Metropolitan Community College
Class Syllabus – 2012-13/WINTER
CLASS IDENTIFICATION
TITLE:
PREFIX/SECTION:
CREDIT HOURS:
CLASS BEGINS/ENDS:
MEETING DAY(S)/TIMES:
NO CLASS DAYS:
SECTION CENSUS DATE:
WITHDRAWAL DATE:
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LAB LOCATION:
Information Systems and Literacy
INFO 1001/7J
4.5
30 Nov 2012/22 Feb 2013
Fridays/8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
24 Dec 2012 – 2 Jan 2012, 21 Jan 2013, 23-24 Feb 2013
11 Dec 2012
8 Feb 2013
SOC MHY 222
SOC CON 217 (2nd floor: Academic Resource Center)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name:
Alan R. Reinarz
METRO OFFICES
HOURS*
LOCATION
PHONE
FAX
M, W, F 1:00p-2:00p
T, Th:
10:30a-11:30a
T
3:30p-4:30p
SOC MHY 110
402-738-4089
(voice-mail)
402-738-4535
*Stated office hours may need to be changed due to special circumstances or events. If the student wishes to meet with the
instructor at a time other than scheduled office hours, the student should make an appointment with the instructor.
Home phone:
Email Address:
Faculty Web Site(s):
Academic Program Area:
(402) 556-3071
areinarz@mccneb.edu
http://faculty.mccneb.edu/AReinarz/ (also see
https://mccadc.mccinfo.net/infostudents/Reinarz/)
Dr. T. C. Pensabene, Dean of Information Technology & eLearning (tpensabene@mccneb.edu)
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces information systems and literacy concepts that are needed in the day-today academic course of study. Students develop basic skills using library, research, and office
productivity software. Students learn computer file management by organizing, managing, and
printing files; creating, editing, and formatting documents using a word processor; planning,
developing, and validating basic worksheets such as editing cells and employing formulas using
a spreadsheet; building basic slide presentations using headings, key phrases, notes, and
displaying the presentation using presentation software; applying user-level security such as
selecting passwords and securing the desktop; and using email to send and receive messages and
attach documents. The course also covers information literacy concepts such as accessing
information using library databases and the Internet and evaluating sources to determine validity
and reliability of material.
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COURSE PREREQUISITES:
NOTE: A basic understanding of computer systems is recommended before enrolling in INFO
1001. The 1.0 credit courses WORK 1310 and WORK 1320 are suitable preparation for persons
with little or no computer experience. They focus on a very basic introduction to microcomputer
usage and computer programs. The online sections of INFO 1001 are not recommended for
students who have a weak foundation in computer use. Students who do not use computers or the
Internet regularly should consider taking the course in the traditional classroom format.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Recognize, identify, and utilize the basic terminology used in information systems and
literacy; understand the main social implications of information and systems.
2. Identify essential objects and basic operating systems; evaluate, plan, organize and
execute a file management plan.
3. Identify, locate, analyze, and organize researched information using the resources in the
library and on the Internet. Evaluate researched information for accuracy and document
information correctly to avoid plagiarism.
4. Utilize collaboration systems and discuss the social and ethical implications involved as
well as the inherent vulnerabilities of using these types of communication systems.
5. Create, edit and format messages, letters, memos, and publications using word
processors.
6. Create worksheets, populate the sheets with labels and values, and create formulas to
calculate sums and percentages using spreadsheet software.
7. Utilize relative and absolute cell references in formulas correctly by evaluating solutions
when using spreadsheet software.
8. Create effective slide presentations using presentation software, incorporating bullets,
graphics, and transitions.
9. Identify the Acceptable Use Policy at Metro Community College and discuss the best
practices to secure personal information while using technology.
REQUIRED & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
1) Textbooks: NONE; however, course resources will be available online through ANGEL
at http://angel.mccneb.edu
2) USB Device (Thumb drive)
3) Software to include:
a. Web Browser
b. Word processing software that can save to RTF file format
c. Spreadsheet software that can save to XLS file format
d. Slide Show software that can save to PPT and use Speaker’s notes
SOFTWARE/FILE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Metropolitan Community College uses Microsoft products as part of its standard software and
encourages students to do the same. You may save word-processed documents for file
attachments in Microsoft Word .doc or .docx format. If your software does not allow either of
these then save files in Rich Text Format (.rtf).
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CLASS STRUCTURE:
a. Major activities that will occur (e.g., lectures, guest speakers, online activities,
reading, field trips, papers) Instruction consists of lecture material presented by
the instructor, group discussion and demonstration. In all meetings, discussion
opportunities will be provided and the student is encouraged to ask questions and
clarify information as the instructor is lecturing and/or presenting material.
b. Streaming demonstrations and narrated lectures will be available online as they
are completed.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT WORK
TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS:
In each lecture during this course, the instructor covers material the student needs to learn and
accomplish. In addition, written handouts will be provided. These are used to replace traditional
text materials and customize the course. It is essential the student practices principals covered in
class and complete the activities.
There will be no make-up test for this course.
All assignments are due on the weeks indicated unless waived or the instructor excuses the
student. Students missing assignment deadlines will lose the credit for that assignment unless a
valid excuse accepted by the instructor. All assignments will be posted in the appropriate Angel
“drop-box,” in the appropriate folder on the SharePoint Server, via TurnItIn®, or elsewhere, as
indicated by the Instructor and particular assignment instructions. Assignments are NOT
accepted by any other means.
Assignments turned in late may lose 10% per class day for up to a week and may then receive a
grade of 0 although this is at the instructor’s discretion. All assignments must be turned-in as per
the instructor’s direction.
GRADING POLICY:
Grades will be determined by activities, discussions, quizzes, homework and a final test.
Attendance (10 @ 10 ea pts; bonus 10 pts for 11 weeks)
100
9 Weekly Homework (Activities & Assignments)
232
9 Quizzes
165
Final Test
152
Class Presentation
50
Final Project (paper and presentation) 200 pts
200
Total
899
CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING FINAL COURSE GRADE:
A
B
C
D
F
90% - 100%
80% - 89%
70% - 79%
60% - 69%
Below 60%
809 – 899
719 – 808
629 – 718
539 – 628
Below 539
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ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM:
Metropolitan Community College is committed to continuous improvement of teaching and
learning. You may be asked to help us to accomplish this objective. For example, you may be
asked to respond to surveys or questionnaires. In other cases, tests or assignments you are
required to do for this course may be shared with faculty and used for assessment purposes.
USE OF STUDENT WORK:
By enrolling in classes offered by Metropolitan Community College, the student gives the
College license to mark on, modify, and retain the work as may be required by the process of
instruction, as described in the course syllabus. The institution shall not have the right to use the
work in any other manner without the written consent of the student(s).
Instructor Policy:
Nothing in this section shall be construed as superseding the College and program area
policies and procedures described and referenced in the Academic Honesty Statement. (CT)
INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION POLICY:
The course will be covered partially by assigned portions of the text and may be presented in a
sequence different from the text. Material will also be covered that is not in the text. Attendance
is necessary to understand the course material. Each student is expected to recognize the
importance of class attendance and promptness.
Students are expected to attend and participate in class discussions. (For on-line courses, the
discussion board is required each week and students must actively participate in the discussions
to receive credit.)
To remain eligible for financial aid, students are responsible for meeting Satisfactory Academic
Progress standards (http://www.mccneb.edu/fa/standards_of_progress.asp). Complete
information about WX and FX is posted at
http://www.mccneb.edu/facultyandstaff/3resourcecenter.asp. (Find WX and FX links under
“Quick Links.”)
WX: After the first class meeting and through the Census Date, the instructor will disenroll
(WX) students who have never attended. The Census Date is listed under the Important Dates for
the course in the official Class Schedule at http://www.mccneb.edu/schedule/.
FX: An FX is a final grade given to a student who stops attending a class, does not return, and
fails.
Portable electronic devices may not use for any assessment unless approved by the instructor.
The Internet may be used as part of an in-class exercise or assignment and the instructor reserves
the right to have all PCs shutdown if surfing interferes with the management of the class.
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COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS:
When you communicate with others in this course, you must follow the Student Code of Conduct
(http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/studentinformation.asp), which calls for responsible and
cooperative behavior. Please think critically, ask questions, and challenge ideas, but also show
respect for the opinions of others, respond to them politely, and maintain the confidentiality of
thoughts expressed in the class. You may also wish to review information at
http://www.albion.com/netiquette/.html.
RECORDING IN THE CLASSROOM:
Students may not video or audio record class sessions without the instructor’s knowledge and
permission. If recording of class sessions is authorized as a reasonable accommodation under
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the instructor must have the appropriate documentation
from College Disability Support Services. Permitted recordings are to be used only for the
individual student’s educational review of the class session and may not be reproduced, posted,
sold or distributed to others. Students who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary
procedures as outlined in the Student Conduct Code.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT:
Students are reminded that materials they use as sources for classwork may be subject to
copyright protection. Additional information about copyright is provided on the library website
at http://www.mccneb.edu/library or by your instructor.
In response to incidents of student dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.), the College imposes
specific actions that may include receiving a failing grade on a test, failure in the course,
suspension from the College, or dismissal from the College. Disciplinary procedures are
available in the Advising/Counseling Centers or at http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/V4_Student_Conduct_and_Discipline.pdf.
To promote ethical use of source materials and integrity in students’ written work, Metro
Community College subscribes to Turnitin.com, a service that provides document source
analysis in order to detect plagiarism. Students enrolled in this section of INFO 1001 agree that
all required work may be submitted by the instructor to Turnitin.com.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL: If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you should
officially withdraw through My Services on the MCC My Way portal at
http://myway.mccneb.edu/ or by calling Central Registration at 402-457-5231 or 1-800-2289553. Failure to officially withdraw will result in either an attendance-related failure (FX) or
failing (F) grade, [unless there is documented instructor assent to alternative means to meet
course requirements]. The last date to withdraw is noted in the CLASS IDENTIFICATION
section of this syllabus.
LEARNING SUPPORT
MCC's Academic Resource Centers (ARCs), Math Centers, and Writing Centers offer friendly,
supportive learning environments that can help students achieve educational success. Staff
members in these centers provide free drop-in assistance with basic computing, reading, math,
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and writing skills. Self-paced, computer-assisted instructional support in reading, vocabulary,
typing, English as a Second Language, and online course orientation is also available.
Detailed information about the Academic Resource, Math, and Writing Centers is in the Student
Handbook, College Catalog, and online at http://www.mccneb.edu/arc/.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Metropolitan Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with
documented qualifying disabilities. It is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations
from Disability Support Services (DSS) located in each Student Services Office. After students
have arranged for accommodations with DSS, the student and instructor should privately discuss
these accommodations. For further information, please contact DSS or visit
http://www.mccneb.edu/dss/.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
 If you have difficulty connecting to the Internet, call your Internet provider.
 If you need help connecting to the course resources from the ANGEL login page, refer to
“Getting Started Online” at http://www.mccneb.edu/elearning/orientation.asp.
o If you are unable to solve the problem, contact MCC Online Support:
 Erik Peterson (402) 457-2769 or espeterson2@mccneb.edu
 Curtis Bryant (402) 457-2853 or cebryant@mccneb.edu
 Chuck Davis (402) 457-2866 or cwdavis@mccneb.edu
 For assistance with student email, passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact
the Help Desk at 457-2900 or mcchelpdesk@mccneb.edu.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:
By using the information technology systems at MCC (including the computer systems and
phones), you acknowledge and consent to the conditions of use as set forth in the Metropolitan
Community College Procedures Memorandum on Acceptable Use of Information Technology
and Resources. It is your responsibility as a student to be familiar with these procedures. The full
text of the Procedures Memorandum may be found at the following website:
http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/X-15_Technology_Resources_Use.pdf.
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SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS
Notice: This syllabus is written as an expectation of class topics, learning activities, and
expected learning outcomes. However, the instructor reserves the right to make changes in this
schedule that may result in enhanced or more effective learning for students. These modifications
will not substantially change the intent or objectives of this course and will be done within the
policies and guidelines of Metropolitan Community College.
Week:
Topics:
Assignments:
1
11/30/2012
2
12/7
3
12/14
4
12/21
5
1/11/2013
6
1/18
Syllabus Review/Orientation
Read Handouts and Complete Worksheet
Student Resources & Student
Access
Computer Concepts: Working
with Files
Research & Evaluation
Read Handouts and Complete Worksheet
Read Handouts, and Turn in Proposed
Project/Topic to Instructor
Collaboration Tools
Read Handouts, Complete Worksheet, and
Complete Research for Project Topic
Citing Sources
Read Handouts, First Draft of Paper and
Complete Initial Annotated Bibliography for
Project
Read Handouts and Format Paper
8
2/1
Use word processing software
to create, edit, enhance save and
print information
Use spreadsheets software to
create, edit, enhance and print
information.
Misc. Apps (Images, Sounds,
and other Support Materials)
9
2/8
Presentation With Speakers
Notes
Read Handouts and Create Presentation of
Research
10
2/15
11
2/22
Class Presentations
Complete Final Exam
7
1/25
Read Handouts, Create Spreadsheet and
Graphs to Support Paper
Read Handouts, Find and Insert Supporting
Images (and Audio)
Class Presentations
IMPORTANT DATES - www.mccneb.edu/sos/enrollman.asp.
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2012/13 Winter Quarter Important Dates
Classes Begin ................................................................................................................... Nov 28 W
***Census Date/Tenth Day* ............................................................................................ Dec 11 Tu
Holiday Recess/College Closed .................................................................................Dec 24-Jan 1
Holiday Recess Ends for Staff/College Open ...................................................................... Jan 2 W
Holiday Recess Ends Faculty Report/Classes Resume .................................................. Jan 5 Sa
Current Student (greater than 50 hours) Spring 2013 (12/SP) Registration Begins ............ Jan 3 Th
Current Student (less than 50 hours) Spring 2013 (12/SP) Registration Begins ................. Jan 9 W
General Spring 2013 (12/SP) Registration Begins ............................................................ Jan 16 W
Martin Luther King Recess/College Closed ..................................................................Jan 21 M
Fall Quarter Term Incomplete “I” Grades Due................................................................. Feb 12 Tu
No Classes............................................................................................................... Feb 23-24 Sa-Su
Classes End ..................................................................................................................... Feb 26 Tu
Winter Grades Due and Posted by 11:59 p.m. .................................................................. Feb 28 Th
Student Withdrawal Deadline to “drop” a class without receiving a grade ......... Varies by Class**
Student Withdrawal Deadline to “drop” a class with a refund varies **..... See Refund Policy****
*Tenth Day is the date on which your enrollment level is checked.
**To view the last day to withdraw “drop” a class to prevent receiving a grade, go to the class schedule
found on line at http://www.mccneb.edu/schedule/classschedule.asp . Then, find the course section and
click on the Important Dates link on the same line as the course title. Dates for each course section are
automatically calculated based on the start and end dates and the number of sessions for a course. A
student must withdraw by this date to avoid an “F” grade.
Note: Schedule changes may have implications for students on Financial Aid. Check with the
Financial Aid Office prior to any schedule changes at 402-457-2330. The Census Date*** is the date on
which Financial Aid Student’s enrollment is checked to determine the type and amount of authorized
funds for the quarter. Payment is based on enrollment as of that date.
****REFUND POLICY for Credit Courses
A student is responsible for withdrawing “dropping” from a course(s) if unable to attend. Non-attendance
or non-payment does not relieve a student from the obligation to pay.
An official schedule change that reduces or terminates a student’s academic credit load may entitle the
student to a refund. Go to “My Services” and click “Student Accounts”, then “Tuition Modeler” to see
the refund percentage received through midnight of the same day you “drop” withdraw from a class.
To withdraw “drop” from a course in My Way, go to “My Services”, click “Registration”. Then click
“Register and Drop Sections”. Find the class you wish to drop and check the box under the word Drop
and click Submit. You have successfully dropped the class if the message at the bottom of the screen
states “the following request(s) have been processed”.
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