    Per semester hour (audit or special audit)*
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    $16.00
    Student Activity Fee
    For designated "Off-Campus courses only
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    $12.00
    ** a certain number of spaces may be available for Special Audit students,
    although no credit will be granted.
    For full information, see the current Simon Fraser University calendar.

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