IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Winterim Semester 2012
Title of Course:
Course Number:
Section Number:
Introduction to Computers
CSC 110
OL01
Meeting Information: On-Line
December 17,2012 to
– January 4, 2013
Credits:
3 Credit Hours
Instructor:
Jerry Wendling
COPYRIGHT IWCC October 2012
IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Course Syllabus Information
CSC 110 OL01 Introduction to Computers
Term: Winterim 2012
I. Faculty Information:
Instructor:
Jerry Wendling
Phone: (712) 325-3397 or 1-800-432-5852 ext. 3397
E-mail Address: Please communicate through ROC or send an email to:
gwendling@iwcc.edu
Office:
Fremont Hall, 108
Office Hours:
This is an on-line course so as such I will not have regular office
hours. Please email to schedule an appointment.
II.
Course Information:
Course Prefix/No.
CSC 110-OL01
Course Name
Introduction to Computers
Credits
3
Lecture/Lab
3/0
Course Description:
The Winterim session of the Introduction to Computers class is a compressed and
intense course covering the same information in the normal 16 week class. The
course consists of an introduction to microcomputer hardware, operating systems,
application software, and navigation of the internet. Students will learn to manage
system hardware and system software, as well as information needed to maintain a
computer system. Students will enter, modify, and manipulate data with word
processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation programs. Students should be
familiar with the standard keyboard. (3/0)
Prerequisites:
This course is designed primarily for beginners. No prior knowledge of computers is
necessary. You will not need to be an expert typist, but familiarity with the
computer keyboard is essential.
Course Meeting Times
December 17, 2012 – January 4, 2013
Course Location
On-Line
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Required Textbooks
Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010 – A Fundamental Combined
Approach, Bundled, with Microsoft Office 2010 180-day Trial software; A Guided
Tour of Hot Technologies; and PAC SAM 2010 Assessment Training envelope,
Shelly,Vermaat, et al., Course Technology  Cengage Learning, 2012
The textbook should be purchased from the Iowa Western bookstore (as it is a
customized textbook) or the student will not have all the necessary supplemental
materials
Physical Textbook Bundle - ISBN: 978-1-2851-5689-7
The book is a required element in the course and will be used extensively during
class/lab time. All students are expected to have their own copy of the book
before the beginning of the class. Failure to have the book will make it difficult
to successfully complete the class. Any student who does not have a book is
strongly encouraged to consider withdrawing from the course.
Materials and Supplies to be furnished by Student
If you are not using your own computer, a flash memory stick (sometimes called a
flash drive, jump drive, memory drive, thumb drive, or USB drive) should be
available to store your files. If you choose not to do this, you can store your files in
ROC/Joule in the My Private Files area.
Microsoft Office 2010 Software
The course is designed to use Microsoft Office 2010 Professional software to
complete the application training portion of the course. The use of previous Office
versions, such as Office 2003 or 2007, is not allowed. Use of other versions of
the software such as Miscrosoft Office 2010 Student Version, or the Microsoft
Office version for the Mac is discouraged. The applications and or features
within the Microsoft Office 2010 Professional version are not available in the
previously mentioned versions of the software. The Microsoft Office 2010 software
bundled with the textbook contains the needed applications and features needed for
successful course completion.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A. demonstrate the use of hardware and operating systems
B. practice navigation of the Internet
C. illustrate the use of application software
Course Practices:
The syllabus serves as a contract between the faculty and the students. This section
contains the kinds of practices that are expected of students:
1. Attendance Requirements
Students are expected to participate in the class by turning in the required
assignments in accordance with the course schedule found toward the end of
this document.
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Attendance for a class session will be assumed when the student turns in a
completed assignment in electronic form to the appropriate electronic drop box in
the course Learning Management System (Joule). Instructors are responsible for
developing and implementing their own system and forms for recording class
attendance, which may be checked and verified by sources from both on and off
campus. These include, but are not limited to, Iowa Western Community College
Student Services personnel, the Veteran’s Administration, federal, state, county,
and private human services agencies, and scholarship granting organizations.
This policy is subject to the limitations of The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA).
Regular class attendance is strongly encouraged.
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The course does not stop for holidays. Assignments will still be required to be
worked on and submitted on time.
2. Standards for written work
 All course assignments are to be done using MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010
software. No other software can be used to complete the assignments in the
course. Older versions of Microsoft Office are not to be used for the course as
they will not have all the features that are available in Miscrosoft Office 2010.
 All course assignments should be proofed for proper spelling, grammar, and
punctuation.
3. Late papers and assignments
 All assignments, in-class activities and examinations are posted in ROC/Joule
in the course syllabus.
 Student Data Files for the course can be found in ROC/Joule.
 Students are expected to complete all class assignments and examinations
on time.
 Assignment files are to be placed in the appropriate major application and
“Drop Box” in ROC/Joule.
 Assignments are due on the date indicated (see page 11 of the syllabus).
No Printouts are required for this course.
 Late assignments will not be accepted. Failure to turn in an assignment
by the due date will result in a zero (0) for that assignment. There will be
NO EXCEPTIONS to this. Please do not ask. It is the responsibility of the
student to start on assignments prior to the due date and time, and to allow
for any possible delays. All assignments and the date the assignment is due
are posted on ROC/Joule.
 Failure to complete/pass all assignments and/or exams may constitute
failure of the course.
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4. Missed exams
 Unit exams will be based upon reading and lecture material covered during
the previous lessions. They may consist of multiple choice, short answer,
essay questions, and/or hands-on application.
 There will be no makeup of unit exams without prior notification
[BEFORE the exam STARTS] to the instructor.
5. Extra Credit
 Extra Credit is not offered. Please do not ask.
6. Participation
Participation will be submitting assignments, completing quizzes and exams to
the appropriate drop boxe and quiz submission area in Joule
7. Course Communication
The official mode of communication within this course is through ROC. “Texting”
terminology is unacceptable –use proper English.
The instructor will normally answer ROCmail during business hours – 8:30am
through 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. There may not be any replies
weeknights or weekends.
10 best rules for Netiquette or e-mail etiquette are:
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Lynda_Goldman
1. Imagine your message on a billboard. Anything you send can be
forwarded, saved and printed by people it was never intended for. Never
send anything that will reflect badly on you or anyone else. Do not give out
personal information.
2. Remember that company/school emails are company/school property.
Emails sent from your workplace can be monitored by people besides the
sender and reader, and are technically company/school property.
3. Avoid offensive comments. Anything obscene, libelous, offensive or racist
does not belong in a company/school email, even as a joke. Respect and
accept people’s differences.
4. Keep your message cool. Email messages can easily be misinterpreted
because we don't have the tone of voice or body language that gives us
further cues. Using multiple explanation points, emoticons, and words in
all capital letters can be interpreted as emotional language.
5. Be careful about forwarding messages. If you aren't sure if the original
sender would want to forward the message, don't do it.
6. Don't expect an answer right away. Email messages may be delivered
quickly, but your recipient may not read it right away.
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7. Don't sacrifice accuracy for efficiency. Don't send sloppy, unedited email.
Experts say that for every grammar mistake in an email, there's an
average of three spelling mistakes. While the odd spelling mistake is
overlooked, when your readers have to break communication to decipher
a word or message, at best, you'll look sloppy, if not illiterate. At worst,
they may stop reading.
8. Include the message thread. Keep the original message for a record of
your conversation. However, when sending a new message to the same
person, start a new thread with a new subject line.
9. Don't type in all CAPS. It's perceived as YELLING. However, don't write
with only small letters, as this is perceived as your being lazy, because it
makes it more difficult for people to read. Avoid “text messaging” – use
proper English; complete sentences with proper grammar, spelling and
punctuation.
10. Write clear, organized messages, with a subject line that gives enough
information for the reader to file it and find it later.
Instructional Techniques and Practices
This course is structured in five distinct and separate sections. They are as follows:
1) Computer Hardware, Software and Internet Navigation, 2) Word Processing, 3)
Spreadsheets, 4) Databases, and 5) Presentation software. Each section is treated
as a separate unit for testing purposes.
Lecture:
Due to the nature of on-line learning, lecture information is found in the
appropriate Joule section.
Homework: Reading, review exercises, and laboratory assignments.
Grading
Graded Item
Assignments
Unit Exams
Unit Exam
How Many
16
4
1
Type
Hands-on Labs
Hands-on Application &
Objective
Objective
Points
50
200
Total
800
800
100
TENTATIVELY
100
1700
Grades will be posted in ROC and updated periodically.
The following departmental grading structure will be used:
A
B
C
D
F
90.00
80.00
70.00
60.00
0
- 100.0 %
- 89.99 %
- 79.99 %
- 69.99 %
- 59.99 %
Indicates superior work and excellent progress
Indicates work and progress above the average standard
Indicates work and progress that meets the average standard
Indicates work and progress below the average standard
Indicates work and progress below the minimum standard
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Important Dates
Specific dates are noted in the College Academic Calendar. These dates, as well as
others, can be viewed on ROC Homepage > Academics tab > Records and
Registration link > Winterim 2012 Important Dates tab
Problem Resolution
If you have a conflict with me, concerns about my teaching and/or the course
material, please discuss this first with me. If we cannot resolve the difficulty, contact
Mr. Bill Barrett, Program Chair, Fremont Hall, room 108, 712-325-3271.
Notice of Class Cancellation
 On-line classes will not cancel due to inclement weather.
 Cancellation for faculty illness – Students will be notified through an
announcement on the ROC course page
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COMPUTER USAGE POLICIES
Winterim 2012
One of the computer labs is located in the Library, on the second floor of the Student Center.
Lab hours and notices of lab closings are posted on the door. However, these policies are for all
classrooms that contain computers.
Violation of any of the following rules of conduct may result in a temporary or permanent
suspension of your computer lab privileges. Please conduct yourself accordingly.
Please also see your Student Handbook for complete policy rules.
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Any currently enrolled student, staff or faculty member may use the computer lab.
Children are not allowed in the lab.
Our microcomputer labs should be kept clean at all times! Waste paper must be disposed
of properly. Please use blue recycle bins for waste paper.
EVERYONE must sign in and out.
Each user must have a data storage device.
No FOOD, DRINKS, OR DRINK CONTAINERS are allowed.
No SMOKING OR TOBACCO products are allowed.
No violation of applicable software licensing agreements or copyright laws.
No violation of copyright laws and their fair use provisions through inappropriate
reproduction or dissemination of copyrighted text, images, etc.
No outside software programs may be used in any lab. This includes, but is not limited to,
programs known as computer viruses, Trojan Horses, and worms.
No hardware or software is to be installed on any computer by the user.
No unauthorized use of a computer account or a Campus Network to gain unauthorized
access to any computer system is allowed.
No attempts to circumvent data protection schemes or uncover security loopholes or
knowingly or carelessly performing an act that will interfere with the normal operation of
computers, terminals, peripherals, or networks.
No copying, changing or deleting another user’s files.
No downloading or displaying of obscene, lewd, or sexually harassing images or text.
No transmitting or reproducing materials that are slanderous or defamatory in nature or
that otherwise violate existing laws or school regulations.
No connection of unauthorized equipment to the network.
No wasting/overloading of computing resources, such as printing too many copies or
pages of a document.
LIBRARY COMPUTER LAB HOURS:
Check the Library for the scheduled
operating hours during the Christmas and
New Years Holidays
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Introduction to Computers Winterim 2012 Due Dates and Assignments
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Reading Assignment / Quiz or Exam
17 Dec 2012
Chpt 1: Introduction to Computers (pages 1 – 42)
Chpt 2: The Internet and World Wide Web (pages
43 – 94)
Tentative Schedule
Assignment (Page #)
Problem Solving @Home 1,2 (page 33)
Problem Solving @Work 5,6 (page 33)
Web Research: 5-Ethics in Action (page 36)
Problem Solving @Home 2,4 (page 75)
Problem Solving @Work 5,7 (page 75)
Web Research: 5-Ethics in Action (page 78)
Due 18 Dec 2012
2
T
18 Dec 2012
Chpt 3: Application Software (pages 95 – 134)
Problem Solving @Home 2,3 (page 125)
Problem Solving @Work 5,8 (page 125)
Web Research: 5-Ethics in Action (page 128)
Chpt 4: Operating Systems & Utility Programs
(pages 135 – 180)
Problem Solving @Home 1,4 (page 163)
Problem Solving @Work 7,8 (page 163)
Web Research: 5-Ethics in Action (page 166)
Due 19 Dec 2012
3
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19 Dec 2012
Chpt 5: Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and
Privacy (pages 181 – 228)
Exam 1: Discovering Computers
Final Exam
4
5
Th
F
20 Dec 2012
21 Dec 2012
Problem Solving @Home 2,3 (page 213)
Problem Solving @Work 6,7 (page 213)
Web Research: 5-Ethics in Action (page 216)
Exam 1: Discovering Computers
Final Exam
Due 20 Dec 2012
Office 2010 and Windows 7: Essential Concepts and
Skills (pages OFF1 – OFF80)
In The Lab: Lab 1: Using Windows Help and Support
(page OFF78)
Word Chpt 1: Creating, Formatting, and Editing a
Word Document with Pictures (pages WD1 – WD64)
In The Lab: Lab 1: Creating a Flyer with a Picture
(page WD58 – WD60)
Word Chpt 2: Creating a Research Paper with
Citations and References (pages WD65 – WD136)
In The Lab: Lab 1: Preparing a Short Research Paper
(page WD130 – WD132)
Word Chpt 3: Creating a Business Letter with a
Letterhead and Table (pages WD137 – WD200)
In The Lab: Lab 1: Creating a Letter with a Letterhead
(page WD195 – WD196)
Due 21 Dec 2012
Due 24 Dec 2012
6
M
24 Dec 2012
Exam 2: Word 2010 Final Exam
Exam 2: Word 2010 Final Exam
7
W
26 Dec 2012
Excel Chpt 1: Creating a Worksheet and an
Embedded Chart (pages EX1 – EX64)
In The Lab: Lab 1: Annual Revenue Analysis
Worksheet (page EX58 – EX59)
Excel Chpt 2: Formulas, Functions, and Formatting
(pages EX65 – EX135)
In The Lab: Lab 1: Accounts Receivable Balance
Worksheet (page EX126 – EX129)
Due 26 Dec 2012
Due 27 Dec 2012
8
Th
27 Dec 2012
Exam 3: Excel 2010 Final Exam
9
F
28 Dec 2012
Access Chpt 1: Databases and Database Objects: An
Introduction (pages AC1 – AC72)
In The Lab: Lab 1: Creating Objects for the ECO
Clothesline Database (page AC66 – AC67)
Access Chpt 2: Querying a Database (pages AC73 –
AC136)
In The Lab: Lab 1: Querying the ECO Clothesline
Database (page AC132 – AC133)
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Exam 3: Excel 2010 Final Exam
due 28 Dec 2012
due 31 Dec 2012
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Day
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31 Dec 2012
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Reading Assignment / Quiz or Exam
Exam 4: Access Final Exam
Tentative Schedule
Assignment (Page #)
Exam 4: Access Final Exam
PowerPoint Chpt 1: Creating and Editing a
Presentation with Clip Art (pages PPT1 – PPT 72)
In The Lab: Lab 1: Creating a Presentation with
Bulleted Lists, a Closing slide, and Clips (page PPT59 –
PPT60)
PowerPoint Chpt 2: Enhancing a Presentation with
Pictures, Shapes, and WordArt (pages PPT74 –
PPT136)
In The Lab: Lab 1: Creating a Presentation Inserting
Pictures and Applying Picture Styles (page PPT130 –
PPT131)
PowerPoint Chpt 3: Reusing a Presentation and
Adding Media (pages PPT137 – PPT200)
In The Lab: Lab 1: Inserting Audio Clips, Coloring a
Picture, and Applying Artistic Effects to Pictures (page
PPT195 – PPT196)
Due 2 Jan 2013
11
W
2 Jan 2013
Due 3 Jan 2013
12
Th
3 Jan 2013
13
F
4 Jan 2013
Exam 5: PowerPoint Final Exam
Exam 5: PowerPoint Final Exam
Due 4 Jan 2013
Exam 5 due
** For complete instructions on the assignments, please see ROC > LESSONS > appropriate UNIT > appropriate TUTORIAL and read
them in the description of the assignment.
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III. College Policy/Information
Honor Code – Academic Honesty
Upon enrolling at Iowa Western Community College, each student assumes an obligation to
conduct her/his academic affairs in a manner compatible with the standards of academic honesty
established by the College and its faculty. If this obligation is neglected or ignored by the student,
disciplinary action will be taken.
Integrity is a critical trait for success in life. The consequences of dishonesty and cheating can be
severe, both in the academic world, and in the world of business and industry. You don’t want to
work or associate with dishonest people and neither do I. By taking this class, you are entering an
implied contract with me to be responsible for your own work. Some class activities may require or
allow working together as a group with classmates; some may require you to work alone. When in
doubt, ask!
Iowa Western Community College believes in the value of independent, honest work on the part of
its students. Students are expected to conduct themselves with scholarly integrity. Cheating and
plagiarism (copying/cutting and pasting from the internet) are serious acts of misconduct and shall
be subject to disciplinary action, including possible expulsion from the college. Each confirmed
incident of cheating or plagiarism will be reported by the instructor to the department Program
Chair.
All work assignments must be saved to a storage device for use during the entire semester.
Copying another student’s work, storage device(s), and/or files, or copying and pasting from the
internet, will constitute cheating. Should any two (or more) students turn in identical work, said
assignment will be given a grade of “0” for all students involved. Verified instances of cheating will
result in a failing grade on the specific test, project or assignment being worked on, and your
conduct will be reported to the department Program Chair for further action. The second time
cheating occurs the student(s) involved will receive a failing grade for the entire course.
Procedures and penalties for confirmed cheating and plagiarism are as stated in the Student
Handbook.
Diversity Statement
Iowa Western Community College values diversity and supports learning experiences that
promote intellectual growth and human enrichment.
American with Disabilities Act Statement
If you are an individual with a disability who requires an accommodation to fully participate in
academic programs or campus activities, please email disabilityservices@iwcc.edu or call 712-3253299. Accommodations are arranged through the Student Success Office, on the second floor of the
Student Center on the Council Bluffs campus. Please allow for adequate time to implement your
accommodations.
Any student with mobility impairments should prepare for an emergency ahead of time by
instructing faculty and/or classmates on how to assist in case of an evacuation.
FERPA
Student rights concerning access to educational records are spelled out in Federal Public Law 98380 as amended by Public Law 93-568 and in regulations published by the Department of
Education. The law and regulations require educational institutions to limit the disclosure of
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information from the student’s record to those who have the student’s written consent or to
officials specifically permitted within the law. Students who wish to grant access to their class
schedule, transcript of final grades, and progress reports may do so by submitting an Access to
Student Information Consent Form to the Records and Registration Office. Access to information
is only given at the Records and Registration Office.
For more information, including the full Access to Student Information policy, refer to the Iowa
Western Community College General Catalog or contact the Records and Registration Office.
Cyber-Library and Academic Support
Students can access books, magazines, journals, newspapers, films and audio books 24/7
through the IWCC Cyber-Library by clicking on the LIBRARY TOOLS tab in any ROC course and
choosing OneSearch. For questions about finding information at your campus or center, email
cyberlibrary@iwcc.edu or call 712-325-3247 for the Council Bluffs Campus or 712-542-5117 for
the Clarinda Campus. You can find the library hours posted on ROC.
FREE tutoring and academic assistance are available through the Academic Support Center,
located on the second floor of the Student Center on the Council Bluffs campus in a variety of
core, general requirement classes. One-on-one assistance is available on a walk-in basis or by
appointment for certain subjects. Group tutoring is available, but must be scheduled in advance.
For more information about tutoring services or help in your classes, email tutoring@iwcc.edu or
call 712-388-6841. A full tutoring schedule is posted by subject area on ROC.
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