Fresno City College – School of Business
CIT 12 Computer Literacy – Fall 2012
COURSE SYLLABUS
Instructor:
Phone:
E-mail:
Office Hours:
Web site:
Login and Password:
Days
TBA
Michael Catlapp B.A.
None.
michael.catlapp@fresnocitycollege.edu
By arrangement
http://blackboard.fresnocitycollege.edu/
Student ID including leading zeros
Schedule No.
CIT-12-
Times
TBA
Room
TBA
Course Purpose/Objectives: The objectives of this introductory course are to introduce common computer
terminology and experience popular software packages including word processing and spreadsheets. The class
examines computer hardware, networking, databases, the Internet, current and future uses of computers and
social issues created by computers. This class fulfills the computer literacy graduation requirement. Advisory:
Eligibility for English 125 and 126 or ESL 67 and 68 recommended.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Operate a microcomputer and demonstrate fluency in computer terminology
2. Use a word processing application program to design and create a document.
3. Use a spreadsheet application program to design and create a spreadsheet.
4. Use presentation software to create a presentation.
5. Discuss some of the widespread uses of computers.
6. Utilize the Internet, WWW, send and receive email and perform a keyword search on the Internet.
7. Consider problems computers are creating in the world.
8. Use computers as a tool in any career endeavor, or critical decision base process.
9. Make an informed decision in the use and buying a personal computer.
Required Text and Materials: All students should have their books and materials no later than the beginning
of the third week of class.
1. Required Concepts Texts: Using Information Technology, 10th Edition, Williams & Sawyer, McGrawHill, 2013, ISBN: 007351683x.
2. Required Application Software: SimNet Office 2010 Online.
3. Recommended Software: Some assignments use Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2010
software. MS Office is available in our classroom, the FCC Library computer lab, and the lab classes
listed below. Or the students may purchase the software for use off campus.
4. Optional/Recommended Lab Book (also available electronically in SimNet Online): Microsoft
Office 2010 Series, O'Leary, McGraw-Hill, 2011.
5. Additional Materials: Storage media or cloud storage and a computer with internet access to complete
lab assignments. This class REQUIRES the use of a computer. If you do not have a computer available
outside of class, internet access, and/or the correct software, CIT 260 or CIT 261 computer lab (one
unit) class is recommended.
Teaching Methods and Methods of Evaluation:
1. Participation/Class Meetings: Regular attendance and participation is expected. Students are
responsible for taking quizzes, actively listening to lectures, participating in class discussions and group
work assignments. When additional time is available, students are expected to work on their
assignments. Since an absent student can not participate, student’s participation points will be reduced
for absences, as well as non-participation.
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2. Grading Criteria: Letter grades will be determined based on the percentage of possible points earned
during the semester, based on the items outlined below.
DESCRIPTION
DETAIL
POINTS
Participation & Attendance
Minus per absence
-50
SimNet Assignments (SimNet) Practice
Multiple assignments, same value
200
Lab Assignments or Projects
7 Projects @ 125
875
PowerPoint Presentation
Oral presentation to class
400
Quizzes on Textbook (SimNet)
12 @ 25 points each
300
Tests
3 @ 50 points each
150
Final Exam
1 Final @ 75
100
Total:
2000
* The above may be modified to meet the needs of the class, as determined by the Instructor.
Grading Scale: A 90%-100%, B 80%-89%, C 70%-79%, D 60%-69%, F Below 60%
3. SIMNET Assignments: There are multiple SIMNET assignments. Points awarded are based on
percentage correct. Labs require the use of a computer with Internet access and SIMNET software. The
SIMNET assignments will shut off automatically as they are completed and on the due dates listed in
the tentative course schedule.
4. Lab Projects: There are several hands-on lab assignments requiring critical thinking and the application
of skills learned in class to real world situations. Many of the labs require group collaboration; failure to
work in a group will reduce the possible points by half.
5. Submitting assignments: How assignments are submitted depends on the TYPE of assignment.
 Email assignments must include your name, CIT 12 and class schedule number in the subject area.
 SIMNET assignments must be completed using the SIMNET software program.
 Presentation is done during class using MS PowerPoint. Handout on grading will be provided.
 Printed assignments should be turned in during class. You will lose points for improperly labeled,
unprofessional appearance, or out of order assignments. Attach a cover page with the following
information on all printed assignments:
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Your name (and team members names)
CIT 12 and days and times your class meets
Class Schedule Number
Title of the assignment
Current date
6. Tests and Final Exam: There are three tests and a comprehensive final. The tests assess the student’s
comprehension of material in the concepts text. The required final is comprehensive.
7. Due dates: See the tentative course schedule for assignment due dates, scheduled lectures, quizzes and
tests. Due dates are based on class meeting times. Unless otherwise specified, M classes have
Wednesday due dates. All labs are due by May 11th.
Late Assignments and Make ups:
1. Late Assignments: Since the Lab and SimNet assignments are available weeks in advance and may be
completed and turned in early, late assignments are not accepted.
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2. Quiz and Test Make ups: There will be no make-up for quizzes, or in-class lab assignments. A
make-up test will be allowed within one week of scheduled test, but will be lowered by one
letter grade. The final exam must be taken when scheduled.
Course Policies:
A. Academic Dishonesty: Plagiarism and cheating are serious violations of school policy and will not be
tolerated. Unless specified, all assignments are expected to be done individually. Completing a nongroup assignment as a team is considered cheating. Cheating on an exam or assignment will result in
receiving a zero for the entire exam or assignment, having a copy of a Dishonesty Infraction Form put in
your permanent record and can lead to expulsion from the class or the University.
B. Classroom Courtesy: No food or drinks are allowed in the computer lab. Please turn off cell phones,
pagers, and other electronic devices before entering the classroom. Electronic devices interrupting the
class are unprofessional. Students are expected to act appropriately and respect others. Disruptive
students will be asked to leave the class. Any students asked to leave will be marked absence and/or
tardy and will not be allowed to make up missed work.
C. Dropping the Class: Excessive absences (two absences in the first three weeks or four absences before
the drop deadline) and/or unsatisfactory performance may result in a student being dropped from class.
Two tardies count as one absence. However, do not count on being dropped. It is the responsibility of
the student to drop this class if he/she wishes to do so. See the tentative schedule for the drop deadline.
D. Extenuating Circumstances: The school has a policy for extenuating circumstances. Any student
experiencing an unusual situation that affects their class participation or assignments, please contact the
instructor to discuss dropping/grading options.
E. Internet & Email: Most assignments for this course will require the use of the Internet including email,
SIMNET and Blackboard. Students need to enter their email address in Blackboard during the second
week of class. If they do not have an email address, they need to set one up.
F. Missed Classes: The student is responsible for obtaining material distributed on class days when he or
she is absent. This can be done by contacting a classmate, the instructor during office hours, via phone
or e-mail or accessing the class website. Due dates will NOT be extended due to student absence.
G. Need for Assistance: Please notify the instructor during the first week of class if any special
accommodations are needed for this course, due to a verifiable physical or learning disability.
H. Technical Difficulties: The student is responsible for submitting assignments on or before due dates
regardless of technical difficulties.
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Tentative Course Schedule*
Week
Week
Begins
Lecture &
Book Chapters
Lab
1
Introduction – Syllabus
2
Chapter 1
3
Chapter 2
4
No Class
labor day
Chapter 3
Chapter 1-3 Test
5
Word 1
Menu
Intro to Lab
Word 1
Menu
Word 2
Newsletter
Word 3
Mail Merge
6
7
8
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
9
Chapter 4-6 Test
Drop deadline reminder
10
Chapter 7
11
Chapter 8
12
Chapter 9
13
Chapter 7-9 Test
Building Computers
Building Computers
Internet Template
Building Computers
Building Computers
Excel 1
Budget 1 Month
Excel 2
Budget 12 Months
PowerPoint 1
Dream Vacation
14
15
16
17
18
PowerPoint Makeup Labs
PowerPoint Presentations
PowerPoint Makeup Labs
PowerPoint Presentations
PowerPoint Makeup Labs
PowerPoint Presentations
No Class veterns day
Power Point 2
Dream Vacation
Power Point 2
Dream Vacation
Power Point 2
Dream Vacation
Assignments Due
Monday
Chapter 1 read and
answers review questions
Lab Assignment
Bring SimNet registration
code (included in
textbook)
Lab Assignment
Practice lessons
Lab Assignment
SimNet Quizzes for
Chapters 1, 2 & 3
Test 1 on Ch. 1, 2 & 3
Lab Assignment
Lab Assignment
Lab Assignment
Lab Assignment
SimNet Quizzes for
Chapters 4, 5 & 6
Test 2 on Ch. 4, 5 & 6
Lab Assignment
Lab Assignment
Lab Assignment
Lab Assignment
SimNet Quizzes for
Chapters 7, 8 & 9
Test 3 on Ch. 7, 8 & 9
PowerPoint Presentations
PowerPoint Presentations
PowerPoint Presentations
Final Exam
*Any changes to the schedule or due dates will be announced in class.
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