CIS 124
Beginning Microcomputer Applications
Proposed Start: Spring 2013
Instructor's Name:
Office Location:
Office Hours:
Office Phone:
E-mail:
Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce the student to the concepts, principles, and applications of
microcomputers as they apply to the home, business, and school. Students learn about several common
software packages available for business applications. A thorough coverage of word processing, database
management, spreadsheets and presentation software is included. Internet access is integrated in every
application package throughout the course. An overview of management information systems is discussed.
Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) number
Majors IAI Number(s): BUS 902
Credit and Contact Hours:
3 Lecture/Demonstration
Lab/Studio
3 Credit Hours
Books, Supplies, and Supplementary Materials:
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Textbooks/Reading list
Required
1. Acklen (2006 ). Special Edition Using WordPerfect Office X3. Que (Pearson). ISBN:
9780789734273
Optional - None
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Manuals/Study Guides
Required - None
Optional - None
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Periodicals
Required - None
Optional - None
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Software
Required
1. Word Perfect Office X5. X5 (latest Edition. Corel.
Optional - None
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Supplementary materials
1.
Flash drive
Methods of Instruction:
Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Content Outcomes
1.
The student will use a personal computer and various productivity software programs by
completing projects in a hands-on laboratory setting.
2.
The student will use the Windows 7 operating system to create folders, files in a
desktop environment.
3.
The student will apply and use Internet resources to access and research information.
4.
The student will use a typical word processing program such as WordPerfect to edit, format,
merge and create tables.
5.
The student will use a word processing program to integrate graphics and cliparts in a document.
6.
The student will use a word processing progrm and apply resources available via the internet and
produce a research paper which correctly documents online resources.
7.
The student will use a typical electronic spreadsheet program such as Quattro Pro, and construct
basic formulas, charts and "What if" analysis.
8.
The student will use an electronic spreadsheet program to sort, filter data and construct financial
reports.
9.
The student will use electronic spreadsheet to integrate with other application packages.
10. The student will use a typical presentation package such as Corel Presentations to create and
analyze various slide show techniques.
11. The student will use a presentation software to integrate web tools.
12. The student will use a typical database management program such as Paradox to produce
tables, queries, reports and forms.
13.
14.
The student will integrate various application packages using object linking and embedding.
The student will use a variety of hardware devices associated with a microcomputer to save and
store information.
15. The student will discuss the concept of management information systems and discuss the use of
the latest technology in managerial decision making.
General Education Student learning outcomes:
Students will demonstrate competence in using academic technology including finding, evaluating
and utilizing appropriate information sources.
Students will demonstrate an ability to think critically and analytically.
Graded assignments and policies:
Graded Assignments
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Varies by instructor.
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Grading policy
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Varies by instructor and is usually A = 90 - 100% B = 80 - 89% C = 70 - 79% D = 60 - 69% F = <60%
Major Tests and Quizzes
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Several exams will be given in Word processing, Spreadsheet, database, Presentations
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Classroom Policies and Procedures
A. General Information
B. Attendance Policy
Required and varies by instructor.
C. Make-up Policy
Varies by instructor.
D. Extra-credit Policy
Varies by instructor.
E. Final Exam Information
Required.
F.
Academic Honor Code
The objective of the academic honor code is to sustain a learning-centered environment in which all
students are expected to demonstrate integrity, honor, and responsibility, and recognize the
importance of being accountable for one's academic behavior.
G. College Statement about grades of 'F' and withdrawal from class
o Students may withdraw from a course by processing an add/drop form during regular office
hours through the Registration and Records Office at Main Campus or Romeoville Campus, or
by phone at 815-744-2200. Please note the withdrawal dates listed on your bill or student
schedule. Every course has its own withdrawal date. Failure to withdraw properly may result in
a failing grade of 'F' in the course.
o At any time prior to the deadline dates established, an instructor may withdraw a student
from class because of poor attendance, poor academic performance or inappropriate
academic behavior, such as, but not limited to, cheating or plagiarism.
H. Intellectual Property
Students own and hold the copyright to the original work they produce in class. It is a widely
accepted practice to use student work as part of the college's internal self-evaluation, assessment
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procedures, or other efforts to improve teaching and learning and in promoting programs and
recruiting new students. If you do not wish your work to be used in this manner, please inform the
instructor.
I.
Student Code of Conduct
Each student is responsible for reading and adhering to the Student Code of Conduct as stated in
the college catalog.
J.
Sexual Harassment
Joliet Junior College seeks to foster a community environment in which all members respect and trust
each other. In a community in which persons respect and trust each other, there is no place for
sexual harassment. JJC has a strong policy prohibiting the sexual harassment of one member of the
college community by another. See Catalog or Student Handbook.
K. Student Support http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/pages/default.aspx
a. Disability Services: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/disability-services/Pages/default.aspx.
Student Accommodations and Resources (StAR): If you need disability-related
accommodations, specialized tutoring, or assistive technology in this class, if you have
emergency medical information you wish to share with me, or if you need special
arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please inform me immediately.
Please see me privately after class or at my office. New students should request
accommodations and support by scheduling an appointment with the Student
Accommodations and Resources (StAR) Office, Campus Center 1125, (815) 280-2230.
b. Tutoring: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students
c. Counseling and Advising: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/counseling-advising
d. Academic Resources: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/academic-resources
e. Support Programs: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/support-programs-services
f. Technology Support: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/Pages/technology-support.aspx
L.
Safety
M. College Documentation Styles
Course Outline
Unit, Topic, Class Activity
Week
1
2
3
(Indicate approximate time allotment for each
topic/unit)
Introduction to Windows 7
Working with and understanding Windows 7 desktop
Intro to Internet access / e-mail
Windows 7 revisited
File and folder management
Personal information management and communications
Personalizing and cusstomizing windows environment
Word Processing Software
Working with dialog boxes, toolbars, buttons
Opening a document
Creating a document
Saving a document
4
5
6
7
8
Help
Closing a document
Opening and Editing a document
Planning, Entering text
Saving
Inserting and deleting text
Selecting a replacing text
Copying and moving text
Spell checker
Auto Correct
Printing and previewing
Formatting a document
Formatting paragraphs
AutoFormat and Styles
Bullets and numbering
Modifying styles
Margins
Borders and Shading
Arranging text and graphics
Creating tables
Adding rows and columns
Calculating a table
Formatting a table
Frames
Dragging using sizing handles
Inserting graphics
Headers and footers
Test on Word Processing
Starting Spreadsheet
Spreadsheet Window, dialog boxes, buttons
Help
Moving around the worksheet
Naming sheets
Exiting Spreadsheet
Creating a Worksheet
Entering text, labels, and formulas
Ranges
Functions
Previewing and Printing
Modifying a Worksheet
Opening a workbook
Inserting, Deleting
Copying and moving
Relative and absolute copying
Adjusting column widths
Formatting values
Working with Internet and Quattro Pro or similar software
Working with charts
Planning and designing
Creating a chart
Editing
Moving and Resizing
9
10
11
Enhancing
Adding text and annotations
Previewing and printing
Integrating WordPerfect and Quattro Pro or similar
software
Test on spreadsheet
Spreadsheet window
Opening a table
Using dialog boxes, toolbars, and buttons
Help
Moving through a table
Closing a table
Creating a database
Planning
Creating a database
Creating a table
Modifying a table
Entering Records
Editing records
Previewing and printing
Manipulating data
Finding records
Sorting
Filtering
Creating a query
Modifying a query
Creating Forms and Reports
Creating a form
Adding records
Creating a report
Modifying a report
Adding expressions
Using a query to create a report
Test on spreadsheet
12
13
Begin integration
Presentations
Understanding the Basics
Creating a Presentation
Working with a Presentation
Using Looks and Templates
Working with Text
Working with Fonts
Working with Clip Art
Viewing and Printing
Special Slides: Organization Charts
Special Slides: Graphs
Templates
Clip Art Images
Integrating sounds and video from Internet
14/15
Integrating WordPerfect, Quattro Pro and Paradox or
similar popular software
16
Overview of Management Information Systems / Review
Discussion about Management Information Systems
The use of Information Technology im the managerial
decision making process.
Careers in IT field discussed.
Final
17
Effective Date:
01-Jan -2013
Signature of Department Chair:__________________________________
CID: 1808