Credit Hours: 3 Semester: Spring 2008 Instructor Information Professor Name

Introduction to computers and a brief survey of modern computer hardware and software. The primary focus of the course is on practical applications of computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.

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   GO with MS Office Brief Value Pack W/Student Data Files (2^nd Edition). Pearson Education (Prentice Hall). ISBN 0536214913.
   
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   Students will need a convenient way to store, carry, and keep their data handy. A good USB flash drive with 512MB or greater storage capacity is a must have item for this class.
   

The primary goal of this class is to enhance student’s employability profile by equipping them with basic computer skills they will need to survive in today’s business environment. This course is designed to introduce students to microcomputers/PC’s applications by giving them hands-on experience using standard office software packages such as Microsoft Office 2003 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).

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   Student displays know-how in the use the Windows operating system.
   
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   Students can demonstrate competencies in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and Web page creation.
   
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   The student can demonstrate competency in the use of electronic mail, information location and retrieval, and use of the World Wide Web as an educational tool.
   

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   To provide students with an overview of Windows operating system.
   
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   To provide students with an understanding of basic computer hardware and an introduction to software concepts.
   
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   To give students a multitude of experiences using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software desktop publishing, and web page construction, with particular emphasis on application to the field.
   
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   To enable students to communicate via electronic mail and to efficiently locate and retrieve information via the Internet.
   
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   To enable students to apply their computer knowledge to specific applications within their field.
   
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   To introduce students to recent innovations in computer applications and critical issues relative to computer use.
   

Attendance is required at all classes. I reserve the right to lower your grade by a letter grade if you miss three or more classes. Please note: various assignments MUST be completed and turn-in during class. Other assignments can be completed outside of class using appropriate hardware/software. Detail instructions on how to turn-in assignments will be given before each assignment.

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   Read the section to be covered prior to class and arrive on time.
   
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   Unless otherwise stated, all assignments and projects are to be INDIVIDUAL work. General discussion is allowed and assistance in understanding or reviewing work covered in class, but not the exchange of files or copying of an individual's work. ALWAYS try the assignments BEFORE asking for help from ANYONE.
   
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   Participate in class discussions.
   
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   Be responsible for any material missed when you are absent.
   
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   Disabilities: If you need special consideration due to a disability documented by the college, please inform me during the first week of class and I'll be pleased to accommodate you.
   
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   Academic Dishonesty: Cheating of any form will not be tolerated. Students plagiarizing assignments will automatically receive an "F" for the course. Any student found guilty of mishandling/damaging BCU computing facilities will be referred for disciplinary action that could result in probation or suspension.  Please remember that academic dishonesty includes initialing the attendance sheet for another student who is not in attendance or late for class.
   

A mixture of lectures and demonstrations combine with PowerPoint presentation slides. Each student will have an account in lab 131 machines where the student will save

His/her lab assignment in a folder under the student name.
10. Course outline: Activities/assignments

Note: The following is a tentative schedule. Students are required to complete and submit their assignments on due dates. Students are encouraged to work ahead of this schedule for the assignments and use other computer labs or their personal computers.

“Do Word Project 1” in the Laboratory Assignment column means “do the entire project on a PC.” submit the project through the Blackboard emails as an attachment please.

Weeks & Dates	Reading Assignment	Laboratory Assignment	Test Points	Lab Points
1 Jan 14	1. Word Project 1A,	1. Do Word Project 1A Chapter one word		20
2 Exam 1 Jan 21	1. Word Project, 1B	1. Do Word Project 1B	100	20
3 Jan 28	1. Word Project 2A ,	1. Do Word Project 2A		20
4 Exam 2 Feb 4	Word Project 2B	1. Do Word Project 2B	100	20
5 Feb 11	Word Project 3A	1.Do Word Project 3A		20
6 Exam3 Feb 18	Word Project 3B	1.Do Word Project 3B	100	20
7 Midterm Feb 25	1. Excel Project 1A,	1. Do Excel Project 1A		20
8 Spring break Mar 3	1. Excel Project 1B	1. Do Excel Project 1B	100	20
9 Exam4 Mar 10	1. Excel Project 2A,	1. Do Excel Project 2A	100	20
10 Exam 5 Mar 17	Excel Project 2B	1.Do Excel Project 2B		20
11 Mar 24	Excel Project 3A	1.Do Excel Project 3A	100	20
12 Exam6 Mar 31	Excel Project 3B	1.Do Excel Project 3B		20
13 April 7	. PowerPoint Project 1A,1B	1.Do PowerPoint Project 1A	100	20
14 Exam7 April 14	1. PowerPoint Project 2A, 2B	1. Do PowerPoint Project 2A		20
15 April 21	PowerPoint Project 3A, 3B	1.Do PowerPoint Project 3A	100	20
Final Exam			100
Total	This total is subjected to changes through out the semester by canceling some exams or adding some.	Daily read the announcement page on Blackboard please	900	300

11. Technology

Navigating the Internet and Email is part of this course. As a result, you must follow all turn-in instructions carefully and save your assignment in the computer that assigned to you by the instructor .

There will be several labs assignments, several lab tests, multiple-choice tests, and class projects from the book. Late assignments will not be accepted. All tests must be taken on scheduled date and time. No make-up test will be given, unless prior arrangements are made and agreed with the Instructor. Evaluation will be based upon student performance and completion of individual assignments and in-class exams. Evaluation is broken out as follows:

Lab Assignments(Projects) 20%

Tests (multiple-choice) 25%

Midterm exam 20%

Final exam 25%

Attendance and participations 10%

GRADING SCALE: A (90 - 100 %); B (80 - 89 %); C (70 - 79 %); D (60 - 69 %) F (Below 60 %)

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  NO makeup tests will be given without a five day advance notice that the student will not be present for a scheduled test, or an extreme emergency situation arrives. I reserve the right to refuse to give a makeup test without suitable proof that an extreme emergency have occurred. A makeup test will likely be different from the original test and may be more difficult.
  

Regular class attendance is required. Completion of assignments will entail time spent at a personal computer during class hours and outside of class. Students may complete assignments outside of class, where hardware/software is appropriate to meet requirements.