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ONLINE CTCH 1250 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
SECTION ---, REGISTRATION NUMBER -----FALL SEMESTER, 2015-16
INSTRUCTOR: (include preferred title)
EMAIL: provide (OHIO email address)
CLASS BEGIN/END DATE: The class begins on (day instruction begins) and ends on (final exam date).
OFFICE HOURS/LOCATION: (provide at least one hour per week per class; indicate a campus location for F2F classes.
Share this information with the Information Office on the 3rd floor or by email to Karen Walker-Sparks (walker-s@ohio.edu)
REQUIRED TEXT: Microsoft Office 2010 Introductory, Shelly|Vermaat, ISBN 1-4390-7838-6. The text is essential in that
assignments are linked closely following steps in the book.
REQUIRED SOFTWARE: You will need to use MS Office 2010 throughout the course. You will need Windows 7 for a small
part of the course. The open labs at the Lancaster Campus run Office 2010 and Windows 7; both are available for
purchase at the Lancaster Campus Library at a student discount rate.
OHIO EMAIL/BLACKBOARD : Please use your OHIO email for all course correspondence. Blackboard will be used to
house all class materials, assignments, etc.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces productivity software within the framework of professional or business
applications. There will be testing and hands-on assignments including Windows, word processing, spreadsheets,
presentation graphics, the Internet, and email.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of the course, students will demonstrate knowledge in:
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To create an electronic spreadsheet with embedded chart
To apply formulas and functions to spreadsheets
To create graphic slides that effectively support a presentation
To identify the basic components of modern PC’s
To master the basic skills of word processing, spread sheets, and presentation graphics
To create a research paper with MLA style
GRADED ITEMS/GRADING SCALE: Your class grade will be based on: Graded Assignments (100 total points), Midterm
Exam (100 points) and Final Exam (100 points). These and related items will be posted in Blackboard e.g. Graded
Assignments folder. Exams will be administered/proctored at a testing center.
To determine your final course grade, total the points you have earned and divide by 300, round to the nearest whole
percent, and then apply the scale:
93 – 100 A
90 – 92 A88 – 89 B+
83 – 87 B
80 – 82 B-
78 – 79
73 – 77
70 – 72
68 – 69
63 – 67
C+
C
CD+
D
60 – 62
59 & below
DF
Instructor discretion may be used in borderline cases to the student’s advantage when the overall average before rounding
is within 1% of the next higher grade.
TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE: Please check for information/instructions, announcements and clarifications in the
Blackboard course. Graded assignments will normally be posted at least one week before the due date.
Week Read/Practice
1
Intro to Computers Chapter
Intro to Computer Slides
Graded Assignment
Mini-Assignment
Discussion Board
Points
1
1
Due Date
Noon August 29
Noon August 29
2
Windows/Office Chapter
Windows/Office Slides
Intro to Computers Activity
Discussion Board
7
1
Noon September 5
Noon September 5
3
Word Chapters 1
Word Slides
Windows/Office Activity/Assignment
Mini-Assignment
7
1
Noon September 12
Noon September 12
4
Word Chapter 2
Word Slides
Word Chapter 1 Activity
Discussion Board
5
1
Noon September 19
Noon September 19
5
Word Chapter 3
Word Slides
Word Chapter 2 Activity
Mini-Assignment
5
1
Noon September 26
Noon September 26
6
Midterm Practice Problems
(non-graded)
Word Chapter 3 Activity
Mini-Assignment
10
1
Noon October 3
Noon October 3
7
Excel Chapter 1
Excel Slides
Midterm Exam in Testing Center
(No assignments due this week)
100
October 5-10
8
Special Topic
PowerPoint Chapter 3 Activity
Mini-Assignment
9
1
Noon October 17
Noon October 17
9
Excel Chapter 2
Excel Slides
Excel Chapter 1 Activity
Discussion Board
5
1
Noon October 24
Noon October 24
10
Excel Chapter 3
Excel Slides
Excel Chapter 2 Activity
Mini-Assignment
5
1
Noon October 31
Noon October 31
11
PowerPoint Chapter 1
PowerPoint Slides
Excel Chapter 3 Activity
Discussion Board
10
1
Noon November 7
Noon November 7
12
PowerPoint Chapters 2
PowerPoint Slides
PowerPoint Chapter 1 Activity
Mini-Assignment
5
1
Noon November 14
Noon November 14
13
PowerPoint Chapters 3
PowerPoint Slides
PowerPoint Chapter 2 Activity
Discussion Board
9
1
Noon November 21
Noon November 21
14
Classes Not in Session
No assignments due this week
15
Final Exam Practice Problems
(non-graded)
Special Topic Activity
Discussion Board
9
1
Noon December 5
Noon December 5
Final Exam in Testing Center
(No assignments due this week)
100
December 7-12
16
Thanksgiving Break
(November 25-29)