Calumet College of St. Joseph
SYLLABUS FOR INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Instructor: Mr. Darren Henderson

Office: Room # 411

Office Phone: (219) 473-4346

E-mail: dhenderson@ccsj.edu

Office Hours: Wednesday 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Thursday 2:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Friday 3:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.

Saturday 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Course Time: Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Lecture)

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Lab)

This survey course introduces the student to computer hardware, software, procedures, systems and human resources and explores their integration and application in business and in other segments of society. The student will also learn problem solving and the fundamentals of the Windows graphical user interface (GUI), word processing, spreadsheets, and WWW browsers.

Laboratory Fee: See current fee schedule.

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as written in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fourth Edition. A copy is available from the Calumet College of St. Joseph bookstore. This text outlines how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Program (DCP) students should consult the DCP Student Handbook for information on DCP withdrawals.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a

course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see

Refund Schedule).

Attendance will be taken for administrative purposes. Although class attendance does NOT account for a percentage of the assigned semester grade, it is vital that students attend both the class lectures and laboratories on a regular basis in order to be informed of any important class announcements, any deviations from the course outline below, and of any supplemental material presented.

However, class/lab attendance and participation is used as a factor in deciding borderline cases. (if applicable)

Students are expected to read and study the specified chapters in the textbook listed on the "Course Outline" as preparation for the class exams. Students are also expected to understand and master the material presented in the laboratory component of the class. The function of the exams is to confirm that the student has achieved the required level of proficiency.

The official class policy is that there is NO MAKE-UP EXAMS, however in recognition of the occasional personal and/or family emergency that may occur during the semester, a make-up exam may be granted provided all the following conditions are met:

1. The instructor is notified of the make-up exam request by the student on or before the scheduled exam date.
2. A suitable alternate time convenient to the instructor can be arranged.
3. The missed scheduled exam must be made-up within one-week of the scheduled exam date.

The granting of make-up exams is NOT an entitlement but is a courtesy granted to the student by the instructor. If this courtesy is abused by a particular student or the class as a whole, then the privilege may be revoked.

A missed midterm exam or final exam will be assigned a score of zero.

Exams are typically closed book, closed notes and closed neighbor. The exception to this policy is Exam #3 which is an open book, open notes and closed neighbor exam. Exam #3 is a "hands-on" exam administered in the computer lab. Exam #3 covers the material from the "CIS 100 Lab Manual" and any supplemental material presented in the laboratory component of the class.

The FINAL EXAM is comprehensive!

Students scoring lower than 70 percentile in an individual section of Exam#3 are required to perform lab remediation in those affected areas regardless of the overall or cumulative Exam #3 score. (Note: Exam #3 is currently composed of sections on word processing, spreadsheets, file management, and WWW browsers/Internet searching)

Students in this course will:

• Gain insights into the fundamentals of computer hardware, file handling logic, and applications programs.
• Become familiar with basic computer hardware and demonstrate the ability to use this hardware.
• Demonstrate a beginning level competency in standard computer software including the Windows 9x graphical user interface (GUI), word processing, spreadsheets, and WWW browsers.

The student’s grade is computed using the weights shown for both options below:

The option which yields the maximum score is used to determine the semester grade.

Grading Scale: A = 100 to 90%

B = 89 to 80%

C = 79 to 70%

D = 69 to 60%

F = 59 and below

All requirements/specifications for written assignments will be provided at the appropriate time.

See "Class Policy on Attendance" above

See "Class Policy For Assignments/Exams" above

If you are having difficulty understanding the material of the course, or feel you would like to improve your grade, contact the Center for Academic Excellence in room 272 or call 473-4287. Tutoring is by appointment only.