2011—Online
Madisonville Community College—North Campus
2000 College Drive; Madisonville, KY 42431
2011 Fall Semester CIS 100—Introduction to Computers
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CourseDescription / Familiarizes students with various types of computer hardware and software including the use of an operating system. Explores common program functions of key applications and special functions available in word processing, electronic spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Teaches online skills and concepts including networking, electronic mail, Web browsing, and Internet research.
2011 Fall Semester CIS 100—Introduction to Computers
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Instructor / Ms. Clarissa R. HillJohn H. Gray Building 230, Office #266
(270) 824-8620
Prerequisite / Basic keyboarding skills
Classroom / The comfort of your own home J
Course
Materials / : Exploring Microsoft Office 2010: Volume1 textbook* and
: Getting Started with Computing Concepts textbook*
: Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Suite*
: Myitlab access code*
*These items are bundled and sold through the Madisonville Community College Bookstore or through the KCTCS Distance Learning Bookstore for students who are not residential students at Madisonville Community College.
http://www.kctcs.edu/Students/Distance_Learning/Distance_Learning_Textbooks.aspx
Course
Topics / : Intro to the Computer & Internet
: Intro to Microsoft® Windows 7
: Intro to Microsoft® Word 2010
: Intro to Microsoft® Excel 2010
: Intro to Microsoft® Access 2010
: Intro to Microsoft® PowerPoint 2010
Evaluation
Weights / 40% Exercises (drop one)
10% Quizzes (drop one)
30% Regular Exams (drop one)
5% Critical Thinking Project
15% Comprehensive Final Exam
Drop/Add
Policy / August 17, 2011 Last day for a registered student to enter an organized class—faculty approval is required
August 19, 2011 Last day to officially withdraw from this course with no grade.
August 20—October 17, 2011 A student officially withdrawing will receive a “W.”
October 18—December 2, 2011 A student officially withdrawing will receive a “W” if the student’s current class grade point average at the time of request is 60% or greater. If current class grade point average is less than 60%, withdrawal with a “W” will be denied.
Instructor
Office Hrs* / Monday 9:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. CST
Tuesday 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. CST
Wednesday 9:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. CST
Thursday 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. CST
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST
*Excluding Holidays
Attendance, Late Work, & Make-up Policies / 1. Regular login is expected for successful completion of this course. It is the student’s full responsibility to complete the coursework in the time frame provided.
2. Hands-On Exercises (textbook) must be submitted within the designated time frame and will never be accepted late. Each submitted Hands-On Exercise from the textbook will earn points toward a cumulative exercise grade to be awarded at the end of each unit (i.e. Word, Excel, etc)
3. Hands-On & Grader Projects (Myitlab) must be completed within the designated time frame and will never be accepted late. Hands-On Exercises may be completed three times and Grader Projects may be completed twice to earn the desired grade.
4. Practice Exercises (textbook) must be submitted within the designated time frame and will never be accepted late. Exercises submitted within the designated time frame may be resubmitted for a better grade according to the resubmit policy in the “Evaluation Clarification” section of this syllabus.
5. Quizzes must be taken within the designated time frame. Quizzes not taken at that time will receive a grade of “0.”
6. Exams must be taken within the designated time frame. Exams not taken at that time will receive a grade of “0.”
7. One 24-hour extension may be requested for one item. The “Extension Coupon” and its restrictions can be found at the end of the syllabus and in your Blackboard account under the “Assignments” button.
Academic Honesty / “Plagiarism also includes the practice of employing or allowing another person to alter or revise the work that a student submits as the student’s own. Students may discuss assignments among themselves or with an instructor or tutor, but when the actual material is completed, it must be done by the student and the student alone. The use of the term ‘material’ refers to work in any form including written, oral, and electronic.” Any student who is determined by the instructor to have plagiarized any activity, quiz, or exam will be subject to the penalties as detailed in the “Student Code of Conduct 2.3.2.”
Student Code of Conduct / Please refer to the KCTCS Student Code of Conduct for a description of student rights, student offenses, and the appeals process for infringement of those rights. The KCTCS Student Code of Conduct may be found at the following website:
http://www.kctcs.edu/en/Students/Admissions/Academic_Policies/Code_of_Student_Conduct.aspx
Evaluation of Writing / “Instructors in all courses are expected to call attention to proper English usage and may penalize for errors and/or require the rewriting of papers which do not meet acceptable standards in English.
Any instructor who finds the written work of any student seriously defective in English may recommend remedial work or refer the student for additional assistance from local resources.”
Faculty Senate Rules Section V, 2.33
Inclement Weather / Madisonville Community College’s standard procedure during inclement weather is to remain open and hold classes as scheduled. Campus closures are rare; however, should the weather become severe enough to warrant closing the campus, we will contact local media as well as relay the information using SNAP to your phone, email, or text message. Please watch for a SNAP announcement and/or the local news or listen to local radio for the latest information. As always, use your own judgment when determining whether or not it is safe to travel in your area.
For more information or to sign up for SNAP, visit http://legacy.kctcs.edu/snap/.
Student Safety Information / Madisonville Community College is concerned with the safety of the students attending classes at any of the four campuses. The following points are for your benefit as a student.
· In case any life threatening event, call 911. The local emergency responders are better equipped to take care of these situations.
· To sign up for the Safety Notification Alert Process (SNAP) go to the MCC webpage and click on the SNAP section. After completing this, you will receive notifications on school closings, inclement weather, and other safety notifications.
· To report a safety concern, call the MCC Tip Line at 824-1900 to report safety concerns or suspicious behavior. This line is monitored once a day Monday through Friday.
· There is a Maintenance #836-5330 for students on the North campus for use after the switchboard closes at 4:30. This is a cell phone that is answered by one of the Maintenance & Operations personnel.
· The MCC emergency number is answered by selected personnel during the day and by a cell phone when these are not available. 824-1911
If you have a documented disability and need any type of accommodation, you are required to register with the Disability Resource Coordinator, Valerie Wolfe, located in Room JHG 139 (270) 824-1708.
Distance Learning Resources / KCTCS Distance Learning
A full range of distance learning information and resources can be obtained on the following Web page: http://www.kctcs.edu/Students/Distance_Learning.aspx
Library Information
Online services for research can be located on the following web pages:
· http://www.madisonville.kctcs.edu/libraries/services.html or
· http://www.kyvl.org/
The KYVL help desk is available MondayFriday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST.
Toll-Free: 877-588-5288
Technical Support
If you have problems with Blackboard, please contact the
· Blackboard 24/7 Help Desk or toll-free at (866) 590-9238
If you have problems Myitlab, please contact
· http://www.myitlab.com/support_student.asp or toll-free at (800) 677-6337 Monday through Friday, 12PM to 8PM EST
Required Technical Requirements
· Reliable Internet connection (high speed preferred)
· Microsoft Office 2010 software including:
o Word 2010
o Excel 2010
o Access 2010
o PowerPoint 2010
· Microsoft Windows 7 preferred; Windows Vista accepted
General Education
Competencies / : Communicate Effectively:
§ Read and listen with comprehension: Students will construct comprehensive Word, Excel and Access projects after reading the text and hearing the presented course content.
§ Speak and write clearly using standard English: Students will complete various writing assignments (letters, memos, reports, proposals, open-ended responses, and/or article reviews) using standard written English.
§ Demonstrate information processing through basic computer skills: Students will research current computing technology and compose papers utilizing newly acquired computer skills.
: Think Critically:
§ Make connections in learning across the disciplines and draw logical conclusions: Students will apply newly developed technical skills when constructing research papers, resumes, graphs, presentations, and other documents for courses.
§ Demonstrate problem solving through interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, and/or integrating a variety of materials: Students will correctly complete the Computing Concepts Critical Thinking Project, Parts I & II.
§ Use mathematics to organize, analyze, and synthesize data to solve a problem: Students will correctly construct Excel worksheets that compare and analyze data for decision-making.
: Learn Independently:
§ Use appropriate search strategies and resources to find, evaluate, and use information: Students will utilize Internet search engines to obtain information to complete various assignments. Students will correctly complete the Computing Concepts Critical Thinking Project, Parts I & II.
§ Make choices based upon awareness of ethics and differing perspectives/ideas: Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues related to computing technology through quizzes and/or exams.
§ Apply learning in academic, personal, and public situations: Students will demonstrate computing skills appropriate for other courses, for self, or for employment/career situations. Students will correctly complete the Computing Concepts Critical Thinking Project, Parts I & II.
: Examine Relationships in Diverse and Complex Environments:
§ Recognize the relationship of the individual to human heritage and culture: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the evolution of computer technology through quizzes and/or exams.
§ Demonstrate an awareness of the relationship of the individual to the biological and physical environment: Students will model appropriate ergonomic techniques for keyboard usage, proper posture, and workstation.
Course Competencies
Course Competencies
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: Computing Concepts
Evaluate computer hardware and software1. Identify types of computers, how they process information and how individual computers interact with other computing systems and devices
2. Identify the function of computer hardware components
3. Identify the factors that go into an individual or organizational decision on how to purchase computer equipment
4. Identify how to maintain computer equipment and solve common problems relating to computer hardware
5. Identify how software and hardware work together to perform computing tasks and how software is developed and upgraded
6. Identify different types of software, general concepts relating to software categories, and the tasks to which each type of software is most suited or not suited
7. Identify what an operating system is and how it works, and solve common problems related to operating systems
8. Identify how computers are used in different areas of work, school, and home
9. Identify the risks of using computer hardware and software
: Windows
Demonstrate control of applications and file management1. Manipulate and control the Windows desktop, files, and disks
2. Identify how to change system settings, install and remove software
3. Start and exit a Windows application and utilize sources of online help
4. Identify common on-screen elements of Windows applications, change application settings and manage files within an application
: Word
Illustrate/Incorporate common editing and formatting functions1. Perform common editing and formatting functions
2. Perform common printing functions
3. Format text and documents including the ability to use automatic formatting tools
4. Insert, edit and format tables in a document
: Excel
Create spreadsheets using formulas, functions, and charts1. Modify worksheet data and structure and format data in a worksheet
2. Sort data, manipulate data using formulas and functions and add and modify charts in a worksheet
: PowerPoint
Plan and develop simple presentations1. Create and format simple presentations
: Browser & Email
Evaluate computer networks and electronic communications1. Identify network fundamentals and the benefits and risks of network computing
2. Identify the relationship between computer networks, other communications networks (like the telephone network) and the Internet
3. Identify how electronic mail works
4. Identify how to use an electronic mail application
5. Identify the appropriate use of e-mail and e-mail related “netiquette”
6. Identify different types of information sources on the Internet
7. Use a web browsing application
8. Search the internet for information
9. Identify how to use computers and the Internet safely, legally and responsibly
: Access
Structure and organize a database management program1. Use a database management program to create, maintain, and print reports from a simple relational database.
2. Use a database management program to customize the user interface by creating and maintaining forms and reports.
3. Use a database management program to query tables using basic query operations such as “and,” “or,” “not,” etc.
Computer Fun Facts / 1. By the year 2012, there will be approximately 17 billion devices connected to the Internet.
2. Domain names are being registered at a rate of more than one million names every month.
3. The first domain name ever registered was Symbolics.com.
4. E-mail has been around longer than the World Wide Web.
5. In the 1980s, an IBM computer wasn’t considered 100 percent compatible unless it could run Microsoft Flight Simulator.
6. MySpace reports over 110 million registered users. Were it a country, it would be the tenth largest, just behind Mexico.
7. On eBay, there are an average of $680 worth of transactions each second.
8. One of every eight married couples in the US last year met online.
9. The average 21 year old has spent 5,000 hours playing video games, has exchanged 250,000 emails, instant and text messages, and has spent 10,000 hours on the mobile phone.
10. The average computer user blinks 7 times a minute—that is less than half the normal rate of 20 times a minute.
11. The first computer mouse was invented by Doug Engelbart around 1964 and was made of wood.
12. There are approximately 1,319,872,109 people on the Internet.
13. There are approximately 1.06 billion instant messaging accounts worldwide.
14. While it took the radio 38 years, and the television a short 13 years, it took the World Wide Web only 4 years to reach 50 million users.
http://www.funfactz.com/computer-facts/
2011 Fall Semester CIS 100—Introduction to Computers