SYLLABUS
CIS 146-80 MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS 3 Hrs.
Course Information
Prerequisite(s)
Course
Description
Student
Learning
Outcomes
Student hours
and location
for Student
Hours
Class days
and time
Campus and
Class location
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course is an introduction to the most common software applications of microcomputers
and includes “hands-on” use of microcomputers and some of the major commercial software.
These software packages should include typical features of office suites, such as word
processing, spreadsheets, database systems, and other features found in current software
packages. Upon completion, the student will understand common applications and be able to
utilize selected features of these packages.
The student will be able to understand common microcomputer software applications and be
able to utilize selected features of these applications.
Online class
See course outline for skills review test locations, dates and times.
Last Date of
Withdrawal
Make-up
policy
NOTE: Effective January 1, 2005, The manner in which make up work, test(s), or assignments
will be given for excused absences, as allowed by the Standard College Policies, shall be left
solely to the discretion of the instructor.
Microsoft Office 2010
Illustrated Series
Fundamentals
Required
textbook and
Course
Materials
Publisher: Marjorie Hunt*Barbara M. Waxer
ISBN-13: 978-0-538-74944-2
USB Flash Memory Drive Required
(Jump Drive, Memory Stick)
Minimum: 128 MB needed
Daily
Activities,
Class
Participation,
Pop Quizzes,
etc.
Final
Examination
This course is designed to familiarize students with the operations of the IBM PC computers,
specifically in relation to operating systems, Windows, word processing, data bases, spreadsheets,
presentation packages and integrated application concepts. The course utilizes Microsoft Office suite
package to provide a limited introduction to the concepts of these areas. This course does not claim to
make the students into experts on any of the topics discussed. Further classes are provided for selected
software should such expertise be desired.
There is no final examination for this course. You will have two exams to complete with
scheduled dates and times.
Instructor Information
Instructor
Instructor’s
E-mail and
phone number
Division
Chair’s
E-mail and
phone number
Website
Jill Swindle
Email: jswindle@sheltonstate.edu or preferably through Blackboard messaging system.
Phone: 205.391.5823
Division Chair: Darrell Wright
email address: dwright@sheltonstate.edu
Phone number: 205.391.2428
www.sheltonstate.edu , Faculty/Staff, Faculty Website Directory, Jill Swindle
College Policy Information
Academic
Misconduct
Attendance
Policy
Standard
College
Policies
Student Email
(Bucs Mail)
Quality
Enhancement
Plan
Students are expected to be honorable in all college assignments. Suspected cases of academic
misconduct are reported to the Dean of Instructional Services. Refer to the SSCC 2010-11
Catalog for specific policies and procedures regarding academic misconduct.
SSCC Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are
registered, to be prompt and to remain in class/lab for the entire time. Attendance will be
recorded at every class/lab meeting. On the final grade report, instructors are required to
identify the last day of attendance for all students who receive a grade of “F” or “U.” Students
who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should
withdraw from the class. Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility for federal financial aid.
The Standard College Policies apply to all classes at the college and are a part of every official
course syllabus; each student receives a copy when he or she completes the vehicle
registration/waiver procedure. It is also available from the College website,
www.sheltonstate.edu. It is the responsibility of the student to have a copy of these policies and
to abide by them. This class syllabus is intended to give further detail about the policies and
expectations in this class.
All students who are or have been registered for classes at Shelton State Community College
are provided an email account. Students who are currently registered must have an email
account. Electronic mail is the official method of communication for delivery of information
Shelton State designated communicators may use this email account to send official
communications to the student body. Student email addresses will be recorded in the college’s
electronic directories and records. To activate/sign in to your Bucs Mail account, visit the Bucs
Mail icon at www.sheltonstate.edu.
Shelton State’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
Improving Student Success in Online Classes
Grading: See attachment for percentages. Letter grades will be assigned according to the following:
Percentage Grade
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
59 and below
Letter grade
A
B
C
D
F
NOTE:
The information on the schedule below may be changed at the discretion of the instructor. It is your
responsibility to check announcements in Blackboard.
Assignment
Percent
Comments
Discussion Boards: Introduce Yourself & Ranking of
Websites
1%
Blackboard Discussion Boards
BucsMail & Photo
1%
Must have BucsMail account. Attach your photo which will
be used as part of in class exams (.jpg only)
Email to: jswindle@sheltonstate.edu
Unit C: Getting Started with Microsoft Office 2010
1%
Word
21%
Unit D: Creating a Document
1%
Unit E: Enhancing a Document
1%
Unit F: Adding Special Elements to a Document &
Research Paper
4%
Resume
4%
In class Word
11%
Excel
26%
Unit G: Creating a Worksheet
1%
Unit H: Using Complex Formulas, Functions, & Tables
1%
Unit I: Working with Charts
1%
Household Budget Assignment (not in book)
2%
See Excel Assignments & Grading Guidelines in
Blackboard
Excel Payroll Assignment “Personal Project” (not in book)
10%
See Excel Assignments in Blackboard
In class Excel test
11%
Access
25%
Unit J: Creating a Database
1%
Unit K: Working with Data
1%
Unit L: Creating Database Reports
1%
Access Assignment (not in book)
11%
In class Access test:
11%
PowerPoint
24%
Unit M: Creating a Presentation
1%
Unit N: Polishing & Running a Presentation
1%
PowerPoint Personal Project (not in book)
11%
In class PowerPoint test
11%
Integration
1%
Unit O:Integrating Office 2010 Programs
1%
Submit assignments in Blackboard
under Word assignments
Submit assignments in Blackboard
under Excel assignments
See Access Assignment in Blackboard
Submit assignments in Blackboard
under PowerPoint assignments
See Grading Guidelines to received full credit
located in Blackboard
Due Date