COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title:Basic Computer and Information Literacy
CGS 1070-3913
OnlineSemester 0525Spring 2017
Syllabus Addendum:
INSTRUCTOR
Name:Audra Liswith, MS
Email:
Phone:727-341-3032
Office and Online Chat Hours:8:00 am-5:00 pm, Call/Email for an appointment
Office Location:EpiCenter, 1-127
Instructor Web Page:
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT
Dean:Dr. Sharon Setterlind
Office Location:TE 116C, St Pete/Gibbs Campus
Office Phone Number:(727)341-4724
Email:
Web Page:
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description:This course is designed to develop computer competencies and literacy. It introduces general computer operations using current computing technologies and data storage techniques. An introduction to a word processing and a spreadsheet program is included. Further, the course will introduce students to the core concepts of computer literacy and essential techniques for locating, analyzing, organizing and presenting information. The course also provides strategies for using a variety of electronic resources while emphasizing internet ethics and security.
Course Goals:
1. Students will select appropriate basic computer operations and functions.
2. Students will perform tasks using a word processing program.
3. Students will perform tasks using a spreadsheet program.
4. Students will select appropriate legal and ethical use of intellectual property.
5. Students will select the appropriate features/functions to maintain online privacy and to communicate effectively in an online environment.
Course Objectives:
1. The student will select appropriate basic computer operations and functions by:
a. defining hardware and software terms.
b. identifying hardware components of a computer.
c. identifying basic computer operations and explaining their functions.
d. performing tasks using current computing technologies and data storage techniques.
2. The student will perform tasks using a word processing program by:
a. creating, saving and opening a file.
b. entering, editing, copying, pasting and moving text.
c. using spelling, grammar, and thesaurus tools.
d. changing fonts, alignment, line spacing, margins, and page breaks.
e. viewing and printing a document.
3. The student will perform tasks using a spreadsheet program by:
a. creating a spreadsheet.
b. formatting the spreadsheet with bold, italic, and centering; changing row/column size; inserting/deleting a row/column.
c. creating and copying formulas to sum and average values.
d. creating a chart from the spreadsheet.
e. saving and printing the spreadsheet in both values and cell formulas format.
4. The student will select appropriate legal and ethical use of intellectual property by:
a. defining intellectual property, copyright, fair use, piracy and plagiarism.
b. identifying laws that protect against copyright infringement.
c. identifying types of information that are protected under current copyright laws.
5. The student will select the appropriate features/functions to maintain online privacy and to communicate effectively in an online environment by:
a. defining the basic principles of netiquette.
b. identifying acceptable and unacceptable online communication behavior.
c. creating secure user names and passwords from a user’s perspective.
Prerequisites:None
Availability of Course Content: Once you complete Begin Here quiz with a 100% the course content will be available for you to complete. Course work needs to be completed by the assigned due dates on the class calendar. Working ahead or completing the coursework early is allowed.
No midterm or final exam are required in this course.
Proctored Testing Information:
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK & OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATION
Required Textbook:Basic Computer and Information Literacy
Publisher Information:Pearson
ISBN Number:9781323580639
Software: Microsoft Office 2016 Professional
For students that do not have the required software:
SPC provides Microsoft Office to all students at no extra cost. Login to MySPC and look in My Resources.Microsoft Student Download pdf
You may also visit SPC Campus Learning Support Commons and Libraries to utilize college computers with the needed software.
In Class Students: No software is required as long as you complete your assignments in class or at the Learning Support Commons.
Bookstore:
Library:
learner support
Accessibility:
This course is designed to be welcoming to, accessible to, and usable by everyone, including students who are English-language learners, have a variety of learning styles, have disabilities, or are new to online learning. Be sure to let me know immediately if you encounter a required element or resource in the course that is not accessible to you. Also, let me know of changes I can make to the course so that it is more welcoming to, accessible to, or usable by students who take this course in the future.
If you have documentation of a disability or feel you may have a disability:
St. Petersburg College recognizes the importance of equal access to learning opportunities for all students. Accessibility Services (AS) is the campus office that works with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations. Students registered with AS, who are requesting accommodations, are encouraged to contact their instructor by the first week of the semester. Students who have, or think they may have, a disability (e.g. learning disability, ADD/ADHD, psychiatric, medical/orthopedic, vision, and/or hearing), are invited to contact the Accessibility Coordinator (AC) that serves your campus for a confidential discussion. To find your AC for your specific campus, please go to the college-wide Accessibility Services website:
Academic Support Services:
On-Campus Support:
Online Support:
Student Services and Resources:
IMPORTANT DATES
Course Dates:Monday, January 9th- Friday, February 10th
See your MySPC course schedule
Drop Date:Tuesday, January 10th- See Academic Calendar
Withdrawal Date:Monday, January 30th- See Academic Calendar
Financial Aid Dates:
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
In this section, you can provide discipline-specific information as well as program information with links (e.g., disposition, standards, etc.)
ATTENDANCE
The College-wide attendance policy is included in the Syllabus Addendum:
The policy notes that each instructor is to exercise professional judgment and define “active participation” in class (and therefore “attendance”), and publish that definition in each syllabus.
For this class, attendance is defined as…
Students are expected to demonstrate punctual and complete attendance of all classes/lessons.If students miss a class, or fall behind in their work in MyCourses, they may be considered as nonparticipating at the 60% mark and receive a “WF” as a grade per College Board Rule. If proven extenuating circumstances arise, students should contact their instructor immediately.
Participation:Immediately following the 60% point of the course, each instructor will verify which students are actively participating in class/MyCourses. Students classified as not meeting the criteria for active class participation will be administratively withdrawn with a “WF.” Active participation takes into account regular attendance, participation in class discussions, engagement in independent and collaborative assignments, and completion of other in-and-out-of-class assignments.
Students will be able to withdraw from the course themselves at any time during the term. However, in order to receive a “W,” instead of a “WF,” they must withdraw before the 60% deadline.
GRADING
Students who successfully complete this course will earn one college credit toward their grade point average (GPA). Students will complete assigned exercises, projects, and quizzes for a cumulative total of 320 possible points. Students will earn a letter grade based on the grade scale identified below.
A= 90-100% 288 -- 320
B= 80-89% 256 -- 287
C= 70-79% 224 -- 255
D= 60-69% 192-- 223
F= below 59% 191
ASSIGNMENTS
See Assignment Checklist for detailed due dates
Assignment Title / Possible Points / Due DatesIntroduction Discussion / 10 / See Assignment Checklist
Introduction to MyCourses Certificate Dropbox Assignment / 40
Begin Quiz / 10
Computer Basics Quiz / 20
Computer Basics Discussion / 15
Word Chapter 2 Dropbox Assignment / 40
Word Chapter 3 Dropbox Assignment / 40
Excel Chapter 4 Dropbox Assignment / 40
Excel Chapter 5 Dropbox Assignment / Optional assignment no points awarded
Internet Quiz / 20
Ethics Discussion / 15
Ethics Quiz / 20
Security Quiz / 20
Security Discussion / 15
Mobile Device Discussion / 15
**Subject to change with notification**
STUDENTS’ EXPECTATIONS AND INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS
If there are problems with completion of the assignment by the appointed date, the student must discuss the matter with the instructor PRIOR to the due date. See each week's folder for specific due dates.
It is the student's responsibility to follow the schedule of class assignments.
Late work will not be accepted, graded, or reviewed unless permission is granted PRIOR to assignment due dates. In the event an emergency occurs, please contact your instructor regarding college policy for submitting documentation.
You will need access to Microsoft Office 2016Word and Excel for this class. All SPC campus libraries have these programs loaded on their computers. If you have a later version of Office you may not have all the tools needed to complete all application tasks which could result in points lost.
Also see Student Expectations found in the Syllabus Addendum
Instructor Expectations
I will provide meaningful activities to develop your technical and software skills.
I will be available to you if you have questions or concerns.
I will respond to emails within 24 hours.
I will respond thoughtfully and critically to your comments, questions, and written assignments.
I will evaluate your coursework in a timely manner and will communicate to you when you should expect your grade on a particular assignment.
As the field of computer and information technology is vast and constantly changing, I will be your fellow learner.
Online Student Participation and Conduct Guidelines:
Academic Honesty:
Netiquette:
•Electronic communication (email, discussion forums, etc.) is how you share ideas with other participants in this course. Online environments can separate the person from the ideas received in this course. Remember, like you, someone is on the other side of an email or discussion posting. Communicate with fellow participants as you would in a face-to-face course.
•Your coursework is more than learning facts; you are preparing for a career. You are learning to interact with your fellow course participants as you would in your future professional life. Your conduct in this course should reflect this. Your communication should follow standard rules for grammar and spelling (unless in an online chat) and be clear, concise and intelligent.
•People have the right to disagree with you. However, disagreement should never be personal. Online discussions are a means to share ideas and practice the skill of persuasion. Persuasive speech cannot be achieved with hurtful, hateful or inappropriate language. Review your posts before you publish and reread them for unintended meanings.
•Cultural influences can influence communication in terms of phrasing and word choice. The lack of visual and auditory clues may affect meaning, as well. Before jumping to conclusions, ask for clarification.
STUDENT SURVEY OF INSTRUCTION
The Student Survey of Instruction is administered in courses each semester. It is designed to improve the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College. All student responses are confidential and anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of performance improvement.
technology
Minimum Technology Requirements:
Computer Guidelines and Specifications for Online/Blended Classes
Item / Recommended Minimum Technology Requirements for CCITProgramsProcessor / Dual-core processor (Intel or AMD)
Memory / 4 GB (or higher)
Disk Storage / Adequate free space for storage of class files
Video Card / 256 MB (or higher)
Monitor/Speakers / 15” or larger Flat LCD Panel
Media Drive / 16x DVD +/- RW
Operating System / Windows 7 (or higher)
Network Interface / High Speed Broadband Internet Connection (Cable or DSL)
Software / Microsoft Office Suite 2010 or newer with the following:
- Word
- Excel
- Access
- PowerPoint
Access requirements / Reliable and daily access to a personal computer (PC) from day 1 of class as below:
- Ability to download/upload documents and files
- Browsers:
- Internet Explorer (version 11 or higher)
- Firefox (version 31.0 or higher
- Google Chrome 36.0
These are the minimum suggested technology requirements necessary to complete the programs within CCIT. All students and instructors are required to have access to a personal computer, personal high speed access to the Internet, and a college provided email account. The “minimum requirements” pertain to Windows Operating System compatible personal computers. These minimum requirements are a general recommendation for all CCIT courses. Some courses may have additional software and hardware requirements in order for students to be successful.
NOTE: Mac computers are not acceptable for most of the courses and may cause the student undue frustrations. Instructors do not support issues with Mac computers.
Minimum Technical Skills: (For all online courses)
An Internet connection is necessary to participate in discussions and assignments, access readings, transfer course work, and receive feedback from your instructional associate and/or professor. For web-based courses, students should have a basic working knowledge of computers and Internet use as well as access to a computer with a broadband (DSL, cable, satellite) Internet connection. As an online student you will have a much different "classroom" experience than a traditional student. In order to ensure that you are fully prepared for your online courses, following is a list of expectations and requirements:
1.Self-discipline
2.Problem solving skills
3.Critical thinking skills
4.Enjoy communication in the written word
As part of your online experience, you can expect to utilize a variety of technology mediums as part of your curriculum:
1. Communicate via email including sending attachments
2. Navigate the World Wide Web using a Web browser such as Internet Explorer
3. Be willing to learn how to communicate using a discussion board and upload assignments to a classroom Web site.
4. Be comfortable uploading and downloading saved files
5. Have easy access to the Internet
Accessibility of Technologies:
MyCourses (Brightspace by D2L) Accessibility Statement:
Privacy:
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Technical Support:
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