Arkansas State UniversityNewport
Course Syllabus
Course Name: MIS 1033 J3 31 - Intro to Computers
Catalog description:
A required introductory course for all degree-seeking students. This course
introduces the student to the components of microcomputer systems and in the
application of software packages for microcomputer systems. Students will gain
“hands on” experience using popular business application software including
word processing, e-mail operations, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation
graphics.
Purpose of Course: This course is designed for all students to develop the
skills in computer applications required for success in college courses and
entrance into the workforce. It is a required course for all students.
Type of course: Theory
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
Instructor Name: Christy Wyatt Instructor Phone: (870) 215-2942 (text or phone)
Office: none Instructor email: Christy_wyatt@asun.edu
Instructor’s Office Hours: contact by phone by calling or texting
Division Office Phone: 870-680-8725
REQUIRED TEXT, REFERENCES, AND MATERIALS
Texts: Greg P. Marshall Welcome to Windows 7; Labyrinth, 2010. ISBN-13: 978-1-59136-292-0.
AND Jill Murphy Welcome to Microsoft Office 2010; Labyrinth, 2010. ISBN-13: 978-1-59136380-4.
Materials: One flash drive (USB drive). You can do any take-home tests in the computer lab so
you don’t necessarily have to have access to a computer outside of class but it would be helpful
to you to have access to a computer equipped with Windows XP, Vista, or 7, Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, and Internet.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Every student graduating from ASU Newport with any Associate Degree will be proficient in the
following competencies:

Communication Skills (oral and written)

Math Skills

Critical Thinking Skills

Technology Skills
COURSE COMPETENCIES: ASSESSMENT
Upon completion of this course, students
will be able to:
1. Using Windows 7 User Interface.
Lab exercises and examination
2. Starting up, logging on, restarting and
shutting down your computer.
Lab exercises and examinations
3. Using the Start Button and menus.
4. Controlling and using windows.
Lab exercises and examinations
Lab exercises and examinations
Lab exercises and examinations
5. Using programs, saving your work, editing
files, and saving.
Lab exercises and examinations
6. Using the directories and storage devices.
Lab exercises and examinations
7. Using the Internet.
Lab exercises and examinations
8. Using the Control Panel and Help.
Lab exercises and examinations
9. Working with MSWord, creating a document,
editing a document, and formatting
documents.
Lab exercises and examinations
10. Working with MSExcel, creating
spreadsheets and workbooks, working with
data, and creating and managing formulas.
Lab exercises and examinations
11. Using Excel to create and format charts.
12. Creating presentations using PowerPoint.
13. Changing the view, and the print format of a
presentation.
14. Delivering a slideshow and using special
effects and layouts.
15. Creating and managing a simple database.
Using queries and printing reports from
ACCESS.
COURSE ACTIVITIES:
In this course students will:
Lab exercises and examinations
Lab exercises and examinations
Lab exercises and examinations
Lab exercises and examinations
Watch and listen to presentations regarding use of Windows and Microsoft Office.
Complete in class exercises to practice the skills just taught.
Read lessons outside of class.
Complete examinations in the class regarding the material covered.
ASU-Newport
Grading Scale
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = Below 60
GRADING CRITERIA AND SCALE:
Attendance……………...10%
Tests………………….…90%
MISSION
STATEMENT:
Arkansas State University-Newport’s mission is to provide:
Integrity of Programs and Services
Affordable Life Long Learning, and
Enhance Quality of life In the Diverse Community we serve.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
The Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs has been designated as ASUN compliance coordinator for
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA). Any
student who requires special services should contact the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Dishonesty in any form-including plagiarism, turning in assignments prepared by others,
unauthorized possession of exams-may result in the student receiving an “F” and/or being
suspended from the university.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Students
should attend every session of every course in which they are enrolled. As such, students are
responsible for all material and information that was given out in class. In addition, excessive
tardiness will not be allowed; therefore, three class “tardies” will be considered an absence.
INSTRUCTOR’S POLICY ON ABSENCES
Students who miss class will need to contact the instructor for exercises and examination
makeup. More than two absences will need to be discussed with the instructor by phone or in
person
INSTRUCTOR’S LATE WORK POLICY
Students turning in late assignments will lose 10% per day on the scoring of the assignments.
OTHER LAB AND CLASSROOM POLICIES
There will be no food or drink near the computers. Drinks brought into the lab will be kept away
from the computers in another area of the classroom. Use of software and activities other than
what is being taught will be limited to when a lab assignment is complete and the other students
are still working. Outside activities will not be done during lecture/instruction because it slows
down the class due to poor understanding of the materials.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC TASKS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Classroom assignments will be completed in the class. There will not be homework except in the
case of absences, or inability to complete the assignment in class due to extenuating
circumstances.
All testing will be open book however there will be a time limit given. This means that the
material must be understood before the test, but the book may be referred to occasionally for
clarification.
Intro to Computers
Class Schedule
Fall 2013
19-Aug
Introductions and Logging On
26-Aug
Labor Day No Class
2-Sep
Lesson 1 Getting your First Look
9-Sep
Lesson 2 and 3 Starting and Working with Programs
16-Sep
Lesson 4 and 5 Finding and Storing Files
23-Sep
Lesson 6 and 7 Internet and Control Panel
30-Sep
Windows Test
7-Oct
Lesson 1 and 2 Word
14-Oct
Lesson 3 and 4 Word
21-Oct
Word Test
28-Oct
Lesson 5 Excel
4-Nov
Lesson 6 Excel
11-Nov
Excel Test
18-Nov
Lesson 7 PowerPoint
25-Nov
No class
2-Dec
Lesson 8 Access
9-Dec
Access and PowerPoint Test