CIS 109 / Computer
Applications I
Instructor: Laurie Pewitt
Office:
Web Site: http://lpewitt2.columbiastate.edu
E-mail: Laurie.Pewitt@Columbiastate.edu
Office Hours: Posted on door and on Web site. Appointments are highly suggested.
Required Materials:
Microsoft Office 2003 – Introductory by Shelly-Cashman; Optional: Flash drive
Course Description:
Provides hands-on experience using commercial software packages for business applications. Topics include microcomputer system components, operating systems, word processing, and spreadsheets. Basic keyboarding skills are HIGHLY recommended. Additional lab work outside of class is required.
Instructional
Methods:
Class Lectures will introduce the student to microcomputers and facilitate the understanding of how microcomputers operate and are used.
Lab assignments provide the student with hands-on experience using the microcomputer hardware and software.
Class discussions and online discussions involve the student in the discussion of various topics relating to computers and their impact on society.
Consultations with the
instructor allow an additional opportunity for the student to clarify the
course material and to review his/her grades.
Course Objectives:
1. Understand and appropriately utilize Windows terminology and related procedures
2. Understand and utilize the concepts of creating and modifying application documents
3. Properly solve application problems including: Using Word 2003 to create, modify and store word processing documents. Students will learn to create flyers, term papers using MLA style, resumes, and business letters. Using Excel 2003 to create, modify, and store spreadsheets such as reports, analysis models, and budgets. Students will learn the algebraic rules of formula construction for use in spreadsheet applications. Using PowerPoint 2003 to create, modify, and store presentations. Students will learn basic business graphics principles related to slide design and layout
4. Understand and perform file and disk management procedures using the Explorer program and the Windows applications studied in the course.
Your Responsibilities:
1. Permit only one person to speak at a time and raise your hand to be recognized in class
2. Treat all students and faculty with the utmost in respect and professionalism
3. Read the text and other assigned reading material as instructed
4. Complete assignments according to both written and oral instructions. Specific details for each assignment will be provided throughout the term
5. Work independently on all assignments unless instructed otherwise and meet the deadlines for completing and submitting all work
6. Take all exams
7. Check e-mail frequently
Policies:
1. Please notify me at the first class period if any special accommodations that fall under the Americans with Disabilities Act are required.
2. Students not attending class on time will be counted as late. If you are late 3 times, it will count as an absence.
3. Exams can not be made up: however, if an exam is missed, the grade made on the Final Exam will be substituted for the missed exam. No more than one exam may be missed.
4. Class assignments must be turned in at the beginning of class on the day the assignment is due. There will be a 24 hour grace period during which assignments may be accepted, but there will be an automatic 20% grade reduction. Assignments turned in after 24 hours will receive the grade of zero.
5. The Final Exam must be taken and must be taken at the scheduled time. Failure to take the final exam will result in an F for the course
6. Each student is responsible for all material distributed or discussed in class and for all assignments. Absences do not constitute an exception to this policy.
7. Other policies of CoSCC are contained in the College Catalog under “Standards and Regulations” and should be reviewed by the student on matters not specifically covered by this syllabus.
Course Evaluation:
3 Exams @ 100 points each = 300 points
5 Quizzes @ 30 points = 150
23 Projects/Lab assignments = 460 points
Final Exam @ 100 points
Total 1010 points
Grading Structure:
A = 1010 – 904
B = 903 – 803
C = 802 – 702
D = 701 – 601
F = 600 – 0
Exams:
There will be two exams plus the final exam requiring a student to demonstrate their competence with the concepts and application software taught in this course. Students may be expected to complete specified tasks using a personal computer within a certain period of time and submitted via e-mail. No make-up exams will be given. Exams may be taken early if the situation so warrants.
Attendance:
Roll is taken at the start of class. Class attendance is mandatory. Regardless to the cause or nature of an absence, students are responsible for all class work covered or assigned during the absence. Class work is still expected on time. Each absence reduces the overall final grade by 1 point. If you are late 3 times, it counts as an absence. If the absence cannot be helped because of a valid reason (sick or death in the immediate family) a note is required for the absence to be excused and not reduce your final grade. You have one free absence.
Important Dates:
September 4 – Labor Day
October 16 & 17 – Fall Break
November 23 & 24 Thanksgiving
December 11 – Class Ends
Learning
Disabilities:
If you have a learning disability that may require
assistance or accommodations, or you have questions related to any
accommodation for testing, note takers, readers, etc., please speak with me as
soon as possible. Students needing special assistance are also required to
contact the Counseling and
Electronic Devices:
Cellular phones and pagers and other electronic devices are NOT allowed in the classroom. They need to be turned OFF.
Internet Usage:
The use of the Internet is permitted for class related purposes only.
Changes to the
Syllabus:
I reserve the right to modify this syllabus as necessary.