Walla Walla Community College AGRI 108 Syllabus
Sampson
AGRI 118
I. COURSE INFORMATION
Course No.: AGRI108 Quarter:
Present
Credits:
5
Course Title: AGRI 108 Computers in Agriculture
Instructor: Gerald Sampson
Site: http://staff.wwcc.edu/gerald.sampson
Office Hours:
2:30 to 3:30
Office: 1120E
Email:
gerald.sampson@wwcc.edu
Phone:
509.527-4636
II. TEXT AND MATERIALS
Before starting the course, you will need:
Microsoft Office 2013 Bundle W/Office 365 Trial & Sam Shelley
ISBN 1-2857-2661-8.
 Software Optional: MS Office 365. This software can be purchased at the
book store for $79.00. If you are missing Access only see your instructor.
 Storage device for saving files is optional preferred flash drive /thumb
drive
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III. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS COURSE
For a full list of the intended learning outcomes of this class go to this URL
http://www.wwcc.edu/cat/course_details.cfm?dc=CS&cc=200&cl=110
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.
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IV. ATTENDANCE
Even though this class is not graded on 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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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 - In compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), all qualified students enrolled in this course are
entitled to “reasonable accommodations.” To request accommodations
related to a disability, contact Claudia Angus, Ph.D., Coordinator of
Disability Support Services, at 527-4262 or email
claudia.angus@wwcc.edu
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.
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VII. EVALUATION AND GRADING
You will be evaluated based on your combined performance on
homework assignments and exams. Late work will be penalized
10% for each day late up to 50%. Work that is over one week
late will be given no more than ½ credit. Once a test is taken for
that section (i.e. Excel) no more homework will be accepted. You can
work ahead prior to absences, if you miss a test and have made prior
arrangements then you may take a makeup test. These will be
different from the normal test.
You can go to Canvas to view your current scores and grades. Be sure
to give yourself time to do your work. Time management is the key to
success within this class.
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.
Instructor reserves the right to raise or lower any grade in this class
by 15%. Most commonly this is to reward a student who has worked
extremely hard but their grade does not represent this hard work.
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%
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Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
F
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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 for grade, are assumed to be the
best work of the student. Students are not allowed to resubmit corrected homework assignments. If an
assignment is turned in twice the lower of the 2 scores will
be given.
4. The instructor may vary work assigned during the quarter.
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