CGS-2531
PROBLEM SOLVING WITH COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Course Coordinator: Dr. Manuel E. Bermúdez
Head Teaching Assistant: Jason Yu-Tseh Chi
Instructors:
Paul Accisano
Andrew Robb
Tao Chen
Diego Rivera
Vishak Sivakumar
Nuri Yeralan
Contact info and office hours: Syllabus
CGS-2531
PROBLEM SOLVING WITH COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Course Goals:
Gain proficiency in Office 2007:
Text Editing and Formatting (Word),
Spreadsheet and Database Management (Excel),
Presentation Preparation (PowerPoint)
NO Microsoft Access.
Basic Knowledge of Computer Technology:
Components of a Computer
Understanding Hardware
Networking and Security
CGS-2531
PROBLEM SOLVING WITH COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Textbook:
Exploring Office 2007 6e (customized package) ,Pearson:
1. Exploring Office 2007 Vol. 1
2. www.myitlab.com Student Access code
3. 3 PHIT Tips laminated crib sheets (study cards):
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Textbook:
• You can purchase separately, or used.
• Minimal exam preparation: sample exam. Thorough
exam preparation: exercises in the book.
• (A few) copies in Science Library.
www.Myitlab.com:
• ALL homework assignments will be on this site.
• Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Internet Explorer 6, 7, 8.
• Myitlab software installed in all campus CIRCA labs.
PHIT Tips crib sheets:
Allowed in exams. Considered unnecessary by some.
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PROBLEM SOLVING WITH COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Topics:
• Office Fundamentals: Exploring Office Ch 1.
• Word: Chapters 1-5 (see myitlab site for Ch. 5)
• Excel: Chapters 1-6 (see Myitlab site for Chs. 5-6)
• PowerPoint: Chapters 1-3.
• Computing Technology: Chapters 2,6,7 (see Myitlab site)
Exams:
• October 5, November 4, December 8 (evening hours)
• Closed book, PHIT Tips (no copies) allowed.
• Makeups only for documented medical conditions, and
UF-sanctioned activities.
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PROBLEM SOLVING WITH COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Homework:
• Done ONLY on myitlab site.
• No late homework accepted.
• Strong advice:
• Do the exercises on the myitlab site,
• Start and finish EARLY (Murphy’s Law)
Grading:
• 40% homeworks
• 60% exams (20% each)
• NO curve.
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Grading scale:
grade of S (S/U option):
75 or higher
Grade
Points
A
92-100
A-
90-91
B+
87-89
B
83-86
B-
80-82
C+
77-79
C
73-76
C-
70-72
D+
67-69
D
63-66
D-
60-62
E
0-59
CGS-2531
PROBLEM SOLVING WITH COMPUTER SOFTWARE
WHO TO CONTACT:
• Course material questions: your instructor
• Myitlab issues: Pearson (chat, 800 number, email)
• Other issues: your instructor
Instructor office hours are open to all students.
CGS-2531
PROBLEM SOLVING WITH COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Frequently Asked Questions:
• Used textbook ? OK.
• Older edition ? OK, as long as it’s Office 2007.
• Office 2008 for Mac ? Not on Myitlab, but OK for your
own practice. On exams, we’ll make NO provisions for
Mac/PC differences in Office.
• Should I buy Office 2007 ? Good idea, but not crucial.
Microsoft offers a 60-day trial version, and it’s installed in
all campus CIRCA labs.
• PHIT Tips needed in exams ? Arguable.
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QUESTIONS ??