CPSC215 Software Package for Business Syllabus 1/3
CPSC 215
Software Packages for Business Applications
Instructor: Dr. Ming Zhang
Dept. Phone: 594-7563
E-mail:
Office: Gosnold 223
Office Hours: MTWTh 14:00 – 15:15
Moodel: http://docs.moodle.org/en/Moodle_manuals
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE
We want you to succeed at CNU; therefore I may notify the Academic Advising Center if you seem to be having problems with this course. Someone may contact you to help you determine what help you need to succeed. You will be sent a copy of the referral form. I invite you to see me at any time that I can be of assistance in helping you with the course material.
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION
For students majoring in information science or business and those wanting a more in-depth understanding of and competence in the use of spreadsheets, databases, and database management. This course is an intensive hands-on exploration of Microsoft Excel 2003 and Microsoft Access 2003.
3. PREREQUISITES
A grade of C- or higher in CPSC 110 or CPSC 210, or passing a qualifying examination given during the first week of class.
4. REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS
· June Jamrich Parsons, Dan Oja, Roy Ageloff, and Patrick Carey. Microsoft Office Excel 2003 Comprehensive 2nd Edition New Perspectives. Thomson, Course Technology. ISBN 13: 978-0-619-26815-2.
· Joseph J. Adamski and Kathleen T. Finnegan. Microsoft Office Access 2003 Introductory New Perspectives. Thomson, Course Technology. ISBN 13: 978-1-4188-3908-6.
· Storage: Flash drive. Files may not be saved on the classroom computers.
5. ATTENDANCE
Your regular attendance in class is both required and expected. This class will be conducted primarily in a hands-on format during which we will practice using the software as demonstrated by the instructor. I will regularly give assignments in class which must be completed during that class period and submitted before leaving class for credit. If you are not present you will receive a zero for that Timed Lab. No make up labs will be given for any reason. If you are absent for a school sanctioned event AND I have received proper documentation, the next Timed Lab will be counted twice. The lowest (or missed) Timed Lab will be dropped at the end of the semester.
6. ASSIGNMENTS
You are expected to read each assigned tutorial/chapter before the lecture. Lectures will be short, to the point, and will discuss the highlights and potential problem areas of the tutorial for that week. The textbook will cover the material in much greater detail. All assignments will be submitted online. Homework assignments are known well in advance and you will have several days to complete them after the lecture; therefore, they will never be accepted late for any reason.
7. TESTS
These tests will include material covered in class as well as material in the assigned chapters which may not have been explicitly covered in class. Tests will be timed so it is important that the student not only know the skills, but also know them well enough to move quickly through the test. Make-up tests will not be given for any reason.
8. GRADING
Practices 7.5%
Quizzes 7.5%
Assignemts 15%
Test1 15%
Test2 15%
Final Project 5%
Final Exam 35%
93 -100 A 80 – 82.9 B- 66 – 69.9 D+
90 – 92.9 A- 76 – 79.9 C+ 63 – 65.9 D
86 – 89.9 B+ 73 – 75.9 C 60 – 62.9 D-
83 – 85.9 B 70 – 72.9 C- <60 F
9. CHATTING, GAME PLAYING, etc.
There will be no chatting, e-mailing, game playing, working on other classes, etc. during lecture. If you are engaged in such activities then you are not really present, and as such I will count you absent without notification. Yes, I do pay attention to these things!
10. STUDENT CONDUCT IN CLASS
Disruptive or excessive talking without being recognized by the instructor and any other behavior (including sleeping) will not be tolerated. If this becomes a repeated problem you will be asked to leave the class with a failing grade, in accordance with the Academic Code of Conduct described in the Student Handbook.
11. ELECTRONIC DEVICES
CD players, radios, MP3 players, and similar devices are prohibited in the classroom and computer lab. Cell phones may not be seen or heard in the classroom. If you are seen text messaging at any time during a class you will be asked to leave. Please turn off cell phones and pagers when entering the classroom. If such a device rings in class, you are to stop it from ringing immediately.
12. CHEATING
Cheating will not be tolerated. Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the academic work they submit. The guiding principle of academic integrity shall be that a student’s submitted work, tests, and projects must be the student’s own work. Any student violating the honor code is subject to receive a failing grade for the course and that violation will be reported to the Office of Student Affairs.
ALL FILES SUBMITTED FOR A GRADE MUST BE ENTIRELY YOUR OWN WORK. FILES WILL BE SCANNED AND COMPARED VIA SOFTWARE FOR SIMILARITY/ORIGINATION WITHIN YOUR CLASS, OTHER CLASSES, AND PREVIOUS SEMESTERS.
13. HONOR POLICY
“On my honor, I will maintain the highest possible standards of honesty, integrity and personal responsibility. That means I will not lie, cheat, or steal and as a member of this academic community, I am committed to creating an environment of respect and mutual trust.”
14. SUCCESS IN THIS CLASS
I want you to succeed at CNU, therefore I may notify the Academic Advising Center if you seem to be having problems with this course. Someone may contact you to help you determine what help you need to succeed. You will be sent a copy of the referral form. I invite you to see me at any time that I can be of assistance in helping you with course material.
15. DISABILITIES
If you have a disability and need special consideration, please make an appointment with me to discuss those needs. In order to receive an accommodation for your disability, it must be on record in the Office of Career & Counseling Services. (Phone: 594-7192).