CIS 100—INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS 2011—Online MADISONVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE—NORTH CAMPUS 2000 College Drive; Madisonville, KY 42431 Familiarizes students with various types of computer hardware and software including the use of an operating system. Explores common program functions of key applications and special functions available in word processing, electronic spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Teaches online skills and concepts including networking, electronic mail, Web browsing, and Internet research. Ms. Clarissa R. Hill 1. Regular login is expected for successful INSTRUCTOR ATTENDANCE, John H. Gray Building 230, Office #266 completion of this course. It is the student’s LATE WORK, (270) 824-8620 full responsibility to complete the & MAKE-UP clarissa.hill@kctcs.edu coursework in the time frame provided. POLICIES 2. Hands-On Exercises (textbook) must be Basic keyboarding skills PREREQUISITE submitted within the designated time frame The comfort of your own home CLASSROOM and will never be accepted late. Each Exploring Microsoft Office 2010: COURSE submitted Hands-On Exercise from the Volume 1 textbook* and MATERIALS textbook will earn points toward a Getting Started with Computing Concepts cumulative exercise grade to be awarded at textbook* the end of each unit (i.e. Word, Excel, etc) Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Suite* 3. Hands-On & Grader Projects (Myitlab) Myitlab access code* must be completed within the designated *These items are bundled and sold through the time frame and will never be accepted late. Madisonville Community College Bookstore or Hands-On Exercises may be completed through the KCTCS Distance Learning three times and Grader Projects may be Bookstore for students who are not residential completed twice to earn the desired grade. students at Madisonville Community College. 4. Practice Exercises (textbook) must be http://www.kctcs.edu/Students/Distance_Learn submitted within the designated time frame ing/Distance_Learning_Textbooks.aspx and will never be accepted late. Exercises Intro to the Computer & Internet COURSE ® submitted within the designated time frame Intro to Microsoft Windows 7 TOPICS ® may be resubmitted for a better grade Intro to Microsoft Word 2010 according to the resubmit policy in the Intro to Microsoft® Excel 2010 “Evaluation Clarification” section of this Intro to Microsoft® Access 2010 syllabus. Intro to Microsoft® PowerPoint 2010 5. Quizzes must be taken within the designated 40%.......... Exercises (drop one) EVALUATION time frame. Quizzes not taken at that time 10%.......... Quizzes (drop one) WEIGHTS will receive a grade of “0.” 30%.......... Regular Exams (drop one) 6. Exams must be taken within the designated 5%.......... Critical Thinking Project time frame. Exams not taken at that time 15%.......... Comprehensive Final Exam will receive a grade of “0.” August 17, 2011 Last day for a registered DROP/ADD 7. One 24-hour extension may be requested student to enter an organized class—faculty POLICY for one item. The “Extension Coupon” and approval is required its restrictions can be found at the end of the August 19, 2011 Last day to officially syllabus and in your Blackboard account withdraw from this course with no grade. under the “Assignments” button. August 20—October 17, 2011 A student “Plagiarism also includes the practice of A CADEMIC officially withdrawing will receive a “W.” employing or allowing another person to alter H ONESTY October 18—December 2, 2011 A student or revise the work that a student submits as the officially withdrawing will receive a “W” if student’s own. Students may discuss the student’s current class grade point average assignments among themselves or with an at the time of request is 60% or greater. If instructor or tutor, but when the actual material current class grade point average is less than is completed, it must be done by the student 60%, withdrawal with a “W” will be denied. and the student alone. The use of the term Monday................. 9:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. CST INSTRUCTOR ‘material’ refers to work in any form including OFFICE HRS* Tuesday .............. 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. CST written, oral, and electronic.” Any student who Wednesday ........... 9:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. CST is determined by the instructor to have Thursday ............. 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. CST plagiarized any activity, quiz, or exam will be Friday ................... 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST subject to the penalties as detailed in the *Excluding Holidays “Student Code of Conduct 2.3.2.” COURSE DESCRIPTION 2011 Fall Semester CIS 100—Introduction to Computers Page 1 of 7 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT Please refer to the KCTCS Student Code of Conduct for a description of student rights, student offenses, and the appeals process for infringement of those rights. The KCTCS Student Code of Conduct may be found at the following website: http://www.kctcs.edu/en/Students/Admissions/Academic_ Policies/Code_of_Student_Conduct.aspx EVALUATION OF WRITING INCLEMENT WEATHER STUDENT SAFETY INFORMATION 2011 Fall Semester If you have a documented disability and need any type of accommodation, you are required to register with the Disability Resource Coordinator, Valerie Wolfe, located in Room JHG 139 (270) 824-1708. “Instructors in all courses are expected to call attention to proper English usage and may penalize for errors and/or require the rewriting of papers which do not meet acceptable standards in English. Any instructor who finds the written work of any student seriously defective in English may recommend remedial work or refer the student for additional assistance from local resources.” Faculty Senate Rules Section V, 2.33 Madisonville Community College’s standard DISTANCE procedure during inclement weather is to LEARNING remain open and hold classes as scheduled. RESOURCES Campus closures are rare; however, should the weather become severe enough to warrant closing the campus, we will contact local media as well as relay the information using SNAP to your phone, email, or text message. Please watch for a SNAP announcement and/or the local news or listen to local radio for the latest information. As always, use your own judgment when determining whether or not it is safe to travel in your area. For more information or to sign up for SNAP, visit http://legacy.kctcs.edu/snap/. Madisonville Community College is concerned with the safety of the students attending classes at any of the four campuses. The following points are for your benefit as a student. In case any life threatening event, call 911. The local emergency responders are better equipped to take care of these situations. To sign up for the Safety Notification Alert Process (SNAP) go to the MCC webpage and click on the SNAP section. After completing this, you will receive notifications on school closings, inclement weather, and other safety notifications. To report a safety concern, call the MCC Tip Line at 824-1900 to report safety concerns or suspicious behavior. This line is monitored once a day Monday through Friday. There is a Maintenance #836-5330 for students on the North campus for use after the switchboard closes at 4:30. This is a cell phone that is answered by one of the Maintenance & Operations personnel. The MCC emergency number is answered by selected personnel during the day and by a cell phone when these are not available. 824-1911 KCTCS Distance Learning A full range of distance learning information and resources can be obtained on the following Web page: http://www.kctcs.edu/Students/Distance_Learni ng.aspx Library Information Online services for research can be located on the following web pages: http://www.madisonville.kctcs.edu/libr aries/services.html or http://www.kyvl.org/ The KYVL help desk is available Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST. Toll-Free: 877-588-5288 Technical Support If you have problems with Blackboard, please contact the Blackboard 24/7 Help Desk or tollfree at (866) 590-9238 If you have problems Myitlab, please contact http://www.myitlab.com/support_stud ent.asp or toll-free at (800) 677-6337 Monday through Friday, 12PM to 8PM EST Required Technical Requirements Reliable Internet connection (high speed preferred) Microsoft Office 2010 software including: o Word 2010 o Excel 2010 o Access 2010 o PowerPoint 2010 Microsoft Windows 7 preferred; Windows Vista accepted CIS 100—Introduction to Computers Page 2 of 7 GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES 2011 Fall Semester Communicate Effectively: Read and listen with comprehension: Students will construct comprehensive Word, Excel and Access projects after reading the text and hearing the presented course content. Speak and write clearly using standard English: Students will complete various writing assignments (letters, memos, reports, proposals, open-ended responses, and/or article reviews) using standard written English. Demonstrate information processing through basic computer skills: Students will research current computing technology and compose papers utilizing newly acquired computer skills. Think Critically: Make connections in learning across the disciplines and draw logical conclusions: Students will apply newly developed technical skills when constructing research papers, resumes, graphs, presentations, and other documents for courses. Demonstrate problem solving through interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, and/or integrating a variety of materials: Students will correctly complete the Computing Concepts Critical Thinking Project, Parts I & II. Use mathematics to organize, analyze, and synthesize data to solve a problem: Students will correctly construct Excel worksheets that compare and analyze data for decision-making. Learn Independently: Use appropriate search strategies and resources to find, evaluate, and use information: Students will utilize Internet search engines to obtain information to complete various assignments. Students will correctly complete the Computing Concepts Critical Thinking Project, Parts I & II. Make choices based upon awareness of ethics and differing perspectives/ideas: Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues related to computing technology through quizzes and/or exams. Apply learning in academic, personal, and public situations: Students will demonstrate computing skills appropriate for other courses, for self, or for employment/career situations. Students will correctly complete the Computing Concepts Critical Thinking Project, Parts I & II. COURSE COMPETENCIES Examine Relationships in Diverse and Complex Environments: Recognize the relationship of the individual to human heritage and culture: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the evolution of computer technology through quizzes and/or exams. Demonstrate an awareness of the relationship of the individual to the biological and physical environment: Students will model appropriate ergonomic techniques for keyboard usage, proper posture, and workstation. Computing Concepts Evaluate computer hardware and software 1. Identify types of computers, how they process information and how individual computers interact with other computing systems and devices 2. Identify the function of computer hardware components 3. Identify the factors that go into an individual or organizational decision on how to purchase computer equipment 4. Identify how to maintain computer equipment and solve common problems relating to computer hardware 5. Identify how software and hardware work together to perform computing tasks and how software is developed and upgraded 6. Identify different types of software, general concepts relating to software categories, and the tasks to which each type of software is most suited or not suited 7. Identify what an operating system is and how it works, and solve common problems related to operating systems 8. Identify how computers are used in different areas of work, school, and home 9. Identify the risks of using computer hardware and software Windows Demonstrate control of applications and file management 1. Manipulate and control the Windows desktop, files, and disks 2. Identify how to change system settings, install and remove software 3. Start and exit a Windows application and utilize sources of online help 4. Identify common on-screen elements of Windows applications, change application settings and manage files within an application CIS 100—Introduction to Computers Page 3 of 7 COURSE COMPETENCIES [CONT] Word Illustrate/Incorporate common editing and formatting functions 1. Perform common editing and formatting functions 2. Perform common printing functions 3. Format text and documents including the ability to use automatic formatting tools 4. Insert, edit and format tables in a document Excel Create spreadsheets using formulas, functions, and charts 1. Modify worksheet data and structure and format data in a worksheet 2. Sort data, manipulate data using formulas and functions and add and modify charts in a worksheet PowerPoint Plan and develop simple presentations 1. Create and format simple presentations Browser & Email Evaluate computer networks and electronic communications 1. Identify network fundamentals and the benefits and risks of network computing 2. Identify the relationship between computer networks, other communications networks (like the telephone network) and the Internet 3. Identify how electronic mail works 4. Identify how to use an electronic mail application 5. Identify the appropriate use of e-mail and e-mail related “netiquette” 6. Identify different types of information sources on the Internet 7. Use a web browsing application 8. Search the internet for information 9. Identify how to use computers and the Internet safely, legally and responsibly COMPUTER FUN FACTS 1. By the year 2012, there will be approximately 17 billion devices connected to the Internet. 2. Domain names are being registered at a rate of more than one million names every month. 3. The first domain name ever registered was Symbolics.com. 4. E-mail has been around longer than the World Wide Web. 5. In the 1980s, an IBM computer wasn’t considered 100 percent compatible unless it could run Microsoft Flight Simulator. 6. MySpace reports over 110 million registered users. Were it a country, it would be the tenth largest, just behind Mexico. 7. On eBay, there are an average of $680 worth of transactions each second. 8. One of every eight married couples in the US last year met online. 9. The average 21 year old has spent 5,000 hours playing video games, has exchanged 250,000 emails, instant and text messages, and has spent 10,000 hours on the mobile phone. 10. The average computer user blinks 7 times a minute—that is less than half the normal rate of 20 times a minute. 11. The first computer mouse was invented by Doug Engelbart around 1964 and was made of wood. 12. There are approximately 1,319,872,109 people on the Internet. 13. There are approximately 1.06 billion instant messaging accounts worldwide. 14. While it took the radio 38 years, and the television a short 13 years, it took the World Wide Web only 4 years to reach 50 million users. http://www.funfactz.com/computer-facts/ Access Structure and organize a database management program 1. Use a database management program to create, maintain, and print reports from a simple relational database. 2. Use a database management program to customize the user interface by creating and maintaining forms and reports. 3. Use a database management program to query tables using basic query operations such as “and,” “or,” “not,” etc. 2011 Fall Semester CIS 100—Introduction to Computers Page 4 of 7 TENTATIVE WEEKLY COURSE OUTLINE DAY WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 TOPICS CLASS INTRODUCTION AND COURSE ORIENTATION ACCOUNT SETUP AND ORIENTATION E-mail Myitlab Blackboard Blackboard Instant Messenger BROWSER & EMAIL BASICS (14-20) Electronic Communication and Collaboration Content delivered through Myitlab COMPUTING CONCEPTS (1-32) Computer Concepts Computer Networking and Security GETTING STARTED WITH WINDOWS 7 (1-50) Windows 7 Fundamentals Windows Search and Help Windows Programs and Security Features OFFICE FUNDAMENTALS: CHAPTER 1 (51-116) Files and Folders Insert Tab Tasks Microsoft Office Software Review Tab Tasks Backstage View Tasks Page Layout Tab Tasks Home Tab Tasks MICROSOFT WORD: CHAPTER 1 (117-162) Introduction to Word Processing Finalizing a Document Document Organization MICROSOFT WORD: CHAPTER 2 (163-216) Text Formatting Features WEEK Paragraph Formatting Features 7 MICROSOFT WORD: CHAPTER 3 (217-236) WEEK Document Revisions 8 MICROSOFT WORD: CHAPTER 4 (261-280) Tables MICROSOFT EXCEL: CHAPTER 1 (311-372) Introduction to Spreadsheets WEEK Mathematics and Formulas 9 Workbook and Worksheet Mgt Styles Graphical Objects Research Paper Basics Advanced Table Features Formatting Page Setup and Printing MICROSOFT EXCEL: CHAPTER 2 (373-420) Formula Basics WEEK Function Basics 10 Logical, Lookup, and Financial Funct. Range Names MICROSOFT EXCEL: CHAPTER 3 (421-472) Chart Basics WEEK Chart Design 11 Chart Layout EVALUATION Week 1 Orientation Grade Internet Scavenger Hunt Quiz—Browser & Email Basics Quiz—Computing Concepts Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab) Quiz—Windows 7 Hands-On Exercises (TB) Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab) Practice Exercises (TB) #1, #3 Quiz—Office Fundamentals Purchasing a Computer—CT Act. Exam—Concepts/Windows/Fund Hands-On Exercises (TB) Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab) Practice Exercises (TB) #1, #2 Grader Project (Myitlab) Quiz—Word Chapter 1 Hands-On Exercises (TB) Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab) Practice Exercises (TB) #1, #2 Grader Project (Myitlab) Quiz—Word Chapter 2 Hands-On Exercises (TB) Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab) Quiz—Word Chapter 3 & 4 Exam—Word Chapters 1-3 Hands-On Exercises (TB) Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab) Practice Exercises (TB) #3 Grader Project (Myitlab) Quiz—Excel Chapter 1 Hands-On Exercises (TB) Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab) Practice Exercises (TB) #1, #2, #3 Grader Project (Myitlab) Quiz—Excel Chapter 2 Hands-On Exercises (TB) Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab) Practice Exercises (TB) #1, #2 Grader Project (Myitlab) Quiz—Excel Chapter 3 MICROSOFT ACCESS: CHAPTER 1 (531-578) Databases are Everywhere! Relational Database WEEK Filters, Sorts, and Access Versus Excel 12 MICROSOFT ACCESS: CHAPTER 2 (579-648) Table Design, Properties, Views, & Single-Table Queries WEEK Wizards Multi-Table Queries 13 Multiple Table Database MICROSOFT ACCESS: CHAPTER 4 (693-758) Form Basics Report Basics WEEK Form Sections, Views, and Controls Report Sections, Views, and Controls 14 MICROSOFT POWERPOINT: CHAPTER 1 (759-808) WEEK Introduction to PowerPoint Presentation Development 15 Presentation Creation Exam—Excel Chapters 1-3 Hands-On Exercises (TB) Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab) Practice Exercises (TB) #1, #2 Grader Project (Myitlab) Quiz—Access Chapter 1 Hands-On Exercises (TB) Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab) Practice Exercises (TB) #1, #2 Grader Project (Myitlab) Quiz—Access Chapter 2 Hands-On Exercises (TB) Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab) Practice Exercises (TB) #1, #2 Grader Project (Myitlab) Quiz—Access Chapter 4 Exam—Access Chapters 1, 2, & 4 Hands-On Exercises (TB) Hands-On Exercises (Myitlab) Quiz—PowerPoint Chapter 1 WEEK COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM 16 NOTE: In addition to this detailed outline, a list of daily activities and topics covered in class will be posted in your Blackboard account on the “Calendar” and in the “Assignments” area, so check that account daily. Class convenes and continues even when you don’t log in 2011 Fall Semester CIS 100—Introduction to Computers Page 6 of 7 Please read the following policies as they pertain to the appropriate manner in which to complete and submit EVALUATION CLARIFICATION exercises/assignments, quizzes, and exams. Retain this page for reference when completing future evaluations. EXERCISES/ Submit Policies QUIZZES Practice Quizzes 1. A practice quiz may be posted in ASSIGNMENTS 1. Exercises/Assignments can be found Myitlab at least 48 hours prior to a on the course outline and in your Blackboard account in the real quiz being administered and can INCOMPLETE “Assignments” and in the “Calendar” be found scheduled in your Blackboard buttons. account. ASSIGNMENTS 2. The practice quiz will expire on the 2. Exercises/Assignments must be WILL NOT BE same day and at the same time that the submitted by the published deadline. GRADED. real quiz is activated. Exercises/Assignments not submitted Real Quizzes at that time will earn a grade of “0.” 1. Quiz information can be found on the 3. Only exercises/assignments submitted course outline and are posted in your by the published deadline will be Blackboard account in the eligible for the resubmit policy. “Assignments” and in the “Calendar” 4. The instructor will specify prior to the buttons. submitting of an exercise/assignment 2. Quizzes will be administered within which is resubmittable and which is not by placing that notation within the Myitlab. assignment drop box for each 3. Quizzes may consist of multipleexercise/assignment. choice, true/false questions and/or 5. The only manner in which an hands-on tasks. exercise/assignment may be submitted 4. Quizzes must be taken by the at a later date is by using the Extension published deadline. Quizzes not taken Coupon found at the end of this at that time will earn a grade of “0.” section. 5. The only manner in which a quiz may Resubmit Policies be taken at a later date is by using the 1. Resubmitting an exercise/assignment Extension Coupon found at the end of designated “resubmittable” is this section. completely optional to the student. The 1. Exam information be found on the EXAMS original grade will be recorded if an course outline and are posted in your exercise/assignment is not resubmitted. Blackboard account in the “Assignments” and in the “Calendar” 2. If an exercise/assignment has been buttons. designated as resubmittable, the 2. Exams will be administered within student must correct and resubmit that document by the designated time on Myitlab. the date noted on the original 3. Exams may consist of multiple-choice, document. Resubmitted assignments true/false questions and/or hands-on will not be taken at any later time. tasks. 3. Retain and make the corrections in the 4. Exams must be taken by the published returned file containing the original deadline. Exams not taken at that time electronic notations and score. Only will earn a grade of “0.” resubmitted files containing the original electronic notations and score will be graded. 4. A student who misses the resubmit due date forfeits the opportunity to E X T E N S I O N C O U P O N resubmit the file, so the original grade Offer good toward the request for one 24-hour extension* on will be recorded for that one exercise** OR one quiz during exercise/assignment. 2011 Fall Semester. 5. Incomplete exercises/assignments and Must be redeemed BEFORE the original due date and the due incorrectly uploaded files earning an time of the item for which you are requesting an extension. original grade of “0” are not eligible *Offer limited to one extension per student for resubmit. **If redeemed on a “resubmittable” activity, you will retain the opportunity to “resubmit” SIGNATURE 2011 Fall Semester DATE ACTIVITY/QUIZ NAME CIS 100—Introduction to Computers Page 7 of 7