CIS 100—INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
2011—1:00 MW
MADISONVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE—NORTH CAMPUS
2000 College Drive; Madisonville, KY 42431
Familiarizes students with various types of computer hardware and software including the use of an operating
system. Explores common program functions of key applications and special functions available in word processing,
electronic spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Teaches online skills and concepts including
networking, electronic mail, Web browsing, and Internet research.
Ms. Clarissa R. Hill
1. Regular attendance and punctuality are
INSTRUCTOR
ATTENDANCE,
John H. Gray Building 230, Office #266
expected for successful completion of this
LATE WORK,
(270) 824-8620
course.
& MAKE-UP
clarissa.hill@kctcs.edu
POLICIES
2. Hands-On Exercises (textbook) must be
submitted within the designated time frame
Basic keyboarding skills
PREREQUISITE
and will never be accepted late. Each
JHG 248
CLASSROOM
submitted Hands-On Exercise from the
 Exploring Microsoft Office 2010:
CLASSROOM
textbook will earn points toward a
Volume 1 textbook* and
MATERIALS
cumulative exercise grade to be awarded at
the end of each unit (i.e. Word, Excel, etc)
 Getting Started with Computing Concepts
textbook*
3. Hands-On & Grader Projects (Myitlab)
 Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Suite*
must be completed within the designated
time frame and will never be accepted late.
 Myitlab access code*
Hands-On Exercises may be completed
 Storage device(s)
three times and Grader Projects may be
*These items are bundled and sold through the
completed twice to earn the desired grade.
Madisonville Community College Bookstore
4. Practice Exercises (textbook) must be
 Intro to the Computer & Internet
COURSE
submitted within the designated time frame
TOPICS
 Intro to Microsoft® Windows 7
and will never be accepted late. Exercises
 Intro to Microsoft® Word 2010
submitted within the designated time frame
 Intro to Microsoft® Excel 2010
may be resubmitted for a better grade
according to the resubmit policy in the
 Intro to Microsoft® Access 2010
“Evaluation Clarification” section of this
®
 Intro to Microsoft PowerPoint 2010
syllabus.
40%.......... Exercises (drop one)
EVALUATION
5. Quizzes must be taken within the designated
10%.......... Quizzes (drop one)
WEIGHTS
time frame. Quizzes not taken at that time
30%.......... Regular Exams (drop one)
will receive a grade of “0.”
5% ......... Critical Thinking Project
15% ......... Comprehensive Final Exam
6. Exams must be taken within the designated
August 17, 2011 Last day for a registered
DROP/ADD
time frame. Exams not taken at that time
student to enter an organized class—faculty
POLICY
will receive a grade of “0.”
approval is required
7. One 24-hour extension may be requested
August 19, 2011 Last day to officially
for one exercise or one quiz. The “Extension
withdraw from this course with no grade.
Coupon” and its restrictions can be found at
August 20—October 17, 2011 A student
the end of the syllabus and in your
officially withdrawing will receive a “W.”
Blackboard
account
under
the
October 18—December 2, 2011 A student
“Assignments” button.
officially withdrawing will receive a “W” if
the student’s current class grade point average
at the time of request is 60% or greater. If
current class grade point average is less than
60%, withdrawal with a “W” will be denied.
Monday................. 9:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. CST
INSTRUCTOR
OFFICE HRS* Tuesday .............. 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. CST
Wednesday ........... 9:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. CST
Thursday ............. 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. CST
Friday ................... 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
*Excluding Holidays
2011 Fall Semester
CIS 100—Introduction to Computers
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CLASSROOM
ETIQUETTE
ACADEMIC
HONESTY
STUDENT CODE
OF CONDUCT
1. Finish all food and drinks before entering INCLEMENT
the classroom. Accidental spills can result
WEATHER
in equipment damage for which you could
be responsible.
2. Maintain punctuality and attendance.
Failure to do so will result in missed points
and loss of valuable information.
3. Once class begins, please refrain from
using the computer for purposes other than
those being demonstrated in class. Failure
to do so may result in your dismissal from
class on that day.
4. Always remove your storage device from
the computer at the completion of class.
Failure to do so may result in the loss of
points or the inability to resubmit STUDENT
summative evaluated lab activities.
SAFETY
5. Maintain a professional attitude in class
INFORMATION
and continue to show respect for your peers
and instructor.
6. Please feel free to offer assistance to peers
during hands-on activities when the
instructor is busy with another student.
Teamwork benefits all of those involved.
“Plagiarism also includes the practice of
employing or allowing another person to alter
or revise the work that a student submits as
the student’s own. Students may discuss
assignments among themselves or with an
instructor or tutor, but when the actual
material is completed, it must be done by the
student and the student alone. The use of the
term ‘material’ refers to work in any form
including written, oral, and electronic.” Any
student who is determined by the instructor to
have plagiarized any activity, quiz, or exam
will be subject to the penalties as detailed in
the “Student Code of Conduct 2.3.2”
Please refer to the KCTCS Student Code of
Conduct for a description of student rights,
student offenses, and the appeals process for
infringement of those rights. The KCTCS
Student Code of Conduct may be found at the
following website:
http://www.kctcs.edu/en/Students/Admissions/Academic_
Policies/Code_of_Student_Conduct.aspx
EVALUATION
OF WRITING
“Instructors in all courses are expected to call
attention to proper English usage and may
penalize for errors and/or require the rewriting
of papers which do not meet acceptable
standards in English.
Any instructor who finds the written work of
any student seriously defective in English may
recommend remedial work or refer the student
for additional assistance from local resources.”
Faculty Senate Rules Section V, 2.33
2011 Fall Semester
Madisonville Community College’s standard
procedure during inclement weather is to
remain open and hold classes as scheduled.
Campus closures are rare; however, should the
weather become severe enough to warrant
closing the campus, we will contact local media
as well as relay the information using SNAP to
your phone, email, or text message. Please
watch for a SNAP announcement and/or the
local news or listen to local radio for the latest
information. As always, use your own
judgment when determining whether or not it is
safe to travel in your area.
For more information or to sign up for SNAP,
visit http://legacy.kctcs.edu/snap/.
Madisonville Community College is concerned
with the safety of the students attending classes
at any of the four campuses. The following
points are for your benefit as a student.
 In case any life threatening event, call 911.
The local emergency responders are better
equipped to take care of these situations.
 To sign up for the Safety Notification Alert
Process (SNAP) go to the MCC webpage
and click on the SNAP section. After
completing this, you will receive
notifications on school closings, inclement
weather, and other safety notifications.
 To report a safety concern, call the MCC
Tip Line at 824-1900 to report safety
concerns or suspicious behavior. This line
is monitored once a day Monday through
Friday.
 There is a Maintenance #836-5330 for
students on the North campus for use after
the switchboard closes at 4:30. This is a
cell phone that is answered by one of the
Maintenance & Operations personnel.
 The MCC emergency number is answered
by selected personnel during the day and
by a cell phone when these are not
available. 824-1911
If you have a documented
disability and need any type of
accommodation, you are required
to register with the Disability
Resource Coordinator. Contact
Valerie Wolfe, Disability
Resource Coordinator, Room
JHG 139 (270) 824-1708.
CIS 100—Introduction to Computers
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GENERAL
EDUCATION
COMPETENCIES
2011 Fall Semester
 Communicate Effectively:
 Read and listen with comprehension:
Students will construct comprehensive
Word, Excel and Access projects after
reading the text and hearing the presented
course content.
 Speak and write clearly using standard
English: Students will complete various
writing assignments (letters, memos,
reports, proposals, open-ended responses,
and/or article reviews) using standard
written English.
 Demonstrate
information
processing
through basic computer skills: Students COURSE
will
research
current
computing COMPETENCIES
technology and compose papers utilizing
newly acquired computer skills.
 Think Critically:
 Make connections in learning across the
disciplines and draw logical conclusions:
Students will apply newly developed
technical skills when constructing
research papers, resumes, graphs,
presentations, and other documents for
courses.
 Demonstrate problem solving through
interpreting, analyzing, summarizing,
and/or integrating a variety of materials:
Students will correctly complete the
Computing Concepts Critical Thinking
Project, Parts I & II.
 Use mathematics to organize, analyze, and
synthesize data to solve a problem:
Students will correctly construct Excel
worksheets that compare and analyze data
for decision-making.
 Learn Independently:
 Use appropriate search strategies and
resources to find, evaluate, and use
information: Students will utilize Internet
search engines to obtain information to
complete various assignments. Students
will correctly complete the Computing
Concepts Critical Thinking Project, Parts I
& II.
 Make choices based upon awareness of
ethics and differing perspectives/ideas:
Students
will
demonstrate
an
understanding of ethical issues related to
computing technology through quizzes
and/or exams.
 Apply learning in academic, personal, and
public
situations:
Students
will
demonstrate computing skills appropriate
for other courses, for self, or for
employment/career situations. Students
will correctly complete the Computing
Concepts Critical Thinking Project, Parts I
& II.
 Examine Relationships in Diverse and
Complex Environments:
 Recognize the relationship of the
individual to human heritage and culture:
Students will demonstrate knowledge of
the evolution of computer technology
through quizzes and/or exams.
 Demonstrate an awareness of the
relationship of the individual to the
biological and physical environment:
Students
will
model
appropriate
ergonomic techniques for keyboard usage,
proper posture, and workstation.
 Computing Concepts
Evaluate computer hardware and software
1. Identify types of computers, how they
process information and how
individual computers interact with
other computing systems and devices
2. Identify the function of computer
hardware components
3. Identify the factors that go into an
individual or organizational decision
on how to purchase computer
equipment
4. Identify how to maintain computer
equipment and solve common
problems relating to computer
hardware
5. Identify how software and hardware
work together to perform computing
tasks and how software is developed
and upgraded
6. Identify different types of software,
general concepts relating to software
categories, and the tasks to which each
type of software is most suited or not
suited
7. Identify what an operating system is
and how it works, and solve common
problems related to operating systems
8. Identify how computers are used in
different areas of work, school, and
home
9. Identify the risks of using computer
hardware and software
 Windows
Demonstrate control of applications and file
management
1. Manipulate and control the Windows
desktop, files, and disks
2. Identify how to change system
settings, install and remove software
3. Start and exit a Windows application
and utilize sources of online help
4. Identify common on-screen elements
of Windows applications, change
application settings and manage files
within an application
CIS 100—Introduction to Computers
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ONLINE
 Word
LEARNING
Illustrate/Incorporate common editing and
RESOURCES
formatting functions
1. Perform common editing and
formatting functions
2. Perform common printing functions
3. Format text and documents including
the ability to use automatic formatting
tools
4. Insert, edit and format tables in a
document
 Excel
Create spreadsheets using formulas, functions,
and charts
1. Modify worksheet data and structure
and format data in a worksheet
2. Sort data, manipulate data using
formulas and functions and add and
modify charts in a worksheet
 PowerPoint
Plan and develop simple presentations
1. Create and format simple
presentations
 Browser & Email
Evaluate computer networks and electronic
communications
1. Identify network fundamentals and the
benefits and risks of network
computing
2. Identify the relationship between
computer networks, other
communications networks (like the
telephone network) and the Internet
3. Identify how electronic mail works
4. Identify how to use an electronic mail
application
5. Identify the appropriate use of e-mail
and e-mail related “netiquette”
TUTORING
6. Identify different types of information
SERVICES
sources on the Internet
7. Use a web browsing application
8. Search the internet for information
9. Identify how to use computers and the
Internet safely, legally and responsibly
 Access
Structure and organize a database management
program
1. Use a database management program
to create, maintain, and print reports
from a simple relational database.
2. Use a database management program
to customize the user interface by
creating and maintaining forms and
reports.
3. Use a database management program
to query tables using basic query
operations such as “and,” “or,” “not,”
etc.
2011 Fall Semester
KCTCS Distance Learning
A full range of distance learning information
and resources can be obtained on the following
Web page:
http://www.kctcs.edu/Students/Distance_Learni
ng.aspx
Library Information
Online services for research can be located on
the following web pages:
 http://www.madisonville.kctcs.edu/libr
aries/services.html or
 http://www.kyvl.org/
The KYVL help desk is available
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST.
Toll-Free: 877-588-5288
Technical Support
If you have problems with Blackboard, please
contact the
 Blackboard 24/7 Help Desk or tollfree at (866) 590-9238
If you have problems Myitlab, please contact
 http://www.myitlab.com/support_stud
ent.asp or toll-free at (800) 677-6337
Monday through Friday, 12PM to
8PM EST
Required Technical Requirements
 Reliable Internet connection (high
speed preferred)
 Microsoft Office 2010 software
including:
o Word 2010
o Excel 2010
o Access 2010
o PowerPoint 2010
 Microsoft Windows 7 preferred;
Windows Vista accepted
Tutoring services for most academic areas are
available through the Learning Lab located in
the JHG, Room 306.
For appointments, call 824-1718.
For computer-specific tutoring, ask for
Jeri Page
CIS 100—Introduction to Computers
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TENTATIVE WEEKLY COURSE OUTLINE
DAY
WEEK
1
WEEK
2
WEEK
3
WEEK
4
WEEK
5
WEEK
6
TOPICS
CLASS INTRODUCTION AND COURSE ORIENTATION
ACCOUNT SETUP AND ORIENTATION
 E-mail
 Myitlab
 Blackboard
 Blackboard Instant Messenger
BROWSER & EMAIL BASICS (14-20)
 Electronic Communication and Collaboration
 Content delivered through Myitlab
COMPUTING CONCEPTS (1-32)
 Computer Concepts
 Computer Networking and Security
GETTING STARTED WITH WINDOWS 7 (1-50)
 Windows 7 Fundamentals
 Windows Search and Help
 Windows Programs and Security Features
OFFICE FUNDAMENTALS: CHAPTER 1 (51-116)
 Files and Folders
 Insert Tab Tasks
 Microsoft Office Software
 Review Tab Tasks
 Backstage View Tasks
 Page Layout Tab Tasks
 Home Tab Tasks
MICROSOFT WORD: CHAPTER 1 (117-162)
 Introduction to Word Processing
 Finalizing a Document
 Document Organization
MICROSOFT WORD: CHAPTER 2 (163-216)
 Text Formatting Features
WEEK
 Paragraph Formatting Features
7
MICROSOFT WORD: CHAPTER 3 (217-236)
WEEK  Document Revisions
8
MICROSOFT WORD: CHAPTER 4 (261-280)
 Tables
MICROSOFT EXCEL: CHAPTER 1 (311-372)
 Introduction to Spreadsheets
WEEK  Mathematics and Formulas
9
 Workbook and Worksheet Mgt
 Styles
 Graphical Objects
 Research Paper Basics
 Advanced Table Features
 Formatting
 Page Setup and Printing
MICROSOFT EXCEL: CHAPTER 2 (373-420)
 Formula Basics
WEEK
 Function Basics
10
 Logical, Lookup, and Financial Funct.
 Range Names
MICROSOFT EXCEL: CHAPTER 3 (421-472)
 Chart Basics
WEEK
 Chart Design
11
 Chart Layout
EVALUATION
Week 1 Orientation Grades
Internet Scavenger Hunt
Quiz—Browser & Email Basics
Quiz—Computing Concepts
Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab)
Quiz—Windows 7
Hands-On Exercises (TB)
Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab)
Practice Exercises (TB) #1, #3
Quiz—Office Fundamentals
Purchasing a Computer—CT Act.
Exam—Concepts/Windows/Fund
Hands-On Exercises (TB)
Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab)
Practice Exercises (TB) #1, #2
Grader Project (Myitlab)
Quiz—Word Chapter 1
Hands-On Exercises (TB)
Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab)
Practice Exercises (TB) #1, #2
Grader Project (Myitlab)
Quiz—Word Chapter 2
Hands-On Exercises (TB)
Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab)
Quiz—Word Chapter 3 & 4
Exam—Word Chapters 1-3
Hands-On Exercises (TB)
Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab)
Practice Exercises (TB) #3
Grader Project (Myitlab)
Quiz—Excel Chapter 1
Hands-On Exercises (TB)
Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab)
Practice Exercises (TB) #1, #2, #3
Grader Project (Myitlab)
Quiz—Excel Chapter 2
Hands-On Exercises (TB)
Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab)
Practice Exercises (TB) #1, #2
Grader Project (Myitlab)
Quiz—Excel Chapter 3
MICROSOFT ACCESS: CHAPTER 1 (531-578)
 Databases are Everywhere!
 Relational Database
WEEK  Filters, Sorts, and Access Versus Excel
12
MICROSOFT ACCESS: CHAPTER 2 (579-648)
 Table Design, Properties, Views, &
 Single-Table Queries
WEEK
Wizards
 Multi-Table Queries
13
 Multiple Table Database
MICROSOFT ACCESS: CHAPTER 4 (693-758)
 Form Basics
 Report Basics
WEEK
 Form Sections, Views, and Controls
 Report Sections, Views, and Controls
14
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT: CHAPTER 1 (759-808)
WEEK  Introduction to PowerPoint
 Presentation Development
15
 Presentation Creation
Exam—Excel Chapters 1-3
Hands-On Exercises (TB)
Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab)
Practice Exercises (TB) #1, #2
Grader Project (Myitlab)
Quiz—Access Chapter 1
Hands-On Exercises (TB)
Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab)
Practice Exercises (TB) #1, #2
Grader Project (Myitlab)
Quiz—Access Chapter 2
Hands-On Exercises (TB)
Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab)
Practice Exercises (TB) #1, #2
Grader Project (Myitlab)
Quiz—Access Chapter 4
Exam—Access Chapters 1, 2, & 4
Hands-On Exercises (TB)
Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab)
Quiz—PowerPoint Chapter 1
WEEK
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM—WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2011
16
NOTE: In addition to this detailed outline, a list of daily activities and topics covered in class will be
posted in your Blackboard account, so check that account daily. Class convenes and continues even
when you are absent 
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Please read the following policies as they pertain to the appropriate manner in which to complete and submit lab
EVALUATION
CLARIFICATION assignments, quizzes, and exams. Retain for your records for reference when completing future evaluations.
EXERCISES/
Submit Policies
QUIZZES
Practice Quizzes
1. A practice quiz may be posted in
ASSIGNMENTS 1. Exercises/Assignments can be found
Myitlab at least 24 hours prior to a
on the course outline and in your
Blackboard
account
in
the
real quiz being administered and can
INCOMPLETE
“Assignments”
and
in
the
“Calendar”
be found scheduled in your Blackboard
ASSIGNMENT
buttons.
account.
S WILL NOT
2. The practice quiz will expire on the
2. Exercises/Assignments
must
be
BE GRADED
same day and at the same time that the
submitted by the published deadline.
real quiz is activated.
Exercises/Assignments not submitted
Real Quizzes
at that time will earn a grade of “0.”
1. Quiz information can be found on the
3. Only exercises/assignments submitted
course outline and are posted in your
by the published deadline will be
Blackboard
account
in
the
eligible for the resubmit policy.
“Assignments” and in the “Calendar”
4. The instructor will specify prior to the
buttons.
submitting of an exercise/assignment
2. Quizzes will be administered within
which is resubmittable and which is
not by placing that notation within the
Myitlab.
assignment drop box for each
3. Quizzes may consist of multipleexercise/assignment.
choice, true/false questions and/or
5. The only manner in which an
hands-on tasks.
exercise/assignment may be submitted
4. Quizzes must be taken by the
at a later date is by using the Extension
published deadline. Quizzes not taken
Coupon found at the end of this
at that time will earn a grade of “0.”
section.
5. The only manner in which a quiz may
Resubmit Policies
be taken at a later date is by using the
1. Resubmitting an exercise/assignment
Extension Coupon found below.
designated
“resubmittable”
is
1. Exam information can be found on the
EXAMS
completely optional to the student. The
course outline and are posted in your
original grade will be recorded if an
Blackboard
account
in
the
exercise/assignment is not resubmitted.
“Assignments” and in the “Calendar”
buttons.
2. If an exercise/assignment has been
2. Exams will be administered within
designated as resubmittable, the
student must correct and resubmit that
Myitlab.
document by the designated time on
3. Exams may consist of multiple-choice,
the date noted on the original
true/false questions and/or hands-on
document. Resubmitted assignments
tasks.
will not be taken at any later time.
4. Exams must be taken by the published
3. Retain and make the corrections in the
deadline. Exams not taken at that time
returned file containing the original
will earn a grade of “0.”
electronic notations and score. Only
resubmitted files containing the
original electronic notations and score
E X T E N S I O N C O U P O N
will be graded.
Offer good toward the request for one 24-hour extension* on
4. A student who misses the resubmit due
one exercise** OR one quiz during
date forfeits the opportunity to
2011 Fall Semester.
resubmit the file, so the original grade
Must
be
redeemed
BEFORE the original due date and the due
will
be
recorded
for
that
time of the item for which you are requesting an extension.
exercise/assignment.
5.
2011 Fall Semester
Incomplete exercises/assignments and
incorrectly uploaded files earning an
original grade of “0” are not eligible
for resubmit.
*Offer limited to one extension per student
**If redeemed on a “resubmittable” activity, you will retain the opportunity to “resubmit”
SIGNATURE
DATE
ACTIVITY/QUIZ NAME
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