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SYLLABUS FOR CIS 255 WINDOWS
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Term: Fall, 2005 (August 29 –
December 5)
Instructor: Kurt Jordan
Office: 514
Office Phone:
(219) 473-4290
E-mail: kjordan@ccsj.edu
Office
Hours:
Monday 9:00 am -
1:30 pm
Tuesday 5:00 pm -
7:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 9:00 am, 12 noon - 1:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am -
1:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Course
Time: 9:00
am - 12:00 Wednesday
Course
Description: The Windows XP user
interface is explored with respect to its functions and capabilities. Linking third party application software
written for the Windows environment is introduced during the term.
Prerequisites: CIS 115
Textbooks:
Microsoft Windows XP Comprehensive Concept and Techniques, Shelly,
Cashman and Forsythe, Course Technology,
Learning
Strategies: The homework assignments prepare you for the tests. The tests are
typically closed book and closed notes. The final exam is comprehensive.
A short
research paper (one or two pages) will be turned in the last week of classes.
You will choose a topic related to the Windows operating system. Topics must be
approved in advance by the instructor.
Assessment:
Exams (Midterm,
Final, Quizzes) 60%
of grade
Class
participation/paper/assignments/attendance
40% of grade
Grading Scale:
|
Grade |
Points |
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A |
100-92 |
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A- |
91-90 |
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B+ |
89-88 |
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B |
87-82 |
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B- |
81-80 |
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C+ |
79-78 |
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C |
77-72 |
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C- |
71-70 |
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D+ |
69-68 |
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D |
67-62 |
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D- |
61-60 |
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F |
59 and below |
Class Policy
for Assignments: Course work will follow the format in the textbook. One or two
projects will be assigned each week. A homework assignment based on the
projects will be completed and turned in the following week. Late homework
and/or assignments will be marked 50% off after being graded.
Class Policy on
Attendance: Attendance will be taken each meeting
for administrative and grading purposes. You are expected to attend every
class. You are responsible for any
material you miss. Make-up exams will be
given only if prior arrangements are made with the instructor. The instructor
reserves the right to change these policies in extreme circumstances.
Class Policy on
Electronic Devices: Please try to keep interruptions to a
minimum.
Course Outline:
Week 1: Introduction to
course Homework #1
Week 2: Project 1, Project 2 Homework #1 due Homework #2
Week 3: Project 3, Project 4 Homework #2 due Homework #3
Paper
topics due Review for
test
Week 4: Test on projects
1-4 Homework #3 due Homework #4
Week 5: Project 5 Homework
#4 due Homework #5
Week 6: Project 6 Homework #5 due Homework #6
Week 7: Project 7, Project 8 Homework
#6 due Homework
#7
Review
for test
Week 8: test on projects
5-8 Homework #7 due Homework #8
Week 9: Project 9 Homework #8 due Homework #9
Week 10: Project
10 Homework #9 due Homework #10
Week 11: Project 11 Homework #10 due Homework #11
Week 12: Project 12 Homework #11 due Homework #12
Review
for test
Week 13: Test on projects
9-12 Homework #12 due
Week 14: Paper due Review for Final exam
Week 15: Final exam
Center for Academic
Excellence:
Tutoring
assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the
Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The
Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help
students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to
do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.
Statement of
Plagiarism:
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.
Please note:
Citation
Guidelines:
Calumet College
of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular
discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the
Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references
from a variety of sources, including electronic media.
Withdrawal from
Classes Policy:
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. The Registrar must receive written
request for withdrawal 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.
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).