COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Number: CSC 1203 Course Title: Computer Concepts and Applications
CRN: 15000 Section: 273
Meeting Place: Internet
Dates of Course: 08/17/09 through 12/11/09
TO CONTACT YOUR INSTRUCTORNadine Byrd
Phone: 918-697-7081
Email:Web site for course is / TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE
Tomas Mancino
Division Name: Business/IT:
Division Office Number: 918-595-2372
Division Phone Number: 918-595-7439
Instructor: Nadine Byrd
Office Hrs: By appointment
PREREQUISITES: none
NEXT SUGGESTED COURSE(S):
Excel, Word, Internet, Access, Network Fundamentals, or introduction to programming. See any computer science faculty member or counseling for more information.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOAL STATEMENT
The General Education Goals are designed to ensure that graduates of Tulsa Community College have the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to carry them successfully through their work and their personal lives. General Education Goals relevant to this course include Critical Thinking; Effective Communication; Civic Responsibility; Global Awareness; Computer Proficiency.
TEXTBOOK and OTHER MATERIALS
Text Books
GO! with Microsoft Office 2007 Introductory, 3e by Shelley Gaskin, Robert L. Ferrett, Alicia Vargas, and Suzanne Marks ©2010, published by Pearson Prentice Hall.ISBN 0-13-505923-2
Technology in Action, 6th Edition, by Alan Evans, Kendall Martin, Mary Anne Poatsy; Prentice Hall-PublisherISBN: 13-978-0-588-31594-8
Secondary Storage Device
Suggested: USB thumb drive
Microsoft Office 2007
Microsoft Office 2007 must be used for all lab assignments. It is available for use in the FACET Center on the Northeast campus of Tulsa Community College during regular hours. It is also available for free download to Tulsa Community College students. Information on how to download Microsoft Office 2007 can be
found under the Syllabus tab on Blackboard.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This is a theory/applications course. The theory introduces the role of computers in all aspects of global society. The applications segment utilizes Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and the Internet to equip students with basic computer skills necessary for their academic and professional careers. It will serve as the first course to be taken by any computer science major, may satisfy a computer science requirement for another discipline, a university parallel transferable course and meets the computer proficiency requirements mandated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 2 hours.
DESCRIPTION
The terminology of computers is presented. A major focus will be the concept of “computer literacy”. The student will do several projects utilizing the major software features of Microsoft Office and the Internet.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
The objective of this course is to give the student a basic exposure to the terminology of computers. Students will learn basic computer applications including: Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Internet searches.
TEACHING METHODS
Classes will consist of lecture, Discussion, and lab assignments. Class-member preparation and participation are a very necessary part of this class. Students will be expected to devote time each week to reading, online quizzes lab work, and discussions. Students are encouraged to ask questions and must participate in discussion topics presented by the instructor.
NOTE: You are responsible to keep up with the schedule, assignments, and exams. It is the student’s responsibility to read, understand and retain this syllabus. It is the student’s responsibility to read everything on the Blackboard site for the course.
Evaluation and Grading Methods:
15 Quizzes (on Blackboard) / X / 5 points each / = / 75 points13 Lab Assignments / X / 10 points each / = / 130 points
4 Exams / X / 100 points each / = / 400 points
Total Possible / = / 605points
GRADING SCALE
90 % - 100 % A 542 - 605
80 % - 89 % B 481 - 541
70 % - 79 % C 421 - 480
60 % - 69 % D 360 - 420
0 % - 59% F 0 - 359
Your final grade will be the average of the four test grades, quizzes, and lab assignment grades.
Attendance – TIME commitment – Student Expectations
Attendance regular participation is essential for maintaining the best learning environment. Learning occurs in relationship not only between student and course materials, but, just as importantly, peer to peer, professor to student, and student to professor.
I strongly recommend that you check for new announcements and your email on a daily basis.
Students who successfully complete the course report that they spend an average of 20 hours per week on the course. You may spend more or less, depending on your current level of expertise.
WITHDRAWL from the CLASS
Non-attendance does NOT constitute withdrawal from the class. Students must formally withdraw. The responsibility is yours!
IMPORTANT NOTICES
It is a violation of the law to create unauthorized duplicates of copyrighted microcomputer software. TCC makes every effort to support these copyright agreements and does not support illegal duplication of copyrighted material.
Regular server maintenance is scheduled every Wednesday morning from 12:15 a.m. to 1:15
a.m. Blackboard may be inaccessible for all or part of this time. Please plan accordingly.
Institutional Statement
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC Student Handbook, TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook, and semester information listed in the Class Schedule.
TRANSFERABILITY:
Please visit with the TCCCounselingCenter or the CounselingCenter at the college or university to which you plan to transfer to determine transferability status of this course.
ADA POLICY
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Students with documented disabilities are provided academic accommodations through the disabled StudentResourceCenter (918-595-7115) or ResourceCenter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (918-595-7428/TDD-TTY 918-595-7434). If any student is in need of academic accommodations from either office, it is the student’s responsibility to advise the instructor so an appropriated referral can be made no later than the first week of class. Students may also contact the disabled Student Services Offices directly at the telephone numbers indicated. ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED UNLESS APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATIONS ARE PROVIDED TO THE DISABLED STUDENT SERVICES OFFICES TO SUPPORT THE NEED.
PLAGIARISM POLICY
Plagiarism is claiming, indicating, or implying that the ideas, sentences, or words of another are your own; it includes having another person do work claimed to be your own, copying the work of another and presenting it as your own, or following the work of another as a guide to ideas and expressions that are then presented as your own. The student should review the relevant sections of the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook. Plagiarism will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal from the course.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY OR MISCONDUCT
Academic dishonesty or misconduct is NOT condoned nor tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Academic dishonesty is behavior in which a deliberately fraudulent misrepresentation is employed in an attempt to gain underserved intellectual credit, either for oneself or for another. Academic misconduct is behavior that results in intellectual advantage obtained by violating specific standard, but without deliberate intent or use of fraudulent means. The student should review the relevant sections of the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook.
COMPUTER SERVICES ACCEPTABLE USE
Access to computing resources is a privilege granted to all TCC faculty, staff, and students. Use of TCC computing resources is limited to purposes related to the College’s mission of education, research, and community service. Student use of technology is governed by the Computer Services Acceptable Use Statements/Standards found in the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook. These handbooks may be obtained by contacting any Student Activities or Dean of Student Services office.
LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES
The following services are available at the designated locations on the TCC college campuses to assist the student in this course:
Metro Campus Southeast Campus
Distance Learning, MC 129 (595-7143) Microcomputer Lab, SE 4231 (595-7643)
Microcomputer Lab, MP 200 (595-7146) Communications Center, SE 1102 (595-7749
Communications/Reading Lab, MC 536 (595-7214) Learning Resources Center, SE 7200 (595-7701)
Writing Lab, MC 306 (595-7240)
Learning Resources Center, MC 200 (595-7172)
Northeast Campus West Campus
Microcomputer Lab, NE A1 (595-7592) Microcomputer Lab, WC I166 (595-8122)
Learning Resources Center Reading & Writing Center, WC I116 (595-8063)
NE 1135 (595-7501) Learning Resources Center, WC I266 (595-8010)
Computer Concepts and Applications (CSC 1203)
Tulsa Community College Northeast Campus
Assignment List
Fa;; 2009
This is a list of your assignments and their due dates. All assignments must be completed and handed in on time. Late work will be accepted only on a case by case basis and exceptional circumstances should be discussed with the instructor in advance. Assignments must be properly identified and each assignment must include: Your name, the assignment and file name in the comment area when you post.
Your work must be your own. Cheating will result in a grade of 0 for the applicable assignment; further disciplinary action, including assigning a failing grade (F) for the entire course may also be taken. Missed work will result in a grade of 0 for the assignment. You are allowed to turn in any assignment early.
There will be no extra given in this class so please do not ask.
Tests must be taken at the NE testing center between dates shown.
Note: No makeup tests. Since I give several days for tests you will need to make arrangements to take test at the NE campus during this time period.
I will use the following for each book GO! For the GO with Microsoft Office 2007 and TIA for Technology in Action. Course materials can be downloaded form: or accessed from the Student CD included with your book (note we do not have nor use all chapters available for these books.
Assignment / Date DueLab 1
Introduction (see blackboard for directions) / 8/18/09
Lab 2 In GO Read Chapter 1 and complete project 1B turn in screen capture in black board. / 8/19/09
Complete Windows Vista quiz / 8/21/09
Read TIA Chapter 1 and complete quiz 1 on Blackboard. / 8/22/09
Lab 3 Word assignment 1 chapter5 GO book -- Project 5A Creating Documents with Microsoft Word 2007 page 1 / 8/26/09
Read TIA Chapter 2 and complete quiz 2on Blackboard. / 8/29/09
Test 1 (on blackboard but will receive password from NE testing center)This test covers TIA chapters 1 & 2 and Windows Vista / Must be taken at testing center between 9/2 and 9/5/09
Read TIA Chapter 3 and complete quiz 3 on Blackboard. / 9/5/09
Lab 4 Word assignment 2 chapter 6 GO! book -- Project 6A Formatting and Organizing Text page 71 / 9/9/09
Read TIA Chapter 4 and complete quiz 4 on Blackboard / 9/12/09
Lab 5 Word assignment 3 chapter 7 GO! book -- Project 7A Using Graphics and Tables page 145 / 9/16/09
Complete Word Quiz / 9/19/09
Lab 6 Excel Assignment 1 chapter 9 GO! book – Project 9A Creating a Worksheet and Charting Data page 273 / 9/23/09
Read TIA Chapter 6 Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating your System page 272and complete quiz 6 on Blackboard / 09/26/09
Lab 7 Excel Assignment 2 chapter 10 GO! book – Project 10A Managing Workbooks and Analyzing Data page 371 / 09/30/09
Read TIA Chapter 7 Networking and Security: Connecting Computers and Keeping them Safe from Hackers and Viruses page 316 and complete quiz 7 on blackboard / 10/03/09
Test 2 (on blackboard but will receive password from NE testing center)This test covers TIA chapters 3, 4 & 6 and Word in GO! book chapters 5, 6 & 7 / Must be taken at testing center between 10/7and 10/10/09
Lab 8 Excel Assignment 3 chapter 10 GO! book – Project 11A Using Functions and Tabletspage 445 / 10/14/09
Complete Excel quiz on Blackboard / 10/17/09
Lab 9 Access assignment 1 chapter 11 GO! book -- Project 11A Getting Started with Access Databases and Tables / 10/21/09
Read TIA Chapter 8 Mobil Computing: Keeping Your Data on Hand page 378 and complete quiz 8 on Blackboard / 10/24/09
Lab 10 Access assignment 2 chapter 12 GO! book -- Project 12A Sort and Query a Database page 601 / 10/28/09
Read TIA Chapter 11 Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems page 530 and complete quiz 11 on blackboard / 10/31/09
Test 3 (on blackboard but will receive password from NE testing center)This test covers TIA chapters 7, 8 & 11 and Excel in GO! book chapters 9, 10 & 11 / Must be taken at testing center between 11/4and 11/07/09
Complete Access quiz on Blackboard / 11/07/09
Lab 11 PowerPoint assignment 1 chapter 15 GO! book – Project 15A Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint page 771 / 11/11/09
Read TIA chapter 12 Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security and complete quiz 12 on blackboard page 576 / 11/14/09
Lab 12 PowerPoint assignment 2 Chapter 16 GO! book – Project 16A Designing a PowerPoint Presentation page 835 / 11/18/09
Read TIA chapter 13 Behind the Scenes: The Internet: How it Works and complete quiz 13 on blackboard page 622 / 11/21/09
Lab 13 PowerPoint assignment 3 Chapter 17 GO! book – Project 17A Enhancing a Presentation with Animation, Tables, and Charts page 905 / 12/3/09
Complete PowerPoint quiz on Blackboard / 12/05/09
Test 4 (on blackboard but will receive password from NE testing center)This test covers TIA chapters 12 & 13 and Access and PowerPoint in GO! book chapters 12, 13, 15, 16 & 17 / Must be taken at testing center between 12/9and 12/11/09
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