Walla Walla Community College
CS 110 Syllabus
Greene
CS 110
Winter 2010
I. COURSE INFORMATION
Course No.:
CS 110
Quarter: Winter 2009 Credits:
5
Course Title:
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND APPLICATIONS
Instructor:
Robin Greene
Site: http://staff.wwcc.edu/robin.greene
Office Hours:
By Appt.
Office: 1120C
Office Hour: 7:30 AM daily
Email:
robin.greene@wwcc.edu
Phone:
509.527-4699
FAX:
509.527.4572
II. TEXT AND MATERIALS
Before starting the course, you will need:
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All students need to activate their Student CC webmail
account.
Student Email - students will be sent class information
to their CC webmail account.
Microsoft Office 2007 Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Premium
Video Edition, Shelley Cashman Series, Shelly, Cashman, Vermaat,
©2009, published by Course Technology, Cengage Learning.
ISBN: 0324826842 textbook + This text has both Windows Vista and XP info.
Web site: Learn It Online or http://oc.course.com/sc/off2007/index.cfm
SAM 2007 Assessment and Projects 4.0 Printed Access Card, 1st Edition
ISBN: 1439044058 We have what you need in our labs – home needs:
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Internet Explorer 7.0. It works with SAM.
You will want to make sam2007.course.com a trusted site and also allow pop-ups from
sam2007.course.com.
The current, full System Requirements are posted on SAM Central.
http://samcentral.course.com/systemreqs_2007.cfm?ver=2007
Additionally, all of the step-by-step instruction to accomplish the system settings noted here
and Documentation are found in the right hand panel of the SAM 2007 welcome screen.
To login to SAM: Username
first.m.last (as you registered lower case no spaces) and
password fl#### (first and last initials and last 4 #s of SID lower case, no spaces)
Institution Code: V7813623
Your SAM Key
Software required: Windows XP/Vista and MS Office 2007, and the above.
For a great deal on this software see this link or our bookstore!
Storage device for saving files (any of the following: preferred flash drive
/thumb drive, CD-R, CD-RW DVD-R, DVD-RW, etc.)
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III. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS COURSE
This is a hands-on course where you will learn to use a computer to practice
the most commonly used Microsoft programs including the Windows
operating system, Internet Explorer for navigating the Internet, and the four
most popular programs within the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and Access). You will also learn about integrating these
applications. You will learn to be an intermediate level user of the Microsoft
Office Suite.
Within the Microsoft Office Suite, you will use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Access. Microsoft Word is a word processing program with which you can
create common business and personal documents. Microsoft Excel is a
spreadsheet program that organizes and calculates accounting-type
information. Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation graphics program with
which you can develop slides to accompany an oral presentation. Finally,
Microsoft Access is a database program that organizes large amounts of
information in a useful manner.
IV. ATTENDANCE
Students should be present and punctual for all classes.
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Regular class attendance will maximize your computer skills for your
personal and professional future.
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There are in class assignments that can only be done in class.
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V. LAB RULES OF CONDUCT
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Be respectful of your fellow students at all times.
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No food or drink is allowed in the labs.
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You must complete your own work.
VI. COURSE POLICIES
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Disability Accommodations - Students with a learning disability need to
discuss their situation with the Disability Support Services Department.
Students need to request an accommodation notification for the
instructor.
Cheating - It is expected that students will conduct themselves with
integrity. If you cheat or assist others in cheating, you violate a trust.
Cheating includes but is not limited to the following:
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copy files or lend your storage device to another student
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copy answers on exams
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complete work for someone else
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turn in assignments that have been used in other classes
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purchase or sell assignments or exam materials
If you cheat, some or all of the following actions will be taken:
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You will receive a lower point score possibly a zero for that
particular assignment or exam.
You may receive a failing grade for the class
A report of the incident may be forwarded to the Dean of
Student Services. The Dean may file the report in your
permanent record and/or take further disciplinary action.
VII. EVALUATION AND GRADING
You will be evaluated based on your combined performance on
homework assignments and exams. NO late work will be accepted.
The Course Schedule at the end of this syllabus will enable ease of
tracking assignments, and you can keep a record of your progress and
grades. You will be using SAM to complete much of your assigned
work. See additional instructions or check out the course website
Check off completed items and record your score. You will be sent a
Grade Sheet a few times throughout the quarter that will have your
current scores and grades. Be sure to give yourself time to do your
work. Time management is the key to success with online classes.
Your ability to understand and follow the directions in the text
thoroughly will be an essential component for successful completion of
the projects/homework. You will then be tested on those skills.
Tests will be given at the end of each application. Unless prior
arrangements are made, no makeup tests will be given.
I will be using the CC email to send out information – Please check
your email often. If I do not hear from you, I do not know what or
how you are doing – you need to contact me with your questions via
phone or email. (In person if you are on campus) Check instructor
office hours at the top of this document.
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VIII. EVALUATION AND GRADING
Grading Scale
Percentage of
Possible Points
95-100%
90-94%
87-89%
84-86%
80-83%
76-79%
72-75%
68-71%
64-67%
61-63%
Below 60%
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
F
Assessment 1. Mandatory tests are scheduled during the quarter. No
makeup tests will be given. Students with valid reasons
Policy:
(approved by the instructor) can make pre-arrangements
with the instructor. Homework assignments are listed in the
Course Schedule. Assignments must be submitted on time.
No Late Work! Early is good.
2. Assignments submitted after the last date established by
the instructor will not receive credit.
3. Assignments submitted through personal email will be
accepted and replied to, but all class information will be
found using your WWCC email account.
4. Assignments submitted for grade, are assumed to be the
best work of the student. Students are not allowed to resubmit corrected homework assignments.
5. The instructor will be available to help students on their
assignments until the time of submittal.
6. The instructor may vary work assigned during the quarter.
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All assignments are required to have your NAME, Class, Time, DATE, and Assignment in the
header or footer. (See Helpful Instructions file) Assignment includes the Section, Project, Page.
Example for the 1st Word Project assigned: Student Name CS 110 10:30 1/12/2010 Word Prj
CH1 pg. WD 3(Learn to Ride). Learn It Online go to the online companion site, click on the
section on the left choose Learn It Online and do the Practice Test. Once complete type in your
name at the bottom and submit for grading. Copy your test, paste it in Word, put your header on
the document, save it, then send me your test. Do not select “Take Another Test” at the bottom
of the submitted test, it works better.
Access is the one application that you must zip prior to sending. The tables do not have headers –
so you need to put your name in as a field name on each table.
All Work and TESTs must be received on or prior to the due dates assigned. Early submission
is good, late will not be accepted. Check off dates below is the last day the work will be accepted.
IX. COURSE OUTLINE & ASSIGNMENT SHEET
Course Outline & Assignment Sheet:
Wk
1
Read and
Perform Steps
Homework &
Tests
Page#
Check
off Date
Possible
Points
Introduction to Computers
(first chapter)
Learn It Online
Practice Test*
COM 39
1/8
10
Windows Vista (front of text) or
Windows XP (App F) link -Here
Learn it Online
Practice Test*
W Vista 67
1/8
10
For either Vista or XP
In the lab 1-4 For ?s 
Send in all
answers & a
Win Vista
68-72 or
APP 105111
1/8
20 (5 pts
each)
Print Scrn of #4
or
APP 105
If you have Windows 7
Contact me!!
Incompatible with SAM
- The Chapter Project is the work you do in the chapter, step by step, starting on page 3 to the end of the
chapter. Be sure to be able to do a print screen (See Helpful Hints file) for showing your completion of
work that cannot be emailed or saved.
* Learn It Online: Use the http://oc.course.com/sc/off2007/index.cfm?action=home site to do your
Practice Tests for each chapter. Click on the section and chapter After you complete the skill, submit for
grading, copy, then paste into a Word document, put in the class header and email to
robin.greene@wwcc.edu
** (Next page) Word and other application instructions: (Files needed are on the text website.) pg
WIN VISTA 72.
Do the step by step instructions from the book and as you complete a project send me an email
with the project attached. Each time you are instructed to print in the text – you will need to include a file
of the material at that time. If your action is a step you need to do a print screen of the action or skill and
include that in your email. Name the step or print screen by the chapter and project number, page number,
and objective/skill. Attach the entire completed project and any additional files in one email.
SAM – see the first page of the Syllabus for SAM needs. SAM is a software tool we will be using
to do homework that will have instant feedback and to take tests.
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Week
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3
4
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Read and
Homework
Perform Steps to Turn In
Greene
Check
off
Possible
Points
WD 63
1/12
10
Ch 1
1/12
5
SAM
1/12
10
WD 133
1/15
10
(Wireless Com)
Ch 2
1/15
5
SAM WD Ch2
Learn It Online
Practice Test
Ch3 Project
(Cover & Res)
SAM WD CH3
SAM
WD 205
1/15
1/20
15
10
Ch 3
SAM
1/20
1/20
10
20
Creating a Web
Page w/ Word
In the Lab (Lab 2)
WD 224
1/21
10
WORD TEST
1st test Word
SAM
due on or before 1/22
Learn It Online
EX 70
Practice Test
Ch1 Project
Ch 1
SAM EX Ch1
SAM
1/22
100
1/27
10
1/27
1/27
5
15
Word Chapter 1
Creating and
Editing a Word
Document
Learn It Online
Practice Test
Ch1 Project
(Learn to Ride)
SAM WD Ch1
**Word
Chapter 2
Creating a
Research Paper
Learn It Online
Practice Test
Ch2 Project
Word Chapter 3
Creating a
Cover Letter
and Resume
Excel Ch 1
Creating a WS
& Embedded
Chart
Excel Ch 2
Formulas, Funs,
Formatting, and
Web Queries
Excel Ch 3
What if, Charts,
Large WS
Creating Web
Pages w/ Excel
EXCEL TEST
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Use your own Resume
Learn It Online
Practice Test
Ch2 Project
SAM EX Ch2
Learn It Online
Practice Test
Ch3 Project
SAM EX Ch3
In the Lab (Lab 2)
2nd Test Excel
Due on or before 2/8
Page
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EX 144 2/1
10
Ch 2
2/1
SAM
2/1
EX 229 2/4
10
15
10
Ch 3
SAM
2/4
2/4
10
15
EX 262 2/5
10
SAM
100
2/8
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Week
6
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8
9
Homework
Page
Date
Points
Important Note:1
Must ZIP all Access
Learn It Online
Practice Test
Ch1 Project
Ch 1
In the Lab (Lab 2)
Files
AC 64
to
2/11
Email
10
Ch 1
2/11
10
AC68-9
2/11
15
Learn It Online
Practice Test
Ch2 Project
In the Lab (Lab 2)
Learn It Online
Practice Test
Ch3 Project
In the Lab (Lab 2)
AC 128
2/16
10
Ch 2
2/16
2/16
2/19
15
15
10
AC200-1
2/19
2/19
10
15
Sharing Data
Among Apps
In the Lab (Labs 1&2)
AC230-2
2/22
20
ACCESS TEST
3rd Test Access
SAM
2/23
100
PowerPoint CH1
Create & Edit a
Presentation
Learn It Online
Practice Test
Ch1 Project
SAM PP Ch1
PP 66
2/26
10
Ch 1
SAM
2/26
2/26
5
10
PowerPoint 2
Creating a
Presentation w/
Ill & Shapes
Creating Web
Pages w/ PPT
Learn It Online
Practice Test
Ch2 Project
SAM PP Ch 2
PP 132
3/2
10
Ch 2
SAM
In the Lab (Lab 2)
PPT
159
3/2
3/2
3/3
5
10
10
Outlook
Learn It Online
Practice Test
3/4
10
3/5
100
Access CH 1
Creating &
using a DB
Access Ch 3
Maintaining a
DB
PPT/Outlook
Test
1
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Read
Access CH 2
Query a DB
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AC132-3
AC 196
Ch 3
Due on or before 2/23
4th Test PPT & OLK
Due on or before 3/5
OUT 66
SAM
***Week 6 is the starting of ACCESS! - Access files will get caught up in our
filter, so you must Zip your files prior to sending – see helpful hint file
In Access students are required to add their names to the list of field names on all tables, and then use this field in all
queries. Open the database, go to the Design view of the table and add your full name as a field name.
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CS 110 Syllabus
Read
Homework
Page
Date
Points
Integrating
Office 2007 &
the www
Learn It Online
Practice Test
INT 40
3/9
10
In the Lab (Lab 1)
(Lab 2)
(Lab 3)
INT 41
INT 42
INT 44
3/10
3/10
3/10
10
10
10
Finals
Final Presentations
by
8:30 AM
3/17
150
11
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2
Greene
**** See Final Handout for instructions
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