CIS 115

COMPUTER LITERACY

SYLLABUS

= Instructor= : Kurt Jordan

= Office: &n= bsp; 514=

= Office Pho= ne: 473-4290<= o:p>

= E-mail: &n= bsp; kjordan@ccsj.edu=

= Office Hou= rs:

= &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Monday 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

= &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Tuesday 3:pm – 5:00 pm

= &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Wednesday 3pm - 5 pm

= &= nbsp; &nbs= p; and by appointment

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= Course Tim= e: Tuesday7:= 00 pm – 10:00 pm

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= Course Description: The course introduces the student to computer and information systems. Topics covered will include comput= er hardware, software and the Internet. Microsoft Office will be used to introduce students to the fundament= als of word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.

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= Prerequisi= te: None

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= Learning Outcomes

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= After comp= letion of this course, you will be able to:

= · Identify the major components of a computer and describe their purpo= se and functions

= · Use a personal computer and its Graphical User Interface (GUI) effectively

= · Perform common file management tasks on a computer=

= · Use word processing software at a basic-level

= · Use presentation graphics software at a basic-level

= · Use spreadsheet software at a basic-level

= · Describe the Internet and the World Wide Web

= · Use a WWW browser at a basic level

= · Use the Internet effectively as a source of information

= · Create, send, and retrieve electronic mail

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= Textbooks:=

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= Microsoft Windows XP: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Shelly, Cashman, and Forsythe, Course Technology, Cambridge, MA, 2002. (ISBN 0-7895-6418-1)<= o:p>

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= Microsoft = Office 2007: Essential Concepts and Techniques, Shelly, Cashm= an, and Vermaat, Course Technology, Boston, MA, 200= 4. (ISBN: 1-4188-4336-9)

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= Microsoft Internet Explorer 7: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Shelly, Cashman, and Forsythe, Course Technology, Cambridge, = MA, 2002. (ISBN: 0-619-25511-0)

= Learning Strategies:

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= The course material is presented through a combination of lectures, in-class discussio= ns and laboratory assignments. Y= ou will develop software proficiency through the completion of self-paced laboratory exercises and through supplemental homework assignments and proj= ects as required. Each week’s concepts will be presented in the form of textbook material, supplemental readings provided by the instructor, and hands-on exercises that reinforce the concepts. You should expect to turn i= n about one assignment per week.

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= Research P= aper

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= You will research and write= one paper for this course. You will select a computer-related job position and write about it. At a minimum you must cover the following items in your pap= er:

= Describe the responsibiliti= es, skill sets and other requirements for this position.

= What is future demand for w= orkers in this position?

= What educational background/degree is required?

= What work experience levels= are required?

= How many openings can you f= ind for this position?

= What is the salary range fo= r this position?

= You can find information ab= out these items from several sources. Be sure to cite them in your paper. You c= an find information about most any types of jobs at the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

= http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

= The resulting page has instructions on how to find information. I would suggest you use the search= box and simply type 'computers' in it and click Search.

= The paper should be created= in Microsoft Word with these requirements:

1&nb= sp; Double-spaced

2&nb= sp; APA v4.0 style

3&nb= sp; Minimum number of 7 pages (including title page, abstract, references, etc.)

4&nb= sp; Maximum number of 10 pages (including title page, abstract, references, etc.

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= Be sure to= cite your references.

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= Course Gra= des:

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= Final grad= es are computed using the weights shown below:

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= Class Exercises/Homework Assignments/paper = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; 40%

= Exams/Quiz= zes = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; 60%

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= Class Policy for assignments, exams, etc.

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= If you kno= w you will not be available to take an exam, contact the instructor to schedule a written make-up exam. The official class policy is that there are NO MAKE-UP EXAMS unless arrangements have been made with the instructor prior to the e= xam.

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= You are ex= pected to submit your own work. Sharing of computer solution files and/or the misrepresentation of someone else’s work as your own is prohibited. Any student found violating this p= olicy may be given a zero grade for that particular assignment or activity, or an= F for the course and/or may have the matter brought up for judicial review, at the instructor's discretion. 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.

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= Grading Sc= ale:

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= A: 93-100<= o:p>

= A-: 90-92<= o:p>

= B+: 87-89<= o:p>

= B: 83-86

= B-: 80-82

= C+: 77-79<= o:p>

= C: 73-76

= C-: 70-72<= o:p>

= D+: 67-69

= D: 63-66

= D-: 60-62

= F: 59 & below

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Tutoring Center

The Tutoring Center is d= edicated to supporting Calumet College of St. Joseph students. Students work with tu= tors to develop course competencies and study skills such as time management, te= st preparation and note taking. In addition, students are provided with tutori= ng support to help pass courses, to improve grade point averages and to promote continuing education and career advancement. Tutoring is open to all studen= ts at Calumet College of St. Joseph at no charge and is available for most introductory courses. The Tutoring Center is located in Room 413. The telep= hone number is 219-473-4287 or 800-700-9100 ext. 287.

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= Class Sche= dule

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Week 1 Introduction to Course, Blackboard basics

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= Week 2 &= nbsp; Computer hardware components, Computer software and file structures

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= Week 3 &= nbsp; Microsoft Word 2007 project 1, Research Topic should be chosen by now

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= Week 4 &= nbsp; Windows XP Project 1

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= Week 5 &= nbsp; Exam - Computer hardware/software, Microsoft Word, Windows XP project 1

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= Week 6 &= nbsp; Windows XP Project 2

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= Week 7 &= nbsp; Windows XP Project 3

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= Week 8 &= nbsp; Windows XP Project 3

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= Week 9 &= nbsp; Internet Explorer Project 1

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= Week 10 &= nbsp; Exam – Windows XP projects 2 and 3, Internet Explorer project 1=

Research P= aper 1^st draft done

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= Week 11 &= nbsp; Internet Explorer Project 2

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= Week 12 Internet Explorer Project 3

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= Week 13 &= nbsp; Excel 2007 - project 1

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= Week 14 &= nbsp; PowerPoint 2007 - project 1, Research Paper due

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= Week 15= &= nbsp; Exam Internet Explorer project 2 and 3, Excel project 1, PowerPoint project 1

Note: The instructor reserves the right to modify the class schedule due to unforeseen events.

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= Statement = of Plagiarism:

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= Plagiarism= is defined as the act of appropriating (copying) the literary composition of another author, or excerpts, ideas, or passages from that composition, and passing the material off as one's own creation. This definition is expanded= to include paraphrasing of another author’s materials. If a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor may give an F for the assignment or for the entire course and/or= may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review, at the instructor's discretion. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed u= nder the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. Calumet Col= lege of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitted for checks on plagiarism.