WELCOME TO
CIS 1020:
COMPUTER ESSENTIALS
INSTRUCTOR INFO
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Philip H. Nielson
801-957-4829
phil.nielson@slcc.edu
http://www.philscis.com
BB 107 B
MW 2:30 -4:00, TR 2:30 - 3:30
MATERIALS USED
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CUSTOMIZED SLCC COURSE PACKET from Pearson Publishing
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Exploring MS Office 2010 Custom Edition for Salt Lake Community
College
Myitlab Student Access Kit ( this must be NEW ) which gives access to
the e-book Technology in Action
Data storage device ( USB drive / portable hard drive / etc )
Student may use any of computer labs
If the student desires to complete work at home, the following
items are required:
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IBM-Compatible computer
( Note: if you have a MAC you will have to complete some assignments
on a PC or run parallel processing ( Boot Camp ) with Windows )
Windows XP / Vista / 7 Operating System
Microsoft Office 2010 Software - Available with some course packet
PREREQUISITES
NONE
Note: It is assumed that you are familiar with PC
operation
Note: You should have Microsoft Office 2010 on a
machine that you can access frequently. It is
extremely difficult to attempt this class without
access to the software
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Intended to help the student become computer
literate and computer competent
 Completion with a C satisfies Salt Lake
Community College Requirements
 Completion with a B satisfies all state 4-year
institutions
 NOT intended for experts
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
Computers and Society: How they are utilized
in business, industry, education, and
personal use
 Application Software: Basics of Office
Software
 System Software: Common system operations
 Computer Hardware: Physical Components of
a system
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GRADING
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Final grades
Grading Weights
( differs from std
syllabus )
Grade
Percent Range
A
90 – 100 %
B
80 – 89 %
C
70 – 79 %
D
60 – 69 %
E
Below 60 %
Item
Weight
Practical Exams
20 % ( 3 tests )
Theory Exams
15 % ( Highest 3 of 4 tests )
Chapter Summaries
10 %
Practice Exercises
55 %
COURSE POLICIES
Reading: Complete before class
 Labs: Discussed in a minute
 Tests: Must be taken on date scheduled
 Lab Use: Must obey all lab rules
 Honesty: Student Code of Conduct is enforced
 Class Organization: Will follow outline given
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LAB ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
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For Technology in Action: Chapter summary
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For Exploring Microsoft Office:
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One Page
Double-spaced
Name, Section Number, and Assignment must be handwritten on first page ( even if info already present )
DO NOT type this information unless exercise tells you to
do so
Group together correctly
Sequence correctly
DO NOT COMBINE ASSIGNMENTS
Late Work is accepted with a penalty
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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SLCC is committed to fostering and assessing the
following student learning outcomes in its
programs and courses by:
Acquiring substantive knowledge in the field of their
choice
 Communicate effectively
 Develop quantitative literacies
 Think critically
 Developing the knowledge and skills to be civically
engaged
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
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CIS-CC 1.1 Efficiently use common business software including word
processing, spreadsheets, and presentation.
CIS-CC 1.2 Develop an understanding of the hardware and software
components of a computer.
CIS-CC 2.1 Communicate effectively using word processing, spreadsheet,
and presentation software.
CIS-CC 2.2 Extract relevant data from various sources, process it
appropriately and communicate this information to others.
CIS-CC 2.3; ASB- 2.4; AAB- 2.4 Communicate effectively using credible
research data
CIS-CC 3.1 Choose and perform appropriate calculations and or functions
for the problem.
CIS CC 4.1 Utilize correct application tools to communicate effectively.
CIS-CC 5.1 Recognize the ethical considerations of utilizing technology in
business.
ADA
Students with disabilities needing special
accommodations such as special test
arrangements, note taking, taped textbooks,
tutoring, equipment, etc., please contact your
instructor and the Disability Resource Center
( DRC ) in the College Center, Room CC 008,
954-4659 ( voice ) or 954-4646 ( TDD )