SYLLABUS FOR WINDOWS

Course Number: CIS255X

Instructor: Mr. Randall Noak

Office: Room # 521

Office Phone: 219 473-4278

Office Hours: By appointment

Course Time: Wednesday 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Course Description: The Windows graphic user interface is explored in respect to its functions and capabilities. Linking third party applications software written for Windows environment is introduced during the term. Laboratory Fee: See current fee schedule.

Prerequisites: CIS 100: Laboratory Fee: See current fee schedule

Textbooks: Windows 95: Complete Concepts and Techniques

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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 Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD 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).

Students will be responsible for attending class regularly. It is, however, recognized that missing class is occasionally unavoidable. If you are unable to attend class, call the instructor or send an email message. These messages must be sent before the scheduled class in order for the absence to be excused. Two unexcused absences will result in the loss of all attendance points!

Homework and reading assignments will be given at the end of each class. due dates will be announced at that time. It is expected that students will complete all assignments on time. Assignments turned in late will lose one whole letter grade per week. The granting of make-up exams is not an entitlement, but it 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 will be revoked. There will be no make-up exam for the final exam.

Students in this course will: Learn how to use the Windows 95 operating system. Assessment will be by assignments, exam and practical tests.

Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes) ___50____% of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments ___20____% of grade

Practical Tests ___30____% of grade

A: 100-96% A-: 95% B+:94-90% B:89-85% B-:84-80% C+:79%

C:78-75% C-:74-70% D+:69-65% D: 64-60% D-:59% F:58-0%

Due to the nature of this class, all assignments will be practical assignments, with all work done on the computer. This includes weekly assignments. Formatting of these assignments will be discussed when the assignments are given.

Students are expected to be prepared to participate in class. Preparation consists of completing their assignments and being prepared to answer questions in class.

Class Assignments(Subject to change)

Week 1(January 12) Course Policies and Intro

Week 2(January 19) Chapter 1 (Read Chapter )

Week 3(January 26) Chapter 1 (Do Exercises, Answer Questions 1.55 - .57)

Week 4(February 2) Chapter 2 (Read Chapter, Do Exercises, Answer Questions 2.58-2.61)

Week 5(February 9) Chapter 2 (Chapters 1 & 2 Assignments Due!)

Week 6(February 16) Chapter 3 (Read Chapter, Do Exercises, Answer Questions 3.59-3.62)

Week 7(February 23) MIDTERM!

Week 8 (March 1) Using the Internet (Lab)

Week 9 (March 8) Using the Internet (HTML)

Week 10 (March 15) Chapter 4 (Read Chapter, Do Exercises, Answer Questions 4.57-4.60)

 Week 11 (March 22) Chapter 5 (Read Chapter, Do Exercises, Answer Questions 5.49-5.51)

Week 12 (March 29) Chapter 5 (Chapter 3, 4 & 5 Assignments Due)

Week 13 (April 5) Chapter 6 (Read Chapter, Do Exercises, Answer Questions 6.63-6.65)

Week 14 (April 12) Review

Week 15 (April 19) FINAL EXAM!