CPT150Microcomputer Concepts Syllabus

SPRING2016

Instructor Information

Instructor / Email / Phone
Frank Lucente / / 724.925.4126

Description

This course introduces students to the Microcomputer and various state-of-the-art software applications: word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation. The overall goal of the course is to guide the student into becoming a proficient microcomputer user. Students are provided with hands-on experience by using programs in the Microcomputer Laboratory.

Prerequisite(s): None

Required Materials

The textbook is customized and required for WCCC students in CPT 150. Shrink wrapped package includes:

  • Westmoreland County Community College CPT 150 Microcomputer Concepts Custom book;
  • SAM 2013 and MindTap Reader printed access code;
  • Microsoft Office 2013 printed access code (180-day trial version)

The book bundle is only available at the WCCC bookstore at the Youngwood campus or Education centers.

Please note books purchased used, online, or rented will not have the required supplemental material. ISBN: 9781337149082 for paper bundle. ISBN: 9781337149082 for eBook version)

Textbook, SAM access, and Office 2013 are required because:

  • Quiz questions come from them
  • Assignments are there
  • Reading assignments are there
  • Practice exercises are there
  • All assignments are completed in Office 2013

Required Specific Equipment/Supplies

  1. Furnished by student: one USB Flash drive (Online course students: Reliable Internet Access, Internet Explorer, Windows PC, Office 2013/365, and one USB Flash drive.) Note: registered students can download and install a free version of Office 365. See Course Material in Blackboard for details.
  2. Furnished by the college: Blackboard course management system, student email account, Internet Explorer, Office 2013 is available at any WCCC facility.

Reference Materials

Various computer books are available in the Learning Resource Center. The LRC also provides access to print, non-print, and electronic information resources. WCCC Online

Electronic Resources: login and click the Library pull-down menu

Student Class Files, grades, email available at on Blackboard Site (wccc.blackboard.com), Final grades available at WCCC portal. (my.wccc.edu)

Evaluation and Grading Scheme

Final course grade is weighted and based on total points accumulated over the semester with a breakdown as follows:

Students will take five exams on line. These exams are skill assessment based using the SAM environment. These exams will be posted after every major topic.

Assignments will be made throughout the semester. These assignments will be given various point values and will be graded.

Students will take a cumulative final exam. This exam will be made available in the last week of the course and will consist of multiple choice and true/false questions.

Final grades will be based on the cumulative total of exams, assignments and the final exam. The letter grade will be determined by the following scale:

90-100% - A; 80-89% - B; 70-79% - C; 60-69% - D; and below 60% - F

All exams and assignments must be completed by a deadline set by Professor Lucente. Failure to complete an assignment or exam by the deadline will result in a grade of zero for that item.

Exams

Exams are administered in SAM after each major topic. These exams are hands on and skill based. The exams will be based on SAM training activities as well as lecture and text materials. Make-up exams are not permitted.

Final Exam

The final exam is cumulative and is objective featuring multiple choice and true/false questions. A make-up exam is not permitted.

Assignments

Assignments are designed to provide the student with activities to increase proficiency with the material presented in class. Each assignment will have a due date. Late assignments will not be accepted.

Attendance and Class Participation

Students are expected to submit assignments in a timely fashion and use email to communicate effectively.

Any college class requires a time commitment from the student. You must plan to spend 6-9 hours per week outside of class time working on course material. This involves:

•Reading the assigned chapter

•Reading and reviewing lecture material presented in the classroom

•Completing textbook assignments

•Viewing and reporting findings from assigned Web sites

•Participating in classroom activities

For this to be a rewarding and positive educational experience you must manage your time wisely. Develop a schedule for yourself so that you are completing course work on a regular basis. This may be at the same time and day each week, or as time permits.

You should make every effort to meet all deadlines. You should monitor course announcements and email often to stay current in this class.

College Initiated Withdrawal for Lack of Performance

A college initiated withdrawal will be initiated for any student failing to login into this course in Blackboard and/or participate in classroom activities for a period of three consecutive weeks.

Student will be sent notice of withdrawal and will be removed from the roster. Student will need to request readmission by contacting Professor Lucente.

Withdrawal Policy:

Students withdrawing before midterm will receive a "W" grade. Students withdrawing after mid-term will receive a grade of "W" only if passing at the time of the request. There may be a financial issue associated with your withdrawal and you are encouraged to meet with a counselor prior to completing the required withdrawal forms.

Plagiarism and Cheating

Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Any student who is found to be an active participant, on either end, in any incident, will receive a grade of zero for that assignment. Repeat incidents earn an F for the course.

Classroom Conduct

Students enrolling at the college assume obligations to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the college’s function as an educational institution. Your attention is drawn to the WCCC Catalog and Student Handbook, in particular the sections concerning the Code of Student Conduct, Disruptive Student Behavior, and Academic Dishonesty.

My email address is Please enter the course number in the subject line of your emails (CPT 190). You must also include your full name in the body of the email.

Students with Disabilities

If you need an accommodation due to a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, please contact Disabilities Services in Room 130 Founders Hall, 724-925-4121; or Lauren Eicher, Counselor of Disabilities & Student Behavioral Intervention Services, at . Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations to be provided in a timely manner. Accommodations must be supported by adequate documentation and are determined on an individual basis.

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