CIS 255 WINDOWS
SYLLABUS
Term: Spring,
2006
Instructor: Kurt Jordan
Office: 514
Office Phone: (219)
473-4290
E-mail: kjordan@ccsj.edu
Office Hours:
Monday
9:00 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 12 noon, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday
by appointment only
Course Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 Monday
Course Description: The Windows XP user interface is explored
with respect to its functions and capabilities. Students will learn how to
customize the operating system and software and use various operating system features
and programs.
Prerequisites: CIS 115
Textbooks:
Microsoft Windows XP Comprehensive Concept and Techniques,
Shelly, Cashman and Forsythe, Course Technology,
Learning Strategies: This is a
terms and concepts course. You are expected to have read the chapter in the
book that will be discussed before coming to class. The homework assignments
prepare you for the tests. The Learn It Online section at the back of each
project contains exercises that help you become familiar with the terminology
and concepts. You should use them to help you study. The tests are closed book
and closed notes. You will, however, be able to use the computer for the exams.
Since this course does not cover the Internet, anyone found using Internet
Explorer or any other Internet browser during an exam will receive an F for
that exam. This is to prevent you from looking up the answers to test questions
on the Internet.
A short research paper (one or two pages) will be turned in
on the last week of classes. Topics must be approved in advance by the
instructor. You will choose a topic related to some feature, function,
capability or component of the Windows operating system. Your paper should
describe the feature, function, capability, or component, explain when or why
you might use it, describe some of the most frequently used parameters or
settings, and give an example of its use. If you follow the outline described
in the previous sentence, there is no reason why you should not get an A on the
research paper.
Assessment:
Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes) 60% of grade
Class participation/paper/assignments/attendance 40%
of grade
Grading Scale:
|
Grade |
Points |
|
A |
100-92 |
|
A- |
91-90 |
|
B+ |
89-88 |
|
B |
87-82 |
|
B- |
81-80 |
|
C+ |
79-78 |
|
C |
77-72 |
|
C- |
71-70 |
|
D+ |
69-68 |
|
D |
67-62 |
|
D- |
61-60 |
|
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. Turn cell phones and pagers off or to non-audio notification.
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.
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. 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).
Course Outline:
Week 1: Introduction to course,
Project 1 Homework #1
Week 2: Project 2 Homework #1 due Homework #2
Week 3: Project 3, Project 4 Homework #2 due Homework #3, #4
Paper
topics due Review for test
Week 4: Test on projects 1-4 Homework #3 due Homework #4 due
Week 5: Project 5 Homework #5
Week 6: Project 6 Homework #5 due Homework #6
Week 7: Project 7 Homework #6 due Homework
#7
Week 8: Project 8 Homework #7 due Homework #8
Review
for test
Week 9: test on projects 5-8 Homework #8 due
Week 10: Project 9 Homework
#9
Week 11: Project 10 Homework
#9 due Homework #10
Week 12: Project 11 Homework
#10 due Homework #11
Week 13: Project 12 Homework
#11 due Homework #12
Review
for test
Week 14: Paper due Open
Lab Review for Final exam
Homework
#12 due
Week 15: Final exam on projects 9 -
12