PVCC CIS105 SYLLABUS
Instructor:
Hedy Fossenkemper
Office J104
Telephone: 602.787.6727
Home Telephone: 480.837.4697
Cell Phone:480.707.2478
E-mail:hedy.fossenkemper@pvmail.maricopa.edu
Office Hours:
Mon – Thurs - 11-12 and 2-3
Or by appointments or call anytime
Textbooks and supplies:
 Technology in Action, 7th edition
 Skills for Success, 1st edition
 MyITlab code
These three pieces are sold as a discounted bundle in the bookstore. Each student will need all three
pieces. You will also want to buy a Flash drive to store your work on. These are cheap and can be
purchased at the bookstore or Target for a few dollars for a 1GB drive.
Course Objectives:
This class covers fundamental computer concepts and terminology; major applications of computers,
database concepts, telecommunications and networking technologies, history of computers, and current
hardware and software. Basic use of Microsoft Office 2007 software for word processing (Microsoft
Word), database (Access), presentations graphics (PowerPoint), Spreadsheet construction (Excel)
Grading:
There will be homework, lab work (ie Microsoft Office), midterm, final exam, plus skills assessments.
Attendance/ participation will count! Notice that items are weighted so for example, since there will be
12 homeworks, each will count for only 1.67% of your score since the average will be worth 20%. But
the midterm itself is worth 25% of your score. (online sections will not have an attendance score)
Assignment
Homework Average
Midterm
Final
Lab work
Attendance/Participation
Percentage
20%
25%
25%
20%
10%
100%
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Grade Scale:
90 – 100%
80 - 89%
70 – 79%
60 – 69%
less than 60%
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B
C
D
F
Attendance Policy:
 Attendance is worth 10% of your grade and will be taken every face to face class session.
For the first class that you miss, you will lose 2 percentage points of your attendance score
then 4 more for the next class, then 6, etc. The grading will be 98% if you miss one class,
94% if you miss 2 classes, 88% if you miss 3 classes and so on. So it gets worse, the more
you miss. It’s a sliding scale.
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Miss 1 class
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Attend. Score = 98
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Miss 2
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94
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Miss 3
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88
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Miss 4
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80
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Miss 5
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70
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Miss 6
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56
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Miss 7
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44
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Miss 8
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28
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Miss 9
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10
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Miss 10
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0
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 Attendance is your responsibility.
Hands On Lab Assignments
Labs will be completed for the course following instructions in the lab text - Microsoft Office 2007
Brief Edition. The labs will use data files which are available in the Computer Commons or can be
downloaded from the textbook website.
Late Work Policy: Late assignments may have penalty grade deduction of 10% for each class day
late.
Extra Credit Policy: There are no extra credit activities.
Instructor Expectations: Syllabus may change as needed. Be aware that we use surveillance
software on the classroom computers and you are expected to stay on task. If you arrive late to
class, you will have to tell a joke, sing a song, or tell a short story.
Classroom Etiquette:
Cell phones and pagers must be turned off and put away off the desks during class instruction. Please do
not bring laptops as they are a distraction to students around you. Please arrive on time and listen
respectfully while the instructor or other class members are speaking. Taping of lectures is not allowed
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unless you receive special permission from the instructor. Food and drink (other than water) are not
permitted in the classroom.
For Your Protection:
It is your responsibility to SAVE your assignments on your on a Flash drive, diskette or other removable
media. Keep these copies in a safe place until you have received your final grade.
The Learning Support Center
Please feel free to utilize the learning support center and its tutors, who can assist you with learning the
content or working with the applications for the course. The tutors cannot do you assignments but they
can help you either in the lab or with the reading. You need to schedule an appointment to work with
tutor in the center.
Students Rights and Responsibilities:
Students are responsible to read and understand the District wide Scholastic Standards found in the
current Student Handbook. Pay particular attention to the technology section in Article III,
Student Disabilities:
Students with disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to
contact the Disability Resource Center, KSC Room 119 Phone: 602.787.7171.
Withdrawal Policy:
It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw. If you want to withdraw from the class within the first
seven weeks, you can do so without an instructor’s signature. Just go to Admissions and Records (KSC
Building) and fill out a withdrawal form. After seven weeks you need an instructor’s signature. Within
the last two weeks of class you cannot withdraw from my class!
Don’t just stop going to class, because you will continue to get zeroes on tests and homework and at the
end of the semester you will get whatever grade you earned.
Remember, an “F” on your transcript is forever. Even if you take the class again, the old “F” still shows
up, and it’s usually on the first page. Your GPA will be adjusted but all grades from all classes appear on
a transcript. An employer will see every Withdrawal, “F”, Incomplete or whatever you’ve done.
Attendance:
Only persons who are registered for a class at any of the Maricopa Community Colleges may attend that
class. Attendance requirements are determined by the course instructor. Students who do not meet the
attendance requirement, as determined by the course instructor, may be withdrawn.
Students who fail to attend the first scheduled class meeting, or to contact the instructor regarding
absence before the first scheduled class meeting may at the option of the instructor be withdrawn.
At the beginning of each course, each faculty member will provide students with written attendance
requirements. It is the student’s responsibility to consult with the instructor regarding official or
unofficial absences. Absences begin to accumulate with the first scheduled class meeting.
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Students bear the responsibility of notifying the Office of Admissions and Records when they
discontinue studies in a course or at the college. Please refer to the Withdrawal Procedures.
Official Absences -- MCCCD policy states that:
Official absences are those that occur when students are involved in an official activity of the college,
i.e., field trips, tournaments, athletic events, and present an official absence excuse form. Absences for
such events shall not count against the number of absences allowed by an instructor or department.
Students who must miss a class for an official reason must obtain an official absence verification card
from the appropriate dean or associate dean and present it to the appropriate instructor(s) before the
absence. Prior arrangements must be made with each instructor for make-up work. If prior arrangements
have been made, the students will not be penalized.
Other official absences include jury duty and subpoenas. Appropriate documentation will be required.
Prior arrangements must be made with each instructor for makeup work. If prior arrangements have
been made, the students will not be penalized.
In the event of the death of an immediate family member, absences for periods of up to one week will
not be counted against the number of absences allowed by an instructor or department. Students should
contact instructor(s) as soon as possible to arrange for make-up work. Appropriate documentation will
be required (for example, a copy of the obituary or funeral program). In specialized programs that
require clinical rotations, this regulation may not apply.
Religious Holidays -- MCCCD policy states that:
Students shall have the right to observe major religious holidays without penalty or reprisal by any
administrator, faculty member or employee of the Maricopa Community Colleges. Absences for such
holidays shall not count against the number of absences allowed by an instructor or department. At least
one week before the holiday, students shall submit to their instructor(s) a written statement that includes
both the date of the holiday and the reason why class attendance is impossible. Prior arrangements must
be made with each instructor for make-up work. If prior arrangements have been made, the student will
not be penalized.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Students engaging in the following are subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the PVCC Catalog,
Student Policies Section.
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Acts of Dishonesty; examples include:
Plagiarism
Furnishing false information
Falsifying records related to coursework
Forgery, alteration, misuse of any college document
Tampering with the election of any college-recognized official
Disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings, or
college activities. An instructor can remove a student from class for disciplinary reasons.
Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion and/or conduct that
threatens the health or safety of any person.
Attempted or actual theft
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Failure to comply with direction of college officials or law enforcement officers
Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to any college premises
Violation of federal, state, or local laws on college campus or at college sponsored activities
Use, possession or distribution of narcotics or other controlled substances
Use, possession, or distribution of alcoholic beverages, or public intoxication
Illegal or unauthorized possession of firearms, explosives, weapons, or dangerous chemicals
Participation in a college demonstration that disrupts the normal operations of the college
Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on college premises
Conduct which is disorderly, lewd or indecent
Theft or other abuse of computer time
Abuse of the judicial system
Course Description and Competencies:
(For appropriate course description please see the district curriculum page at)
http://www.dist.maricopa.edu/curriculum/A-C/044cis105.html
Learning Outcomes: .The following Learning Outcomes has been established for Technology from
PVCC General Education Learning Outcomes
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The student will be able to:
1. Use online and electronic resources to communicate, collaborate, and retrieve information.
2. The student will be able to use input and output devices to successfully access modern
technologies.
3. The student will be able to use a variety of technology and multimedia resources and
applications to remediate skill deficits, facilitate learning throughout the curriculum, and support
personal, academic, and professional productivity.
4. The student will be able to determine when technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s)
and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems.
5. The student will be able to understand and communicate, using accurate terminology, common
uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide.
6. The student will be able to understand and effectively utilize a networked computer system.
7. The student will be able to apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and
software problems.
8. The student will be able to advocate and apply positive social and ethical behaviors when using
technology and identify the consequences of misuse.
9. The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of, and make informed choices among
technology systems, resources, and services.
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PVCC STUDENT SERVICES RESOURCES
The majority of services are open Monday – Thursday 8:00 -7:00 and Friday 8:00 – 5:00. Appointments
may be required for some areas. Visit our Web Site at www.pvc.maricopa.edu for more information.
Athletics – To learn more about our athletic programs call (602) 787-7173 or e-mail us at
www.pvc.maricopa.edu/athletics.
Academic Advising – KSC186, (602) 787-7060. Advisors are available to assist with classes and
degree information. Discuss your goals, education history, and interests with the advisor .
Hours: Walk-in 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Afternoon and evenings by appointment.
Admissions and Records – KSC111, (602) 787-7020. Services include registration, transcript requests,
graduation requests, and educational records. This office maintains all student records.
Assessment Center – KSC226, (602) 787-7050. Services include placement, ESL, instructional , and
CLEP testing. Assessment helps students identify their existing skills and knowledge.
Bookstore - KSC143, (602) 787-7120. The Bookstore, operated by Follett, sells new and used
textbooks, school supplies, greeting cards, gifts, sundries, college clothing, trade books, and
educationally priced software.
Career Services/Job Placement KSC Building, (602) 787-7073. This office provides job listings on
and off campus, assistance in job searches, internships, and Maricopa Career Network for on-line
postings.
Child Development Center – D101, (602) 787-7150. This service is available for the children of
PVCC students. The program’s main focus is language development, fine motor and social skills for
children between the ages of 3 – 8 years.
College Safety – KSC149, (602) 787-7900. Provides safety and security measures for the campus.
Services include lost and found, emergency assistance, first-aid, parking decals, photo ID’s.
Counseling/Personal Development – KSC177, (602) 787-6540. Free, confidential counseling is
available to prospective and currently enrolled students at PVCC. Counselors are available by
appointment. Please call or stop by the Counseling Office.
Disability Resource Center– KSC119, (602) 787-7171. This office participates in the Americans with
Disabilities Act which include reasonable accommodations with access, resources, and support services.
Student Development – KSC119 (602) 787-7170. Student development activities include student
orientations, ESL student support, and student diversity program.
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Financial Aid – KSC101, (602) 787-7100. Services include financial counseling for students,
assistance in completing the financial aid process and information about scholarship programs.
Financial aid includes grants, loans, student employment and scholarships.
Learning Support Center, E Building, (602) 787-7180. The Learning Support Center provides free
tutoring and other learning support for most PVCC courses. Free tutoring includes study groups, dropin tutoring, individual appointments and on-line tutoring. Learning Support resources include video
tapes, software, and print materials to provide help with both course content and study skills. Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00
p.m.
Library - E Building, (602)787-7200. The PVCC Library offers a print and media collection of
approximately 40,000 items. In addition, the library now has a collection of electronic books. An
online catalog provides indexing to much of the material held by PVCC as well as materials owned by
other Maricopa County Community College libraries.
Service Learning, KSC141A. (602) 787-6657 or (602) 787-7241. Service-Learning is a direct
expression of the PVCC vision statement. Our college is dedicated to “building partnerships… that
cross institutional boundaries for innovative instruction and coordinated community service.” ServiceLearning combines academic learning and educational goals with student action in real life situations
outside the four walls of the classroom. Students are given the opportunity to learn and develop as
leaders through active participation in thoughtfully organized service experiences that meet vital
community needs.
Student Life, KSC135, (602) 787-7244. The center encourages students to participate in college and
community life. Some activities include honors, leadership training, service learning, student clubs,
Student Leadership Council, Emerging Leaders Program and student insurance.
Veteran’s Services, (602) 787-7045, is located in the Admissions and Records Office.
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SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGMENT RECEIPT
NAME:_________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
CLASS:____CIS105______________________________________________________
Course
SEMESTER:______________________TODAY’S DATE:________________________
The instructor has given me a copy of the course syllabus for this class. I have read the
syllabus and understand the course content, grading & attendance policies, and the
plagiarism policy.
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Student Signature