California State University Dominguez Hills
College of Business Administration and Public Policy
CIS270- Information System/Tech Fundamentals
Summer 2007
MW 6:00 - 9:50 pm Room Wh-C155
Instructor:
Name:
Mohammad Eyadat, Ph. D.
Email:
meyadat@csudh.edu
Website: http://www.csudh.edu/eyadat
Office
Location:
EAC-806
Phone Number:
(310) 243-2132
Hours:
MW 5:00 - 5:55 PM, after each class, by email, and by appointment
Department:
CIS
Location:
SBS-D325
Phone number:
(310) 243-3525
Catalog Description
and Prerequisites:
This course provides an introduction to information technology, systems
concepts, and application software. It covers system components and
relationships, cost/value and quality of information, and package software
solutions. It includes Basic skills related to operating systems, word processing,
spreadsheet software, and Internet.
Prerequisites:
None
Required Textbook:
 Computer Concepts 9th edition. By J. Parsones and D. Oja. 2006. Course
Technology. http://www.course.com/np/concepts9/
 Microsoft Word 2003, Brief Edition. By S. Zimmerman, B. Zimmerman, and A.
Shaffer. 2006. Course Technology.
 Microsoft Excel 2003, Brief Edition. By J. Parsones, D. Oja, and R. Ageloff. 2006.
Course Technology.
 Microsoft Access 2003, Brief Edition. By J. Adamski and K. Finnegan. 2006. Course
Technology.
 Integrating Microsoft Office 2003. By R. Romer. 2006. Course Technology.
 HTML Second edition, By E. Reding and S. Vodnik. 2006. Course Technology.
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Student Learning Objectives:
The students will be able to:
 describe the purpose and functioning of information systems encountered in everyday life (e.g.,
ATMs).
 define and describe a computer as well as basic hardware and software components and
implementations.
 demonstrate knowledge of commonly used information systems terminology (e.g., browser).
 compare and contrast various types of computers in terms of size, capability, and application
 demonstrate awareness of the pace and direction of progress in communications, electronic
storage and computing power.
 use the basic features of the Windows environment.
 create and maintain basic Word documents by using MS-Word software.
 create and maintain basic electronic spreadsheets using Ms-Excel software and its various
functions.
 create and maintain a database with its basic objects using MS Access.
 demonstrate navigating the Web.
 distinguish between different Internet applications including email: how they work and how they
are used.
 create and maintain a simple home page by using HTML.
 utilize the search concepts used in libraries and databases.
 demonstrate awareness of the social implications of information technology (e.g., security and
privacy).
 describe the interaction of communications and computers as related to remote transaction
processing.
 describe the role of programming language and software engineering
 explain the process of planning, coding, and testing a computer program
Note: Objectives related to each topic will be addressed at the beginning of each class.
Course Expectations and Policies:
 Course Expectations: Each student is expected to read the assigned material and
prepare the written assignments prior to class. The university standard for course
workload is two hours of outside work for every hour in class, i.e., a 3-unit course
requires 6 hours of work outside the classroom, or a total of 9 hrs/week.
 Attendance Policy: It is expected that students will attend class regularly and
participate in the class discussion throughout the term. Attendance and class
participation will be used in the final determination of grades and can alter your grade
up or down. Students are allowed two excused absences. More than two may result
in a lower grade or failure in the course
 Academic Integrity: Cheating or plagiarism in connection with an academic program
or class at a campus is subject to discipline as provided in Sections 41301 through
41304 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations. Please see the University Catalog
for further information.
 Due Dates/Make Up Work: Examinations must be taken as scheduled; Assignments
are due when scheduled. Make-ups will be allowed only if the student has contacted
the professor before the due date, detailing a serious problem.
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Grading
Grades for this course will be based on weighed average of exams, quizzes, and lab
assignment scores:
Participation
05%
Hands-On Activities
25%
Case Problems
25%
Exams
45%
Grading Scales:
Class Schedule and Reading Assignments
Topics
Reading Assignments
Dates
Week 1
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Week 2
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Week 3
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Week 4
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Week 5
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Week 6
>90% = A, 88-89% = A-,
86-87% = B+, 80-85% = B, 78-79% =B76-77% =C+, 73-75% =C, 70-72% =C66-69% =D+, 65%=D, 60-64% =D<60% =F.
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Computer, Internet, Web, and Email Basics Chapter 1
Computer Hardware
Chapter 2
Introduction to MS Office
Word Processing – MS Word
MS Word : Tutorials 1
and 2
Chapter 3
Computer Software
Chapter 4
File Management, Virus Protection, and
MS Word : Tutorials 3
Backup
and 4
Word Processing – MS Word
Chapter 5
Internet and LAN technology,
Chapter 6
E-commerce
MS Excel tutorials 1, 2,
MS Excel
and 3
Chapter 7
Digital Media
Chapter 8
The Computer Industry
MS Excel tutorials 4
MS Excel (cont'd)
Information systems Analysis Industry and Chapter 9
Design
Chapter 10
Databases
MS Access Tutorial 1, 2,
MS Access
and 3
Chapter 11
Computer programming
HTML Tutorials 1 and 2
HTML
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Week
Week 2 (June 4th
Week 3 (June 11th )
Week 3 (June 13th )
Week 4 (June 18th )
Week 5 (June 25th )
Week 5 (June 27th)
Week 6 (July 2nd)
Exam
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Test 4
Test 5
Test 6
Test 7
Exams Schedule
Notes
Chapters 1 and 2
Chapters, 3 and 4
MS Word: Tutorials 1, 2, 3, and 4
Chapters 5 and 6
Chapters 7 and 8
MS Excel (Practical)
Chapters 9 and 10
Lab Assignments Schedule
Assignment Number
1
2
Case Problems #
1
Page #
WD 34
Page #
WD1.36
Due Date
Wednesday June. 6th
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WD 86
WD2.45
Wednesday June 6th
3
MS Word 2003
Tutorial 3
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WD 130
WD3.36
Wednesday June 13th
4
MS Word 2003
Tutorial 4
4
WD 181
WD4.38
Wednesday June 13th
5
MS Excel 2003
Tutorial 1
2
EX 47
EX1.39
Wednesday June 20th
6
MS Excel 2003
Tutorial 2
MS Excel 2003
Tutorial 3
MS Excel 2003
Tutorial 4
4
EX 91
EX2.35
Wednesday June 20th
3
EX 139
EX3.43
Wednesday June 27th
1
EX 187
EX4.43
Wednesday June 27th
Integrated MS office
Tutorial 1
MS Access 2003
Tutorial 1
MS Access 2003
Tutorials 2
MS Access 2003
Tutorials 3
Create Web Pages
using HTML
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INT 1.20
INT 1.20
Wednesday June 27th
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AC 31
AC1.29
Monday July 2nd
3
AC 77
AC2.40
Monday July 2nd
3
AC 125
AC3.40
Monday July 2nd
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Topics
MS Word 2003
Tutorial 1
MS Word 2003
Tutorial 2
Will be assigned
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Each student must turn-in a hard copy of each assignment. Also you must keep a soft copy of
it which might be collected at the end of the session.
Each file in each assignment must be documented by the file title, student name, and course
number and section in appropriate format.
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Documentation is required on all assignments, include at least the following:
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Assignment Number, Student Name, Date and, Purpose (Identify what the entire exercise will accomplish)
NOTE:
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This syllabus is subject to change depending on class progress.
The student will be informed if any change in the syllabus, exams’ dates, or any other announcement.
http://www.csudh.edu/eyada
Disabled Students Services: Students with verified disabilities are eligible for a variety of
support services from the Disabled Services Office. Information regarding special facilities and
services available to students with a disability may be obtained from the Director of Disabled
Student Services Office, located in WH B-250.
Important reminders:
1. Since this course is skill based, each student will be expected participate actively in the classroom. Also,
each student must spend at least 2 additional hours a week practicing on the computer.
2. Students must attend every class. Attendance will be recorded at the beginning of each class session.
3. Students are expected to always be on time.
4. Lab exercises and lab assignments will be provided weekly, and must be turned-in at the beginning
of class on the following Week. See the assignment sheet.
5. Students must do their own work. The CSUDH policy statement on cheating and plagiarism applies
to all students. All work submitted is to be original work, and any one caught cheating will receive
an “F: as a final grade.
6. Turn off all cell phones and pagers before entering class.
Important Dates:
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