Metropolitan Community College
Class Syllabus – Fall 2013 (13/FA)
CLASS IDENTIFICATION
Title:
Prefix/Section:
Credit Hours:
Class Begins/Ends:
Meeting Day(s)/ Time:
No Class Days:
Information Systems and Literacy
INFO1001 7K/DA
4.5
04 Sep 2013/18 Nov 2013
M & W/4:00 p.m.—5:50 p.m.
n/a
Census Date:
Last Day to Withdraw:
Delivery Type:
MCC ANGEL-Enhanced Classes:
Class Location:
Course Web Address:
16 Sep 2013
04 Nov 2013
Classroom
This course uses ANGEL Learning Management System. Angel provides
online tools that complement traditional materials and classroom
interaction. Students will use their MCC username and password to
access ANGEL on the first day of class. The instructor will provide an
orientation to ANGEL and the online tools students are expected to use.
SOC MHY 210/ATC 108CC (Conference Classroom)
angel.mccneb.edu
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name:
Alan R. Reinarz
METRO OFFICES
HOURS*
LOCATION
PHONE
FAX
MTWTh 10:00a-11:00a
M W
2:00p-3:00p
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/infodept/areinarz/Course%20Resources/)
Dr. T. C. Pensabene, Dean of Information Technology & e-Learning (tpensabene@mccneb.edu)
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces students to information systems and information literacy concepts needed in the day-today academic course of study. Skills are developed using library, research, and productivity software. Students
use existing and emerging technologies to complete project-based assignments. NOTE: Students desiring to
take a basic introductory computer course should enroll in WORK 0900 Introduction to Microcomputer
Technology.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
None
This course introduces information systems and literacy concepts that are needed in both business and the
academic course of study using a flipped classroom/problem based learning approach. A basic understanding
of computers, college level reading and writing skills are recommended. A working knowledge of elementary
arithmetic including the order of operations, decimals/fractions, percentages and translation of story problems
into a workable formula is also strongly recommended.
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MINIMUM TECHNICAL SKILLS:
This is an introduction to technology course and requires only a basic knowledge of information technology and
computer skills. A working knowledge the following skills is strongly advised including:
 Use of elements of personal computers (keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer, external drive, etc.)
 Use of email with attachments
 Ability to save files to and retrieve from a local drive and USB drive
 Ability identify and use a compatible web browser
COURSE PURPOSE:
The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the resources available at Metropolitan Community College
and to teach you basic skills in the technology you need to be successful in classes at MCC as well as in a
business environment. It will give the student basic operating system, file management, Internet, word
processing, spreadsheet and database skills
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
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, documents, reports and other 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
2) USB Device or Cloud based storage solution and headphones. These devices must be brought by
students to all class sessions.
3) Software to include:
a. Web Browser compatible with browsers listed on browser support page
b. Word processing software that can save to DOC, DOCX or RTF file format
c. Spreadsheet software that can save to XLS file format
d. Presentation (Slide Show) software that can save to PPT and use Speaker’s notes
e. email software to send and receive course notification (college provided email)
NOTE: if you are using Office 2013, you will need to save all documents in compatibility mode so the instructor
can open them.
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
Although you do not need to own a personal computer, you must have regular access to a computer in
order to complete this course. Computers are available for student use in the Library and Academic
Resource Center. The choice of computer used outside the classroom for coursework is up to the student
with four notes:
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The student is responsible for interpreting the course material and applying it to their chosen
computing environment appropriately.
The student is responsible for completing all course assignments, discussions and quizzes within
the assigned windows.
The student’s choice of technology is not an acceptable excuse for failure to meet schedules or
deliver assignments that satisfy the established requirements
The computer you use for MCC online courses must be able to run one of the ANGEL compatible
web browsers listed on the Browser Support Page: http://www.mccneb.edu/online/browsers.asp.
During class sessions, the student is expected to use one of the computers provided within the classroom.
Use of student owned devices are only permitted during the lab portions of the class sessions and with the
instructor’s permission. Please discuss the use of personal devices with the instructor prior to use. All
outside electronic devices will be shut down and put away during instructor led sessions.
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 use other compatible software products but must be able to submit
assignments in the appropriate file formats as outlined in the Required & Supplemental Materials
paragraph (see above).
The school makes Microsoft Office for Windows and Macintosh available to all students for free. If you do
not already have a copy of Office, I suggest you download it by visiting this link: http://bit.ly/aoiYVK I do not
offer technical assistance or support in downloading or installing Microsoft Office or any other software
made available by the school. If you encounter technical difficulties, you should contact the Helpdesk by
telephone at 402-457-2900 or via email at helpdesk@mccneb.edu. Because the school makes office
available for free, all document submissions must be in Microsoft Office format (Word, PowerPoint, Excel,
etc.).
It is your responsibility to make sure you save documents in the correct format for upload to Angel. If you
don’t know how to upload files (which does happen), you must make sure to ask your instructor for help.
CLASS STRUCTURE:
This course uses activity-based learning with a flipped classroom approach. Each topic or module includes
Learning Materials that must be reviewed prior to the first session of that module. The student can expect
to spend between 8 and 10 hours of time outside the class meeting times in preparation for class or
completing assignments for class. The instructor will provide an overview of the problem description that
forms the basis of the activity during the session. Then student groups will complete the activity, conducting
any additional research necessary. The instructor may provide additional activity materials (such as
document formats, spreadsheet templates, etc.) to assist the students in developing the deliverables due in
the assignment.
Additional resources will depend on the topic and may include optional reading assignments. Additional
resources will depend on the topic and may include video(s), white papers and/or web links. At a minimum,
the student should browse the optional materials. The use of the Internet as a resource is encouraged at all
times.
If the student has never used Angel, they should take the Angel tutorials and ensure they understand the
basic components of the systems and the process they will need to follow to submit assignments or take
quizzes. All students should go through the Start Here module carefully and complete all of the necessary
work before proceeding to the first module.
STUDENT COMMUNICATION:
The student is encouraged to ask questions and clarify information during class-time so other students can
benefit. Outside of class, please check the available course information in the knowledge bank or learning
materials to see if the information is available. Submit questions or request clarification outside of class
time by visiting or calling during office hours or sending an email to the instructor.
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All instructor communications for this course (i.e. changes in due dates, modifications to assignments or
quizzes, etc.) will use the MCC email system as the primary method, supplemented by Angel
Communications when appropriate. For example, the instructor will use the automated communications
issued by Angel when assignments are graded, use the course announcement section of Angel Course
Tab for general announcements and send both Angel and MCC Email for changes in due dates or
submission issues. Students are expected to check their student email account at least once daily, Monday
through Friday (excluding holidays). Although Angel Communicate accounts can be set up to forward to
either an external or internal account, students are expected to set their Angel mail account to forward to
the school provided email.
Note: Grade notifications are sent through the Angel system so if the student forward their Angel emails to
non MCC email account, privacy related data will be forwarded to an unsecure email. In the event the
student does not choose to forward their Angel account to their student MCC account, students are
expected to check their angel account daily.
The instructor has set up their Angel email to be forwarded to their MCC email account
(username@mccneb.edu). All replies to student emails will be sent to the MCC student email account
(username@mail.mccneb.edu). Under no circumstances will an instructor send email to a student personal
email account. If an email is received from a student’s personal email, the reply will be sent to the student’s
MCC email account.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT WORK
TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Discussions: Participation in the class discussions makes the time in class more pleasurable for everyone.
Asking and answering questions as well as discussions on the topics being covered make the class time go by
quicker and you will get the most from the learning experience. Additionally discussion topics may occasionally
be posted in Angel as an outside class assignment. In that event, all students are expected to post an original
comment and reply to other student’s posts.
Individual Activities: Students are expected to complete all learning materials by the beginning of associated
class sessions. Learning Materials for these activities may include a review of presentations, on-line tutorials,
handouts, weblinks etc. Individual Assignments based on the learning materials may include a guided lab that
provides a more focused instruction in a specific area or topic as well as one or more applied labs for you to
practice the skills taught. Independent Assignments should be started before the associated classroom activity
so students can ask questions on the materials. These activities must be completed by an individual (without
help from other students, family or friends) and returned to the designated dropbox within angel by the date
and time specified. Failure to submit prior to the associated module will result in a zero score. The student
should contact the instructor with any questions about the assignment or problems encountered in submission.
Quizzes: There will be four quizzes in this course, administered during Weeks 3, 5, 7, and 9. The purpose of
these quizzes is to assess how well the student has learned concepts up to Weeks 3, 5, 7, and 9. The quizzes
must be completed on-line; specific due dates/times will be shown both on the angel calendar and announced
in class. Guidance is as follows:
 Each quiz will be administered on line.
 The student will have three opportunities to complete each quiz. The final grade recorded will be the
average of the three scores earned by the student. Regardless of the type of quiz given:
o Questions can be multiple choice, true-false, fill in the blank, short answer or matching.
o Late submission of quizzes is not permitted (refer to the course calendar for due dates).
o Any student not submitting a quiz will receive a score of zero (0) for that quiz.
o No retakes are permitted.
 If you encounter problems with submitting a quiz in Angel, notify the instructor immediately via an
email communication. Email notification should have a date/time stamp prior to the quiz due date/time
as well as a screen shot documenting the specific issues encountered.
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Classroom Based Group Activities: Each module will have one or more activities or problems designed to be
worked on in the classroom setting. These activities are designed to be completed within one or more
classroom sessions. Some work outside the classroom environment may be required to finalize submissions
There may not be an opportunity to make up an in class activity since by their nature they are more
spontaneous and will require the student to be present in the session. Students who know they will miss a
session will need to work with the instructor and their assigned team to ensure they can contribute to the
group activity. Students who do not contribute to a group activity may receive a zero score for that activity.
Individual Project: The intent of the Individual Project is to demonstrate the skills you have learned. A set of
individual problem based assignments will be made available to the students. Your instructor may assign an
Individual Project, or you may be allowed to select an Individual Project. The focus of the Individual Project is
to assess your ability to conduct research where necessary and develop an appropriate set of deliverables to
meet the requirements of the assignment. The deliverables may include a document with embedded images,
tables and/or charts, a spreadsheet and an accompanying slide presentation. The requirements for the
Individual Project will be made available in the Angel Project Summary Folder under Lessons. Submission of
the class project is mandatory.
Failure to complete and/or submit the individual project by the date specified by your instructor
may result in a loss of 40% to your final grade.
Individual Independent Assignments: Occasionally the instructor will make independent assignments available
to the class. The intent is to provide more focused instruction in a specific area or topic or provide an
opportunity for extra credit. In the event an independent assignment is assigned, they must be completed as
an individual (without help from other students, family or friends) and returned to the designated dropbox
within angel by the date and time specified. These assignments may or may not appear within the Angel
Calendar. The student should contact the instructor with any questions about the assignment.
General Guidance: Guidance for group, individual project and independent assignments is as follows:
 Each assignment has a maximum value established. Specific scores will be assigned based on the
quality of the work and how well the submitted assignment met the requirements established within the
assignment. If a student is unsure of the grading criteria, it is the student’s responsibility to ask for
clarification prior to the assignment due date.
 Assignments are expected to be completed within the time frames specified and “late” submissions will
not be accepted. Any assignment received after the due date will not be graded and will automatically
receive a score of zero (0).
 If you encounter problems with submitting an assignment in Angel, notify the instructor immediately via
an angel or email communication. The notification should have a date/time stamp prior to the due
date/time of the assignment as well as a screen shot documenting the issue. Don’t wait until the start of
class to tell the instructor about the problem.
 DO NOT COPY AND PASTE THE ASSIGNMENT INTO THE TEXTBOX associated with the Angel
drop box. Student assignments must be uploaded to the drop box using the attach feature and
submitted using the submit button. If you copy and paste the assignment into the text box, that is an
automatic 0 (zero).
 DO NOT SUBMIT ASSIGNMENTS VIA EMAIL or PRINTOUT: This is a course that uses the Angel
Course Management System. Any assignment received via email will not be graded and the student
will be instructed to upload it into Angel.
 If you use software other than Microsoft Office, you must save it in a format that can be access such as
.doc, docx or .rtf. If I cannot easily open your files, a score of zero (0) will be awarded for that
assignment. For example .WPS formats cannot be opened and will receive a score of zero. If you are
using Microsoft 2013, remember to save all files in compatibility mode.
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GRADING POLICY
The following table shows a breakdown of the points that can be earned and the overall grading scale that is
used. Instructor has the prerogative of modifying the point values if required but the overall weight for each
area will remain the same. (Note: Since PBL assignments are completed in class, attendance is factored into
this category; the instructor may choose to adjust this and grade attendance)
GRADING SCALE
Category
Total Point Value
% of Grade
Individual Activities
275
26%
Group Activities
260
25%
Quizzes
100
9%
Individual Project
420
40%
1055
100%
Total
CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING FINAL COURSE GRADE:
A
B
C
D
F
90% - 100%
80% - 89%
70% - 79%
60% - 69%
Below 60%
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’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS:
This syllabus is augmented by the Course Expectations Document that will be reviewed with students as part
of the Getting Started Activities in the Angel Course Management System. All students must complete the
expectations document before beginning any of the Week 2 Activities
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION POLICY:
Due to the group nature of the course assignments, regular participation is required. If a student does not
attend the first session of the class and other students are wait-listed, the student will receive a WX and a waitlisted student added. If a student has not attended by the second session, they will receive a WX and be
dropped from the class.
This course is not self-paced and attendance will be graded throughout the quarter. A student has attended if
they are present for at least 70% of the class session. A student missing 6 or more sessions may receive a
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grade of an F. A student stops attending class and does not return may receive a grade of an FX. Extenuating
circumstances should be discussed with the instructor.
Student email and Angel communication should be checked regularly for announcements. College closing
announcements are made on the MCC Website (www.MCCNEB.edu) and most local television stations.
To remain eligible for financial aid, students are responsible for meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress
standards. Students should establish a regular routine for studying and completing course work early in the
quarter and stick with it. Experience has shown that you will have a far better experience if you ask questions
early and don't wait until you are so frustrated you just want to give up.
INFO 1001 is a team-based learning course. This requires an active role on the part of the student.
While attendance is not separately graded, actively participating in the course is required. Students
should make every attempt to arrive to class on time and students who must be absent should
communicate with their instructor and group. Moreover, students who do not understand assignments
should ask their instructor for guidance as soon as possible. The two most common causes for failure
in INFO 1001 is 1). lack of participation in group activities; and 2). failing to communicate with the
course instructor. INFO 1001 is an easy course. The group work aspect of the course makes taking
INFO 1001 more challenging; however, more challenging does not mean impossible.
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.
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/.
EMAIL EXPECTATIONS:
“Students are expected to check their email on a frequent and consistent basis in order to stay current with
college-related communications. Students have the responsibility to recognize that certain communications
may be time-critical. ‘I didn’t check my email’, error in forwarding mail, or email returned … with ‘Mailbox Full’
or ‘Unknown User’ are not acceptable excuses for missing official College communications via email...”
(Source: College Use of Student Email)
Each student has a Metropolitan Community College email address, which is in the form of
(username@mail.mccneb.edu) (where username is the same username you use to log into Angel). Email sent
to instructors from Angel is forwarded to the instructors email (username@mccneb.edu). Typically instructors
will reply using the school email which means the response to the Angel email will be sent to answer to your
MCC student email account. For this reason you must check the school email on a daily basis (excluding
holidays).
You must use the MCC Student Email system. Due to Federal Education and Rights Privacy Act (FERPA)
concerns, your instructor will not send email to a non-MCC account.
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.
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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 class work 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.
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 1-800228-9553. Failure to officially withdraw will result in either an attendance-related failure (FX) or failing (F)
grade. The last date to withdraw is noted in the CLASS IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus.
LEARNING SUPPORT:
MCC's Academic Resource Centers, 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, 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 MyWay Portal, MCC
College Catalog and online at http://www.mccneb.edu/arc.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
If you have a disability that may substantially limit your ability to participate in this class, please contact a
Disability Support Services Counselor located in the Student Services Office on each campus. Metropolitan
Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with documented qualifying
disabilities. However, it is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations. For further information,
please visit http://www.mccneb.edu/dss and/or contact Student Services.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
ANGEL SUPPORT:
1) If you have difficulty connecting to the Internet, call your Internet provider.
2) If you need help connecting to the course from the ANGEL login page, refer to “Getting Started
Online” at http://www.mccneb.edu/elearning/orientation.asp.
3) If you are unable to solve the problem, contact MCC Online Support:
 Chuck Davis (402) 457-2866 or cwdavis@mccneb.edu
 Curtis Bryant (402) 457-2853 or cebryant@mccneb.edu
OTHER SUPPORT:
For assistance with student email, passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact the Help Desk at 4572900 or mcchelpdesk@mccneb.edu.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:
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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/X15_Technology_Resources_Use.pdf.
PROCEDURE FOR GRADE APPEALS AND OTHER COURSE CONCERNS:
A student who wishes to appeal a grade or other course matters should follow the appeal procedure listed
below. The appeal process for course grades or other course matters must be initiated no later than the end of
the quarter (last class day) following the quarter in which the course was completed. The appeal process
begins when a student writes a letter to the instructor (1st level of appeal). If dissatisfied with the appeal at any
level, the student may appeal in writing to the next level:
 1st Level: Instructor
 2nd Level: Appropriate Academic Dean
 3rd Level: Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs
Course concerns are best resolved with the course instructor. If you feel you have an on-going issue, you must
first e-mail the instructor with your course concerns in a respectful, straightforward manner. The purpose of this
e-mail is to seek a resolution between you, the student and the instructor, pointing specifically to the syllabus
and how you (as the student) can show that the procedures set up in the syllabus were not upheld. At this
point, most disputes can be resolved. A further appeal makes it to the level of Dean only in rare cases when a
written appeal to the instructor is unsuccessful. If after the instructor/student dialog a disagreement remains,
you may contact the dean’s office via e-mail including:
1. Your initial correspondence to the instructor
2. The instructor’s reply to you
3. Your supporting data that the procedures established in this syllabus were not upheld.
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SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS:
NOTICE: This syllabus sets forth a tentative schedule of class topics, learning activities, and expected learning
outcomes. However, the instructor reserves the right to modify this schedule to enhance learning for students.
Any modifications will not substantially change the intent or objectives of this course and will conform to the
policies and guidelines of Metropolitan Community College. A detailed schedule of assignments will be
available within the Angel Course Management System.
Course Layout
Week
Description
Assignment
Week 1
Getting Started
Week #1 Activities
Week 2
Computer Technology & Security
Learning Materials, Individual Activities #2, Group
Activities #2
Week 3
Collaboration Tools
Learning Materials, Individual Activities #3, Group
Activities #3
Milestone 1 Deliverable
Group Activities Module 2 & 3 Submission; Quiz 1
Week 4
Research Tools and Techniques
Learning Materials, Individual Activities #4, Group
Activities #4
Week 5
Basic Word Concepts
Learning Materials, Individual Activities #5, Group
Activities #5
Milestone 2 Deliverable
Group Activities Module 4 & 5 Submission; Quiz 2
Week 6
Basic Excel Concepts
Learning Materials, Individual Activities #6, Group
Activities #6
Week 7
Social & Business Communications
Learning Materials, Individual Activities #7, Group
Activities #7
Milestone 3 Deliverable
Group Activities Module 6 & 7 Submission; Quiz 3
Week 8
Advanced Word and Excel
Learning Materials, Individual Activities #8, Group
Activities #8
Week 9
Business Presentations
Learning Materials, Individual Activities #9, Group
Activities #9
Milestone 4 Deliverable
Group Activities Module 8 & 9 Submission; Quiz 4
Week 10
Individual Projects
Individual Project
Week 11
Individual Projects & Wrap Up
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2013 Fall Quarter Important Dates
Classes begin ....................................................................................................................................................Sep 3 Tu
Census Date/Tenth Day* date ...................................................................................................................... Sep 16 M
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
Summer quarter “I” incomplete grades are due ................................................................................................ Nov 4 M
Classes end ..................................................................................................................................................... Nov 18 M
Fall grades due and posted by 7:00 a.m. ......................................................................................................... Nov 20 W
Thanksgiving Day recess/college closed ............................................................................................... Nov 28 – Dec 1
Current Student (greater than 50 hours) Winter 2013 (13/WI) Registration begins
Sep 11 W
Current Student (less than 50 hours) Winter 2013 (13/WI) Registration begins .............................................. Sep18 W
General Registration Winter 2013 Registration begins (13/WI) ....................................................................... Sep 25W
*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 online 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.
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