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INFT 110 Course Syllabus
COURSE SYLLABUS
INFT 110
COMPUTER CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will introduce the student to the operation and use of computers. Specific
applications taught include operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation
software. In addition, students will learn basic terminology and concepts related to the use of
computers in today’s society.
RATIONALE
This course is designed to offer the student a hands-on introduction to computer concepts and
applications. It will assist in fulfilling institutional aims through integrating university-level
computer competencies.
I.
II.
PREREQUISITES
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic
Course Catalog.
REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASE
Click on the following link to view the required resource(s) for the term in which you are
registered: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/liberty.htm
III.
IV.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING
A.
Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
B.
Internet access (High-speed cable/DSL/broadband recommended)
C.
Microsoft Office 2013 (Microsoft Office is available at a special discount to
Liberty University students through www.liberty.edu/itmarketplace)
D.
Microsoft Windows 8 (Windows 8 is available at a special discount to Liberty
University students through www.liberty.edu/itmarketplace)
MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A.
Identify and use basic computing applications such as operating systems, word
processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
B.
Define the vocabulary and cognitive foundations of computing to acquire,
organize, and present documented information.
C.
Demonstrate file management using Windows.
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V.
D.
Create spreadsheets and basic formulas using Excel.
E.
Create basic formulas using Excel.
F.
Analyze basic word processing document techniques learned with Word.
G.
Create an effective presentation in PowerPoint.
H.
Define basic computer terminology.
I.
Apply concepts relating to the Internet, hardware, software, and file management
to everyday life.
CORE COMPETENCY LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
VI.
A.
Demonstrate basic competency in operating systems, word processing,
spreadsheets, email, and presentation software.
B.
Determine the nature and extent of information needed.
C.
Collect or retrieve and evaluate the information that is appropriate to the academic
level or discipline.
D.
Demonstrate knowledge of many of the economic, legal, and social issues
surrounding the use of information.
E.
Access and use information legally and ethically.
F.
Use, individually or as a member of a group, information effectively to
accomplish a specific purpose.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
A.
Textbook readings and lecture presentations
B.
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the
related checklist found in Module/Week 1.
C.
Discussion Board Forums (3)
Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is
required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum.
Each thread must be 250 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In
addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 1 other classmate’s
thread. Each reply must be 100 words.
D.
SAM System Check Screenshot
The student will submit a screenshot of the SAM System Check to prove their
computer is properly configured to work with the course software.
E.
Training Activities (17)
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The student will use MindTap/SAM to complete training activities covering a
range of software including: Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel,
and PowerPoint. The student must complete each activity in one sitting.
F.
Projects (12)
The student will use MindTap/SAM to complete projects using their personal
Microsoft Office 2013 software. Projects will cover a range of software including:
Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The student
will perform the steps as instructed in the directions, paying attention to the order
of steps. The student will submit projects via MindTap/SAM/Blackboard.
G.
Quizzes (17)
Each quiz will cover various concepts and tasks related to the software being
covered that module/week. Quizzes will be similar in format/function to the
training activities, but have 60-minute time limit. Each quiz will be openbook/open-notes and contain between 7 and 40 questions, depending upon the
software being covered. The student must complete each quiz in one sitting to
receive a grade.
VII.
COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES
A.
Points
Course Requirements Checklist
Discussion Board Forums (3 at 30 pts ea)
SAM System Check Screenshot
Training Activities (17 at 15 pts ea)
Projects (12 at 25 pts ea)
Quizzes (17 at 20 pts ea)
Total
B.
10
90
15
255
300
340
1010
Scale
A = 900–1010 B = 800–899 C = 700–799 D = 600–699 F = 0–599
C.
Late Assignment Policy
If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must
contact the instructor immediately by email.
Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the
instructor will receive the following deductions:
1.
Late assignments submitted within one week of the due date will
receive a 10% deduction.
2.
Assignments submitted more than one week late will receive a 20%
deduction.
3.
Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the
course will not be accepted.
4.
Late Discussion Board threads or replies will not be accepted.
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Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be
reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis.
D.
Disability Assistance
Students with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Online’s
Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu to
make arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be
found at www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport.
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INFT 110 Course Schedule
COURSE SCHEDULE
INFT 110
Textbook: Beskeen et al., Microsoft Office 2013: Illustrated Introductory First Course (2013).
MODULE/
WEEK
READING & STUDY
ASSIGNMENTS
POINTS
1
Beskeen et al.:
• Concepts 2013: Unit A
(Concepts 1–25)
• Outlook 2013: Unit A
(Outlook 1–17)
• Outlook 2013: Unit B
(Outlook 25–41)
1 presentation
Course Requirements Checklist
Class Introductions
SAM System Check Screenshot
Outlook Training 1
Outlook Training 2
Outlook Quiz 1
Outlook Quiz 2
Microsoft Office Quiz
10
0
15
15
15
20
20
0
2
Beskeen et al.:
• Windows 8: Unit A
(Windows 1–19)
• Windows 8: Unit B
(Windows 25–43)
• Internet Explorer 10:
Unit A (Internet 1–17)
1 presentation
Windows 8 Training 1
Windows 8 Training 2
Internet Explorer Training 1
Windows 8 Quiz 1
Windows 8 Quiz 2
Internet Explorer Quiz 1
15
15
15
20
20
20
3
Beskeen et al.:
• Office 2013: Unit A
(Office 1–15)
• Word 2013: Unit A
(Word 1–17)
• Word 2013: Unit B
(Word 25–41)
1 presentation
DB Forum 1
Word Training 1
Word Training 2
Word Quiz 1
Word Quiz 2
Word Project 1
Word Project 2
30
15
15
20
20
25
25
4
Beskeen et al.:
• Word 2013: Unit C
(Word 49–67)
• Word 2013: Unit D
(Word 77–95)
1 presentation
Word Training 3
Word Training 4
Word Quiz 3
Word Quiz 4
Word Project 3
Word Project 4
15
15
20
20
25
25
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INFT 110 Course Schedule
MODULE/
WEEK
5
6
7
8
READING & STUDY
ASSIGNMENTS
POINTS
Beskeen et al.:
• Excel 2013: Unit A
(Excel 1–17)
• Excel 2013: Unit B
(Excel 25–41)
1 presentation
DB Forum 2
Excel Training 1
Excel Training 2
Excel Quiz 1
Excel Quiz 2
Excel Project 1
Excel Project 2
30
15
15
20
20
25
25
Beskeen et al.:
• Excel 2013: Unit C
(Excel 51–69)
• Excel 2013: Unit D
(Excel 79–95)
1 presentation
Excel Training 3
Excel Training 4
Excel Quiz 3
Excel Quiz 4
Excel Project 3
Excel Project 4
15
15
20
20
25
25
Beskeen et al.:
• PowerPoint 2013: Unit A
(PowerPoint 1–17)
• PowerPoint 2013: Unit B
(PowerPoint 25–41)
1 presentation
DB Forum 3
PowerPoint Training 1
PowerPoint Training 2
PowerPoint Quiz 1
PowerPoint Quiz 2
PowerPoint Project 1
PowerPoint Project 2
30
15
15
20
20
25
25
Beskeen et al.:
• PowerPoint 2013: Unit C
(PowerPoint 49–65)
• PowerPoint 2013: Unit D
(PowerPoint 73–89)
1 presentation
PowerPoint Training 3
PowerPoint Training 4
PowerPoint Quiz 3
PowerPoint Quiz 4
PowerPoint Project 3
PowerPoint Project 4
15
15
20
20
25
25
TOTAL
1010
DB = Discussion Board
NOTE: Each course module/week (except Module/Week 1) begins on Tuesday morning at 12:00
a.m. (ET) and ends on Monday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final module/week ends at
11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.
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