NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Of the City University of New York

The Department of Construction Management and

Civil Engineering Technology

CMCE 1155 Computer Applications in Engineering Technology

Course Description:

This course provides students with a working knowledge of computers and their application in the fields of Construction and Civil Engineering. Topics include computer systems, terminology, internet use and searches, word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), and presentation software (PowerPoint). The student will learn how to use these tools to manage construction projects, prepare estimates, proposals, and oral presentations through Project Based Learning. Students will work in groups to explore real world challenges and develop cross-curriculum skills. The student will apply concepts to respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP).

Prerequisites: CUNY proficiency in reading and writing

0 Class hrs, 4 lab hrs, 2 credits

Textbook: Class Notes

Reference: Windows Users Manual, Microsoft Excel Users Manual, Microsoft Power Point Users, Manual, and Microsoft Word Users Manual

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, each student is expected to demonstrate the following:

1. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and nontechnical

environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature (Criterion 3.f and Gen Ed)

2. an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities, including a

respect for diversity (Criterion 3.h)

3. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement. (Criterion 3.i)

4. utilizing graphic techniques to produce engineering documents (Criterion 9.a)

Student Evaluations

Lab Exercises/Homework / 30%
Quizes / 15%
Research Paper / 15%
Class Participation / 5%
Final Project / 35%

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Academic Integrity Policy

Students and all other who work with information, ideas, texts, images, music, inventions, and other intellectual property owe their audience and sources accuracy and honesty in using, crediting, and citing sources. As a community of intellectual and professional workers, the College recognizes its responsibility for providing instruction in information literacy and academic integrity, offering models of good practice, and responding vigilantly and appropriately to infractions of academic integrity.

Accordingly, academic dishonestly is prohibited in The City University of New York and at New York City College of Technology and is punishable by penalties, including failing grades, suspension, or expulsion

Attendance Policy:

You are permitted to be absent from class a maximum of two classes for those that meet only once a week. This is in accordance with college policy that sets the maximum number of permissible absences at 10% of the number of class meetings scheduled for the semester. Students are responsible for insuring that they have been marked present for each class.

Late Policy:

Any student who arrives after the attendance has been taken will be considered late.

·  Two such latenesses will count as one absence. Any student who exceeds the maximum number of permitted absences will receive a grade of “WU” for the course, regardless of class grade.

·  After being late twice, you will lose 1 point from your final grade for every following tardy.

In the event of an emergency, which constitutes an excused absence, the student must provide the instructor with proper documentation.

Exams

Missed Quizzes - No Make-ups! Only in extreme emergencies and if schedule permits!

You must send me an e-mail the day of the Exam before the start of the exam. If you do not contact me, NO make-up will be given and you will receive a Grade of ZERO (0) for the missed Exam. In all cases you should come to me the First Day you return to class.

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Lab Exercises

·  All lab exercises must be started and completed in class.

·  Late Lab Exercises will not be accepted.

·  Lab Exercises must be submitted via email at the end of class unless otherwise specified.

·  Class Lateness will result in 1 – 2 point reduction in Lab Grade.

Homework Assignments

·  Homework assignments must be submitted at the start of class on the Due Date.

·  Late Homework Assignments Will Not Be Accepted. No - Excuses!

·  You will not be able to resubmit Homework Assignments.

Project Assignments

·  Project assignments must be submitted at the specified time on the Due Date.

·  Any Project Assignment submitted 1 class late will lose 10% of its value.

·  NO Project Assignment will be accepted more than 1 class late. This will result in a value of ZERO for that assignment.

BLACKBOARD

·  ALL Assignments and Course Information will be posted on blackboard.

·  You will not receive printed copies of material for this class.

“Real World” Clause: In life there are emergencies, certain events, and other extenuating circumstances that are beyond our control. In the event that a student cannot adhere to the policies listed in “Exams, Lab Exercises/ Homework Assignments or Absences”, the student

Contact the Instructor immediately via e-mail, or in person and inform the instructor of the situation.

ONLY CITYTECH email will be accepted for communication. NO AOL or YAHOO etc..

Come to class prepared and Please Be on Time.

REMINDER: There is no food or drink permitted in the LAB


COURSE TOPICS:

1.  Introduction to Computers & Internet

a.  Terminology

b.  Software

c.  Internet

2.  Word processing – Word 2010 for Windows

a.  Menus

b.  Commands

c.  Creating Documents

d.  Formatting, bullets and numbering

e.  Text boxes

f.  Tables, editing, formatting

g.  Tools - speller, thesaurus, mail merge

h.  Headers, footers and word art

3.  Spread sheets - Microsoft Excel 2010 for Windows

a.  Menus

b.  Commands

c.  Formatting

d.  Formulas & Formula Operators

e.  Importing data

f.  Functions

g.  Charts & Graphs

4.  Presentations - PowerPoint 2010 for Windows

a.  How to make a Presentation

b.  Menus

c.  Commands


COURSE OUTLINE:

Please note: Topics and Assignments are subject to change, all changes will be announced in class

Week / Topic / Assignment
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2/1 / Introduction to Computers, Windows 2010:
Commands and Internet Manipulations / Assignment 1: Infographic
2
2/8 / Microsoft Word 2010: Menus, Commands,
Header/Footer, Subscript/Superscript, Tables, Tools / Assignment 2: Resume and Cover letter
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2/15 / Quiz 1: Word
Microsoft Excel 2010: Formulas, Functions, Tables / Assignment 3: Prepare Cost Estimate
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2/22 / Microsoft Excel 2010: Formatting, standard deviation, charts, graphs, linking data / Assignment 4: Prepare Schedule
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3/1 / Quiz 2: Excel
Guest Speaker: Mapping and Information Literacy / Research Assignment
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3/8 / Microsoft PowerPoint 2010: Menus/Commands
Effective Presentation Techniques / Research Assignment
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3/15 / Research Assignment Due / Research Assignment Presentations
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3/22 / Introduce Final Project Specifications
Form a Design Firm / Refer to RFP package for deadlines
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3/29 / Final Project / Refer to RFP package for deadlines
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4/5 / Final Project / Refer to RFP package for deadlines
11 4/12 / Final Project / Refer to RFP package for deadlines
12 4/26 / Final Project / Refer to RFP package for deadlines
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5/3 / Final Project / Refer to RFP package for deadlines
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5/10 / Final Projects Due / Refer to RFP package for deadlines
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5/17 / Final Project Presentations / Self/Peer Assessments

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