CIS 110: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. J. Cain.
CLASS LOCATION: Rm 023-102
OFFICE: Room 108 (metal building)
EMAIL: jcain@bladen.cc.nc.us
WEB SITE: http://www.bladen.cc.nc.us
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Textbooks: Technology in Action Second Edition
Authors: Alan Evans, Kendall Martin, Mary Ann Poatsy
Publisher: Pearson Prentice-Hall Publish Date: 2006
MATERIALS: At least two High Density 3.5' floppy disks
(2)
CD-RW/CD-R or (1) USB
Computer
with Internet Access
E-mail
account
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
This course provides an introduction to computers and computing. Topics include the impact of computers on society, ethical issues and hardware/software applications, including spreadsheets, databases, word processors, graphics, the internet, and operating systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve problems.
COURSE COMPETENCIES:
Upon successful completion of
this course, the students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of:
1.
Basic Computer terminology and principles
2.
The difference between application and
system software
3.
Data flow and storage for the functional
components of a computer
4.
Basic skills to operate a computer using
Windows and its graphical user interface
5.
Word processing skills using Microsoft Word
6.
Spreadsheet skills using Microsoft Excel
7.
The operational environment for an
individual computer and a networked computer
8.
The Internet, World Wide Web, search engines
and E-mail skills.
9.
Current issues in computing that affect
individuals: health, privacy, crime, theft
Course Management:
ü Two class periods per week
ü Three credit hours
Course Attendance:
ü Class attendance of 100% is expected. If absences exceed 20% of all scheduled contact hours, the student will be dropped from the course with a grade of “W” before Mid-term and “WF” after mid-term.
ü Class absences will demand a 10-point reduction per day in the student’s attendance grade. The student is responsible for all missed lectures and assignments.
ü Punctuality is expected. Tardiness will demand a 5-point reduction per day in the student’s attendance grade.
ü See the college catalog for current policy concerning class attendance, tardiness; drop/add periods, etc.
Course Assignments:
ü It is not fair for some members of the class to take extra time and turn in assignments late, when the rest of the class works hard and completes them by the due date. You have a lot of work to do in this course, so budget your time now. A five-point reduction a day (including weekends) will occur for assignments turned in late.
ü The student will be responsible for completing the lab assignments and will be expected to fully understand the material. Completion of all assigned labs is a requirement for successful course completion.
Course Quizzes and Exams:
ü Quizzes and exams must be taken on the scheduled date; otherwise a grade of zero will be assigned. Any exception to this policy must be the result of a documented emergency or prior arrangement with the instructor. Make-ups must be taken within one week of the originally scheduled quiz date and will result in an automatic fifteen-point grade reduction. It is the responsibility of the student to make necessary arrangements with the instructor to take the make-up exam in the appropriate time frame
ü Final exams should be taken on the date specified in the exam schedule, unless a conflict occurs. Please notify the instructor of any problems with the scheduled final exam date.
Grading Policies:
Final grades are determined through a weighted average.
Grading Scale:
A total of 1000 points are available in this course. Your final grade will be based on the following scale:
A: 900-1000 B: 800-899 C: 700-799 D: 600-699 F: 599-
Areas of Evaluation:
Attendance…………………………………….100
Web Research Projects………………………...660
Team Assignments…………………………….100
Mid-Term Exam………………..……………… 90
Final Exam..…………………..………………...50*
*Exempt from Final Exam is student has an A average with 2 or less absences, or a B average with one absence.
Academic Integrity:
In addition to good academic performance, students should exhibit honesty and integrity. If there is a question that academic honesty and integrity are not honored, students may be required to redo assignments in the present of an instructor-selected monitor. Proof of dishonesty, including plagiarism, will make students subject to disciplinary action. Please consult your college catalog for more information.
Computer Classroom Lab Usage Policy (Courtesy of Business Technologies
Dept.)
Access
ü Computer labs will only be accessible when an instructor or lab facilitator has been assignment to supervise the lab. At all other times the lab will be locked.
ü Only students currently enrolled in a computer course may use the instructional computer lab to work on current projects assigned in an appropriate class.
ü Any student wishing to use one of the computer labs outside the normally scheduled class time period needs to have permission from an instructor.
Printing
ü No printing is permitted without the specific consent of an instructor.
Common Courtesy
ü Students should clean up the work area around them and return chairs to proper position when they leave the lab.
ü Conversation during lab hours should be kept to a minimum to assure a quiet working environment for all students using the facility.
ü No food or drinks are allowed in the computer labs.
Equipment
ü Students should inform the instructor of any software or hardware problems. In no instance should a student attempt to repair or reset computers or printers or install software of any kind without the permission of the instructor.
ü Students should not leave saved files on any hard drive when they leave the lab. Student files should be transferred to either a floppy disk or a CD.